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Why did warm air central heating go out of fashion?
It used to be we had open fires. But then hot water radiators came in - much cleaner, and easier to manage. Nowadays we seem to be moving towards underfloor heating - where effectively the entire...
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This guy is brilliant
This group of popup scammers got a little more than they bargained for after I called them. The fake company names are: https://www.techknacks.com https://techknacks.us The real name of the company...
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3 years ago
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Bloody wasps part 2
Having previously offed 3 in the conservatory and 2 in the room with the wood burner, I went outside to fill the log basket from the wood pile, only to find a couple more puzzled queen wasps emerging...
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3 years ago
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Cleaning printing off cables
I ordered some white PVC flex to replace a pendant lampholder. Unfortunately when it came it turned out to have conspicuous 'dot matrix' style black printing along the length. This makes it unsightly...
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3 years ago
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diy hydraulic fittings?
I'm working on daughters new (to her, 21 year old) Honda motorbike. She would normally do it (under my supervision) but Covid etc etc. I've done the chain and sprockets (un-seizing the rear brake in...
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3 years ago
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Boiler Losing Pressure II
Posted a couple of weeks back - boiler losing pressure, needing half a pint or so a day. I've checked the expansion tank and overflow, and all of the below the floor pipes. I've checked most of the...
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3 years ago
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Re: Are Powered Posthole borers any good?
The truck mounted ones are good as mass of truck keeps it straight ... hand held one just throw all over the place when they hits stones.
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3 years ago
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Built in appliances and kick boards - a general comment
Having struggled to remove the kick boards (it should have been easy but extra bits had been added beyond clips) I looked at the built in washing machine. It looks to have a washing machine style...
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3 years ago
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iPlayer no longer works on some Humax PVRs
I don't use iPlayer that often but a couple of days ago I noticed that it fails on my HD FOX T2. Seems there is a problem with ?all Humax PVRs because various Humax forums have similar messages though...
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3 years ago
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OT: what?s this make of?
Hmm, from memory (having broken one open previously), it?s like a brownish resin. They are all this size though with a ?cupped? or ?flared out? end that looks possible partially combusted. Just...
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3 years ago
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Silicone sealant between kitchen cabinet kick plate and floor - removal - dishwasher
In 2012 we had the rear of the house extended and a new kitchen fitted. Laminate flooring and the kitchen on top. Kick board/plate sealed to the laminate with some kind of silicone sealant. My...
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3 years ago
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OT: Coolest sound ever - golf ball on frozen lake
Fabulous sound of golf ball on frozen lake in Huntsville, Alabama!
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3 years ago
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Silicone on new sink strainer waste?
I've got a new stainless steel Franke sink and waste, which came supplied with sealing washers top and bottom. The instructions make no mention of using any silicone in addition to the washers but...
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3 years ago
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PVA, and 'The Other' PVA
Hi all - slightly stupid question perhaps... I see plenty of reference here re. the use of 'PVA' as a sealer. I have some myself, a 5L container of 'Contractors PVA' bought from Toolstation or similar...
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3 years ago
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Interesting deep dive on EV battery supply problems
Talks about Tesla as a lead, but in reality covers any Li-Ion technology. Be one of the first 500 people to sign up with this link and get 20% off your subscription with Brilliant.org!...
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3 years ago
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