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PPA-CF filament

I need to print something for outdoor use, have prototyped it using PETG but after a couple of months it's started goin...
6 comments posted 2mos
posted by usenet
6 comments posted 2mos posted by usenet

BSP pipe fitting fitting

I have a water filter with a 3/4" BSP female connection. I need to connect this to a 1/2" BSP flexi hose with a rubber...
17 comments posted 2mos
posted by theom+news
17 comments posted 2mos posted by theom+news

There's Crazy - then there's Octopus

At least four barmy aspects. Can you spot them? Are there more that I've missed? We have charged you Electricity (estim...
11 comments posted 2mos
posted by stuck
11 comments posted 2mos posted by stuck

Not so 'smart' meter installation

A few months ago, my water supply company replaced my 'smart' meter, as it was not talking to the Mother Ship. The new...
4 comments posted 2mos
posted by davey
4 comments posted 2mos posted by davey

OT: pdf edit

Does anyone know a way to edit a one-page pdf document without having to sign up for a free trial then cancel? I tried W...
13 comments posted 2mos
posted by newsgroups
13 comments posted 2mos posted by newsgroups

Amazon prime

Cancellation experience. I was expecting to order several items from Amazon and took advantage of their 30 day free Pri...
8 comments posted 2mos
posted by tim
8 comments posted 2mos posted by tim

Hells Granny

"Young racing cyclists in Germany were sent flying after an elderly woman drove her mobility scooter into a peloton." Da...
18 comments posted 2mos
posted by tnp
18 comments posted 2mos posted by tnp

Petrol lawn mower dead

Hi All, I have a Mountfield petrol lawnmower (SP470) with a Briggs and Straton engine. The other day, the blade hit som...
18 comments posted 2mos
posted by leenowell
18 comments posted 2mos posted by leenowell

What might this power adaptor be for?

Doing some spring cleaning, I found a box of various AC-to-DC adpators looking for a suitable adaptor for a small porta...
12 comments posted 2mos
posted by office
12 comments posted 2mos posted by office

TOT: non-EU raspberries

I bought some raspberries in Waitrose marked 'not for EU'. What is the difference between an EU raspberry and a non-EU r...
44 comments posted 2mos
posted by newsgroups
44 comments posted 2mos posted by newsgroups

Can anyone identify this plug/socket?

Can anyone identify this plug/socket, used for power take off from a mower? See pictures at https://gvps.uk/pics/. I ac...
10 comments posted 3mos
posted by cl
10 comments posted 3mos posted by cl