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BBC recording

As there was a thread on vpns, I have recorded a documentary that several blind people want to 'see' Would making an mp...
12 comments posted 7yrs
posted by briang1
12 comments posted 7yrs posted by briang1

6 year old galvanised heating pipe - corrision

What could have caused the heating pipe to corrode so badly that it failed? It was next to an external wall and lagged....
22 comments posted 7yrs
posted by rgdavidson
22 comments posted 7yrs posted by rgdavidson

VPN

Any recommendations for a good VPN to allow acess to BBC iPlayer outside the U.K. ?
6 comments posted 7yrs
posted by tpmccann
6 comments posted 7yrs posted by tpmccann

Gas release valve?

What are those things you see in the middle of nowhere (in the UK at least), a 10 foot high white pole with an orange r...
45 comments posted 7yrs
posted by CFKinsey
45 comments posted 7yrs posted by CFKinsey

Intriguing wiring

For anyone who thinks wiring is too easy to be left to the professionals. In our bathroom the fan permanent live is sup...
9 comments posted 7yrs
posted by roger
9 comments posted 7yrs posted by roger

Unnecessary wireless devices

1)Doorbells 2)Room thermostats 3)Keyless ignition 4)This: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6789479/
38 comments posted 7yrs
posted by graham-usenet
38 comments posted 7yrs posted by graham-usenet

Wind

Hmmm, better check the soffits tomorrow. Quite strong winds today with no volts for about 3 hours (11kV line down, appa...
0 comments posted 7yrs
posted by timstreater
0 comments posted 7yrs posted by timstreater

Actinic Keratosis

Does DIY application of Efudix cream really work...anybody?....
6 comments posted 7yrs
posted by jim.gm4dhj
6 comments posted 7yrs posted by jim.gm4dhj

Antifreeze

Is antifreeze with the bitterness agent still toxic and how likely is my cat to drink it? Thanks p.s. I don't really own...
5 comments posted 7yrs
posted by me
5 comments posted 7yrs posted by me

Can someone help identify this lightbulb?

This blub was fitted to an outside light and has blown. I've no idea what it is. Can someone help? Picture here: http://...
7 comments posted 7yrs
posted by i
7 comments posted 7yrs posted by i

Holding a pole up with only one cable?

My neighbour has a tall chimney (for a wood burning stove) with a supporting cable, but only one. Obviously the wind do...
20 comments posted 7yrs
posted by CFKinsey
20 comments posted 7yrs posted by CFKinsey

PAT

My wife has arranged a speaker for her WI Group at the Church Hall. The speaker has asked for a PAT Tested Extension Le...
121 comments posted 7yrs
posted by Somewhere
121 comments posted 7yrs posted by Somewhere

Silver-grey fence panels

This feels like a bit of a stupid question but as I'm not sure of the answer I'll ask anyway... Is it possible to buy '...
16 comments posted 7yrs
posted by mathewjamesnewton
16 comments posted 7yrs posted by mathewjamesnewton

re Batteries genuine ones for MOTO 3 Gen

I've got a Motorola MOTO 3rd Gen phone works fine, does all i need of it except at a few years old the battery doesn't...
4 comments posted 7yrs
posted by tony
4 comments posted 7yrs posted by tony