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Small work platform - feet 1.5-2m above groumd

Every time I get to do something like washing the roof of the car or caravan I yearn for something more stable than ste...
35 comments posted 4yrs
posted by wibble
35 comments posted 4yrs posted by wibble

Malik

What are they playing at calling a storm Malik ? .....
15 comments posted 4yrs
posted by kinvig.netta
15 comments posted 4yrs posted by kinvig.netta

Sucron

Anybody know were I can get a supply of Sucron ?.....
14 comments posted 4yrs
posted by kinvig.netta
14 comments posted 4yrs posted by kinvig.netta

Best tape for temporary leak sealing?

An elderly relative reports a serious leak in the connector between her cistern and toilet (at the toilet end - it soun...
22 comments posted 4yrs
posted by mail
22 comments posted 4yrs posted by mail

Controlling smartplugs using phone away from home

When I'm away from home I can control my smartplug (by TP-Link Tapo) using an app on my phone. The phone needs an inter...
26 comments posted 4yrs
posted by pamela.private.mailbox
26 comments posted 4yrs posted by pamela.private.mailbox

Waterproof sealing tape

Is there a waterproof sealing tape available which will adhere to a wet (or at least a damp) surface? An elderly relati...
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posted by mail
10 comments posted 4yrs posted by mail

Samsung photo appt up

Does anyone know of an app that would allow directories be set up on the phone (SamsunG S21 Ultra) for photos to save wa...
4 comments posted 4yrs
posted by tpmccann
4 comments posted 4yrs posted by tpmccann

Carbon monoxide detectors - interlink?

Scottish Government regulations (for a flat) say there should be a heat detector in the kitchen and smoke detectors in...
3 comments posted 4yrs
posted by newsgroups
3 comments posted 4yrs posted by newsgroups

Are kitchewn sink plugs usually standard size?

I needed a plug for the kitchen sink and bought a one and 3 quarter inch plug which fits but it's not a tight fit? I bo...
6 comments posted 4yrs
posted by GERRY
6 comments posted 4yrs posted by GERRY

LED view port

I have a Baxi Boiler. It has its controls and status LED under a removable metal cover Strangely they have no plastic l...
9 comments posted 4yrs
posted by rick_hughes
9 comments posted 4yrs posted by rick_hughes

OT very expensive AA size rechargeable batteries

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143417806344 £200 for a set of batteries including postage from USA Am I missing something he...
24 comments posted 4yrs
posted by stainburn
24 comments posted 4yrs posted by stainburn

All-in-1 laser printers ?

Anyone have any recommendations ? Colour - not so fussed about. Amazon insists on punting https://www.canon.co.uk/print...
27 comments posted 4yrs
posted by jethro_uk
27 comments posted 4yrs posted by jethro_uk

How do you work a pressure washer Kew 80-1

Is normal operation to wait a few mins after switch on and then switch the power off after pressure has built up in ord...
0 comments posted 4yrs
posted by Mark
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by Mark

OT: Electric Car Charger

It is likely I will have to get an Electric Car charging point installed (not my car), before the grant ceases at the e...
53 comments posted 4yrs
posted by chris
53 comments posted 4yrs posted by chris

Soldering

I am not great at soldering but was trying to solder 2 wires together (2core from a vacuum) which had a break (have ord...
19 comments posted 4yrs
posted by weel...
19 comments posted 4yrs posted by weel...