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CES multipoint lock
I have two uPVC doors fitted with CES multipoint locks, keyed differently. I need to have them keyed alike - there are no locksmiths for many miles around, so I thought I'd simply replace them myself,...
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"Inverted" 13 A Plug
Does such a thing exist? That is bog standard 13 A fused plug but with the cable exiting out of the plug nearest the earth pin (top) rather than the live and neutral pins (bottom). Have a load of wall...
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Installing a UPVC window upside-down...
Hi friends, I would like to install a UPVC window upside-down. It is this style of wind ow: $normal$ I want to install it so that the opening section is at the bottom. I'm gues sing that I simply need...
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OT: Here's one for the cat haters.
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MDF skirting
Replacing wooden skirting in bedroom with MDF skirting. Never used MDF before so what would be best to fix it. Adhesive, nails, screws ? My preferred would be screws in to the wall battens.
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6 years ago
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Very instant hot water
I stayed in a Premier Inn at the weekend and I was amazed to find the hot water came out of the tap instantly, with no cold water first. Do they use a different plumbing system to the usual domestic...
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Routers & bits when not in use
I have 2 different TREND routers and an assorted set of 8mm & 1/2" shank bits. I have used TREND Rust Buster and always sprayed the bits with this after use - and occasionally on the telescopic parts...
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Any experience of Watco Powerfloat Primer?
They say that there's no need to etch or sand blast a power floated slab, just use this primer before the colour coat. It sounds remarkably good - has anyone here had any experience of it?
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OT - grasp of simple concepts like road names
No, it isn't. It means gate. The way into a walled or fenced enclosure. German developed thast to 'gasse', or street, but that was later. so Churchgate, Watergate, Only because your original premise...
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Tractor /mower PTO clutch fixable?
The tractor broke one of its drive /motion belts, in the process of investigating that, I found another issue.. The PTO clutch driving the cutting deck is not fully engaging, I assume the clutch...
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6 years ago
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OP Amazon Marketplace
A couple of times now, I've found a new marketplace seller offering stuff much more cheaply than everyone else. The order has gone through and then been cancelled. Is there some kind of scam involved?...
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"Ownership" of a my side of a shared wall
Consider a terrace of three two-storey houses We own the middle house, numbered 2 on the diagram. The upstairs is slightly larger than the downstairs, because there is an alley (exclusive to our...
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Fitting oil central heating
OK, I probably already know the answer to this but I need someone to mansplain it in simple terms so I am sure what I am talking about: When you fit oil central heating, what is involved? I currently...
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OT Drone video (China)
https://player.vimeo.com/video/107995891
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Surface mount shower?
While we're on the subject, I need a surface mount thermostatic mixer shower for my new showeroom. Pipes through wall - no - they'd end up in a bedroom! I'm after the original (70s-80s) type where...
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