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Rechargeable batteries

I have noticed that the chargers for rechargeable batteries invariably stop charging the AA and AAA when they are fully...
13 comments posted 9yrs
posted by me
13 comments posted 9yrs posted by me

5 inspection chambers

I have 3 questions relating to this. I have 5 Hepworth inspection chambers around my small garden. They are all identic...
8 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Mylor
8 comments posted 9yrs posted by Mylor

I hate it when ....

... my cable rod with the most useful hooky thing on the end disappears into the cavity. I wasn't intending to run cabl...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by spuorgelgoog
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by spuorgelgoog

Recommended random orbital sander?

(Sorry, second posting but first seems to have failed). Looking for a mains random orbital sander for doors / furniture...
6 comments posted 9yrs
posted by newshound
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by newshound

What Should I do to upgrade my dental eye loupes?

I am using this one . Is there any loupes store who providing any exchanging offer because I want to upgrade it soon. ht...
1 comments posted 9yrs
posted by macbateman
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by macbateman

Riverside cottage 12

There have been several threads related to this but currently, how best to go about moving the services? Currently gas,...
0 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tim
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by tim

OT: microwave cooking time URGENT

If I double the amount of food in a microwave, logic tells me that I should double the cooking time. But is logic corre...
9 comments posted 9yrs
posted by me
9 comments posted 9yrs posted by me

Laptop PSU extender query

On UK trains there is a 240VAC socket to hand in 1st class, but on NL/D trains there is none so my Acer Aspire S7's bat...
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by swldxer1
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by swldxer1

Anyone recommend a random orbital sander?

Lent out my Lidl cheapie to a big refurb project and it burned out. I only need one for relatively light duty, anyone g...
1 comments posted 9yrs
posted by newshound
1 comments posted 9yrs posted by newshound

Double sheathed single cable on lighting.

Will this need to be replaced if I do substantial work on a house? I was hoping to leave the wiring alone and just get a...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by training.jplant
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by training.jplant

LED outdoor strip

I have a dimmable electronic transformer . 240V in, 11.4v out, 5A Can I use this for an LED outdoor strip that requires...
14 comments posted 9yrs
posted by noname
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by noname

Storage heater insulation panels

Got a second hand storage heater from a friend Had to remove the firebricks to transport it, as it weighs a bloody ton....
23 comments posted 9yrs
posted by darkangel5
23 comments posted 9yrs posted by darkangel5

Blinds for double Glazed Windows.

I have Anglian double glazed windows which have were fitted about twelve years ago as I understand it. I have been cons...
6 comments posted 9yrs
posted by noxxxxspamplease
6 comments posted 9yrs posted by noxxxxspamplease

Planning permission - hard landscaping?

Longer term plan - not sure if it's likely to need PP? It's hard to ask our council - you can't just pop over to see a...
31 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tw_usenet
31 comments posted 9yrs posted by tw_usenet

Insulation - effects on my gaff

I did a bit of an empirical measurement on Saturday which is quite interesting... Brick bungalow, no underfloor insulat...
10 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tw_usenet
10 comments posted 9yrs posted by tw_usenet