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Short IEC right angle cordset
any ideas.... I'm looking for something like this :- 1 metre or less in lenght, right angled, IEC one end main plug the other. Don;t need high current it's only for soldering irons so less than 150W....
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Room-in-roof - guinea pig?
I have just had my free attic insulation installed. Initially they said it couldn't be done because there is not room to get the insulation panels behind the sloping section. However they returned...
 
Gold Dore Bars for Sale
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Metkob Miners Co. Ltd. and t he local mining community I hereby make this offer of Gold Dore Bars for sa le Commodity: Gold Dore Bar Form: Dore bars....
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installing upvc high security lock
Good morning, I have bought some Mila high security handles but I am unable to fit them to my upvc locks use m6 bolts. The bolt will pass through one of the holes in the door, but the other hole is...
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hammerite paints
Good morning, I have just moved house and I have a metal gate with some light surface rust. I was wondering about painting it but I thought I remembered some comments here that Hammerite isn't what it...
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A huge electric bill in prospect?
Hi all, A pal of mine is hosting one of the TT Zero teams for this year's competition. This is a race for the newish category of zero-emission electric bikes. They're developing very rapidly currently...
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OT: spmething to consider
In over 16 years as an MEP, I've never seen such a vast amount of emails, correspondence, even members of the public phoning my office in Strasbourg as I |
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Bad timing
And this year's award for bad timing goes to Scottish Gas, trying to sell boiler insurance on the hottest day of the year: Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos...
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Bees
A swarm is usually pretty docile and safe to approach. If you don't know a local beek there's a contact page on the BBKA website He will try to shake/brush them into a box if they are accessible, or...
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Is My Meter Smart?
I think you are right. When I last asked they were still all arguing about a standard interface system and how to make them accessible to blind people. I do sometimes wonder why such things take so...
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OT - Office Phone Disposal
Not necessarily I suppose - just made sense as there's enough for a reasonable size business here. They look like the one with the digital display shown here Phil
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Refrigerator Woes
An ageing relative (95 years old) has just had her fridge moved from the garage into the kitchen, with the kitchen heate to about 22C, and the fridge doesn't function properly, only getting down to...
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Getting a keyless remote re-programmed
SWAMBO managed to accidentally put her remote through a white wash & spin c ycle. As expected fresh out of the machine the remote no longer worked. How ever, after disassembling it, drying it...
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Head Gasket ?
The car model I recently purchased is prone to blown head gaskets....however there is no water in the oil...no oil in the coolant...no white smoke from the exhaust....no overheating...no puddles on...
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DIY Woodworking project?
Discover the hidden features and intricate interior of this cabinet. One of the finest achievements of European furniture making, this cabinet is the most important product from Abraham (1711--1793)...
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