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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...
1 comments posted 2yrs
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...
0 comments posted 2yrs
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...
4 comments posted 2yrs
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...
6 comments posted 2yrs
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...
24 comments posted 2yrs
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...
30 comments posted 2yrs
posted by timw
30 comments posted 2yrs posted by timw

OT updating a car's OS at service

This is somewhat related to the "Cars at traffic lights" thread. We all expect the mechanicals, etc, to be dealt with a...
13 comments posted 2yrs
posted by Jeff
13 comments posted 2yrs posted by Jeff

new bathroom fan in loft - no room at the eaves

Hi, DIYers We're having the bathroom done, I wanted to install an inline fan in the loft and was planning to do the wor...
32 comments posted 2yrs
posted by silentice
32 comments posted 2yrs posted by silentice

Poor man's teeth water flosser?

I can't remember if I saw this in UK or abroad, but they were all the rage in the late 90s/early 2000s. Basically like...
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posted by ottavio2006-usenet2012
8 comments posted 2yrs posted by ottavio2006-usenet2012