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CK "Tuff Snips", looking for alternatives

I find these incredibly useful:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/C-K-T4506-Snips-Scissor-Silver/dp/B000TAT1YW I'm always losin...
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posted by cl
6 comments posted 2w posted by cl

Question: replacement RCBO for EV charger

My Rolec EV "Pod" is about 10 years old. The ACEQ0185 Type A RCBO failed (random trips) 4 years ago so I replaced it wi...
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posted by else"
1 comments posted 2w posted by else"

2ndry water meter on garden tap

This summer I have used double the usual amount of water and the extra is all going on the garden. This means I am bein...
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posted by Andrew97d
4 comments posted 2w posted by Andrew97d

SOT: possible Amazon scam

Yesterday I received an unsolicited package from Amazon, addressed to the previous occupier, who moved out more than tw...
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posted by newsgroups
25 comments posted 2w posted by newsgroups

TOT: being on a committee

A mate of mine (A) was Secretary of a voluntary association that I won't name. He passed on the baton to someone else (...
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posted by newsgroups
7 comments posted 2w posted by newsgroups

TOT: car depreciation

I had an argument with my sister-in-law yesterday. She has a five year old Nissan Leaf (35,000 miles), which she plans...
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posted by newsgroups
16 comments posted 3w posted by newsgroups

More smart meter stupidity

As our existing fixed energy tariff with EON was coming to an end, we've opted to switch to another fixed one from the...
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posted by usenet
12 comments posted 3w posted by usenet

Electrics for Shed

Hi All I have extended my garden makeover to include a shed which is about 4m from the corner of my kitchen extension....
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posted by Generalie
25 comments posted 3w posted by Generalie

Midea PortaSplit

Midea PortaSplit is an air conditioner that has two parts that are permanently connected with a hose. This means that y...
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posted by NOTsomeone
11 comments posted 3w posted by NOTsomeone

A sticky question

What is the best type of glue to stick rubber pads onto the bottom of wooden table/chair legs? If it makes a difference...
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posted by a
11 comments posted 3w posted by a

PVC waste pipe to copper

It looks like I will have to run a waste pipe possibly behind a radiator or at least behind the 15mm feed pipes. To avo...
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posted by tricky.dicky
5 comments posted 3w posted by tricky.dicky

Fixing a rubber deluge repellent

As my garage floor attracts puddles at the least excuse, the news of the coming deluge has me worried. I want to use se...
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posted by mikehalmarack
6 comments posted 3w posted by mikehalmarack

Shredder Woes

Hi All I have a Bosch 2000 garden shredder which has performed well for a few years. Yesterday things started to go awr...
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posted by Generalie
9 comments posted 3w posted by Generalie

Emergency Alert

I've just had one of those new-fangled Government Emergency Alerts about fire risks in my area to my almost-up-to-date...
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posted by nickodell49
80 comments posted 4w posted by nickodell49