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EPS (polystyrene) insulation and electrical cables (barrier).
The thought occurs to me that if I'm going to use EPS as insulation, with a sheet of Visqueen between the EPS and plasterboard finish, I will have to run cable between the Visqueen and the...
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how did this happen ?
how did this happen ?
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Obviously I am hallucinating.
First of all, Petrol stations with fuel and no queues, and now a delivery from a Romanian van driver. But I have been assured they had all gone home?
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Electrical diy
Installed an external socket off a (new) fused spur from an an existing socket. Surprised myself when it worked first time. Pictures: ?e=ygYrq5 Store photos and docs online. Access them from any PC,...
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Polishing compound in Parkside polishing set (2023 Update)
Hi, I got myself Parkside polishing set with their 75mm double bench grinder with flexible shaft. Polishing various surfaces using buffing felt wheels works fine but I had to resort to my own...
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kent plonker
Exploring the island fort at Hoo and Darnet. The abandoned Fort has great views from the Drone and exploring the inside after a perilous boat trip over and wild camping the night on the island. Check...
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How do they do that? - Freeing a cable
The first item on this video shows a trapped cable being freed is a bit of a con but what is it that makes the trick work? In this episode of Quantum Tech HD, we bring you some lifehacks that will...
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Convert your angle grinder into a wood lathe
Don't forget your eye protection, and anything else that might get hit by flying debris. :-) Мало кто знает об этой функции БОЛГАРКИ !!! Смотрите крутые...
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[SOLVED] petrol ageing ?
My Stihl service agent states that ALL petrol, 2 stroke mix and 4 stroke, stored for machine use must be dumped at season end . Really ??
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Rechargeable AAA batteries for DECT phones
There was a discussion in this group a while ago about the best type and brand of rechargeable batteries for DECT phone handsets. I believe Eneloop was recommended as a good brand. Is there anything...
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Can't start my strimmer
Hi All, I haven't used my Ryobi petrol strimmer for a few years. Tried it get it started today but no joy. There was no petrol in it (probably evaporated over the years as don't recall emptying it...
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Internal walls of a bare brick shed - paint?
Hello all, I am in the middle of clearing out the brick outhouse which is about 2.3m x 3.2m internal. I want to turn it into a useful workshop space by installing some of the old kitchen units later...
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Outwitting Your Vehicle's 'Brain'
Guys, I have an aging (18 year old) Mercedes W211 which has developed a fault which is causing the dash to light up like a Christmas tree. This one fault is causing 3 different warning lights and...
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Squirrel deterrent
Can anyone recommend an electronic deterrent? TIA
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Fixing overlapped edges of ceiling lining paper
When some previous owner put lining paper on the ceiling of the room I'm decorating they overlapped several of the edges by a couple of millimetres. From looking-around it seems the accepted fix is to...
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Best glue for mending a broken tile?
I want to mend a small tile, it's not to re-use it, it's because it is a piece of work my daughter did at school many years ago and it would be nice to restore it to one piece. It's a fairly normal...
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Lidl plastic utility cabinet
If you've some time to kill, need some outdoor storage, 70 quid burning a hole and some rage to expend, do me a favour. Go and get one of these Lidl outdoor cabinets, the tall one, and let me know.......
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ptfe on olives?
Anyone wrap olives in ptfe ?
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Gas hob safety cut out?
My elderly neighbour was immobile yesterday and rang me for help. I walked into the house and there was a very stong smell of gas. Is hob was on, with no flame, apparently from the night before when...
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Fan oven motor
Turned my oven on tonight and the fan just hummed and didn?t spin. Turned it off and spun it with a stick poked through the slots and it ran fine after that. I?m guessing it?s on its way out but was...
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