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Copper pipe metric/imperial compatibility
I am about to undertake some changes to the hydraulic steering (not power assisted, so relatively low pressure) on my boat. It's quite an old boat and the existing system is a Hynautic one, they're a...
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WhatsApp
I would like to use WhasApp on my computer but the hassle with photographing the QR code on the screen irritated me. If I added bluetooth facilities to my desktop might that eliminate the problem once...
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electric versus petrol
I need a small car. How do the costs compare, over, say, ten years, for petrol and electric? I'll only be doing low mileage. Bill
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Mystery object?
? of the Victorian plumbing variety. I was walking down a small country lane today and espied this object in the field next to the road. a cast iron tube about 12? in diameter at the top but appears...
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OT: La Rance - peak power ?
La Rance, that tidal energy station in France, produces an average of 57MW of power. Does that mean its peak is 114 MW?
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Private health
Anyone got private health cover? If so why did you plump for it? Who with and what cost? We've been talking about it but I suspect the cost will be offputting.
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Extreme rainfall exceeding sewers and sewage works capacity
Google no help with this, perhaps someone here knows what the situation is called. With old build housing it is very common for ,some at least, of the house rainfall roof run-off to go into the sewer...
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Domestic 3 Phase Supply Offered by Western Power
Had a site visit today from Western Power to discuss the removal of the looped supply I have to my neighbour's property (WP are visiting all customers who have a looped supply and where a car charger...
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Confused - energy cap
End of my energy contract and I am mightily confused by the present energy market and especially the OFCOM energy cap. I am presently with Outfox on their Fixed Fix'd 20 17.0 Once my contract ends,...
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OT: You couldnt't make it up.
Except being the Daily Express, they probably have. Or perhaps not "Rail freight operators are now reportedly being forced to halt their electric locomotives and revert back to diesel trains in a move...
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Another fix out of the way
I thought I would have a go at some furniture restoration, messing about with rattan wicker: not turn out too bad for a first attempt. Wicker chair rattan replacement - DIYWiki Wicker chair rattan...
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Wheels
14" Trailer Wheel 5.5J x 14 H2 5 stud 6" 152.4mm PCD ET39 - Mefro 43554 101.I am looking for 1 wheel
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grease for nylon gears
What sort of grease is one supposed to use on nylon gearing? I have just replaced a nylon gear in my garage door opener and would like to put some suitable grease on it. I'm not complaining about the...
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Wording for pipe puzzle
On the attached image I am trying to decipher the very blurred word, It refers to a flue pipe on an aga/rayburn type range cooker. I though possibly minimum or maximum bit neither quite fits as it...
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It is giving me the Rats.
Two of my oldest friends live in a first floor flat in a very nice area. both are disabled, one suffering from dementia. The last thing they need is rats but apperently they have somehow got into...
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