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Strange object found in garage - any ideas

I have been sent a photograph of an old tool/bit of kit found in the back of an old garage. Google reverse image search...
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posted by news
13 comments posted 4yrs posted by news

Display name in Outlook 365

I am not asking about my name used for outgoing emails, as I know how to set this up. However, for incoming emails, if...
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posted by newsgroups
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by newsgroups

replace thermostat

i have a battery thermostat with relay switching, 2 wire control i want to do away with this. and put a thermostat in an...
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posted by Jon
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by Jon

Identify this cable clip (and where to buy it)?

Here's a photo of the last one I have, out of a bag that I think I bought for fixing SWA cable to the fence on the way...
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posted by a24061a
9 comments posted 4yrs posted by a24061a

Powered "cartridge" guns

Has anyone got any recommendations? I don't have any batteries to fit some of the ones that are sold "bare". This one i...
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posted by sradcliffe544
10 comments posted 4yrs posted by sradcliffe544

Castrol perfecto ht5 heat transfer oil

Hi I have acquired some castrol perfecto ht 5 heat transfer oil. Can it be used as hydraulic oil if so what grade 32 or...
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posted by Nicholas
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by Nicholas

4k video on laptop to 4K television not showing 4K

Playing a youtube video on a lap top which says the video is 4K high definition and then transferring it via a HDMI cab...
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posted by mail.invalid456
11 comments posted 4yrs posted by mail.invalid456

OT Not saying the Simpsons writers knew it first

Its is a Youtube video about the USSR and well before it's time just in case you are scared of Youetube videos. https://...
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posted by adamwadsworth
2 comments posted 4yrs posted by adamwadsworth

1st year apprentices

They might get better exam results as their teacher graded them and they did not have to sit an exam. But f*ck me they a...
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posted by adamwadsworth
18 comments posted 4yrs posted by adamwadsworth

Current accounts - Chase UK

Anyone spot any downsides to the Chase current account please? 1% cashback on almost all purchases 5% interest on balanc...
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posted by a
14 comments posted 4yrs posted by a

CH programmable thermostats

The Honeywell CM901 and similar are 7-day programmers which can supply a heat/no-heat request to the boiler. So, fine f...
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posted by timstreater
24 comments posted 4yrs posted by timstreater

splash plate

is a rusted splash plate with a bit missing an MOT failure...conflicting info on the net as usual ....
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posted by kinvig.netta
14 comments posted 4yrs posted by kinvig.netta

Repair to coving crack

Have Gyproc coving (larger format) Its been in place for over 15 years .... it was fitted as per specification with cor...
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posted by rick_hughes
1 comments posted 4yrs posted by rick_hughes

Bloody hell, brilliant result from AliExpress

Ordered https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtXhUIcjust for the jar opening feature. It is one of those gadgets that hooks over t...
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posted by rod.speed.aaa
1 comments posted 4yrs posted by rod.speed.aaa