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To,as Sanderson conservatory blinds removal

hi all i would appreciate any help on how to remove my thomas sanderson blinds from my conservatory windows for cleanin...
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posted by JP1997
0 comments posted 2yrs posted by JP1997

Glue for polythene

Recommendations to glue two polythene parts .Gorilla glue doesn't work. Brian
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posted by nospam
12 comments posted 2yrs posted by nospam

Does anyone have one of these TV sockets?

I live in a high rise council flat and I have this socket with four connectors (SAT1, SAT2, TV and Radio) as per pictur...
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posted by simon.ferrol
80 comments posted 2yrs posted by simon.ferrol

Problem polishing granite

Hi All, I am polishing the edge of a granite worktop with diamond pads velcroed to a sander. When I get close to the fi...
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posted by leenowell
9 comments posted 2yrs posted by leenowell

Anyone expecting a parcel?

Don't bother waiting in ... "Large parcel centre fire causes huge smoke plume" Actually it looks like it's a drop-shippi...
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posted by usenet
6 comments posted 2yrs posted by usenet

Surplus PCs, any interest?

I will likely have some surplus ex corporate PCs going begging for the cost of postage and enough beer money to make it...
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posted by see.my.signature
3 comments posted 2yrs posted by see.my.signature

Schuko socket

Subject to the competent person test, is is possible to fit a fused connection unit (FCU) and Schuko socket (both MK) in...
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posted by newsgroups
0 comments posted 2yrs posted by newsgroups

Wiring a fused spur.

I want to wire a fused spur from a UPS in one room to a double socket (BS1363) in the next room for convenience in tran...
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posted by roger
26 comments posted 2yrs posted by roger

bftv webcam oddity under windows

Out of nowhere, when I plug this webcam in, a small volume (NOT the media bar) control pops up in the top LHS of my scr...
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posted by jethro_uk
4 comments posted 2yrs posted by jethro_uk

Watering Timers

My garden watering system has grown over the years and the first of my two Hozelock AC Plus timers is now showing its a...
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posted by chris
1 comments posted 2yrs posted by chris

Cleaning a glass shower screen

Our 'Shower over the bath' has a curved glass screen. It's around 10 years old. Over the years it has developed what _l...
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posted by not
15 comments posted 2yrs posted by not

Broken plastic lugs

Any tips on repairing the snap-on type of plastic lugs that are used on so many items eg the removable polycarbonate tri...
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posted by nospam
18 comments posted 2yrs posted by nospam

Sealing a shower screen

Does anyone know why manufacturers of shower screens recommend silicone sealing the glass to tray on the outside. The s...
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posted by tricky.dicky
2 comments posted 2yrs posted by tricky.dicky

OT: Car alarm sets off at 3am

My wife's 2009 Mazda 2's alarm has taken to going off at 3am. Parked roadside on a quiet cul-de-sac so no heavy traffic...
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posted by nospam
2 comments posted 2yrs posted by nospam