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Advice requested regarding electrical certification
As part of a rolling house refurbishment the entire electrical system was replaced (rubber sheathed cables removed) including a CU change, in 2018. At the time it was known that the kitchen would...
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Wasn't the O2 roof only given a 25 year lifespan anyway ?
"In contrast to traditional roofing membrane materials that would require frequent replacement, tests prove that SHEERFILL Architectural Membranes provide up to 25 years or more of reliable service....
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Cutting open padlock
Looking to get a cordless angle grinder to cut open a couple padlocks on a storage unit I have. My question is .. will standard metal slitting discks do the job or does it need something with diamond...
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Removal of fallen trees
A large tree (fortunately, not one of mine!) has blocked a nearby road so I spoke to the land owner and tried to call the Highways Agency ("you are in a queue of ... "), so called the Police who...
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What size blanking plate for this small back box
I've got two unused back boxes that I want to cover with blanking plates. They appear to be for communications rather than power and look slightly smaller than the standard back boxes that are used...
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Wind speed units on forecasts
This BBC forecast for London doesn't mentions wind speed units. Is it in mph? 14-day weather forecast for London.
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OT: Switch power provider recommendations
I want to get away from the supplier that I foisted upon me when my provider (Powershop) sold up. The supplier resembles a sixth form college exercise gone wrong. I'm not expecting any good deals but...
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Gotta lurve these energy suppliers.
Today they gave me a 43 quid rebate and then upped my monthly DD from 110 to 196 quid. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away....
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wtf is that
A search of Gogle maps for Clapton, London produces this picture. What is it ? Google Maps
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Power cuts and mains water
Does anyone have any experiences what happens to mains water when there is a power cut? We have switched from a cold water tank to everything being on the mains (unvented cylinder, toilets, etc), and...
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Left and Right turns
Neither the left nor the right are saying anything about the majority being overweight, and thus being at risk for Covid and many other diseases, ... because their priority is getting votes! They...
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OT - at what wind speed to turbines start to get into difficulties?
Just wondering what will happen at extreme wind speeds. Smoking bearings or feather the blades? Cheers Dave R
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Right angle T-piece in 15mm?
Does such a things still exist as a right angle T-piece with the limbs is an X, Y, Z axis configuration? If so, what are they called as a quick search hasn?t turned up anything yet. Found a second...
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WOW
Eight houses have been swept into the sea in the Norwegian Arctic after a powerful landside near the town of Alta. The landslide Wednesday was filmed by local resident Jan Egil Bakkedal who said he...
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TOT Amazon Info
[quote] We've recently reached a global agreement with Visa that allows all customers to continue using their Visa credit cards in our stores. As a result, we will not move forward with our previous...
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