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"Torsion" bits for impact drivers
I haven't really used my impact driver in anger yet, likely to be using drill-driver for pilot holes and impact-driver for screwing battens down to avoid pissing about swapping bits/holders ... how...
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OT Did any one else know
That today is National Orgasm Day? I celebrated it twice today.
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Preferences for Wiring Accessories
I need to replace a single 13 amp socket with a fused outlet. As there are 3 cables in the socket I would appreciate your advice on whether any makes of accessories are better than others at...
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Sticking upvc window
When I open this window it is stiff from opening to wide open. When I close it, it is stiff and then the last inch wont budge and I have to open wide and slam it to close. I have checked for signs of...
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Conservatory wall crossing a drain pipe
Hi, Just wanted to run a quick common sense check here: Having a conservatory added round the back. This sits over a single continuous length of 110mm plastic soil pipe. There are two conservatory...
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High Security = Low Security
Just moved into my new flat. It has DPS "High Security" locks which are (presumably) un-pickable. However, I have one key which own both the communal front door and my own flat's door. I guessing that...
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Sheet Material for a Flat Roof
I have to re-roof a brick-built shed with a flat roof. It was built in the seventies and the original surface is akin to floorboards. These have rotted. If I am going to replace this with a sheet...
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Dimmer knobs
I have a Crabtree 9 gang gridswitch which is a mixture of dimmers and switches. Must be pushing 40 years old. ;-) The dimmers were made by Home Automation and came with fittings for both Crabtree and...
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Reversed plumbing on Gainsborough bar shower - solution?
Hi peeps I have a thermostatic Gainsborough bar shower with the plumbing reversed. Is there a solution to this, rather than having to re-plumb the thing? Cheers, Larry.
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Sealing edge of garage roof
I have a concrete garage with a roof made of box profile metal sheeting tha t slopes very gently down from the door end to the far end. At the top of t he slope is a gap as shown on these photos: It...
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Glass Cutting query
I have a flat sold workbench in the shed, I also have a 1 metre steel rule and stout gloves. 1. What's regarded as a good make of cutter, that's available on ebay? There is a local Homebase, but...
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IBC tanks
I am fed up with my normal tubs springing leaks around the connectors, I have three in series. So I am looking for a low cost IBC 1000 litres container. However I wish to place a submersible pump in...
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Fixing to Thermalite blocks
Anyone had any experience of fixing into rendered 'Fermalite' (as the builder called them) blocks? I'm guessing resin is the method?
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Solar Roof Panels
Just a thought - as the panels have a lot of metalwork and are presumably at earth potential what are the added lightning risks?. Will they "attract" lightning? If so, then should they have a heavy...
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isolator switch for built-in appliance
This gets discussed from time to time but it seems hard to get a proper sta tement of what is permitted according to current electrical regulations. Ca n someone advise please? I am fitting our new...
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