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Metal forming problem
A few of the products I receive have a manufacturing defect which may cause problems in time. The issue is tears in the metal at a point where the metal blank shape is pressed to create to upright...
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slightly OT: solve my mobile problem
The problem: I need a mobile phone when out for emergencies. I have a cheap voice only Nokia with a Truphone PAYG sim. Once people know you have a mobile they isnist on sending SMS texts and phoning...
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Metal Consumer Unit but with plastic window Compliant? WYLEX NHRS44206
I have bought a Metal Consumer Unit but with a plastic window , is this against the regs as the window could melt? WYLEX NHRS44206 Could I legalise it by building a metal meter cupboard door in front...
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Can one connect a shaver socket to a lighting circuit?
I'm going to install a shaver socket and I'm wondering if it's OK to connect it direct to a lighting circuit. The previous one I installed has an FCU from the ring main but it would be much easier to...
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DAB aerial
I've just bought a replacement radio alarm clock with DAB radio. The radio will pick up an adequate signal in one location but not where it needs to be. Is there anything I can do to improve matters?...
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OT: No right arrows allowed on roundabouts?!
I received this bullshit from my neighbouring council. Apparently new design standards forbid the painting of right turn arrows on roundabouts because it would confuse people?!? Instead they now paint...
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Re: OT: a word of warning...
You have a very odd idea of hacking, if the account was accessed via a stolen or lost phone on that account. It is up to the individual to protect their phone from use by others in event of it being...
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Re: a word of warning...
I think it says it all when companies 'sell' on the feature that their support is 'UK based'. When I signed someone up with a 'Uk based ISP' with the thought that the 'UK based support would be a...
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Lubricating screw thread so resistance not increased
Have a small aluminium bodied LED torch that takes a AAA battery. The aluminium cap on the end with the on/off button is difficult to screw off and the electrical connection it makes varies a lot when...
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Insulating Inside a Conservatory Roof
I have seen a few videos on YouTube about insulating inside a conservatory roof and the process loooks very simple whether using a PIR thermal insulation board or a multi-layer foil material with...
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How to, small drill bit.
I have a watch that the strap buckle pin keeps coming out. The hole for the pin is slightly too short, not deep enough to seat the retaining pin properly. I have a drill bit just under 1mm diameter...
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Removing (cross type) tap handle without removing headgear doesn't get me wet, right?
Very quick question: removing the (cross type) tap handle on a kitchen hot tap, while leaving the headgear untouched, doesn't get me wet, right? I'm wondering whether I can help an elderly friend of...
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Fence paint anyone
Just boarded out half the garage roof space for storage and got the apprentice to put stuff up there. "Lid fell off" It was 4 deg when I hosed him down:-) File:Paint.jpg - DIYWiki
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OT: induction hob or ceramic hob?
We need to replace an ancient range cooker that has a ceramic hob. I'd prefer gas but mains gas isn't available and I don't want to mess around with bottles, so the choice is induction (and some new...
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milk frother
I have an aerolatte milk frother that is just about OK to make cappuccino s tyle foam when the batteries are new. So having returned an espresso maker due to the feebleness of the steam outlet, I went...
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