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Another interesting bug

Not mine, but if you haven't seen it, it's fun. Thanks, John, for reminding me. https://web.mit.edu/jemorris/humor/500-...
18 comments posted 2yrs
posted by news0009
18 comments posted 2yrs posted by news0009

Smartmeter gone nuts - any comments?

Two days ago our smartmeter started acting funny: normally reading (say) 2.50 by lunchtime, it went down (from its usua...
6 comments posted 2yrs
posted by lalaw44
6 comments posted 2yrs posted by lalaw44

The quest for an interesting bug

Only tenuous links to DIY for this one, but anyone with an interest in electronics, high power broadcast kit and softwa...
14 comments posted 2yrs
posted by see.my.signature
14 comments posted 2yrs posted by see.my.signature

Mapp gas cylinder disposal

With a soldering job in prospect and an empty gas cylinder, how does one go about disposal? Conventional fuel gas cylin...
17 comments posted 2yrs
posted by tim
17 comments posted 2yrs posted by tim

Next job

I have been lumbered with repairing a cheap standard lamp unit by my youngest daughter. As she provided a take away Ind...
6 comments posted 2yrs
posted by tim
6 comments posted 2yrs posted by tim

New Fibre and old telephones

Fingers crossed. Job done. The BT essential unit has been carried about to wherever I happen to be but, today, a cheapo...
0 comments posted 2yrs
posted by tim
0 comments posted 2yrs posted by tim

British Gas RC PLus and WR1

how can I replace my British Gas RC PLus and WR1 with a smart phone app?
0 comments posted 2yrs
posted by derrick
0 comments posted 2yrs posted by derrick

Suggestions for a router & ONT UPS?

In the days of FTTC, I ran the router from a mini UPS, that gave about an hour of backup, easily long enough for me to...
71 comments posted 2yrs
posted by aero.spike
71 comments posted 2yrs posted by aero.spike

Wristwatch drowning - what first aid can I do?

Funny clunking from the washing machine…. It would seem I forgot to remove my watch from the stupid little pocket on my...
7 comments posted 2yrs
posted by chrispvholmes
7 comments posted 2yrs posted by chrispvholmes

lpg gas fire

Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone can answer me a quick question? Can you get a gas fire ( preferably one with bars rathe...
7 comments posted 2yrs
posted by aprilsweetheartrose
7 comments posted 2yrs posted by aprilsweetheartrose

British Gas WR1 compatible thermostat

The TA4 RF thermostat on my son's heating has totally failed. Can somebody tell me what wireless thermostats are compat...
2 comments posted 2yrs
posted by IanH
2 comments posted 2yrs posted by IanH

Cutting down a uPVC door

I'd like to replace an exterior door to a shed, without buying a whole new custom door. The concrete opening is a stand...
4 comments posted 2yrs
posted by theom+news
4 comments posted 2yrs posted by theom+news

Car battery?

I need a new battery for my very old Volvo, before the winter sets in. How do you choose one, though? The car is 18 yea...
13 comments posted 2yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
13 comments posted 2yrs posted by NOTsomeone