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Cistern overflow - internal
My friend has a toilet with a conventional syphon flush mechanism but it seems to have an added on internal overflow that comprises of a float that when it rises it opens a hole in the flush tube. It...
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Hard Wall Tacker - opinions?
Just seen this little gadget See video also. Not sure if it is worth the trouble - I mean for mirrors and pictures I just use a picture hook, no drilling anyway. What do you reckon?
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7 years ago
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Re Washing machine not working
Update: As it turned out it was the brushes on the motor. Thanks to all for your input. brushes £8 on ebay, a cheap fix.
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7 years ago
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135000 MILES CLOCKED UP TODAY!
Not bad for a car worth £1500. Stunning looks, good handling. Five-star crash test rating. 2.4 JTDM is a great diesel. 200PS 1750 TBi petrol from 2010. - For more news, reviews and Top Tens, visit...
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CCTV recommendation
Some time ago I had (links to ) recommended and it looks as though I might soon have enough round tuits to be able to go ahead. However, I would need to add two indoor cameras and they would need to...
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7 years ago
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Smart Meter - more
OVO installed our E&G Smart Meters last June, it worked fine, until November when I switched suppliers to First Utility. FU said they could not make use of the SM's, so I have been providing manual...
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7 years ago
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Condensation on clear plastic panels in my new workshop
I've recently built a new workshop in the garden, 5m square. It has a concrete floor that sits on plastic sheet to stop the damp rising. The walls are timber framed and clad with shiplap that has been...
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7 years ago
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Annual tax summary (very OT)
Just had my "summary" for 2015-16, this is the slick one page glossy which includes a pie chart of contributions to public spending. They've got all the basic figures right (income, basic and higher...
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7 years ago
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Just one Leyland tree - not a hedge
It's been v. interesting to see all the experience here about Leylandii hedges. I'd be very thankful to hear anyone's experience with how to manage a single Leyland tree. It is young and I want to...
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7 years ago
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2-Gang 13 amp RCD Socket
Thinking of buying MK K6231WHI 2-Gang 13 amp RCD Socket 30 mA Active But seems steep price (about 60 quid) : there are others available at much less. Is it worth paying the extra?
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7 years ago
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Spoiled fuel while mixing 2-stroke
So not paying proper attention, I managed to add chainsaw-oil rather than 2-stroke oil to 5 litres of unleaded petrol. I spotted the mistake as I went to put the lid back on the incorrectly opened...
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7 years ago
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iPlayer on LG TV
I have a 3 year old LG Smart TV which has an iPlayer app built in. All works fine, and it's the most convenient way to watch iPlayer (out of the 6 different ways I have). However, over the last few...
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7 years ago
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Digital thermostat as an alternative to Hive
Unless you really need the abilty to control the heating remotely a programmable stat will be perfectly satisactory. "really need" in that the flat is unoccupied fairly often on an irregular basis for...
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Homebase Soveriegn four stroke mower [150cc methinks] Hunting
The unit is fairly new but after around 6 months storage I have found it "hunts". From what I can gather the fuel I left in the system has probably gummed up the carb. Anyone got any experience or...
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7 years ago
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Grade 2 listed - implications
And sometimes only totally inappropriate new build work is allowed, eg glass on old stone properties. That's one people in future will look back at and think wtf were they thinking. NT
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