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| Re: Speedfit catastrophic failure. (by Suz on 8 May 2004, no replies) |
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AH HA! the first post where catastopic becomes catastropic (but not the only one). ... (more) |
| Re: Speedfit catastrophic failure. (by Suz on 8 May 2004, no replies) |
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AH HA! catastopic becomes catastropic (again). ... (more) |
| Re: OT - was Re: eating fox (Aldi) (by Andy Hall on 09 May 2004, no replies) |
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Try tasting them - the difference will be immediately obvious, IIRC, they have to say if the juice is made from or has a proportion from concentrate. ... (more) |
| Re: boiler doesn't respond to room thermostat (by Steve on 9 May 2004, 8 replies) |
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cheers mate! :-) removed the actuator and the valve spindle rotates really easily and the actuator doesn't do anything when switched so is therefore duff. ... (more) |
| Modifiying a rechargable battery-powered device - some questions (by D.M. Procida on 9 May 2004, 17 replies) |
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I'm cannibalising a fairly simple battery-powered machine. It has a motor, a switch, and three 1.2V rechargable cells, wired in series. As it stands, the motor spins much too fast - I want it to spin at about 1/3 of the speed. So presumably I could remove two of the batteries - ... (more) |
| Re: Hot water to the bath....? (by Lee on 09 May 2004, no replies) |
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Normally the cold water flow rate into the boiler is throttled to achieve the best compromise between flow rate and temperature rise. Maybe this hasn't been adjusted how you would like it? ... (more) |
| Very OT - recovering data from a Compact Flash card (by David W.E. Roberts on 9 May 2004, 17 replies) |
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Hi, Googling etc. as usual but I thought perhaps someone on this NG had already "done it themself". ... (more) |
| Re: A new drill! (by Set Square on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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Virtually *any* mains drill will be more powerful than a battery job. Try to get one with a 2-speed mechanical gearbox and a decent size (1/2") chuck. Have a look at Bosch's d-i-y (as opposed to professional) range if you want reasonable quality without paying the earth. Argos used to sell them - ... (more) |
| Re: Dyson parts on-line? (by Toby Sleigh on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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Funny how there never seem to be any posts asking about repairing Henries. Toby ... (more) |
| Re: Preparing exterior walls for painting (by stuart noble on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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You hardly notice the smell outdoors. Johnstones had magnolia on special recently if you have a supplier locally. ... (more) |
| Re: Making a multiprofile Drill bit (by Pete C on 09 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Hi, Might be worth grinding the bit with the flat side of the disc instead of the edge, making it easier to grind a constant amount off. ... (more) |
| Re: A new drill! (by Andy Hall on 09 May 2004, 14 replies) |
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Given these criteria, I would look at the Bosch DIY (green) range, which are a good compromise between professional products like Bosch blue, Makita and DeWalt, and the junk end of the market like Ferm and NuTool. ... (more) |
| Re: Adding 2nd Storey to Bungalow - Cost? (by Brian S Gray on 09 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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I would not be surprised if the foundations were not up to standard but that is not necessarily the whole story for BCO's. In this area of Cheshire, sometime around 1960 ( I do not know exactly when) it became a requirement that the foundations for single ... (more) |
| Knocking a room through - HELP (by Bob on 9 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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My wife hated our small dining room a moaned at me constantly to knock it through to another room. One weekend when she was away visiting friends I planned to surprise her and decided to have a go at it myself. Now I admit that I'm not great at DIY and I didn't consult her ... (more) |
| Re: Central heating using radiators in an open plan house with high ceilings (by The Natural Philosopher on 09 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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teah, and teh capital cots of all that exceeds my annual oil bill by a factor of 100...not to mention the energy used in making it all... ... (more) |
| Shower tray (by SH on 9 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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The shower tray in my steam shower is developing fine cracks in the gel coat just below the steam outlet. Is there a repair as opposed to replacing the tray. ... (more) |
| Re: Speedfit "o" ring (by Lurch on 09 May 2004, 10 replies) |
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That's not the first description of you that springs to mind, or did you mean portly, like one of those people you think should be shot? ... (more) |
| Re: Washing machine repair (by Lurch on 09 May 2004, no replies) |
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The pump is straight forward enough, the bearings though are a bit more of a job. Some idea of what you're doing is good here, you could end up making it worse. If you're feeling fairly confident about then it can be done, depends how much you're being charged as to how ... (more) |
| Re: reies (by Lurch on 09 May 2004, no replies) |
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He works for MI5 or something, apparently he wants to retain a certain air of anonomoninity, or somesuch lamearsed excuse. ... (more) |
| Re: Earthing a cooker hood extractor (by Lurch on 09 May 2004, no replies) |
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Most are double insulated nowadays, i.e. require no earth. I've not fitted one with an earth for a while, if you're still unsure do as Colin says. ... (more) |
| Earth wire - where does it go in a plastic socket box? (by Lobster on 9 May 2004, 19 replies) |
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I'm probably being totally anally retentive about even worrying about this!, but could someone let me know what is the 'correct' procedure for dealing with the earth wire when you are wiring up sockets or light switches using plastic plasterboard boxes (as opposed to metal ... (more) |
| Re: Garden drainage (by Pete C on 09 May 2004, no replies) |
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Hi, If the soil underneath the surface is well drained then a temporary fix might be to make some holes with a garden fork. ... (more) |
| power-tools (by john on 9 May 2004, 43 replies) |
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I noticed in B&Q that the price of power-tools is very very cheap when at the same time the price of power-tools in any trade shop is a lot more expensive. Is there a difference? Do the manufactures make low spec tools for the diy market? They look identical. ... (more) |
| Re: Eating fox? (Aldi). (by Andy Hall on 09 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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It could easily be implemented at the register. Possibly, although if they are only spending a tenner on food, they probably don't need a trolley to take it home. ... (more) |
| Re: Eating fox? (Aldi). (by geoff on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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In message <2g6kneF50rofU3@uni-berlin.de>, Jerry. <me@privacy.net> writes A lot of it I presume is rebadged known brands. ... (more) |
| Re: Discs for (phantom) Screwfix angle grinders (by Pete C on 09 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Hi, Ear defenders are a must too. ... (more) |
| Painting lead? (by T i m on 09 May 2004, 11 replies) |
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Hi All, I need to paint a lead keel weight on a RC racing model yacht. ... (more) |
| Re: A new drill! (by Michael Mcneil on 9 May 2004, 10 replies) |
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"jonni_c" <ihate@spam.com> wrote in message news:c7ligt$r3n$1@sparta.btinternet.com My rebadged possibly NuTool imitation Makita from a market stall cost me ... (more) |
| Re: Slotted Concrete Fence Posts (by Rick Dipper on 09 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Razer wire / electrcution may be illegal, but will be fun. Some sort of bracket/screw in the top of the slot should do the trick. ... (more) |
| Re: Eating fox? (Aldi). (by Alan on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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| If that is the case why are Tesco's and Asda so expensive? ... (more) |
| Joining 22mm compression fittings to brass pipe (by Ken Adam on 09 May 2004, 11 replies) |
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I'm replacing a bath in an old flat. The existing supply pipes are lead, which are then "soldered" to very short lengths of 3/4 brass pipe. What sort of fitting can I use to connect to the 3/4 brass pipe? ... (more) |
| Re: Eating fox? (Aldi). (by geoff on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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| You're a hero, you are ... (more) |
| Re: albini & fontanot stairs (by BigWallop on 09 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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<<snipped>> So it should look something like this: ... (more) |
| Screwfix £5 waterpump pliers - GONE! (by John Stumbles on 9 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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Just entered the code (19281) for Screwfix's £5 red handled 10 1/2" waterpump pliers and there they were - gone! They're in the catalogue (issue 74, p 403) but no sign of them on the web site. Tried searching for 'waterpump' and 'pliers' and I can see the 16" pliers (excellent - I've got ... (more) |
| Re-wiring kitchen - some advice, please (by Chris Kaley on 9 May 2004, 14 replies) |
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Just about to re-wire my kitchen - I last did this in 1984, and could do with a couple of pointers. 1). Regulations are bound to have changed since then - anyone know off-hand ... (more) |
| Re: Hot water to the bath....? (by John Rumm on 09 May 2004, no replies) |
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I can't see the pipe size making any real difference in this situtation. Also you did not mention what make/model of boiler it is. The power of the boiler will dictate what flow rate of hot enough water you can get. ... (more) |
| Re: Washing machine drums? (by Ian Stirling on 09 May 2004, no replies) |
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If you sharpened it right, and left the motor on, you'd have the worlds fastest cheese grater. ... (more) |
| Re: Poor plumbing fittings? (by John Stumbles on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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The inside chamfer on the tap threads is pretty standard. It looks as if you should be able to use a compression fitting with it: I don't know if that's the intention, but I have seen that done occasionally with float valves which have a similar chamfer. For taps I generally use Speedfit tap ... (more) |
| Looking for good small cardboard boxes... (by Mike Deblis on 9 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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Hi, I'm looking for a good supplier of reasonably priced good cardboard boxes for storage - sizes to range from small (A5 x about 5 inches), to A4 etc. ... (more) |
| Re: Fitting a double glazed window in a oak door using? (by Bob Minchin on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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I think that a glazing mastic would be more nornal and yes use some of those little plastic blocks to centralise the DG unit in the aperture. Then use oak beading bedded in more mastic to dress up the visible surround. I think you could use silicone but I wonder if it would be better to use a ... (more) |
| Re: Nailgun safety - ouch! (by Rod Hewitt on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Phineas Gage <sp???> - IIRC - railroad worker. ... (more) |
| Gas Safety Record Bonding Advice (by gna03633 on 09 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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Hey All "Earth Bond Meter within 600mm of Meter with 10mm Earth Cable" ... (more) |
| Re: Eating fox? (Aldi). (by Andy Hall on 09 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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What do you mean Victor Meldrew? I was his teacher..... :-) .andy ... (more) |
| Re: Eating fox? (Aldi). (by Andy Hall on 09 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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In one sentence I have said that I prefer some products to others. In general I find that own brand products are price targetted and the quality is not as good. I therefore don't buy them. ... (more) |
| Plasterers in or around Leicester (by Doug Ellison on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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Taking the advice of someone from this group - I've come to the conclusion that the pain, anguish, suffering, numb fingers, and quantity of dust generated by trying to patch and sand the rather crap walls of this '20s semi is just not worth it - and that a re-skim ... (more) |
| Re: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Rayburn_fixer-upper_for_=A31?= (by jacob on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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I'm sure someone would take it away for you if you made them a good enough offer! Scrap not worth a lot nowadays. cheers ... (more) |
| Re: Making a multiprofile Drill bit (by Coherers on 09 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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Recall turning something up from a bit of 3/8" stock with a drill as a lathe. Quite a complex little hinge pin, IIRC, but it didn't take long at all using files as cutting tools... Don't know if you might find they cut faster than an abrasive stone ??? Would use my best files on a drill bit ... (more) |
| help comparing quotes (by andy smith on 9 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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I would appreciate any help on understanding the quality of the of the different materials proposed... 1) a layer of thermovent, layer of ht125, layer of ht250 cap sheet - £800 ... (more) |
| Windows: wood or plastic? (by Ben C on 9 May 2004, 29 replies) |
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Hi I am doing a loft conversion and my builders have asked if I want to have wood or plastic window frames. ... (more) |
| Re: Speedfit "o" ring (by IMM on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Re: Speedfit catastophic failure. (by IMM on 9 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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| Re: Adding 2nd Storey to Bungalow - Cost? (by IMM on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Re: Adding 2nd Storey to Bungalow - Cost? (by IMM on 9 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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40 foot x 27 foot. A 3 bedroom house. You can have one buillt using timber frame for 80K inc two bathrooms and all fitted out. Sounds the complicated difficult way. It probably would be better ... (more) |
| Re: Dyson parts on-line? (by John on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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It's not my site, it's one I found ages ago when I had a problem with my DC04 switch. HTH ... (more) |
| Re: Sensor systems Oil watchman, technical details wanted (by Andrew Gabriel on 9 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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I played that game with the Oregon Scientific remote thermometers. Actually, a trawl around the web revealed someone had analysed the protocol for that, not fully but well enough. A scope on the output of the receiver in the Oregon Scientific showed a nice square wave ... (more) |
| Re: reies (by Andrew Gabriel on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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I'm just wondering why you use the newsreader you do that can't work out it's part of the same thread ;-) Actually, looks like he's using a mail-to-news gateway, and something ... (more) |
| Re: Making a multiprofile Drill bit (by Capitol on 9 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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Just regrind a spade bit with a bench grinder. This can be done adequately by eye. Keep the material cool by dipping frequently in water to stop it softening and make sure that the edge cutting angles are not too steep. ... (more) |
| Re: Spraying Fences (by Capitol on 9 May 2004, no replies) |
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Yes, I have an old "chuck it on" Burgess electric sprayer which is used for various activities including fence and shed painting. I find it works extremely well for creosote type paints. (even my wife can use it- unfortunately, not often enough). It is useful to have the flexi extender ... (more) |
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