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Forte Agent Usenet Reader

Are there any knowlegeable Agent users on this NG? I've done something to Agent that causes it to display all messages...
6 comments posted 6yrs
posted by pfjames347
6 comments posted 6yrs posted by pfjames347

OT Additional HVDC link.

https://www.powerengineeringint.com/2019/08/27/siemens-viking-transmission-link-to-connect-great-britain-denmark/
28 comments posted 6yrs
posted by harry130747
28 comments posted 6yrs posted by harry130747

Driving at night

Night driving is made harder by: People with dirty and poorly aimed headlights. Houses with exterior floodlights aimed...
125 comments posted 6yrs
posted by Not.responding.
125 comments posted 6yrs posted by Not.responding.

Induction motors

What is the power difference approximately between a 700w motor and a 550w induction motor in a pillar drill ?
8 comments posted 6yrs
posted by tpmccann
8 comments posted 6yrs posted by tpmccann

TNP? Gluing magets to ali

Might be one for TNP as he knows about epoxy (hi ) Best glue for shiny neodymium magnet disc (5p sized) to plain ali? E...
5 comments posted 6yrs
posted by tw
5 comments posted 6yrs posted by tw

Using a cheap Din Car Head Unit with HiFi Amp

Hi All, I?ve recently purchased a cheap Chinese Head unit (Tuner, USB, Aux, Bluetooth) from the bay of the flea which I...
22 comments posted 6yrs
posted by cpvh
22 comments posted 6yrs posted by cpvh

Over-engineering

A neighbour ripped out a stud wall and threw out some 2 x 4. We now have shelf supports that are literally as strong as...
2 comments posted 6yrs
posted by NOTSomeone
2 comments posted 6yrs posted by NOTSomeone

Fibre board adhesive.

The old car uses some form of wood based fibre board for the door cards and the instrument cover. Both covered in 'leat...
7 comments posted 6yrs
posted by dave
7 comments posted 6yrs posted by dave

Ping John Rumm

Some time ago, you were kind enough to supply me with a laptop at a very good price, which has done sterling service. I...
26 comments posted 6yrs
posted by dave
26 comments posted 6yrs posted by dave

Why are long drill bits so hard to find?

For example this 3mm HSS cobalt, 98mm long. Couldn't find a 4mm that length at all! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35178305...
12 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
12 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

OT: 'Decent' camera for a 12 year old

Any camera buffs in here? A young family member wants a camera but is being vague about requirements..... Wants to join...
21 comments posted 6yrs
posted by rsandr
21 comments posted 6yrs posted by rsandr

Barometers and average pressure

Why do barometers have different centre readings? I thought 1000 mbar was average, as that's what barometers always use...
25 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
25 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey