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Linear halogen bulbs
If anybody is interested Sainsbury's are selling off their stock of own-brand R7s linear halogen bulbs. Both 78mm (120W) and 118mm (400W) were on sale for 20p each in our local branch this morning.
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OT: Aero Engineering (Wings & Wheels, Dunsfold)
I was lucky enough to be treated to a day out on Saturday at the 'Wings and Wheels' show at Dunsfold and a curry (and a couple of Cobras) afterwards. ;-) I'm not megga interested in aviation other...
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OT and frivolous
I spend some spare time playing freecell. There are spells where I whip through the solutions, others where I keep hitting a brick wall. Is it that my ability varies or does freecell difficulty vary?
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5 years ago
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Tyre numbers
I am trying to sort out some trailer tyres. The current tyres have cracks in the sidewalls and are starting to get rust on the hubs. Before I rang the local tyre place I thought I would get some...
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OTish: Sailing icebergs to Africa ?
Not a new idea and it's not that easy. You have to cope with the Coriolis forces amongst others. Icebergs as a Fresh-Water Source: An Appraisal* - Volume 12 Issue 65
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Using OSB for flooring ... ?
I've seen conflicting information about whether 18mm OSB can be used for flooring in dry areas. Having removed some "back" (servants!) stairs I've got a hole, between the ground and first floor, to...
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5 years ago
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Bl**dy bra wires!
Washer has stopped full of water, says she... Pull it out, jack it up, using wood blocks a little at a time, so as to get it high enough to let it syphon itself via the drain pipe into a bowl. It...
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5 years ago
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An hour I'm not getting back :(
I run a PC with Linux for various little jobs. It stays up and is useful to move files around on the network without jamming up my everyday laptop. Running Debian. After putting off a reboot due to a...
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5 years ago
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Imperial floorboards
Hi, I'm going to need some Tongue and Groove floorboards, after I rip out my old kitchen and get ready to fit the new one. Last time I did any floorboard replacement many years ago, I could go to the...
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5 years ago
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Mains supply to garage
With work in the garden coming to a close I am looking to start the permane nt wiring of the garage. The main cable will pass from the house through pl astic conduit into the garage the conduit being...
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5 years ago
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Cleaning paving
Hi Folks, I would like to clean a build up of moss off my patio area, I have a power-washer to do the final clean but it has struggled in the past with some of the larger build up of moss in some...
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5 years ago
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Interesting afternoon
So the upstairs bath was moved into position. In a fairly tight alcove so kindly envisage a portly elderly person adjusting the support legs! This led on to final assembly of the wall mounted taps and...
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5 years ago
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Replacement Socket
I need to replace a damaged double switched mains socket but anticipate problems if I remove the existing socket. The problem is a lack of free wire behind the socket. I speculate that the socket was...
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5 years ago
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Anyone know what make/model this planer-thicknesser is?
Anyone know what make/model this planer-thicknesser is? I saw it on this woodworking site: but there's no description of the actual tool. MM http://www.littletyke.myzen.co.uk/planer_thicknesser.jpg...
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Property proximity to culvert
My workplace is near a culvert, if I look on the map at 3 points where the water can be seen, it concerns me that these could easily meet right under the property. I spoke to a local councilor and he...
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