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British Gas WR1

I change the batteries on my thermostat & followed the instructions, I just want to find out if the ON should be always...
8 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Shim
8 comments posted 9yrs posted by Shim

Repair a brick

What is the best way of repairing a broken brick. Corner knocked off one - by bashing it with a ladder. Out of normal co...
2 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Somewhere
2 comments posted 9yrs posted by Somewhere

Touch dimmer lamp breaks when bulb fails

I bought a couple of desk lamps with touch setting for 3 levels of brightness. One lamp got knocked over causing the bu...
8 comments posted 9yrs
posted by invalid
8 comments posted 9yrs posted by invalid

Dumb fan convector?

I am starting the installation of the central heating at the Bungalow (aka "Squidville")... The conservatory has UFH pi...
9 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tw_usenet
9 comments posted 9yrs posted by tw_usenet

Tow Bar Electrics 7 or 13 pin plug

For many years I have used 7 pin plugs and sockets for the lights on my trailers. The main problem I encounter is corro...
119 comments posted 9yrs
posted by mUNDERSCOREnews
119 comments posted 9yrs posted by mUNDERSCOREnews

Garden wall.

The brickwork has been repaired and quickly. With reinforcing rods in the pillars. Didn't see it being done - but they'...
1 comments posted 9yrs
posted by dave
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by dave

Acoustic wall panels

To help someone install his home office to support video and audio conferencing, I've been trying to find acoustic wall...
9 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Billaboard
9 comments posted 9yrs posted by Billaboard

Sealing Stone

I've just had the front of the house sandblasted - looks fine, right mess to clear up though. Anyway, while the scaffol...
25 comments posted 9yrs
posted by patchmoney
25 comments posted 9yrs posted by patchmoney

Redifusion / Telefusion Cable Radio

A "Bygones" article reminded me of the old "speaker and selector" units we had at school and many homes had them. Our h...
36 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Somewhere
36 comments posted 9yrs posted by Somewhere

Smart meters, you know they make sense...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39169313 "A system error in smart meters has led to customers being quoted thousands of po...
24 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tim.downie
24 comments posted 9yrs posted by tim.downie

[OT] Mobile phone frequencies advice

Looking to replace a Moto G 2nd gen with a 3rd gen for a family member. Would be great if it were the dual-SIM version....
0 comments posted 9yrs
posted by no
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by no

13A Plug tops with neon light

I can't find these anywhere. Is there an electrical regulations reason why they are no longer avaialable? - Mike (who li...
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