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rechargeable batteries: are they worth it?
Hi, Before Christmas I bought lots of toys that needed batteries. I waited and waited for Lidl to do an offer on rechargeables but could not wait forever so I bought a pack of 40 alkaline AAs from CPC...
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Aldi multi-tool reduced
Just stumbled across the multi-tool in the reduced bin at £19.99. There were three, I got one just before another guy (we are talking tenths of a second) and he dug a second one out with my help. As...
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fitting a new kitchen
Hi, Our kitchen is looking old and tired. I've visited "the sheds" to look at their displays but it is hard to get a price without the hassle of booking an appointment to sit down with one of their...
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Fire retarding material
Mother in Law has bought a cooker for her kitchen. It is gas operated and the installers refused to install it as the wall behind was varnished wood and was regarded as a fire risk. If a formica type...
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Loft Insulation
Loft is boarded. As the loft is boarded I assume this in itself gives some degree of insulation. Would taking boards up and laying extra insulation make a significant difference? Or could extra...
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Lukewarm water from immersion heater
Copper unvented hot water tank with horizontal immersion heater at the bottom on economy 7. Heater is OK as far as I can make out as is the thermostat. When power is applied the water can be heard to...
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Extruded aluminium box
I have an extruded aluminium box - approx 6x4x2" - which has mouldings on the side which the correct mounting brackets slide into. And they are missing. I've seen this same box in various sizes used...
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multifunction Miele washing-machine
Currently researching a replacement washing machine. Apparently the Miele I'm looking at has a Hygiene setting especially "For items where a high level of hygiene is required. Eliminates bacteria from...
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Coffee shops-seriously OT:-)
According to the Telegraph we are threatened with a loss of inward investment due to harsh words over *smelling the coffee*. It occurred to me to wonder what real effect this might have. Presumably...
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Drax aiming for 50% biomass in next few years
This may be old news to some here, but seen on Countryfile, Sunday evening. BBC i-player, approx 25 mins from start. Ignore the Heathrow bit at the beginning. Two massive storage silos being...
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What cordless combi/driver drill?
Hi All, After eventually getting through the image verification, I can post my first thread! I a DIY user from Ireland, and I currently have a corded SDS drill for all the DIY heavy work. I mostly...
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New technology wind turbine for TNP
feel sure he'll love this one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WindbeltI
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webpage zoom in/out
All but one of my webpages are set to read as I prefer them (size) I know how to zoom in /out using Ctrl and +/- keys. but one website is always much larger (zoomed in) If I set this at a smaller size...
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plasterboard stop beads?
Hopefully daftish question- is there a stop bead for 12.5mm Pb ? Or what do others use? I need to "stop" some Pb where it meets some ply access panels in a stud wall. Cheers Jim K
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Electric shower needs more pressure
Have fitted an electric shower, but mains water pressure is too low here an the shower keeps cutting out with a low pressure warning. It's supposed to work with a minimum of 1 bar, but obviously must...
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