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Getting stuck aluminium collar off a steel shaft
I have a small fan motor that I need to replace, the fan is mounted on an aluminium (I think) collar which is siezed on the shaft. So, what's a good approach to getting it unstuck? I've drilled out...
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Xmas
I get annoyed that food manufacturers feel the need to change the wrapping for Xmas. My loaf had Christmas Greetings and snow on it - the Lurpak is now branded Christmastime. I don't need it. It must...
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Re: The Appreciation of Music (this time) and Evolutionary Biology
Assuming you will not be going off on one about denying climate change, I'll say this. It is a fact that ears are logarithmic in their detection of the loudness of sound. That means they are a very...
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PIR question.
I am hoping to use a cheap PIR to monitor outdoor activity at night, but the one I have appears to be too sensitive, it doesnt have the usual adjustments so may try and block some of the lense range....
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Roots in concrete ballast
I've had a big builder's bag of ballast in the garden for a few years, when I went to make up some concrete there were roots in it. If I pull the biggest ones out is it OK to use? Maybe not for...
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Likely cause of boiler transformer failure?
I have an Ideal Icos HE15 heat-only boiler which, by all accounts judging by plumbing/heating forums on the Internet, appears to be unwanted child of the boiler world. That said, this one is 12 years...
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Asda microwave
What is this red sign and how do I get it off as the microwave is not heating now https://www.homeownershub.com/img/kq https://www.homeownershub.com/img/kq
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LG Smart TV constant reminders to retune
I think, thanks to a suggestion in another forum - I have nailed this.. Almost every other day, when the set was switched on, it was suggesting it needed a retune because new channels had appeared or...
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House alarm upgrade
Hi All I have a Honeywell Galaxy 2 alarm system which is connected to the phone line so that it can send SMS to me when it goes off. This has been a bit flakey over the years. Anyway, there are laying...
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Metalwork lathe for beginner
I'm thinking about getting a metalwork lathe and while I'm tempted to go for a decent old Boxford or Colchester, part of me wonders whether it might be more sensible to start with one of those...
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Replacement TV remote
Mother in Law has dementia and has lost her TV remote for her TV/DVd combo. Are there any recommendations for a 'universal' replacement brand and should I be looking to get her a remote that covers...
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Tool Box
Talking of tool box/bag, I've been looking for a cantilever /metal/ tool box, pref. 5 tray and only about 12" long. There are plenty of big 'uns around but nothing, er, petite. I've a strong dilike of...
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Slow superglue
Is there such a thing? I'm repairing a badly broken china vase, but the Loctite superglue I have goes off so quickly I'm having difficulty getting the pieces into place before it sets. I could do with...
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Smart meters again -Eon
I have had SM's now for several years, working off and on, as I changed supplier and they have stopped being Smart, needing to be swapped out so they will be Smart again. I moved to Eon 12 months ago,...
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Fridge Door Seal demagnetised
Our Neff refrigerator must be 20 years old or more. It is full height, fitted into a standard 600mm kitchen unit. The model number is K4664X1GB/01 The magnetic grip of the door has gradually weakened...
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