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Touch payments with phone

I have a Galaxy S21 Ultra. Latest software updates. Bank with Barclays and have the latest version of that App software...
20 comments posted 3yrs
posted by dave
20 comments posted 3yrs posted by dave

smart meter readings

why are scottish gas asking for meter readings when I have their smart mmeter ? .....
3 comments posted 3yrs
posted by kinvig.netta
3 comments posted 3yrs posted by kinvig.netta

cobblers

If there happens to be any here. Google fixated on steel toe-cap boots, so useless. What is the function of the steel s...
27 comments posted 3yrs
posted by diverse
27 comments posted 3yrs posted by diverse

How do you make a letter box cage on the cheap?

Local hardware stores (West Birmingham) don't even have it in stock. Online (*azon, *bay) they go for £10+ but can I mak...
16 comments posted 3yrs
posted by ottavio2006-usenet2012
16 comments posted 3yrs posted by ottavio2006-usenet2012

Servicing an unvented cylinder

This is rather overdue. My plan is to check the safety PRV, clean the filter in the combination valve, check/adjust the...
19 comments posted 3yrs
posted by nothanks
19 comments posted 3yrs posted by nothanks

Another insulation question

Pulled the ceiling off the porch today (lathe and plaster) to get at some wiring behind it. Discovered joists, floorboa...
13 comments posted 3yrs
posted by ben
13 comments posted 3yrs posted by ben

contactor switched by remote contacts

Second try as first did not seem to propagate: Is there a readily available contactor or relay that can switch an immer...
24 comments posted 3yrs
posted by news
24 comments posted 3yrs posted by news

Useful hack for broken rivet.

I have a Roman blind that I took down for redecorating and needed to put back up. One of the clips that hold it up brok...
8 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tnp
8 comments posted 3yrs posted by tnp

Bi-fold Doors/windows

I have been watching a few building You Tube videos lately and have seen several extensions being built where the brick...
4 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tricky.dicky
4 comments posted 3yrs posted by tricky.dicky

Analogue to DECT converter

We have DECT phones, with the base station plugged into the analogue phone port of out router. We also have an old rota...
14 comments posted 3yrs
posted by steve
14 comments posted 3yrs posted by steve

Making good

I have been building a couple of tall bookcases with cupboards below. I used melamine coated chipboard from B&Q. To pre...
19 comments posted 3yrs
posted by pinnerite
19 comments posted 3yrs posted by pinnerite

Smart meter initialisation query

Had two smart meters installed on Wednesday 1st February. They supplied a bluetooth based home display but it's too far...
3 comments posted 3yrs
posted by edward.harrisom.one
3 comments posted 3yrs posted by edward.harrisom.one

Kettle won’t stay on

Our previously reliable electric kettle has taken to turning itself off a few seconds after turning it on. If I hold th...
29 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tim.downie
29 comments posted 3yrs posted by tim.downie

Australian Radioactive Capsule

I have been interested in the furore over the lost capsule, but it did make me think about radioactive sources found in...
10 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tricky.dicky
10 comments posted 3yrs posted by tricky.dicky

Road planings on top of concrete

im expanding my driveway and am planning on using road planings. The current driveway has a concrete slab within it and...
1 comments posted 3yrs
posted by Elsie
1 comments posted 3yrs posted by Elsie