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Need to drill small holes
I have a need to drill 400 holes in a 5mm Foamex sheet (pvc faced foam core) About 100 of them are 0.03" (~0.75mm) and another 100 are 0.04" (~1.0mm) My DeWalt cordless is a bit heavy for this task,...
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Roof leak? How to find?
We seem to have a leak of somekind on the roof. My husband has been in the attic and on the roof to try and find it, but he cant. It only happens after heavy rain and it usually starts to drip ( I can...
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Natural Philosopher update BBC and Absolute radio streaming URLS?
The radio 4 one I have been using has gone, do you have updates? thanks for the previous link
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uPVC double glazing issues
A few issues that I hope to have sorted before the winter so advice and suggestions welcomed: 1) Kitchen window has internal condensation (ie inside the sealed unit) as well as doesn't shut tightly...
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Replacing wood section,advice
I may need to replace a small section of wood on an external window frame, approx 2x2 x 3 inches. I have stripped the paint off and allowing it to dry just now. If I need to replace it should I treat...
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Stuff doesn't last these days
We bought the cheapest microwave we could find, & 42 years later it goes "Phutt". Disgusting I calls it.
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OT; Argos click-n-collect
A relative is in a bit of a pinch, I could do with purchasing an el-cheapo mobile phone for him, thinking I can probably buy one from argos website, and pay for it ... does anyone know how the...
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Desktop fan motor and spindle getting hot
The fan that I use the most in my office/3rd bedroom seems to seize up regularly and then needs to be taken apart so I can drip some 3-in-one onto the bearings. Normally I have to do this every year,...
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Head torch advice
I've been asked to get a head torch. The user will be crawling around in the back of computers a _lot_, so definitely rechargeable and a flood beam rather than a spot. Suggestions? Andy
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Possible to convert bathroom 2 taps with one tap mixer?
The hot water in my bathroom sink is too hot. The sink is too small to accept a plastic bowl to do the mixing. Water temperature cannot be changed due to electric boiler having pre-programmed...
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google group page shows it being years old ie 2015
trying to post a question in the google group i have just joined 'computer-tech-support' and the page that shows up is dated 2015. So that's seven years ago and i cannot change the date of that page....
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CH Inhibitor - best practice ?
With thoughts turning to autumn, I can't find any evidence I have added inhibitor to our CH since 2018. So before we *need* the heating on, what's the consensus on when to add it ? Before using the...
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Smart meter useage analysis - how accurate?
With my EDF smart meter on monthly billing, there is an analysis page which says how much you used for hot water, heating, standby devices, cooking etc. Given that we have no devices which report back...
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Makita jig saw - DJV185 or DJV181?
I'm in the mood for a new Mak 18V jig saw to replace a 230V PPro and can't decide between the DJV185 and the DJV181. The 185 is smaller and has a slightly shorter stroke than the 181 but otherwise I...
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Electrical back box orientation
Maybe a stupid question. But is there a correct orientation? Fixed lug on left/right? Earthing post at top/bottom?
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