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[OT] Problems with nickel

A business news report today noted that in the last three days the price of nickel has doubled each day, from $25k per...
16 comments posted 4yrs
posted by Aero.Spike
16 comments posted 4yrs posted by Aero.Spike

New consumer unit (not DIY)

Need a new consumer unit for approx three ring mains and two lighting circuits (kitchen/extension and cooker already on...
80 comments posted 4yrs
posted by roland
80 comments posted 4yrs posted by roland

Plume pipe extension

Our combi boiler is too close to a couple of windows though I'm fairly sure it's legal. In our last house, when the boi...
3 comments posted 4yrs
posted by clive
3 comments posted 4yrs posted by clive

Roof terrace.

I have a roof terrace which was built some 30 years ago Plywood on joists, felt, then asphalt over that. Topped with pr...
1 comments posted 4yrs
posted by dave
1 comments posted 4yrs posted by dave

Flat roof - again.

They finished off today. For once, would like some heavy rain. To check it is OK.
1 comments posted 4yrs
posted by dave
1 comments posted 4yrs posted by dave

Talking of batteries

I have a number of Nickel metal hydride cells both AA and AAA, and though some seem to be still working after several y...
24 comments posted 4yrs
posted by briang1
24 comments posted 4yrs posted by briang1

Underwater hose clips

As part of my pond works, there is a need for some hose clips, in a location that really is one I wish never to have to...
31 comments posted 4yrs
posted by chris
31 comments posted 4yrs posted by chris

Strange thick-walled black plastic conduit.

My 1976 semi has the standard metal wylex meter box inside the front door inset into the cavity party wall. The SEEBoar...
3 comments posted 4yrs
posted by Andrew97d-junk
3 comments posted 4yrs posted by Andrew97d-junk

Help Identify Cabinet Doors

Can you help identify this cabinet please: https://imgur.com/a/8GlOBw2
2 comments posted 4yrs
posted by david.grech26
2 comments posted 4yrs posted by david.grech26

Today's offer, not.

E-mail from Screwfix advertising a 5-piece cross-head screw remover set. Sounds interesting. Click the link, it's out of...
4 comments posted 4yrs
posted by davey
4 comments posted 4yrs posted by davey

Stopping View through Wire Mesh Fence and Gate

Neighbour has put up a thin wire mesh fence attached to wooden posts to replace a blown down wooden fence. It is obscur...
11 comments posted 4yrs
posted by mail.invalid456
11 comments posted 4yrs posted by mail.invalid456

Philips 50 inch HD TV with satellite

Just looking at the PDF instructions via the Richer Sounds Website for a 50PUS7556 TV. TV has satellite and freeview co...
2 comments posted 4yrs
posted by Andrew97d-junk
2 comments posted 4yrs posted by Andrew97d-junk

oven lamps (again!)

I remember last time my oven lamp blew, trying to unscrew the glass globe by hand, with a cloth, with rubber gloves, wi...
16 comments posted 4yrs
posted by usenet
16 comments posted 4yrs posted by usenet