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disability newsgroup?

Is there a UK one that is actually live and active? Bill
6 comments posted 9yrs
posted by wrightsaerials
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by wrightsaerials

Supascrews and Twinqwik screws

Some years ago, Supascrews were introduced, and mixed packs were sold, complete with cross head driver. Yellow plastic...
30 comments posted 9yrs
posted by News
30 comments posted 9yrs posted by News

Failed expansion tank - possible cheat ?

Given the faff it is to replace the expansion tank in a CH boiler, what are the drawbacks of just leaving a head of air...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by jethro_uk
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by jethro_uk

New boiler

Getting a new boiler installed - GasSafe - what documentation do I need, given that I may need to sell the property in t...
10 comments posted 9yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
10 comments posted 9yrs posted by NOTsomeone

Metalic finish car paint.

A friend of mine has had to get a ford door changed and some dents removed and resprayed under the insurance, and when...
11 comments posted 9yrs
posted by briang1
11 comments posted 9yrs posted by briang1

Matching paint brushed edge with rollered main area

What's the best way to get a perfectly matched edge zone near ceiling and skirting boards? I typically end up with a sl...
16 comments posted 9yrs
posted by newsgroups
16 comments posted 9yrs posted by newsgroups

OT: news blackout

Chelsey Wright This story doesn't seem to have been covered by the BBC and most other media. Bill
36 comments posted 9yrs
posted by wrightsaerials
36 comments posted 9yrs posted by wrightsaerials

OT: want a laugh?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I6FtKZs4ro Bill
0 comments posted 9yrs
posted by wrightsaerials
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by wrightsaerials

Waste run for double bathroom sinks

Hi All, I am fitting a unit in our bathroom which has 2 sinks on it. Rather than have a trap for each which takes up sp...
16 comments posted 9yrs
posted by leenowell
16 comments posted 9yrs posted by leenowell

OT: Car dobs in drunk driver

Drink drivers beware your car may could get you convicted. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-39919702 Richar...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tricky.dicky
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by tricky.dicky

Removing pin 3 bell wire from phone extensions.

I have noticed that an incoming call sometimes makes my ADSl drop out (see below). I read somewhere that the wire daisy...
18 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Andrew97d-junk
18 comments posted 9yrs posted by Andrew97d-junk

OT: 3d printing

Could anyone print a tiny plastic part for a model bus? I have one and need a second. My problem is that I suspect a co...
33 comments posted 9yrs
posted by newsgroups
33 comments posted 9yrs posted by newsgroups

B&Q Old Fart Club

Needing some supplies soon, and being an Old Fart, I applied online to join the B&Q Club, for Discount Wednesday. Have...
8 comments posted 9yrs
posted by News
8 comments posted 9yrs posted by News

PLEASE HELP

I need you help and opinions! I am writing my thesis for a paint manufactur er that wants to expand its business to the...
2 comments posted 9yrs
posted by jgfleeuw
2 comments posted 9yrs posted by jgfleeuw