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Aldi's Petrol Strimmer
I've an extensive length down a fence that gets overrun with weeds each yea r and I decided when this strimmer came up to do a little homework and take a punt on it - the 3 year warranty is always a...
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What dilution ratio
I have some Marshalls Jointing Sand Stabiliser which was left over from when I had my driveway block paved, and thought about using it. I have just finished re sanding the block paving after cleaning...
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Lidl cordless multi-tool.
From 23rd June. I have the similar Aldi one which has been great for where cordless is needed. But this Lidl one has quick change for the blade - my main complaint about the Aldi, which needs an allen...
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When do you glue plastic conduit joints?
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Old bricks - much value?
There's a builder doing a property up across the road, he's palletting the bricks he's bringing out to sell on. I have a load of bricks and he's keen to take them, it probably depends what type of...
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Plastering.......
Hi I have an internal solid blockwork wall with sand and cement rendering on it. On top of this is finishing skim plaster. The skim plaster has "blown" off. So I have chiseled all the skim plaster...
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Changing Laptop transformer amperage
I have a small Acer laptop whose mains transformer output is rated at 19 volts and 2.15 amp. This transformer has gone missing. But i have another transformer for a Toshiba laptop whose output is the...
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lighting circuits and insulation
My lighting circuits are a mixture of 1mm^2 and 1.5mm^2 T&E, so ignore the fatter cable and just worry about the thinner stuff. The worst case reference method in insulation is 10A, correct? Just...
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Tile grout cleaner...
...is it the same as brick cleaner? I've got brick cleaner already and notice that for the price of 1litre of grout cleaner is about the same as 5L of brick cleaner. mark
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Sourcing french door
Hi, thanks for replies on previous posts, the shed building continues, now looking for a door (and windows). uPVC (or other low-maintenance) and double-glazed. Best I can find so far is 399 at B&Q for...
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Secondary double glazing East London
Can anyone recommend a firm around Hackney / Stratford for son's flat: he wants secondary DG to improve soundproofing in bedroom; has sash windows with a 100 mm or so reveal. Has had one quote for ~...
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Is finishing plaster always pink?
Hi guys, I've ripped out the old bath and had another nasty surprise. It seems some clot may have used Multifinish instead of one-coat or Bonding at a depth of about 3/4" straight onto brickwork. I'm...
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Bathroom fan with light?
Would I be right in thinking that the 110 mm fans with integral lights are only really suitable for lighting showers? Son's new (80's) flat has dead fan (over the sink) and nasty pendant light in...
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Tips for pointing flagstones - ?
Hi all I'm setting about re-pointing the flagstones at the back of our house. I'm trying to clear out all the old mortar (which is patchy at best), but the gaps are 5mm max, so it's a bit of a job. I...
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Anyone know of a mains electric connector like this please?
I'm looking for some M/F mains voltage 3 pin connectors. Load end to be chassis/panel mount with hinged sprung dustcover. IP rating not required but might be a bonus. Cover not essential but would be...
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