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OT DVDs for abusive relationships!!
Unusual request; but I know of a couple where there's strong anecdotal evidence of mental abuse of the husband over the wife, plus innuendo that he's poisoning her since she's become weaker and is...
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OT - fulfilled by Amazon
Following on from my previous post, I have now got a refund authorised by Amazon after one of the traders 'fulfilled by Amazon' sent me the wrong stuff then disappeared off the face of the earth. I am...
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Cutting down heating costs
We currently run a gas central heating system of 15 radiators with two of them turned off (frost setting). My wife is out all day and I am in all day and mostly sit in a room 12 x 6 feet, odd visit to...
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Thermostat abuse!
Is a thermostat the most misunderstood and abused device ever made available to the wider population? I wonder what proportion of TRVs are always set at "5"? How many room thermostats are only ever at...
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(OT) Printer
Hi, Can anyone recommend a reliable all-in-one printer, (hopefully) one that does not 'read' cartridge serial numbers to enable the use of compatibles ? Thanks David
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LED lights & fluorescents obsolete in 2013....
US researchers say they have developed a new type of lighting that could replace fluorescent bulbs in homes and offices.
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My ongoing, intermittent Wallstar oil boiler problem AGAIN!
Sorry to have to bore you chaps yet again with my woes. The boiler is, as ever, unreliable at starting, frequently going into lockout when the Danfoss timer calls for heating. Yesterday evening the...
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Semi OT: How to sober up quickly?
How to sober up quickly? 1. Intravenous infusion of fructose, reputedly near instantaneous in reversing intoxication. 2. Come 11pm on a Sunday night, wander into the kitchen to find a chill in the air...
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lighting update and a question about fluorescent starters
Hi, You may remember me posting some questions about kitchen lighting and also non maintained emergency lights. Here's a quick update, followed by a new question about starters: The bulkhead could be...
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Dehumidifiers - suggestions?
Does anyone have any suggestions about which is a good dehumidifier to buy (up to about £160)?
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OT: Mazda 3 losing performance
Hi, Apologies for the OT post but there's a wealth of good advice in the group... I have a 2008 Mazda 3 TS2 Diesel Saloon and have noticed a recent drop in the engine performance in terms of the mpg....
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Removing a lockable door chain after keys have been lost
An elderly relative has a lockable door chain for which the keys have been lost. thought it would be easier and cheaper to replace the whole thing than get replacement keys, as a new chain with two...
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two stoves - some chimney questions
I'd be grateful for some advice on the following. I'm planning to put a multi-fuel stove in the kitchen, where there used to be one several years ago (now there's just a wall); and a smaller...
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replacement part or new handle for toilet cistern
Hi all, The 10 year old handle has broke the plastic holder within the cistern, see picture of plastic fitting. Does anyone know where I could get a replacement part either the plastic or full paddle?...
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UPS Batteries
Can any recommend a good place to buy them? My APC SmartUPS 2000 has eaten its batteries. (Well, it is over 10 years old...)
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