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Which CU?

Looking for a CU for a restricted space, but screwfix's offerings look exce ssively bulky. Needs to house 6 MCBs, split...
24 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tabbypurr
24 comments posted 9yrs posted by tabbypurr

Builders - Snagging

I was listening to Jeremy Vine the other day about problems with new build houses, One problem I think is relevant is t...
27 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Somewhere
27 comments posted 9yrs posted by Somewhere

Home electronics spare parts

Hello! I have faulty Philips food processor and I have found service codes for parts. I can't find those components any...
23 comments posted 9yrs
posted by kasutaja
23 comments posted 9yrs posted by kasutaja

White deposit in non stick saucepan

I have borrowed a couple of non stick saucepans sadly they have developed a white deposit in the bottom. As we Live in...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by messageboards
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by messageboards

Car clutch issue

Doubt this will be something I can DIY... This morning while my giving my son a driving lesson in a 2008 Kia Rio I boug...
31 comments posted 9yrs
posted by nospam
31 comments posted 9yrs posted by nospam

Reversing a door

I'll try not to be too long-winded (!) The door between our hall and conservatory opens into the hall and I want it to...
17 comments posted 9yrs
posted by GlMiM
17 comments posted 9yrs posted by GlMiM

OT: calling the men of Kent

Can you think of any street or district name that links Hythe to Derbyshire? I'm puzzled because when doing a search fo...
27 comments posted 9yrs
posted by usenet
27 comments posted 9yrs posted by usenet

oscillating multi tool accessories

I have a word multi tool .... Occasionally I have to polish stainless steel propellers .... use various grades of wet &...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by rick.hughes6
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by rick.hughes6

Fitting a metal fence to a sunken wall

I need to fit a metal fence to a garden wall. The attached photos show an e xample of the fence that's already fitted t...
10 comments posted 9yrs
posted by stainburn
10 comments posted 9yrs posted by stainburn

OT: Smart USB to PS/2 keyboard adaptors

Does anyone know of a smart USB to PS/2 keyboard adaptor that will let me connect a USB keyboard to a PS/2 keyboard por...
36 comments posted 9yrs
posted by see.my.signature
36 comments posted 9yrs posted by see.my.signature

Thinning undercaot

I have a tin of leyland exterior undercoat (oil based) I am finding it difficult to spread as it is like treacle and th...
9 comments posted 9yrs
posted by noname
9 comments posted 9yrs posted by noname

Battery Charging

I have about 30 batteries here that need charging every few months and my system (such as it is) is a mess - basically...
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by patchmoney
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by patchmoney

making a wagon wheel

It is sunny outside, and I accidentally started watching this> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JVcE8gho4k interesting.
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by rgdavidson
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by rgdavidson

Sick Zanussi

Yes, actually a DIY question... We've got a fj1254w, and it has developed an annoying fault. Start it up, and it pumps...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by vir.campestris
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by vir.campestris