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Freecycle query
I have an item I want give away (offered on this group, but no takers) and I wish to try Freecycle. Does anyone have experience with registering? A username is fine, but they ask for email address. Is...
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The saga continues.
Most will already be bored with my saga of wanting LED tubes to replace florries - but be dimmable. Finally got them installed. Initial impression OK - although the 12w one slightly brighter per inch...
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Home Building & Surveying Company
Has anyone heard of these guys? They are based in Bournemouth and are supposed to be specialist in SecoFlex, SecoTherm and SecoMUR. Can anyone give me information on the firm or products please.
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SecoFlex
Can SecoFlex be used on pebble dashed walls?
 
radio adverts
few radio adverts on at the moment with sound alike voices....johnny rotten hearing aids David tennant builders stuff? ....is that legal or are they genuine? ...
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Self tapping fixings
What are the "things" that are pushed on to the edge of sheet steel so that self tapping screws can be used in oversize holes. My old moggie 1000 had them for securing the door panels. Can't find them...
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Michael Portillo visits Hunterson B reactor
On now, on BBC2, "Great Coastal railway Journeys"
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rust
looking for the best tin of spray to slow down the rust on the chassis of my static caravan which is by the sea...got loads of waxoil.....needs to be able to be sprayed onto raw rust without any...
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Door handle washers - ?
We have a standard sort of UPVC front door, now about 20 years old I guess. There is a washer (nylon?) inside the door handle (one on each handle of the pair, inside / outside). This washer seems to...
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DHL delivery
I am expecting a shipment, and I am told that it is being delivered by DHL today. DHL's tracking website tells me so. But it gives no indication of when, not even morning or afternoon, just 'Today'....
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Replacing battery in Shaver
Am in the process of replacing a worn out battery in my Panasonic Shaver. The battery is written on in Japanese and gives no indication of its capacity ( that i can see ). Its an AA size with...
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Can anyone explain how this battery charger works?
What else might that yellow thing be, other than a capacitor?
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DIY fungal nail infection treatment
I?ve had a thickened yellowed section of one of my big toenails for a long time. Tried a few over the counter remedies with no luck. Happened to mention it to my doctor whilst I was in for something...
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more superb driving in the near of Glasgow ...
Avoid going to the Braehead shopping centre...full of rubbish drivers who can't be arsed sitting at a red light for a few minutes ....
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Tap flexi hose spanner size
I'm tasked with changing the bath taps. The existing ones use flexi-hoses but there's no way I can get an adjustable or mole grips in there. My 15/22mm basin wrench doesn't fit and my adjustable basin...
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