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Full bore isolation valves 15mm

I've finally taken the side off the bath to have a look at the pipework to the shower. There is some kind of slow flow...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by wibble
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by wibble

Drilling a hacksaw blade

How easy would it be to drill through a hacksaw blade? Reason: I have a hand B&Q mitre saw the blades (350mm) are now u...
22 comments posted 9yrs
posted by noname
22 comments posted 9yrs posted by noname

OT Global warming.

Of interest to some here. https://wattsupwiththat.com/2017/08/08/the-effects-of-the-bray-climate-and-solar-cycle/
2 comments posted 9yrs
posted by harry130747
2 comments posted 9yrs posted by harry130747

Hot tar crack filler

My house is a conversion of a cow barn, as a result of which I have a very large concrete yard made up of about 30 sect...
27 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Huge
27 comments posted 9yrs posted by Huge

Blocking after 9 years

We moved in in 2009 and most doors were sticky. They still are. A Best way to cure blocking after this long?
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Stuck
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by Stuck

Sticking Swish Sologlyde curtain rail

I have been using this make for years but now I have the same problem. They changed the design of the hooks in recent y...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Graham
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by Graham

Brick Garden Wall

Daughter's house has quite a nice wall - 7 ft high - between garden and road. The top of the wall ise merely brick. A f...
1 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Somewhere
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by Somewhere

shed in communal garden

Who can own a shed in a communal garden
9 comments posted 9yrs
posted by stella.stellajo02
9 comments posted 9yrs posted by stella.stellajo02

very low wind and wind turbines turning

Am I correct in thinking that large wind turbines do not produce power when the wind speed is below 12mph? Why on some...
10 comments posted 9yrs
posted by rgdavidson
10 comments posted 9yrs posted by rgdavidson

Just a thought re carpet fitting...Silly?

Maybe a stupid idea but after I paint then renew skirting in bedroom I will be fitting a new carpet and underfelt. Is t...
13 comments posted 9yrs
posted by noname
13 comments posted 9yrs posted by noname

What key for *old* Jacobs chuck 33B?

Neighbour has just returned my old Wolf Sapphire drill without the chuck key and with a cheery "sorry but they're all t...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by rbw0
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by rbw0

bid spotter auction site

Just wondering if anyones used them. The mobile phone company that made the low spec phones expensive piecies of jewler...
0 comments posted 9yrs
posted by whisky.dave
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by whisky.dave

OT: Direct Debit service intermediaries

I'd like to collect property rental via direct debit as there is a distinct advantage over standing orders as the payee...
9 comments posted 9yrs
posted by bob.minchinREMOVE
9 comments posted 9yrs posted by bob.minchinREMOVE