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OT (semi) : Spreadsheets
Before this month, I have only used a spreadsheet for tabulating my books -- no calculation. [[[ Actually, I'd slightly like to total one column, that of prices - but that is variously in current...
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loose fill roof insulation
Has anyone any suggestions for using a loose fill loft insulation for a single storey lean-to porch. The roof is concrete tilesd and I fitted fibre glass wool to one last week but it was quite...
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toolstation
Hose clips generically known as jubilee clips are useful for all kinds of things. I've bought loads in the past from Toolstation. This time round I needed some more 30mm ish to 40mm ish clips to match...
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AAV valve - height/interpretation of manufacturer's spec
It's kinda a bit after the fact - but I wonder if anyone would mind seeing if they agree with my interpretation of Floplast's instructions. Page 2, lower right dia and page 3 lower right dia says: AAV...
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How to mill square edges
Came across a rather nice video on miling square pieces of wood... using bread: It works surprisingly well with a bloomer... Theo [4/17/2021 update: This video was published when the channel was still...
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Any experience of Grundfos recirculating pumps with "autoadapt"?
Grundfos claim that their "autoadapt" DHW circulation pumps "learn" hot water usage over a few weeks and switch on/off accordingly. I don't think that our usage follows any particular pattern so I'm...
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OT Ikea items at inflated prices
Someone asked me to assemble an Ikea Kullen three drawer chest of drawers f or them. They told me their daughter had paid £175 for it online - I thought it would have been about £50 - 60 at Ikea. I...
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1/4 / 3/8 Makita Roter/Trimmer - practical bit capacity
I have my eye on the 18V battery Makita - finally I have several jobs that I need a router for. The instructions say "3mm plunge max" Just wondered for 1/4 or 3/8 (it will take either collet plus...
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Please identify this chimney vent
Can anyone recognise the make or model of the chimney cap in this photo. Thank you. chinmey cap â Postimages
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OT: High CPU on Linux?
Just in case this is one of those 'known things' and to save be wasting time on re-inventing the wheel ... I picked up a second hand Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop for my mate (from another mate with a PC...
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Rented flat smoke alarm Q (pics)
Had a call from the lad saying the smoke alarm in his flat was beeping, and did I have a ladder ... Anyway, when I got there, it's a wired smoke alarm. So why beeping ? Is there a backup battery to go...
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stone capping on 45 degree wall
I have a sloping 45 degree wall which want to cap with stone, overhanging on 3 sides for rain drips. How to fix it so it wont slide off over time? George
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Common property door lock keeps getting changed by one of the unit owners
... ... Why not? He's got to pay the rent, doesn't he? Who's the owner for this property that does the changing back? It's never been stated so far as to what the actual organization of the ownership...
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Box blind infestation
Not you Brian! The cottage has suddenly sprouted Sanderson box window blinds. Not in any room I am likely to occupy but still an abomination. If they are intended to shut out the light, the white ones...
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Push Fit Water Connector
When travelling in Europe, a few campsites which have fully serviced pitches, use an strange connector for the water. Generally you can borrow one which adapts to the standard thread etc. but I'm...
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