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Olive puller or hacksaw blade
Just been asked to help out swapping some radiator valves. Microbore with lots of paint on the pipework:-) The last time I did this I lifted the floorboards and changed the pipework to 15mm under the...
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name change
Hermes changing name to Evri....is it really because every bugger calls them herpes ? ...
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The kitchen sink ...
Why are kitchen sinks usually in front of a window...is it because kitchens used to attract a 2% daylight factor...is it because lead plumbing to external cast iron drain pipes was shorter...is it...
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Padlocks often difficult to open
At our allotment we are now on our second Yale Combination padlock. Its the very common one, Model Number Y160. Their behaviour is the same: just jamming up and only opening with a huge effort. 3in1...
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Fixing a UPVC window
I have a UPVC window which appears to not be attached to the frame along one edge. When the wind blows the top of the window moves outward[1] by about 3-5mm and there's a moaning draught through the...
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Removing mold from shower tiles
I need to treat the mold on my shower tiles and in the grout. I read on the Internet that a mixture of 25% bleach and 75%baking soda might do the job. Anyone know any better method, or care to comment...
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HDMI Audio Extractor
We've downsized, still unpacking after a couple of months. Today, I wanted to connect the stereo system up. We have a corner unit TV stand thing, but I found that I can't quite fit in both the...
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Boiling kettle
Rather than butt in on the electricity prices thread I wonder if anyone has checked the gas meter before and after boiling a known amount of water and compared that with doing the same with an...
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Can a UK plug have round pins?
Looking at this travel charger, which seems like quite a neat form factor (20W, PD, QC claimed, USB-A and USB-C in quite a small gadget). I noticed that the "UK plug" seems to use the round L and N...
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Solar PV to immersion diverters.
I am researching solar PV to immersion diverters. There seem to be several on the market but this one by Marlek looks like one of the easier ones to retrofit and seems to be fully stand-alone without...
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How to test a Welltronics 24V 5A adapter
My Hazro IPS monitor (2008) doesn't always power up, and sometimes when it does the screen is red or blue. Recycling power usually fixes it though. I wonder if it is the power supply which is a...
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What is this double ratchet too for
A friend was having a clear out and came across this unusual ratchet. The drive does not transfer along the bar. Video of the tool on my google drive Are the two parts unrelated, just from the same...
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Wot's this car bit called?
HI all, What is the correct name for this car component? You often see them mounted on the bulkhead behind the brake master cylinder. They're kind of like a distribution point for brake fluid. They...
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OT: good news (for some)
BBC Woman's Hour report that "a new survey says women are happier getting out their tool box than men these days"[1]. ISTM there must be opportunities there for those able to show them how to handle...
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Prostate Cancer
Guys, get it checked! Something made me get my PSA checked annually from age 60 onwards. Each year it rose very slightly, then for two years it was rising faster. It just touched the threshold for...
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