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OT: so much for renewable energy then...

Ten new nuclear reactors began generating electricity in 2016, which brought net nuclear capacity to the highest level...
0 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tnp
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by tnp

Sheet material for outdoor storage units

I'm making some outdoor storage bins as the ones in garden centres are too flimsy. I've previously built a shed, so I m...
6 comments posted 9yrs
posted by algrant109
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by algrant109

Capacitive power supply - remote control fan

I have just got around to a serious look at this, originally my assumption was that it was the remote failing to work p...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by harry.m1byt
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by harry.m1byt

Recommend a good solid PC keyboard please

I'm getting fed up with lightweight PC keyboards that skid about the desk, or have silly little feet to prop them up th...
31 comments posted 9yrs
posted by andrew
31 comments posted 9yrs posted by andrew

Humax video recorder

When a local Currys closed down, I made the mistake of buying a Humax video recorder. I've never liked it - it takes fo...
29 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Billaboard
29 comments posted 9yrs posted by Billaboard

How to remove washing machine weights

Hi All, Anyone have any idea how to remove the counter weights from the plastic dru m on a hotpoint Aqualtis washing ma...
12 comments posted 9yrs
posted by leenowell
12 comments posted 9yrs posted by leenowell

Fizzicks: a question inspired by the TT

Some Newtonian law states that "a body proceeding on a course, blah blah, provided a force doesn't act on it, blah blah...
23 comments posted 9yrs
posted by curd
23 comments posted 9yrs posted by curd

Meter cupboard repair

This is linked to my other thread about silicone render. The wall to be treated includes a meter cupboard (originally g...
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posted by mail
20 comments posted 9yrs posted by mail

Re: crying

Really? Ask a female. I think they find both hard to resist. There are different crying types. There is disstress cryin...
23 comments posted 9yrs
posted by briang1
23 comments posted 9yrs posted by briang1

wf860 with water still in drum

if the sump pump is blocked is it easy to replace?
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by carolin3mill3r
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by carolin3mill3r

OT: Another monumental FU from microsoft.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/06/02/microsoft_dev_build_snafu_bricks_your_phone/ '?A small portion? of Windows mobi...
6 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tnp
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by tnp

Hozelock reel

I have a hozelock reel model 2415, could do with swapping over the inlet and winding handle between sides to suit using...
15 comments posted 9yrs
posted by usenet
15 comments posted 9yrs posted by usenet

Bolt heads covered in shite

Hi all, Got to drop a rear subframe out over the weekend. There are 8 principle bolts holding the thing in position, al...
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by cbx
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by cbx

Help with speaker plug

I'm about to be given an amp like this to connect to my Bose speakers http://www.extron.com/product/product.aspx?id=mpa...
13 comments posted 9yrs
posted by stainburn
13 comments posted 9yrs posted by stainburn

OT Cats

To all of the cat lovers who allow their vermin pets to walk on the kitchen work tops and empty the stinking s*it fille...
1 comments posted 9yrs
posted by MrPounder
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by MrPounder