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OT An interesting point stemming from the EU survey

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/news/eu-citizens-protection-and-assistance-2018-apr-30_en Nice to know someone gives a...
20 comments posted 8yrs
posted by nastii.snotgobbler
20 comments posted 8yrs posted by nastii.snotgobbler

How to slacken single spout mixer tap

It is normal taps hot & cold (kitchen) with a central spout. The spout has become stiff to swivel so was planning to ta...
8 comments posted 8yrs
posted by noname
8 comments posted 8yrs posted by noname

Strange connection on sink bottle trap

We have a small washbasin in the downstairs loo which has a bottle rather than U or P trap. It has strange connection o...
2 comments posted 8yrs
posted by me
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by me

How to fix loose patio bricks?

I'm close to clueless about DIY stuff involving cement, so I'd much appreciate advice please. The outer edge of bricks...
10 comments posted 8yrs
posted by me
10 comments posted 8yrs posted by me

EU survey on appliances and right to repair

You might want to respond to an EU survey on appliance repair. Even if the resulting legislation doesn't apply to us, h...
266 comments posted 8yrs
posted by andrew
266 comments posted 8yrs posted by andrew

I didn't want to be a plumber..

So, first morning of the long weekend. Have you noticed that wet patch says she! Fortunately near an existing access po...
13 comments posted 8yrs
posted by tim
13 comments posted 8yrs posted by tim

IEKA

Just tried the IEKA Chicken Taco...not bad but not as good as their vegi hot dogs .....
7 comments posted 8yrs
posted by jim.gm4dhj
7 comments posted 8yrs posted by jim.gm4dhj

Moving alarm keypad live?

Hi All I am about to move the keypad for my alarm to a new location. I have taken the front of and there are 4 wires co...
30 comments posted 8yrs
posted by leenowell
30 comments posted 8yrs posted by leenowell

Voltage optimisers

Just fitted my first ever voltage optimiser. Not much to it but I am puzzled. I tapped of the 10% drop terminals. The i...
73 comments posted 8yrs
posted by adamwadsworth
73 comments posted 8yrs posted by adamwadsworth

Stereo car radio with one speaker?

While I'm fiddling with the Morris ... I have a spare radio, fairly modern, complete with USB socket, but stereo, of co...
20 comments posted 8yrs
posted by News
20 comments posted 8yrs posted by News

TSB online is still absolutely dire

Numerous complaints from the site about wrong login details, failing part way through the login. Sometimes having accept...
19 comments posted 8yrs
posted by harry.m1byt
19 comments posted 8yrs posted by harry.m1byt

Maplin alarm kits which one

Hi all I popped into my local Maplin yesterday and they had some "used" (I assume this to mean returns) alarm kits 60%...
6 comments posted 8yrs
posted by leenowell
6 comments posted 8yrs posted by leenowell

FS - Drum of FP-200 white

I have a full or almost full quite dusty plastic drum of FP-200 white two core and earth 1.5mm cable, if anyone might b...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by harry.m1byt
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by harry.m1byt

NASA demos little nuclear power plant

http://tinyurl.com/y8y7vf8t (https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/05/03/nasa_kilopower_reactor_using_stirling_technology/...
27 comments posted 8yrs
posted by jethro_uk
27 comments posted 8yrs posted by jethro_uk