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U-value tables
There are some calculators for various construction methods but they tend to make blanket assumptions. In particular I assume I have a solid concrete floor without insulation. Can anyone point me to...
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PAT testing class I or class II
I know a few people on here that have done PAT testing courses. Anything wrong on this web page? Keep up to date with the latest electrical safety and regulatory news.
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Car key problem (result)
I posted here back in June that I had trouble getting a replacement key for my Mitsubishi (with inbuilt chip) I was pointed by 'Tim' to an Ebay supplier who did, at a very cheap price. However when I...
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Replacement Feet
I want to replace the front brass castors on a PK chair, only I don't want to use castors. I want to use something that matches the existing dark wooden leg. If anyone has an idea would love to hear...
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Boiler installation
I'm confused, no change there! highlights Boiler Plus 2018 which requires a 92% ErP from April 2018, though it's not clear what ErP is. I have looked and I have failed to find out what ErP means and...
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CU change...
from TLC: "Note the Wylex NM1106 balcony consumer unit has been discontinued replaced by the NM L consumer unit range. The biggest change with these consumer un its is they now accept the Wylex...
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Smart meter refusal question
Need to get an incomer replaced. Now call me cynical, but I expect the elec co will say your meter's obsolete and must be replaced, and we only have smart meters now. A smart meter is definitely not...
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Drilling titanium
I know I am wasting my time, but curiosity got the better of me. I have a watch with a titanium bracelet/strap. It is of an age/ level of wear, that the pins (around 1mm) between the sections of the...
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OT. The lies of May.
Theresa May's lies uncovered. May and the overpowering stench of treachery
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OT: Just waiting in the background at a 10% clearup rate Mail readers need this
Like all the other nasties from the US, just waiting, biding their time. AB NRA ยป The National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom
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Removing rust from porcelain sink :-)
I couldnt resist..........Wife was moaning about a rust mark down the sink caused with a few drips over a couple of years when the tap was turned off which hit the overflow outlet. So told her to...
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DIY tips I have lerned this week
If you spray thistles with roundup using a backpack it kills the grass as well. If you clean grease off a vehicle that's been painted with aerosols using petrol the paint comes off. If you spray...
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OT- I don't think they like parting with it ...
When we bought our new house recently, we couldn't sell our old house at the same time because we were waiting for some insurance work to be finished. As a result, we paid an exorbitant rate of Stamp...
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My week
My week so far: I took 4 work gloves out of the boot of the car. All of them turned out to be left hand. Sigh. The boiler broke down. That reminded me that the immersion heater needed replacing. Sigh....
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BIB tap connectors
I've fitted a couple of 3/4" BIB taps but the thread on the outlet seems to be 7/8" BSP and I can't find an adaptor to a more sensible size such as 1/2", 3/4" or 1". Any suggestions on where to find...
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