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Machine lid/panel
I'm bastardising a machine at work*. Done away with much of the innards (it was 110v 3 phase) and rewiring and replacing the solenoid pneumatic clamps with hand operated ones. I've 6 to do and thought...
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OT: this is somewhat intersting and hotrses mouth.
Dear Sir Graham, *She Just Doesn?t Listen* I am writing to ask for a vote of no confidence in Theresa May as Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party. This is something I thought I would...
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Ultimate unboxing ?
he's putting on weight !
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OT - PC / Battery back-up question
HI Folks PC question - but, if possible, I'll be DIY-ing the repair.. At one time - the mains supply out here was a bit flaky, so I installed a 2nd-hand APC 1500 Smart-UPS. Since then, it's had two...
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printable transfers
I need to print panel layouts on a laser printer and then fix them onto aluminium panels, presumably by ironing them on. Does anyone know of a product that will do this? Bill
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Face fit masks
My letter for face fit testing says "Please do not eat, drink or smoke 30 minutes before your face fitting test" Why? If it's for a better fit then surely it will be fit better if I do the things I...
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Y Plan Heating Valve
Can a motorised valve develope a mechanical problem that can cause a flow restriction causing the boiler to short cycle?
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Skarsten scraper blades
A local hardware centre is a large shop with a very wide range of products so I went there to buy some new blades for my Skarsten scrapers. They did not have any, so I thought that I would ask my...
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Source for monitor backlights ?
As a last throw of the dice, does anyone know if it's possible to get replacement backlight (panels ?) for Dell monitors anywhere. eBay seems to have PSUs and mainboards, but no lights ?
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UFH Mixer valve way out of spec
I've just fitted 2 single zone underfloor heating mixers to my system: far, the UFH itself is working very well. But I am extremely displeased as to the performance of the mixer valves. They are...
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OT: Thunderbird v60.3 worse for news reading
I think a few others reading this group use Thunderbird, like me. If soI just wanted to warn you not to take the currently suggested upgrade to version 60.3 as it has what appears to be a bug when...
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Re Saturday collection..Update
After exhausting all leads I could not get a guaranteed Saturday collection. Seller had all sorts of restrictions but basically would only accept a sat collection. Couldnt leave with neighbour....
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Stair carpet runner
I need to replace the stair carpet - it lasted about 40 years before starting get quite badly worn (possibly trekking sandals had some effect). It's a runner and I could fit a wider one by moving the...
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Monitor "gone funny" after power cut
Dell LCD monitor, now very dim and keeps on "cutting out" after a power cut. Fucked beyond repair ? :( It was connected to a laptop at the time which wasn't affected by the power cut. Western power...
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Are Electrical Gels Insect and Vermin Proof?
In another thread I've been introduced to the joys of Electrical Gels used for sealing external junction boxes. Are these Gels proof against your averages spider, ant, or rat? When we moved here we...
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