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Name that screw

I have a need to find a replacement screw Luckily thread is nothing esoteric M4 x 8 If a Phillip head .... but the head...
86 comments posted 6yrs
posted by rick_hughes
86 comments posted 6yrs posted by rick_hughes

Wifi repeater WN3500NP and virtual MACs

Trying to improve my wifi coverage, I have just bought a used Netgear WN3500NP repeater. It just connects to my main ro...
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by a
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by a

OT Geothermal energy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZLo0-lwK1k
8 comments posted 6yrs
posted by harry130747
8 comments posted 6yrs posted by harry130747

TOT Unusual emergency vehicle

Just off the M27 near J7 yesterday morning. A black or very dark green Land Rover with sirens and blue lights. On top w...
14 comments posted 6yrs
posted by jmlayman
14 comments posted 6yrs posted by jmlayman

OT: Chinglish instructions for a floodlight

I just bought an LED PIR floodlight which has the following instructions: **************** Schedule radar inductive dev...
151 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
151 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

G9 Lampholder

I need to replace a burned lampholder in a ceiling fitting. I cannot for the life of me work out how to remove it. I ha...
16 comments posted 6yrs
posted by JohnP
16 comments posted 6yrs posted by JohnP

Homelux tile trim.

Anyone know what the 'chrome' finish ones are made of? Metal of some sort which is very tarnish resistant - but doesn't...
2 comments posted 6yrs
posted by dave
2 comments posted 6yrs posted by dave

Long lasting emergency lights?

I have several emergency lights over the stairs etc, which light up when the mains fails. But if they only last 4 hours...
29 comments posted 6yrs
posted by dicegeorge
29 comments posted 6yrs posted by dicegeorge

Hotpoint w/mch belt comes off

Recently changed drum on a Hotpoint WMUD962 Been working fine for 2 weeks ... then belt came off. Belt is not adjustabl...
11 comments posted 6yrs
posted by rick_hughes
11 comments posted 6yrs posted by rick_hughes

3 Electricians 4 Opinions

Hi All, I know of 3 houses which have recently had additions to their Electrics...?.. In the case of our house our thor...
9 comments posted 6yrs
posted by chrispvholmes
9 comments posted 6yrs posted by chrispvholmes

Tim?s Beloved EU and Vegans!

There is justice in the world the EU are planning to ban the veg chompers from misleading people by calling meat free pr...
76 comments posted 6yrs
posted by invalid
76 comments posted 6yrs posted by invalid