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IBC water tanks?

Hi all, I'm looking for a 'tank' to test the performance of a small electric outboard, (PWM speed controllers, batterie...
38 comments posted 9yrs
posted by news
38 comments posted 9yrs posted by news

OT BBC

Last of the Attack Dog presenters steps down. Another snowflake takes over. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/23/a...
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posted by harry130747
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by harry130747

OT Tots trained to kill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MsEynx_rLs
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by harry130747
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by harry130747

OT: 11mph Odd site speed limit ?

Driving through the M6 roadworks I noticed that there were signs for the site speed limit (i.e. where the work is being...
64 comments posted 9yrs
posted by jethro_uk
64 comments posted 9yrs posted by jethro_uk

Additional tap for unsoftened water?

As part of a major refurb I'm planning to install a water softener that will provide softened water to all the existing...
11 comments posted 9yrs
posted by nomail
11 comments posted 9yrs posted by nomail

MIG vs. ARC

Hi, I've just discovered that the current ratings for MIGs and those for ARC/ MMA are not nominally equivalent and that...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by cbx
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by cbx

Treating wooden garden fence

I put up a new fence last year. 4 feet high by 30 feet long. Wooden posts and premade overlap fence panels***. All pres...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by NOTSomeone
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by NOTSomeone

OT: Greenpeace charges filed

Energy Transfer Files Federal Lawsuit Against Greenpeace International, Greenpeace Inc., Greenpeace Fund, Inc., BankTra...
0 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tnp
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by tnp

Plastic fencing panels

Has anyone here any experience with plastic fencing panels? There seem to be various types available, with variations o...
16 comments posted 9yrs
posted by mail
16 comments posted 9yrs posted by mail

One for the plowperson.

http://vps.templar.co.uk/Cartoons%20and%20Politics/dilemma.jpg
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tnp
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by tnp

Stick wood to plasterboard....help please

I need to stick a 3x1 batten to painted plasterboard wall. Paint is matt finish. Batten to hold metal rail and full len...
14 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Gadgetman
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by Gadgetman

Bamboo worktop

I'm looking at bamboo worktop for our soon to be new kitchen. It looks good, and is even a bit cheaper than wood, but is...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by cliveta
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by cliveta

OT: Travellers

"Action is being taken to evict a group of travellers from Vista Road Recreation Ground in Clacton. Eight caravans and...
90 comments posted 9yrs
posted by davey
90 comments posted 9yrs posted by davey

what might be wrong with this wiring?

What might be wrong with mains wiring that behaves as follows, connecting two lamps in parallel to two switches, S1 and...
29 comments posted 9yrs
posted by this
29 comments posted 9yrs posted by this

Diplomat/SMEG ADP 8242 Dishwasher no water input

Our dishwasher appears to start ok, the motor runs but no water is coming into the body of the machine. How do I check...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Richardmerri
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by Richardmerri