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Re: Plumbing DIY SOS kit
I've done all manner of plumbing and never needed it. yes some water pump pliers, or just a crescent wrench, one of the dedicated 1/2"+3/4" split ring spanners is nice <> LS-X A handful of push-fit...
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What makes WiFi not work?
So with the help and advice of some on here I massively improved our WiFi situation at work, got a phone app to see signal/channel strength, shifted stuff about and faffed with the router channels....
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£12 for a ****ing knob ???
One of the oven knobs broke yesterday. Tracking down the official Stoves spare, it's £11.76 they can FRO. However, it's telling where the thing comes from. They couldn't even be bothered to hide it....
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3 years ago
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OT: Thunderbird
A long time ago, I edited the interface to remove the reply button, so there was just the followup button. Unfortunately, it's updated itself and undone that. How do I alter it again, please?
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Air to air heat exchanger...
Anyone had a go at diy ing one?
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3 years ago
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Halogen floodlights not worth using? LED instead?
In "stock" I have a couple (or more) halogen floodlights. About 100W I think. However they are very power hungry compared to modern LED floodlights and the new lights are generally under £20 unless...
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OT That's their Christmas spoilt then
All 10,500 turkeys will be culled after a strain of avian influenza was found in North Yorkshire.
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3 years ago
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LED driver
I wonder if the gurus in here can help with a slightly OT question? I bought a set of LED lights for the garden expecting them to be supplied with a 12v psu as usual. What arrived is the lights with a...
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3 years ago
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Lidl Woodturning Lathe (2023 Update)
I see that Lidl have got a woodturning lathe for £60. Anyone bought one? it likely to be any good? Parkside Woodturning Lathe - For processing wooden workpieces up to 60cm in length and 25cm in...
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3 years ago
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Cordless drill motor.
What sort of resistance would you expect with an 18v cordless drill motor?
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3 years ago
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How near a drainage pipe can you plant a fruit tree? XP
We are trying to decide where to plant a couple of fruit trees, on semi- dwarfing root stock. One location is by a West facing wall which has a soil pipe (and power and water) running fairly close to...
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3 years ago
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Florabest hedge trimmer battery
I have a florabest hedge trimmer. When trying to charge the battery it starts off red and after a few minutes it starts to flash green and red. Is the battery dead?
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3 years ago
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Mains broadband
I have an outside workshop/office that I ran some cat5 cable to some years ago. This link is now playing up a bit - intermittent - and I have been looking at replacing the cable, which I know has...
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[OT] Brain lateralisation - Remind you of anyone?
"Depression is linked with a hyperactive right hemisphere, with evidence of selective involvement in processing negative emotions, pessimistic thoughts and unconstructive thinking styles".
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Spindle lock.
How does the spindle lock work on a drill? The type that lets you use a keyless chuck one handed? More specifically, how does it disengage when you switch on?
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3 years ago
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