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Would have been a Maplin purchase

I need to build a controller up in a plastic project box ... Idea will be 2 x single AC mains sockets, and above each o...
17 comments posted 4yrs
posted by rick_hughes
17 comments posted 4yrs posted by rick_hughes

Fitting out a campervan

I've fancied a campervan for some years and this seems like a good time to make the move. But because many are thinking...
76 comments posted 4yrs
posted by rsandr
76 comments posted 4yrs posted by rsandr

Cutting Wirework

By wirework I mean the metal shelves /drawers /etc typically used in pull-out larder and the like. I have a need to red...
6 comments posted 4yrs
posted by andrew_d_may
6 comments posted 4yrs posted by andrew_d_may

Temperature Control Module

I use 2 x heat mats for growing (inside use only) These are 220V 21W so not a huge amount of power. I know there are 'c...
3 comments posted 4yrs
posted by rick_hughes
3 comments posted 4yrs posted by rick_hughes

Reviving scuffed DVDs

Gentlemen, Does anyone know if T-Cut is fine enough to restore scuffed up optical media such as CDs and DVDs? I've got...
14 comments posted 4yrs
posted by cd
14 comments posted 4yrs posted by cd

Repairing silkscreen printing

I have a small panel on the old car where the printing beneath the buttons has worn off. Panel is steel, painted black,...
22 comments posted 4yrs
posted by dave
22 comments posted 4yrs posted by dave

Daft thought for today - hot tap outdoors

As a side issue of my caravan washing saga I am thinking of using hot soapy water to shift the gripe off the roof. Whic...
9 comments posted 4yrs
posted by wibble
9 comments posted 4yrs posted by wibble

Room Thermostat

I would like a room thermostat that allows me to set one temperature for one period and another for a second period so...
13 comments posted 4yrs
posted by jgaines_newsid
13 comments posted 4yrs posted by jgaines_newsid

Burying BT dropwire or CW1128 cable

I need to run a signal cable to a gate, the run is about 30m underground and 30m hung on a stock fence. Armoured signal...
30 comments posted 4yrs
posted by nothanks
30 comments posted 4yrs posted by nothanks

Curved shower issue

I have a curved stand up shower that is missing rollers on the doors. I have tried replacing them but not sure if they...
0 comments posted 4yrs
posted by Juanita
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by Juanita

Self Amalgamating Tape query

Hi All, I have recently used SAT to insulate and waterproof some joints in 1.0mm 2 core cable. I used chock block for t...
4 comments posted 4yrs
posted by chrispvholmes
4 comments posted 4yrs posted by chrispvholmes

Punching holes in stainless steel tape

I bought some high temperature adhesive stainless steel tape (3316) to stick over the surface and around one edge of a...
10 comments posted 4yrs
posted by andrew
10 comments posted 4yrs posted by andrew