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SOT: merging pdf files (ILovePDF)

After merging several pdf files, pages from different files are different sizes in the final version. All scans were fro...
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posted by newsgroups
2 comments posted 2yrs posted by newsgroups

Sticky plastic

Over the years I've had several items go "gooey" thanks to that soft-touch plastic, today I've just come to use a remot...
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posted by usenet
12 comments posted 2yrs posted by usenet

plumbing excitement

I sometimes wonder what “ordinary” people do. Squeals from the upstairs bathroom alerted me to a sudden leak from below...
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posted by timdownieuk
2 comments posted 2yrs posted by timdownieuk

Light switch back box help

Currently uprating all our manual switches to smart ones so SWMBO can work them by voice. First two were a dream 10 min...
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posted by jethro_uk
5 comments posted 2yrs posted by jethro_uk

SOT: Condenser for aircon (Nissan Micra)

The air conditioning stopped working on my 2008 Nissan Micra. I took it to a garage, who checked it and found no leak u...
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posted by newsgroups
4 comments posted 2yrs posted by newsgroups

Shower mixers - maximum possible flow rate?

I am already well down the rabbit hole on water flow, shower mixers etc. I've established that I have a Triton Aire on...
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posted by wibble
1 comments posted 2yrs posted by wibble

Experiences with Essex Flanges

OK now the pun has been done I have a serious question. Quiet at the back! I'll need an Essex flange for the shower tha...
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posted by silentice
0 comments posted 2yrs posted by silentice

long, free calls

I want to test how long some mobiles can sustain a call. So, anyone know a long, free call number? One that doesn't time...
32 comments posted 2yrs
posted by stuck
32 comments posted 2yrs posted by stuck

cold mains accumulator - any experiences?

Still chasing increased flow rate to the showers and bath from our combi boiler. I came across mention of accumulators...
2 comments posted 2yrs
posted by wibble
2 comments posted 2yrs posted by wibble

OT(ish): Steam cleaner for washing up

Any reason not to use a handheld steam cleaner for the washing up? Plates, saucepans, metal cutlery etc. I've posted be...
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posted by nospam
4 comments posted 2yrs posted by nospam

New Set Top Box (Update)

Very many thanks for all the comments and suggestions regarding replacing our old non HD Sky box. In the end I took wha...
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posted by News
6 comments posted 2yrs posted by News

Small petrol containers

I volunteer to work on our local coastal path and whilst I’ve transitioned to using a scythe instead of a petrol strimm...
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posted by timdownieuk
24 comments posted 2yrs posted by timdownieuk

Electrical Questions for In-line Fan Installation

Per another recent post, I'm installing an electric in-line fan in the loft to (hopefully) solve the condensation issue...
33 comments posted 2yrs
posted by silentice
33 comments posted 2yrs posted by silentice

Wiring thermostat to DHW tank immersion.

I have a small diameter 100 litre DHW tank which in the summer I heat by excess solar PV electricity. It has a 3ft imme...
10 comments posted 2yrs
posted by news
10 comments posted 2yrs posted by news

sort of OT - car Aircon

The modern world being what it is the latest old banger I am driving has Air Conditioning - except that it hasn't worke...
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posted by timw
30 comments posted 2yrs posted by timw