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Car battery jumper packs

Been toying with the idea of getting one of these battery pack jumper thingies like this one on the Bay of Fleas: http:...
30 comments posted 9yrs
posted by x
30 comments posted 9yrs posted by x

Correct tool for the job Pt6

After 20 years of not having a mobile phone, I have finally given in. Mind you, it cost £1200, has no internet and the...
0 comments posted 9yrs
posted by swldxer1
0 comments posted 9yrs posted by swldxer1

N Power login.

Changed to N Power (via Flipper) as they gave me the best deal. Set up the online account stuff using the same email ad...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by dave
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by dave

C.H. Combi Boiler Expansion tank u/s

The expansion tank on my sealed system combi has failed (water comes out of the air Schrader valve when pressed). Also...
4 comments posted 9yrs
posted by mitchmunden
4 comments posted 9yrs posted by mitchmunden

Replacement hot water cylinder leak.

I have replaced an existing hot water cylinder. I reused the old compression joint at the bottom. It is now leaking, ev...
14 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Nick.Spam
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by Nick.Spam

Ot: Harry's Game...the magnificence of Solar PV

Since I reluctantly decided to add Sheffield University's *estimated* solar output to Gridwatch, I thought it might be...
10 comments posted 9yrs
posted by tnp
10 comments posted 9yrs posted by tnp

RCD tripping with mains saw

Earlier this week I bought from Homebase a mitre saw: http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/ozito-1600w-254mm-sliding...
43 comments posted 9yrs
posted by me
43 comments posted 9yrs posted by me

Mains interference

I'm using Ethernet over power adaptors throughout the house for various appliances, including CCTV cameras. I have a CC...
27 comments posted 9yrs
posted by cirianon
27 comments posted 9yrs posted by cirianon

Insertion Rating of standard mains sockets?

Hi All we have one mains outlet that is used for either toaster or the sandwich grill ;-/. Because of this the plug get...
14 comments posted 9yrs
posted by jkn_gg
14 comments posted 9yrs posted by jkn_gg

Help identify this screw

Had a new item arrive today .. including for fixing a pack of stainless Steel self tappers - but due to material backin...
8 comments posted 9yrs
posted by rick_hughes
8 comments posted 9yrs posted by rick_hughes

Cutting 12" Diam hole in blockwork wall

OK chaps - suggestions please. I need to cut a 12" diameter hole in a workshop wall construction of which is a single s...
13 comments posted 9yrs
posted by andrew
13 comments posted 9yrs posted by andrew