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Cordless impact screwdriver V cordless hammer drill?
Hi All, I was nearly tempted to get one of the impact screwdrivers as mentioned here a while back but I couldn't really see a need and wasn't sure how / when I would use it? It also looked like it was...
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Q2 Economy7 heating
New Lot20 compliant storage heaters require a peak rate supply as well as an off peak supply and each needs to be switched I believe Does anyone make a twin dp switched FCU to provide a neat solution...
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Q1 Smart metering on Economy 7
I'm planning a new LX supply to a flat and will likely get a smart meter fitted. I will be fitting (or have fitted) new LOT20 compliant storage heaters. Do the eco7 smart meters provide a switching...
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Ebay sale to Russia
I wonder if anyone here has experience of this? I have an 18 year old electronic item on ebay that is getting bids from Russia. I listed it as allowing international buyers by using the ebay Global...
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OT Freesat.
The number of foreign (but in English) TV channels is now quite amazing. Just come across TRT (Turkish) The Koreans seem to be special nutcases.
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Ping ultrasonic cleaner gurus ...
Hi all, A while back I was given an old but potentially functional ultrasonic cleaner. How much! ;-( It seems to work in that it powers up and makes plenty of noise and does make some holes in silver...
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Very fine hose clips?
Hi all, I have used some very fine, stainless steel, Jubilee style 'worm drive hose clamp' on smaller hoses (~10mm OD) but can't seem to find them again? ;-( I have access to plenty of different type...
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OT HS2
Disgraced ex-boss of collapsed Carillion appointed by Tory-backed firm to oversee major HS2 contract | Evolve Politics
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Something inside my loo pipe
On at least 3 occasions now I have heard a scraping scrabbling noise coming from the corner of the house where the internal foul stack is. It sounds like a bird or animal with claws, inside and trying...
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ebay discount today
15% off most purchases over £20, T&C apply etc
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Unearthed IEC lead.
I've just cut a bog standard IEC power lead with moulded plugs so I can shorten it. There is no earth wire, and no indication that there is no earth wire. I'm aware that most things don't use the...
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Shed of the Year 2018
Some of these are better than my house! A floating shed packed with musical instruments, a vintage taxi, and a luxurious yurt all feature in this year's Shed of the Year shortlist. Created by...
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Unvented system confusion.
OK I thought I had got my head round unvented systems but clearly not. and having looked at the wiki and several web pages havn't cleared things up. If I have an unvented system and I need to bleed a...
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Metal cable clips
When I learned about electrical installation, all there were were metal buckles and then came these plastic clips. ;-)
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Protecting CU tails - possibly one for ARW
I need to install a second CU on the opposite side of an inner (cavity) wall to the side that has the: meter, isolator switch, Henley block and existing CU. Once the new CU is in place I'll be...
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