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Cutting laminate worktop

I am replacing a single length of worktop. I need to make a cut out for a sink in the new 28mm chipboard laminate. I *t...
14 comments posted 7yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
14 comments posted 7yrs posted by NOTsomeone

Electricity for a shed

Hi. Just thinking on while I'm rewiring the kitchen I may as well lay down the cable to reach the shed in the back yard...
5 comments posted 7yrs
posted by artbag10
5 comments posted 7yrs posted by artbag10

ESET annoyance

I have been using ESET for quite some time, up to now I have found it completely satisfactory. As it is running out I r...
3 comments posted 7yrs
posted by messageboards
3 comments posted 7yrs posted by messageboards

OT:Hermes

Sent two parcels via them last week. Monday one to the north of Scotland. Thursday one to Germany. Both arrived yesterda...
21 comments posted 7yrs
posted by dave
21 comments posted 7yrs posted by dave

Dining chair refurbish, what glue to use?

We have some old (as in 1930s I think) dining room chairs which need refurbishing. They are made of oak with dowel join...
5 comments posted 7yrs
posted by cl
5 comments posted 7yrs posted by cl

Car window seal repair

I managed to damage one of the seals on the rear window of my car, using a pressure washer. I cleaned it too close-up :...
2 comments posted 7yrs
posted by cirianon
2 comments posted 7yrs posted by cirianon

FCU for spur to outside socket

I have a 4mm radial (via 32A RCBO) which will have a a 2.5mm spur off to an IP rated exterior socket on the outside wal...
12 comments posted 7yrs
posted by sm_jamieson
12 comments posted 7yrs posted by sm_jamieson

Wago Connector

Hi. Can I use a triple Wago 222 connector to join just 2 cables (2.5mm)? Thanks.
14 comments posted 7yrs
posted by artbag10
14 comments posted 7yrs posted by artbag10

Re: Economic Contraction shock horror!

> > > > > >> Brian Gaff snipped-for-privacy@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote > >>> Yes very funny Its what happens when the popu...
2 comments posted 7yrs
posted by whisky.dave
2 comments posted 7yrs posted by whisky.dave

Tapping in to smoke alarm interconnect?

We've got six Aico interconnected smoke alarms (from the Ei140RC series) and feel well protected in that respect inside...
2 comments posted 7yrs
posted by mathewjamesnewton
2 comments posted 7yrs posted by mathewjamesnewton

Caravan electrics.

What is the norm on them these days? A mixture of 12V from a leisure battery and 230V for when there is a 230V hook up....
83 comments posted 7yrs
posted by adamwadsworth
83 comments posted 7yrs posted by adamwadsworth

Robert DAB Radio case repair

I have a Roberts DAB radio with a traditional style case It seems to be covered in some fake leather or suede effect st...
10 comments posted 7yrs
posted by cliveta
10 comments posted 7yrs posted by cliveta