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Why would a coffee maker switch iteself off
I bought a £10 Tesco coffee machine in November, which uses an electronic on/off push button, rather than a mechanical switch. I'm the only coffee drinker here and make myself two coffees, drink one...
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New consumer unit
I'm having a new CU fitted, in a different (better) location to the old one. What do I need to ensure I get in terms of certification and what do I need to ensure about the electrician?
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Gas meter ventilation requirement
OUr gas meter is at high level in the pantry of our bungalow. There is an airbrick at about 4' height which introduces quite a lot of cold air and dust/dirt and SWIMBO would like to block it off....
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what are N(blf) ( Force ?)
I'm looking at a table for gas struts and the column heading is 'Force in N(blf) and the row reads 270(60.7) Can someone converts this into kg. (The amount of force I require is a lift of 14kg) Would...
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Trane thermostat is a hot spot for viruses on home networks
Thank fuck Windows for Toasters never got off the ground. Trane thermostat is a hot spot for viruses on home networks • The Register
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How should these messy mains cables be fixed?
Why? what have they done to you. Unless there are people tramping through there yus leave them alone. Any way they are safer there than clipped under the insulation (air cooled) Just stay out of your...
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OT One here for Mr Pounder (Cats)
I do ok with dangerous dogs. So far anyway! It's just life skills isn't it. NT
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Shower screens on baths: up-to-date view
Dear All, Not a new topic I know, but I wondered whether there were any new opinions/products/preferences. I am installing a new (shower)bath, + new shower over it. I know that glass hinged screens...
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Aldi: Craft and Hobby Specialbuys In Store 11th February
Includes a sewing machine and knitting wool. No angle grinder though.
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Import duty - naive buyer
Naivety on my part but I bought some electronic hobby kit off ebay (sent from China). It arrived ok works fine etc. Now some 3 weeks later I get an invoice from the shipping Co asking for some £50...
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Half size silicone sealant?
All the silicone sealant at places like Wickes comes in sizes of around 300ml. For a small job, that's far more than I need. Why don't the DIY sheds sell smaller sizes? I mean the same size tubes, so...
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LED or Flourescent tubes for garage lighting
Hi folks. While waiting for the "Part P police" to drag me off to a dungeon for daring to do my own wiring in extension/garage I've got to the garage now and am trying to decide on number of and...
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DIY Current Probe
Current probes for oscilloscopes are nice to have, but very pricey. I vaguely recall someone somewhere sometime saying that you can make a pretty good one up from certain computer scrap parts (some...
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How much for a loo !
A friend of mine is a maker and installer of stone panelling to kitchens, bathrooms etc. I won't call him a mason but he does work with stone. He produces some amazing stuff. Talking with him last...
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electrolytic derusting
Can anyone say whether this method might work to free a rusted piston and caliper of a classic car? If so any tips to set about it? AJH
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