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Heat sinks for LED downlighters?
Proposal is to insert LED downlighters into the kitchen ceiling (replacing old central lights). The attic is immediately above the ceiling with a good thickness of rockwool (c250mm). LEDs are...
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Downlighter choice
Which is the best choice for ordinary domestic downlighters - GU10 (240V) style or MR16 (12V & requiring a transformer)? Beam angles vary a lot. So the basic choice seems to be between lots of fairly...
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Light meters
Ebay has light meters from £10 up to £££. Varied ranges, accuracy and features. The meter is required to evaluate optimal downlighter options (kitchen work top etc). Any recommendation(s) please?...
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OT Sending and Receiving Emails
Not strictly DIY but I know there are some knowledgeable people on here that might be able to explain this in plain English so.... I've been trying to explain to the Mrs why emails that she sends or...
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statins again
Anyone taken in by the renewed pharmaceutical industry plug for statins should first read "The Great Cholesterol Con" by Dr Malcolm Kendrick. Jim Hawkins
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reflectors in LED floods
I have bought and installed some 10W and 30W LED outdoor floodlights. I was interested by the fact that the width of the beam is considerable, and the illumination is very even. I thus examined the...
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OT: German bomber in London station roof during ww2
I'm certain that I remember seeing a picture of a German bomber (He111, I think) embedded in the roof of one of the London railway stations during WW2, but Mr Google hasn't been able to help me find...
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Why are light switches not earthed?
When using plastic switches and a dry lining back box there's no earth. How come? Ta.
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Qs re MR16 & GU10 downlighters
Trying to understand modern downlighters(!) Typically these push into a c.80mm dia hole cut in the ceiling plasterboard . There seem to be 2 distinct styles: A. 12V based on MR16 bulbs usually wired...
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Water pump question.
Hi. This is a question that pops into my head from time to time. If you were in a situation where you had to punp some water out of something and didn't have a pump, could say a router or power drill...
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Fishtank air pump fuse question
Hi. I've bought a fishtank pump for our little tank and 2 g/fish. The plug for this pump is fitted with a 15 amp fuse. The cable wasn't long enough so I've added a few feet using an old table lamp...
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How do I convert my second Router into an Access Point
Hi everyone, February 11, 2014 I would like to use my Sitecom router as an access point. Is this the way t o do it? I am using Windows 7 Ultimate and I have a Ubee UVW-3200 cable Modem/Router . On...
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The most dangerous item in your tool box?
The most dangerous item in your tool box? My son pointed out the alleged lethality of my tap and die set. I am afraid that this passes for humour in our family.
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Wiring a Garage consumer unit.
Dad is concerned with all the wet weather, that if the garage gets damp, it's going to take the electrics out, which further up the line has a chest freezer on it. He picked up a garage unit from...
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Which end is the setting end
I have a led security light with a pir sensor, and the knobs? which are used to adjust time , sensor and lux are a bit confusing as to which end is the setting end. The 3 knobs are all the same shape,...
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