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Looking for a leak
So far all the normal tricks don't seem to be doing it! Short version: There is a leak somewhere in my central heating system - its losing pressure regularly, and needs topping up with at least a...
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Another mad washing machine question
If I use pre-wash on a 60 degree wash programme, what temperature is the pre-wash likely to be? My understanding is that the pre-wash should be at a lower temperature using biological detergent with...
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Concrete screws into breeze block
Do concrete screws grip properly when inserted into breeze block, or will I have to use a rawlplug?
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n60 NETWORK RADIO
Does seem like a glorified cell phone at extra cost. I see you can get apps for smart phones that act like wlkie Talkies. Brian
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car mechanic "garages".
For a radiator fan? Anyone, TBH. My favoured garage is a small independent VAG specialist that I've used and trusted for over 10 years. Generally skilled, know the cars well, don't rip me off, don't...
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windows 10 spell checker not working
On Sat, 9 Mar 2019 09:30:44 +0000, "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote: I can't remember the details, but a couple of months ago the default dictionary I've used automatically for ever and without thinking,...
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Danfoss Set5 Programmer
Does anyone have a link to the instructions? Just moved into a new house. I can set the time of day and the 3 heating times by repeated pressing of the program button, but can't figure out how to set...
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painting on sealant
I've gloss painted over silicon sealant and the paint has gone into tiny spots. Is there a better way? Bill
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LED GU10s
A few years back I replaced the GU10s in the kitchen ceiling with LED ones. These have 20 or so bright LEDs in them behind a diffuser, but you can still see each LED. Other evening, I noticed that...
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OT? why rod isn't an austrailian even though he claims to be..
He claims to have built his house but the reality is that just about anything DIY electrical is illegal in aussi land. Even changing the plug on an appliance is illegal. need for the video bit brian,...
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OT tremendous sight. (Steam locomotive)
Just a little bit of fun. Did a couple of (rough) calculations and worked out this is how 60163 Tornado might look like when she hopefully does roughly 100mph in the future, seen at Abergavenny on the...
 
Scouring
I was scouring the stainless steel sink with a metal scourer and I thought - "What is the characteristic smell"
 
Fridge light upgrade.
The SES 15W incandescent lamp went (possibly for the second time) in our fridge and I wondered if they did an LED replacement. It seems they do and I picked one up from Homebase: seems Cooker hood /...
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Re: AGA solid fuel cooker
On Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 4:02:47 PM UTC+1, gill wrote: Wow, there's a lot of ignorance around when it comes to AgA and Rayburn cookers/appliances, especially when the "conversation" turns to...
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Another combi boiler hot water question
I've been trying to understand what happens with the hot water when my wife screams that it has gone cold in the shower so I watched it the other day. Turn shower on, burner comes on, led lights (Baxi...
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