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Room thermostat hysteresis

In the past few years we've gradually replaced most of the moving parts in our central heating system (gas boiler, pump...
28 comments posted 10mos
posted by usenet
28 comments posted 10mos posted by usenet

Non-setting Filler

Bought some of this: https://www.toolstation.com/everbuild-one-strike-ready-mixed-filler/p57514 It doesn't seem to set....
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posted by patchmoney
16 comments posted 10mos posted by patchmoney

TOT: Hyundai Inster

I am considering purchase of a small electric car. I know there are varied views about electric vehicles with plenty of...
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posted by newsgroups
6 comments posted 10mos posted by newsgroups

OT , Saving photos from an I pad.

The missis and I prompted by the death of a family pet have decided we really want to save some our photos on our I pad...
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posted by gemehabal
8 comments posted 10mos posted by gemehabal

OT: Musk

There is a report tonight that Elon Musk is saying that the EU must be abolished. Although I don't really disagree with...
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posted by davey
24 comments posted 10mos posted by davey

Stuck shut upvc door with multipoint lock

Does anyone have knowledge of manipulating the internal mechanism of a GU 30/92 old style gearbox lock. AI has confirme...
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posted by aa111
15 comments posted 10mos posted by aa111

double glazing temporary repair

I have to repair a smashed D/G window in an unoccupied house ... Thinking to replace the panel with a double thickness...
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posted by usenet
11 comments posted 10mos posted by usenet

OT: Couriers again

Last week, I placed a wine order with Waitrose, for delivery, with date and time their choice. I received a message thi...
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posted by davey
50 comments posted 10mos posted by davey

new…

…under the sun:
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posted by aero.spike
7 comments posted 10mos posted by aero.spike

OT: Spotted in Kruger National Park

A couple of dung beetles pushing s**te. We named them Farage and Tice https://app.box.com/file/2065813393616?s=ldwmuwqw2...
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posted by f.neejit
0 comments posted 10mos posted by f.neejit

Glass polishing question

I suspect the answer is gonna be “don’t bother”, but I’ll ask anyway. I’ve just changed the glass in our log burner as...
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posted by timdownieuk
17 comments posted 10mos posted by timdownieuk

LED bulb Q.

(must be somethign in the water :) ) Our dining area is lit by 6 GU10 LED bulbs (that replaced halogen ones). They are...
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posted by jethro_uk
7 comments posted 10mos posted by jethro_uk

Remote Thermostat, value for money?

The original thermostat (i.e. the one fitted when CH was installed in this old house) was mounted right next to an exte...
13 comments posted 10mos
posted by davey
13 comments posted 10mos posted by davey

Integrated v freestanding dishwashers

What are a pros and cons of having an integrated dishwasher (with a decor panel to match the kitchen) versus a freestan...
48 comments posted 10mos
posted by theom+news
48 comments posted 10mos posted by theom+news

Headlights: more light, less illumination

So (see other post), I'm driving back from town at 1600 and YET AGAIN I'm thinking "what the bloody hell are they going...
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posted by lalaw44
8 comments posted 10mos posted by lalaw44