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Humax T1000
Have one of these PVRs. The BT one, supplied as part of a package some years ago. It's throwing up an error message about not being able to connect to the net. Everything else working normally. LAN...
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Genoa Bridge Collapse
Just looked on Google Street View and noticed the bridge had the lanes separated by those concrete lane crach barriers. I bet they were not factored into the loadings when it was built.
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OT: wetwipes down the bog
We're constantly nagged to not put wet wipes down the bog. I think the balance of cost and benefit depends on what it's been used for. If it's reasonably clean, yes, put it in the little bin in the...
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over heating shower
Immersion heater is over heating the water. Having shower is a dangerous exercise. Who do I call in. A plumber or an electrician ?
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VoIP Handset that uses a wi-fi connection rather then wired?.
Very much as above anyone know of a VoIP handset portable cordless phone that has a base unit it charges from BUT the connection to the Internet is by wireless wi-fi rather then wired i.e. plugging...
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Syringes
This may be the most stupid question here this year. I bought a reel of solder from our Asian friends, and discovered it had no flux cores. So, found a set of 12 pieces of gel solder flux at a bargain...
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handle missing
I have a pressure sprayer (backpack) There should be a push on polyurethane (or rubber) handle on the end of the metal arm ...... but it has been lost. The bar is 16.4mm diameter ( probably imperial...
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Best trade emulsion?
A while since we painted anything, but we used to get a 10 litre bucket from Ridgeons which was recommended by local trades. I think it was Armstead which is apparently owned by Dulux. Currently in...
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Samsung Galaxy.
Have a Samsung Galaxy 5 phone. Not really a phone nut, but it has a decent camera. Just recently it's started showing a pretty picture saying good night when plugged in for its overnight charge. Then...
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Sealing a closure plate (above a wood burner) to surrounding brickwork
When we fitted a wood burner to an old chimney we had a liner fitted but the closure plate has got gaps around the edge because of uneven brickwork, so small amounts of crud keep appearing on top of...
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5 years ago
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LOT20 storage heaters , old systems and changing a storage heater - anyone up on this?
I am losing the will to live. I have looked across the internet and found a lmost nothing expect the usual suspects over and again - all with their eco agendas. The problem is simple ( or should be)...
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Safe disposal of two old spec patio doors.
Just done a DIY installation of pair of French Doors. Now looking for a safe, legal way to dispose of two patio doors 4' wide and wood/aluminium framing. Am 80 years old pensioner seeking assistance...
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5 years ago
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Machine Mart rant
Does anyone actually buy stuff from Machine Mart? So I'm googling around for a tool, and I find something at a plausible price from Machine Mart. OK, let's see if the local branch has stock. Oh, you...
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OT svhs camcorder no switching on
There is so much expertise on this group I hope someone might be able to help me with this. During a clearout today I came across a Mitsubish C35 SVHS camcorder and all it's gubbins including a number...
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Roughly screeded floor
I shouldn't have tried it during the hot days last week. It had to be mixed and poured in sections and being fast curing and the weather ended up a bit uneven. I am hoping to rent a floor grinder...
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