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Adjusting electric oven thermostat

Not much information via search, but it seems as though there is usually an adjustment screw somewhere behind the tempe...
8 comments posted 9yrs
posted by nospam
8 comments posted 9yrs posted by nospam

Possibly OT computer replacement

I am considering replacing my desktop computer. what is the best way of transferring data from my old one to the new?
43 comments posted 9yrs
posted by messageboards
43 comments posted 9yrs posted by messageboards

OT - train tickets

I'm sorry about the off-topic, but I thought one of you might know the answer. I've just booked a train ticket for my h...
21 comments posted 9yrs
posted by firstname
21 comments posted 9yrs posted by firstname

Installing oven

I've just installed a single oven. The previous one had a 13 amp plug, so I simply wired up the new oven the same way....
25 comments posted 9yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
25 comments posted 9yrs posted by NOTsomeone

how to shower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LeyllhHgBw
2 comments posted 9yrs
posted by jim.gm4dhj
2 comments posted 9yrs posted by jim.gm4dhj

Humane way to repel mice (or big mouse trap)

I suspect I have a problem with mice and don't want to kill them. Any suggestions on how to repel them? I've tried two d...
18 comments posted 9yrs
posted by james.harris.1
18 comments posted 9yrs posted by james.harris.1

LED ceiling panel

Just installed a couple in the kitchen ceiling. I done most of the work from 1st floor. While I have the floorboards up...
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by noname
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by noname

Old fireplace identification

I've got a couple of old fireplaces in my garage which came from a house I converted into flats a few years ago. I want...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by nospam
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by nospam

Question on weight distribution

Hi all, So I've got this estate car with a GVW of 2300kg. Obviously most of that weight is towards the front where the...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by cbx
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by cbx

Clever electrical scheme

Just replacing a bathroom light fitting. Running from it in the opposite direction to the standard 1.5sqmm T&E supplyin...
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by roger
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by roger

[OT] 3.5mm stereo to mono adapter with switch?

I'm looking for an adapter which goes from a 3.5mm stereo plug to 3.5mm mono socket similar to this: http://www.mcmelec...
86 comments posted 9yrs
posted by invalid
86 comments posted 9yrs posted by invalid

wood to plastic glue

I have a plastic lid to a 30L container: http://tinyurl.com/gqdyq8y I want to stiffen up lid with plywood disc .... eit...
12 comments posted 9yrs
posted by rick_hughes
12 comments posted 9yrs posted by rick_hughes

Dash Cam (again)

I'm thinking of upgrading the very cheap camera in the car after an incident (now resolved) where a recording showing a...
14 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Billaboard
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by Billaboard

Replace fence posts without disturbing fence

I've got a six foot high wooden fence..... a proper constructed one and not a fence panel one. Its got 4"x"4" posts, se...
12 comments posted 9yrs
posted by paul
12 comments posted 9yrs posted by paul