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Connecting cookers

Just a thought that crossed my mind. Why do we hard-wire cookers, instead of using plugs and sockets? Most are on a 32A...
20 comments posted 6yrs
posted by steve
20 comments posted 6yrs posted by steve

Aqualisa classic 200

I have an old aqualisa classic 200 exposed shower that now needs replacing aqualisa told me they have nothing compatibl...
2 comments posted 6yrs
posted by Traceyd
2 comments posted 6yrs posted by Traceyd

Electric switches

One thing I've always been slightly puzzled about. My back room has two sets of lights. There is a double switch by the...
8 comments posted 6yrs
posted by irisandlori
8 comments posted 6yrs posted by irisandlori

The Apprentices - Part II

They came and removed the offending brace (the one against the window). But, they didn't replace it. Fingers crossed tha...
2 comments posted 6yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
2 comments posted 6yrs posted by NOTsomeone

Hardware shops in USA

I'm going to Florida in a week or so Because I'm very sad I like to take a look at local tool shops/hardware chain stor...
19 comments posted 6yrs
posted by stainburn
19 comments posted 6yrs posted by stainburn

OT: 'Organic' bicarbonate of soda

My neighbour has asked me to buy some organic bicarbonate of soda? Does such a concept exist? I thought bicarbonate of...
31 comments posted 6yrs
posted by newsgroups
31 comments posted 6yrs posted by newsgroups

Butt hinge for aluminium garage door

The garage opening is side hinged with one part being about a normal size door width and the other being a lot wider. T...
9 comments posted 6yrs
posted by nospam
9 comments posted 6yrs posted by nospam

TV

I am a bit out of touch with internet and TV - (I have a wired Virgin Media setup). Thinking of buying a TV for my gran...
8 comments posted 6yrs
posted by train.JPlant
8 comments posted 6yrs posted by train.JPlant

iPad 2 any use to anybody?

I finally retired my old iPad 2 and was wondering if it was any use to anyone as it is still working and it just grates...
7 comments posted 6yrs
posted by tricky.dicky
7 comments posted 6yrs posted by tricky.dicky

Has anyone here made a wooden folding loft ladder?

My house has a very large and boarded attic and I want to make access easier by replacing a flimsy metal loft ladder th...
12 comments posted 6yrs
posted by nothanks
12 comments posted 6yrs posted by nothanks

windows 10 and google chrome annoying pop-ups

Starting a few weeks ago I am continually getting pop-ups (well literally pop allongs) in the bottom right of my screen...
12 comments posted 6yrs
posted by messageboards
12 comments posted 6yrs posted by messageboards

Lesson for the day

Following the recent house move and the onset of colder weather, I began to take more interest in thermostat settings a...
13 comments posted 6yrs
posted by tim
13 comments posted 6yrs posted by tim

Weird electrical problem

I noticed a slight fizzling sound when I turned on the landing light. So, I undid the switch and had a look inside. Fir...
19 comments posted 6yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
19 comments posted 6yrs posted by NOTsomeone