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Is it safe to touch an LED bulb without gloves?

The rule is, don't touch *halogen* bulbs with the bare fingers. Does this also apply to LED MR16s or GU10s? MM
11 comments posted 8yrs
posted by kylix_is
11 comments posted 8yrs posted by kylix_is

LG washing machine service manuals

Hello! Can anybody suggest, where one can find LG service manuals for washing machines? I tried google, but did not fin...
2 comments posted 8yrs
posted by kasutaja
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by kasutaja

OT: Linux HDD on Win10 not booting

Hi peeps, I?m trying to recover s9me files off a Linux HDD but when connecting the hd to the sata connections on the pc...
6 comments posted 8yrs
posted by lmmcams
6 comments posted 8yrs posted by lmmcams

Question about Electic Motors

Most motors seem to have the same proportions of length to diameter so there must be some theoretical principal there....
53 comments posted 8yrs
posted by Somewhere
53 comments posted 8yrs posted by Somewhere

Installing shower tray with upstands

Installing shower tray with upstands - this seems to be a right bastard of a job. According to the destructions, you ar...
12 comments posted 8yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
12 comments posted 8yrs posted by NOTsomeone

Name for a beam made of metal and wood

What is the name for a beam where its "core" is made of a "zig-zag" of metal and the top and bottom surfaces are made o...
8 comments posted 8yrs
posted by clive.r.long
8 comments posted 8yrs posted by clive.r.long

OT forged in fire censorship

On Blaze TV there is a series of programs called Forged In Fire In each program 4 blacksmiths come into the studio "smi...
6 comments posted 8yrs
posted by junk
6 comments posted 8yrs posted by junk

Laser Printer deterioration, normal?

2 laser printers have sat unused for about 1 & 2 years. Both printed flawle ssly. On re-use they both have abysmal & un...
14 comments posted 8yrs
posted by tabbypurr
14 comments posted 8yrs posted by tabbypurr

Maintenance of block of flats

This is really a legal question but someone who frequents this group may ha ve knowledge or experience of this issue. I...
3 comments posted 8yrs
posted by clive.r.long
3 comments posted 8yrs posted by clive.r.long

Hard skin

Long story short, I've got very hard skin on my feet which can be a discomfort when walking. I've tried the missus scho...
30 comments posted 8yrs
posted by andyb
30 comments posted 8yrs posted by andyb

Gas cooker ventilation requirements

The Boat Safety Scheme says:- The formula for calculating the fixed ventilation requirement ( in mm 2) is as follows:=...
9 comments posted 8yrs
posted by cl
9 comments posted 8yrs posted by cl

Sealing in double glazing ...

Quite blowy today ... For the first time, I have just stood by a window, and felt a distinct draught coming up from the...
13 comments posted 8yrs
posted by jethro_uk
13 comments posted 8yrs posted by jethro_uk

Network cabinet - fire mitigation

I'm looking to site a small 19" network cabinet in my attic space, near the main ELV cable tray. It will contain some r...
13 comments posted 8yrs
posted by tw_usenet
13 comments posted 8yrs posted by tw_usenet