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OT: Ping Jeff Gaines (Wiltshire UK)
I know that Jeff is a regular contributor to newsgroups but not sure whether this is one of them? Anyone know where best to find him, please? Thanks
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UK preps ww2 style energy rationing, etc
The UK government will today set out Second World War-style measures to kee p the lights on and avert power cuts as a "last resort". The price to Brito ns will be high. Factories will be asked to...
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Warped Wood
I have a bird box and the roof of it has become very warped - I guess due to the varying weather conditions over a couple of years. Part of the roof is approx 8inches by 6 inches by 3/4 inch and is...
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Steam cleaning
Has anyone tried steam cleaning an engine bay with one of the very small (200cc) water content steam cleaners? Just curious.
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sounds like a bargin (sic) if tricky to transport....
Wickes Baseboard Square Edge (112.5mm x 30m) only £2.69 Jim K
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Bicycle mod
Hi chaps. I have a small problem that I am sure someone on here can help me with. I have a eco stepper electric bike and a journey to work that includes 2 very long and steep hills. and 1 very very...
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Check before cutting
On a BBC link: Derek Roberts, Ferring, West Sussex: I once had the task of installing a cat flap into a door between my garage and my house. I carefully measured and marked the hole required, and took...
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Re: Individual remote switched power strip
Really needs to be wireless. Making is an option, I've half toyed with the idea of putting the guts of four plugin unit's into something. I don't like that all that much four receivers all on when all...
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PEX-Al-PEX and Brass fittings
hi all, Efield is a manufacturer of piping systems for gas systems | hot/cold water systems | underfloor heating systems, with main products including, PE-Al-PE pipe PEX-al-PEX pipe both butt-weld and...
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Key blanks
Anyone found a good priced supplier outside of ebay? NT
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Loft insulation issues
Greetings I am planning to have my very ageing roof retiled. In the process I am going to insulate the loft. Currently there are boards on top of the ceiling joists, with insulation here and there...
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D I Y Double Glazing
Hiya I have a semi with ancient aluminium double glazing that looks taty and I'm think of replacing What are the pitfalls of DIY double glazing and do I need to be aware of any regulations? A quick...
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Floor paint outside
Any reason why not? I have some tiled[1] window cills outside and some tile-red floor paint (ordinary, not epoxy). A small test shows it dries to a nice dull matt and the colour is good. Any reason...
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Anyone got a spare 330 megawatts of power this winter?
Might want to make test out your lighting/heating back-up provision before the winter... National Grid is offering to pay companies to cut their electricity use in winter to prevent blackouts as...
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how to attach to roof tiles
I have been asked to attach a small solar charger panel for trickle charger (maybe 6 inch square) thingy to a garage roof which has concrete type (not slate) roof tiles. I wont see the job until...
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