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Sash windows.
Been fixing up some sash windows which are basically about 130 years old. Had a broken glass after what look like a bird it it - or bullet. ;-) And a sash cord. So decided to replace all the sash...
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Re: Exterior paint for wood - Longest lasting
I finally have proof that the 8 years claimed by Dulux Weathershield oil basis rubbish. I've been using this paint for years on previously painted wood and have long had my doubts. 4 years ago I...
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OT - Amazon tracking telling porkies?
I ordered a small item which apparently has to come from Germany. Tracking information (departed) goes: Schkueditz Castle Donnington Castle Donnington Schkueditz Bardon Hill Bardon Hill Milton Keynes...
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The Chris Ramsay Playing Card Press
Neat video The Chris Ramsay Playing Card Press, by Clickspring. Hey Folks, you may be aware that I have been working on some research for the main Antikythera project over the last few months. So far...
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Thermostatic mixing valve problem
A while back a friend asked me if there was any way he could have a warm water supply outside for washing his dog. As there was easy access to hot and cold supplies inside I fitted one of these....
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Subsidence measurements ?
A corner of my house may be sinking: I had to cut almost half an inch at an angle off a sticky door, maybe six inches over ten years? Is there a tool to measure the slope or position of the walls very...
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Re: £30 saved for one screw
Makita doing well out of me recently ... today's other delivery being a 36V chainsaw and the other week a 36V brushcutter/strimmer (tomorrow's delivery is PPE).
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£30 saved for one screw
Bought an 18V brushless angle grinder from Amazon, noticed they had an "open box" one for £30 off the "new" price, thought their return policy would make it a safe enough bet to send back if wasn't...
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Potterton Netaheat Electronic won't fire up?
Hi all, A while ago some might remember me mentioning here that an elderly neighbour we keep an eye on was finding heating on when she only wanted hot water. I believe the diagnosis was the rubber...
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Computer fan speed control
Why do we need the 4th pin to perform pulse width modulation? Why can't pulses be sent along the 12V wire of a 2 pin fan?
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Toyota Aygo boot leak
Driving me mad - I am thinking it is water getting behind the boot lid seal. The seal presses over the rim of the boot lid opening. I am thinking of pulling off the seal and putting a bead of silicone...
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compact disc demagnetiser
Not sure why anyone would need such a thing unless it's to complement thier analogue USB lead for better audio performance. But please check out the review :-D No I didn't write it, but I wish I had.
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Best (or diy) foamy drain cleaner
Having located and tackled the kitchen whiff from the summer, it's returned. I had to completely remove the dual-drain plumbing which was coated in a whiffy slime, and completely brush and soak it...
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Flavel Caress HE gas fire?
Installed only 4 years ago and only had little use and now will not strike up. You can hold the lever down to bring up the pilot light, but on releasing the lever, instead of the fire bursting into...
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Pancake Generator Wind Turbine?
Saw some wind turbines that had very short but quite large diameter generator housings. What is the difference?
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