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New Apprentice
Not once did I catch him using his mobile phone or just standing there with his hands in his pockets. And you can have a sensible conversation with him. His only mistake all day was not looking up...
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Electrical Fires in the Home: casualities are on the increase
comments. IMHO I think this means "we want Electrical Condition Reports to be compulsory" and that this is the thin egde of the wedge.
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OT: Kenwood chef gearbox "gasket"
Anyone replaced the grease a Kenwood chef? It looks like there is some sort of "gasket" compound where the two halves of the gearbox casing join - any idea where I can get some? Thanks, Paul DS.
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easy way to generate an ac signal
For a class in school I want to generate an AC signal. The project is modelling a wind turbine. We will probably drive the input using a drill. I'm going to need about 10 models. I am only wanting to...
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Simple programmable room thermostat: anyone got experience with Horstmann AS1?
The unheated house temperature is too low (e.g. at night). One solution is to replace the basic thermostat with a programmable one. It has to be simple to use. Somebody recommended the Horstmann AS1:...
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Fresnel aspherical acoustic mirrors
Does anyone know of any firms that can design and manufacture small Fresnel acoustic mirrors with a specified (non-planar) surface shape ? My hope is for a new form of hearing aid for those with mild...
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an extraordinary bit of bodging with wires and rubber flip flops
't work out if it's really dangerous or just a bit stupid. Tim w http://qph.cf.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-6056a5df58462ea4951a2b328243b7a2Can
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Capacitive touch screen stylus
a bit clunky, and what I really need is a fine tip stylus to draw on my Samnsung Galaxy S3. I have a cheap stylus but the end is broad and spongy - good for tapping virtual keys but not for drawing...
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How to operate Heatstore electric heater
I just moved into a flat and I can't find a way to switch on the heaters. They are all Heatstore, one is bigger and it has a switch on the side, that one works. But the rest of them are a bit smaller...
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Strengthening ceiling joists
I'm in the process of moving into a new house (well, old house, but you kno= w what I mean, I hope!). I've had a structural engineer's visit and he sai= d that if I want to board the attic and use it...
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warped ceramic tiles
I needed some white gloss tiles 198mm wide (i.e. Johnsons sizing) and a bit= longer than 200mm, and happened to have some suitable in the shed, where t= hey had been stored for about 6 years stacked...
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Built in oven ventilation
I'm thinking of buying a built under electric oven but am wondering where the excess heat goes. I cant see any vents in the front panel and if it is completely surrounded by other cabinets and has a...
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Ceiling rose confusion
Taking my bathroom light out, the wires only just protrude from the ceiling, it appeared that I had one each of live (red), neutral (black) & earth but as I pulled the chock block away I had 2 black /...
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O.T. Eco trucks and trailers ?
On last week's episode of Eddie Stobart Trucks and Trailers, they showed driver Mark working with a new illegal-length trailer that they have been given special dispensation to trial on UK roads, by...
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OT - Block Paving/Drive Company Recommendations Hull
Hi all Anyone used block paving/drive laying company in Hull/East Riding area that they would be prepared to recommend. Not sure it's a good idea at this time of year but needs must. TIA Phil
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