Sun Lounge v Conservatory
(1 messages)
Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 09:13:03 +0100
Does anyone have any experience in building a sunlounge using Sun Loung
Lintels? Are the costs comparable to building a conservatory (taking
building regs and planning permission out of the equation)? Are there
any pitfalls ...
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Power Supply
(18 messages)
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 10:32:04 +0000 (UTC)
The power supply (PSU) for my modem router (3com) and although under
warranty I am having problems getting 3com to provide a replacement.
The PSU is rated 12VDC 1000ma. To solve the problem I have bought
what I thought was ...
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Thermocouple measurements.
(17 messages)
Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 09:49:37 GMT
Hi All,
I had another look at Mums 'old but going to br replaced soonish., the
pilot won't stay alight' Ascot / New World (Main?) gas boiler again
yesterday and think I found the upper limit cutout / inhibitor (?) had
triggered ...
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Overflowing attic tank
(1 messages)
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 16:18:38 +0100
Hi there.
My problem is that I have an overflowing water tank in my attic that
spills into my neighbors side passage. He is getting pretty ****ed...
not to mention the cost of jettisioning hot water.
The excess water ...
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Clear Silicone: Life span?
(3 messages)
Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 08:30:02 +0100
I was wondering if anyone knows what the lifespan of clear silicone
sealant is when exposed to UV (i.e. south facing aspect)? I am thinking
of ordinary builders stuff used externally here rather than anything
special.
TIA,
Alex. ...
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Never say last ;-) another FAQ entry, Nailers
(3 messages)
Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 07:02:05 +0100
OK, now this one will need more work I am sure - it has been lashed up
rather quickly, and some of it is educated guesswork!
http://www.internode.co.uk/diyfaq/nailer.htm
So let rip, any handy words for stuff I have missed ...
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Lock required (large backset and other curve balls to overcome)...
(7 messages)
Date: 5 Sep 2005 17:09:34 -0700
Hi! I want to put a lock on my back gate. I want for it to be keyed
with a 'yale' style key (whatever the correct name for that is). I
need for it to be lockable/openable from both sides. Now, here come the
curve balls. ...
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Washing Machine repair
(3 messages)
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 23:39:08 GMT
I have a Servis Caress 900 washer dryer which is making a loud screeching
noise on the spin cycle. I`m guessing this is likely to be the bearings of
some sort since the machine is approx 7 years old and gets loaded quite
heavily ...
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Pump Cycles when Hot Water Turned Off
(13 messages)
Date: 5 Sep 2005 15:50:33 -0700
Hello All
I have just realised that my pump which powers my thermostatic shower
cycles on and off when I turn the hot water tap off in the bathroom
(haven't tried any others) The pump only powers the shower and is fed
from ...
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Diamond sharpening stones - poor product or my technique?
(3 messages)
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 23:16:46 +0100
I recently bought a set of diamond sharpening 'stones' to try them out:
<http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=10468&ts=58127>
I've used them a few times now, mainly to sharpen knives. The first
couple of times ...
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Home security
(12 messages)
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 21:42:30 GMT
Elderly infirm relative is in the habit of leaving the side door unlocked so
that visitors can get in. Obviously that isn't safe but I am at a loss as to
what to suggest. (it would take her 5 mins to get to the door)
Some ...
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Flat-pack furniture. To glue or not to glue?
(12 messages)
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 20:45:13 GMT
Yesterday I assembled a TV table [or a 'Norrebo' as Ikea insist on
calling them - http://tinyurl.com/dob82 ]
It comes with all the standard fasteners etc, as mentioned here
earlier, but no glue. Hmmm, not happy so quick trip ...
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Ultrasonic Pest Control
(11 messages)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:09:06 +0100
I am considering using an ultrasonic device to deter rats from my garden.
Anybody used them or have any thoughts on them.
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Wardrobe / Cupboard Light Switch
(3 messages)
Date: 5 Sep 2005 12:40:20 -0700
I want to put a switch on a door that switches a light on when the door
is opened - ie push off and non-latch. Something similar to a fridge
light switch.
Does anyone know where I can get one from at a reasonable cost?
Thanks
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Filling holes in a concrete house floor
(12 messages)
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 20:10:22 +0100
I have taken possession of a new build flat and the concrete floor has a
number of imperfections such as small holes and before laying vinyl I wanted
to make it smooth.
I don't want to use cement, is there a material which ...
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Calcium vehicle batteries.
(41 messages)
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 20:00:19 +0100
Got up the other day to find my van was dead.
No problem, I thought, battery is flat [1] I'll charge it up.
2 hours later the charging current was less than 1A and the voltage was up
to 14.6V.
But as soon the key was ...
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Cheapest welding o2
(13 messages)
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 18:15:20 GMT
What is the chepest way to get welding o2?
What sizes is it sold in? and how does cylinder rental etc work?
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Can anyone identify this weird plumbing item from Adam Hart Davies's Science Shack programme
(8 messages)
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 18:36:45 +0100
On a TV program I saw maybe a couple of years ago Adam Hart Davies was
presenting called 'Science Shack'. The episode was called 'When the
oil runs out'
On it he showed a weird 'plumbing' device that took hot water in one
port ...
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Bog Installation Help - Mono B&Q
(4 messages)
Date: 5 Sep 2005 10:11:33 -0700
Hello All
I've just started to install a mono closed coupled back to wall bog
from b&q and have come across some fixings that I haven't a clue what
they are used for.
The bag contained something that I can only describe ...
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How does one use a carpet washer?
(11 messages)
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 18:11:49 +0100
I'm thinking of getting a VAX or Bissel. Is the appliance simply
rolled across the carpet (this is wall-to-wall fitted carpet), as if
mowing the lawn? Or does one continually go over the same strip
several times? Is there a ...
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