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Compression nut identification

Hi, advice would be gratefully received! I'm going to need to replace some 15mm copper going into a drain down fitting....
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posted by pjkvck
9 comments posted 1mo posted by pjkvck

Underground Fibre install

Having just moved in to our new property one of the first things we are having is FTTP installed. Prior to moving Openr...
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posted by tricky.dicky
8 comments posted 1mo posted by tricky.dicky

email address for Tesco store manager?

Can someone tell me how to email the manager of a Tesco store in Britain. I've tried uk[store_number]@tesco.com and als...
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posted by nospam
3 comments posted 1mo posted by nospam

Humidity

Today seems very uncomfortable and the local weather forecast shows humidity of 88% which may explain it. How does this...
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posted by jgnewsid
40 comments posted 1mo posted by jgnewsid

OT: Mature driver review

I recently undertook a mature driver review with IAM Roadsmart, which I found both informative and reassuring. Manual v...
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posted by newsgroups
134 comments posted 1mo posted by newsgroups

Fujitsu fi-6130 scanner

The rollers on this scanner became sticky and the rubber wheels were worn down. Being stupid I bought replacements and...
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posted by pinnerite
2 comments posted 1mo posted by pinnerite

Government to hand out free plug-in batteries

https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/news/government-free-plug-in-batteries The government will give free plug-in batteries...
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posted by jethro_UK
58 comments posted 1mo posted by jethro_UK

OT: GB power grid blackout cover-up

Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk Operator brings in independent legal firm to...
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posted by aero.spike
29 comments posted 1mo posted by aero.spike

Photo editing software

What would the people recommend for basic photo editing? I used to have Photoshop but it seems to be very expensive for...
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posted by newsgroups
43 comments posted 1mo posted by newsgroups

“Smart” door locks

Anyone tried out any of the many smart door locks on the market? Since getting a car that uses my mobile phone to unloc...
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posted by timdownieuk
14 comments posted 1mo posted by timdownieuk

Water pipe in-line isolating valve.

Sorry, this really is a Plumbing 101 question, but we are where we are... If the valve is currently open, should I turn...
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posted by nickodell49
19 comments posted 1mo posted by nickodell49

Leather Car Seat Repair

I've just noticed a small hole in the seat pad of the passenger seat of my car. Is there a DIY method of repair, or is...
2 comments posted 1mo
posted by patchmoney
2 comments posted 1mo posted by patchmoney

Ariston water heater maintenance question

Way past recommended maintenance date the sacrificial anode needs replacing, the heater element needs descaling and the...
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posted by mikehalmarack
10 comments posted 1mo posted by mikehalmarack

Tidying POE splitter supply to FTTP ONT.

I have just replaced my old copper BT connection with FTTP. The old BT master socket was by the front door. There is an...
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posted by Pancho.Jones
20 comments posted 1mo posted by Pancho.Jones