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RIP King Coal

Gridwatch showing 0.00% for coal as of 0820 https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qhth934z7qw2sx/gw.jpg?dl=0
6 comments posted 9yrs
posted by mike
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by mike

Help with painting

Hi everyone! I need you help and opinions. I am writing my thesis for a Dut ch paint manufacturer that wants to expand...
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by jgfleeuw
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by jgfleeuw

Screwfix special offers

http://www.screwfix.com/p/sharpie-fine-point-permanent-marker-black/13142 or http://www.screwfix.com/p/sharpie-fine-tip...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by aXXXwadsworth
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by aXXXwadsworth

opinions on electronic board.

Asus notepad. Stopped working doesnt work with battery or mains. Bought new battery it turned on then straight off agai...
14 comments posted 9yrs
posted by noname
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by noname

OT: What is this insect?

Found this insect in my house, any ideas? https://www.dropbox.com/s/hzk3e3vapjqmhis/Bug.jpg?dl=0
11 comments posted 9yrs
posted by imvalid
11 comments posted 9yrs posted by imvalid

Hard disk drive motors/actuators

What drives the main motor of a hard disk drive? Is it a constant DC voltage, or is there some more complex control? An...
39 comments posted 9yrs
posted by real-not-anti-spam-address
39 comments posted 9yrs posted by real-not-anti-spam-address

kew 17a2k pressure gauge not working

kew 17a2k pressure gauge not working would like to buy new one but crazy expensive . Does anyone make an equivalent that...
1 comments posted 9yrs
posted by michael
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by michael

New case for car remote key fob

Daughter has a Renault Clio and the thin membrane over the buttons has eventually fallen away exposing the small button...
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Somewhere
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by Somewhere

Aluminium Dexion

I have a few feet of aluminium angle out in the garage which has been drilled and slotted the same way as normal Dexion...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by bogus
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by bogus

Heating stuff

I was quite impressed with a little job I saw the other day which had used cold-lay tarmac and would like to replicate...
13 comments posted 9yrs
posted by GlMiM
13 comments posted 9yrs posted by GlMiM

Suggestions for hoist remote control?

I am developing an attic space for storage and plan to add an electric hoist with which to raise heavier items. I will...
27 comments posted 9yrs
posted by not-for-mail
27 comments posted 9yrs posted by not-for-mail

OT: worldwide worm

The Register has this well covered for those that are interested in more than political capital. http://www.theregister....
174 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tnp
174 comments posted 9yrs posted by tnp

OT/Nostalgia: BBC Micro, homebuilt hacks

I thought my own rig with mods was hacky, but this fellow took it to a whole another level! My old BBC Micro system - mi...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by email
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by email

Induction heating

Has anyone here tried one of these? If I bought one would it just be yet another thing for SWMBO to moan about? http://...
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Billaboard
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by Billaboard

what's wrong with our potatoes?

I'm old enough to remember the joy of new potatoes, Jersey Royals, Cyprus new, or whatever. Now everything tastes of s*...
62 comments posted 9yrs
posted by stuart_noble
62 comments posted 9yrs posted by stuart_noble