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| Re: Fathers 4 Justice (by geoff on 20 May 2004, no replies) |
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Having suffered occupation for a good many years longer. Don't forget they see them selves as being having been invaded by the English ... (more) |
| Re: How to bend waste pipe? (by Ian Stirling on 20 May 2004, no replies) |
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I can. I have recently been playing with waste pipe as conduit. Obtain a hot-air paintstripper. Variable heat is really, really, really handy for this, unless you happen ... (more) |
| Re: Floor loadings for decking (by Andy Hall on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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If they are still working in psf and not SI units then I would check everything very carefully.... .andy ... (more) |
| Spam Baseball Caps(Toolstation) (by steve on 21 May 2004, 26 replies) |
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Srewfix and others spam mail (offers and catalogues with every order) easily dealt with just file in the green recycling bin Toolstation base ball caps what to do with these? Every order over 60 ... (more) |
| Attaching door bell (by alfi on 21 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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I have one of those radio controlled door bells and the other day I returned from work to find the button had dropped off. I was suspicious from the start that the sticky back plastic wasnt going to hold very well in the wind and rain. Anyway whats a good way to ... (more) |
| Maximum allowed gas PPM from joints? (by Seri on 21 May 2004, 7 replies) |
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I have a new boiler (finally) and am considering doing some of the gas pipe re-routing myself (a possible topic for another time), before I even consider this I thought it was a great excuse to purchase an 'okay' little flammable gas detector and add another toy to the toolbox. ... (more) |
| Re: Proximity of light switch from bath (by Paper2002AD on 21 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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Here's a silly thing. Light switches in bathrooms must be pull cord, and 13 amp sockets are a no-no, for obvious reasons. ... (more) |
| Re: Fathers 4 Justice (by Paper2002AD on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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Only in this country would we spend £600,000 on armoured glass to protect our politicians, and then sell raffle tickets for the priviledge of sitting in front of it!!!!! ... (more) |
| Re: How to stop floor tiles cracking? (by CDOYLE0361 on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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| There is a special wood to tile adhesive to apply its very good gear ... (more) |
| Re: How to bend waste pipe? (by Hepworth Plumbing Products Team on 21 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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Although it is possible to bend waste pipe using heat, it is not recommended as it can affect the long term performance of the pipe. There are a number of flexible waste connectors and flexible waste ... (more) |
| How many lighting circuits? (by David on 21 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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Hi I am planning to rewire the lighting circuit of my 1960's bungalow. ... (more) |
| Re: To RCD protect or not to RCD protect (a hopefully simple question)? (by usenet on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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All the major additions I have done to our wiring have been radials. I've kept the two existing rings but our studies (full of computers etc.) have their own 20 amp radials, as does the utility room. ... (more) |
| Pond pump speed control (by Tim Downie on 21 May 2004, 25 replies) |
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Is is possible to use a speed controller (like a light dimmer) with a small pond pump? I have a Bermuda 3000 (3000l/hr) submersible pump that's really a bit more ... (more) |
| How to stop floor tiles cracking? (by Broadback on 21 May 2004, 7 replies) |
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I am helping my daughter sort out her recently acquired house. The current problem is cracked floor tiles at the entrance of the kitchen from the lounge. ... (more) |
| Re: Floor loadings for decking (by Graeme on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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Again google is your friend. Just type "1 pound per square foot in kilonewtons per square metre" and see what happens. ... (more) |
| Re: What's a Gas Siphon (by Set Square on 21 May 2004, 9 replies) |
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If you had asked that question a week ago, I couldn't have answered it. Today, I can! We have just had the gas main replaced in our road - the old cast iron pipe ... (more) |
| Re: Are they all suckers? (by Ditto on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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x-no-archive: yes Austin Shackles wrote: news:opoc705nu5g2if6qrfepole7u9eup83k9u@4ax.com the rest are Bob Brenchley's socks. ... (more) |
| Re: Rip-off Britain? (by Ditto on 21 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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x-no-archive: yes "David G. Bell" wrote: news:20040423.1726.90074snz@zhochaka.demon.co.uk thanks, I'll kill-file it now. ... (more) |
| RIP DIY - longish rant (by Kevin Chambers on 21 May 2004, 91 replies) |
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I've been (mostly) reading this group for over a year whilst renovating my house and during that time have got some usefull information from it. ... (more) |
| Re: Hole saws (by Philip on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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I just wanted to thank all contributors on this thread. While I wrote that I was not that interested in a discussion of the rights and wrongs of drilling through the asbestos based ceiling ... (more) |
| Re: refurbish quarry tiles (by The Natural Philosopher on 21 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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Dunk em in brick acid. scrub wash. ... (more) |
| Re: Fathers 4 Justice (by Suz on 21 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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Tell us IMM, have you provided the world with little tool waving mini tango dancers? Suzanne ... (more) |
| Frost Free Freezer Behaviour (by andrewpreece on 21 May 2004, 8 replies) |
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Slightly OT perhaps, but my newish ( 6 months ) BEKO frost-free fridge/freezer is displaying weird behaviour. Twice in the last 10 days the freezer compartment, which should be at -18C or so has heated up to about -2C ( top basket ). ... (more) |
| Replace bearings in Hotpoint WM64 washing machine (by Technical I.T. Ltd on 21 May 2004, 11 replies) |
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After 8 years of service (ok not completely trouble free but thats another story ...), the bearings on out Hotpoint WM64 have finally gone. Their is rusty water on rear housing of drum, the drum "clanks" when lifted ... (more) |
| Re: to brush or to roll? (by Mary Fisher on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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I doubt that in 1645 there were any toilets! Well, it's more a matter of what we're used to and our expectations. We have an outside toilet at home - a longdrop in the garden. And an indoor one ... (more) |
| Re: rcd a shower or not (by Christian McArdle on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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I hope the installation was megged and tested properly. There's no reason for a shower to blow an RCD, although it may do so temporarily if it has been stored for some time, as heating elements sometimes need to be turned on for 20 minutes to expel moisture so that they become sufficiently ... (more) |
| Socket near sink query (by John Smith on 21 May 2004, 11 replies) |
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Planning a kitchen refit and looking at socket positions. I will be keeping some existing sockets and moving/adding a few more. One of the sockets I definitely want to keep is within arms reach of the sink. This is very handy for the kettle. ... (more) |
| Re: Fathers 4 Justice (by Hognoxious on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Very unlikely, so no change there then. ... (more) |
| Re: Fathers 4 Justice (by Green Dappled Monotremata on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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Stalking me again (in article <fhrra0de2o8rcq6g6qn8504m9gv70p6je4@4ax.com>), She had a pop at Suzieflame. That has to be worth some points somewhere. ... (more) |
| Cleaning While uPVC window frames (by TS on 21 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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Hi. I hope someone can help. I want to properly clean my white uPVC window frames. They have been a bit neglected. ... (more) |
| Numatic Henry Vacuum Cleaner HVR200/P (by Bill on 21 May 2004, 12 replies) |
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Have been looking on the internet to buy a Henry and see that the 200P (200 Plus) is some £20 dearer than the HVR200. Despite extensive Googling however, and a visit to the Numatic site, I'm no wiser about what you get for the extra money. I suspect it's something to do with extra filtering but ... (more) |
| CH/DHW plumbing layout (by Frank Stacey on 21 May 2004, 8 replies) |
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Sorry this is rather long. Currently, my house heating system has pumped CH circuit and a gravity feed DHW circuit. I want to pump the DHW circuit because the convection in the ... (more) |
| Re: Faulty RCD cable reel (by Lurch on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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I think you've knackered that, time for a new one, or a new RCD plug at least! For what a half decent RCD plug costs, and the fact you can't really repair RCDs, it's not worth looking into fixing the old one. ... (more) |
| Putting down timber floors on the first floor - sound and heat insulation (by Dermot O'Loughlin on 21 May 2004, 10 replies) |
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Hi all, I am about to undertake the first fix carpentry on my new build. My carpenter tells me the best way to put down the floors upstairs is to ... (more) |
| Re: gas / pressure drop when CH fires up (by BigWallop on 21 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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<<<snipped bad ascii art>>> :-)) You will notice a slight fluctuation on the appliances, but it shouldn't be so noticeable that it causes the appliance to be hugely less efficient. So if the ... (more) |
| Tripping RCD on main disribution board - Help Requested (by Steve Reeves on 21 May 2004, 17 replies) |
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Hi all I am wondering if somebody would help me out. ... (more) |
| Shed Base (by John on 21 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Thinking of getting a shed for putting kids outdoor toys in and possibly a mower. If a 6 x 4 shed - to be lightly loaded what is the minimum type of base I can get away with. (I have some spare 2 x3 paving slabs I would like to use). The area is flat. ... (more) |
| Shed Base (by John on 21 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Thinking of getting a shed for putting kids outdoor toys in and possibly a mower. If a 6 x 4 shed - to be lightly loaded what is the minimum type of base I can get away with. (I have some spare 2 x3 paving slabs I would like to use). The area is flat. ... (more) |
| Re: Faulty RCD cable reel (by BigWallop on 21 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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<<<snipped>>> <<<snipped>>> Have you checked the fuse in the plug as well ? Any extension lead has to have ... (more) |
| Getting rid of the Nicotine smell (by Ch. Rajinder Nijjhar Jatt on 21 May 2004, 22 replies) |
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Hi, I bought a Renault Scenic from Auction and it smells heavy of nicotine as if the previous owner was a heavy pipe smoker. ... (more) |
| Re: Floor loadings for decking (by BigWallop on 21 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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These any help to you Tim ? http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/load-bearing_walls.htm ... (more) |
| CHARTER: Does anyone mind if I post a small ad? (by Mike Tomlinson on 21 May 2004, 32 replies) |
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There doesn't appear to be a charter for uk.d-i-y at www.usenet.org.uk. May I post a small ad for a DIY related item, please? ... (more) |
| Shed Electrics (by Paul on 21 May 2004, 15 replies) |
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Hi, I've been reading many of the threads regarding shed or greenhouse electrics, but I'm still not 100% on the way to go, so I thought it ... (more) |
| Re: Connecting WC pan to cast iron soil pipe? (by BigWallop on 21 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Sewer gases should never be allowed to leak into a room. These gases can be a real danger if allowed to build up into any great quantity because they can be very explosive. Methane Gas ring any bells ? What sort of fitting did the plumber (?) use to connect the pan to the outflow ? it should have at least had ... (more) |
| Supplier of 125mm diameter round aluminium/stainless steel cooker hood ducting systems? (by rrh on 21 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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(a) flexible rather than rigid, because the run (although no longer than 1-1.5 metres in all) will need several gentle bends - right angles or even 45 degree angles would look silly/OTT in such a short length; and ... (more) |
| Old mixer tap (by Darren Wilkinson on 21 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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I need to replace the mixer taps on a kitchen sink that was installed when the house was new in 1976. Having looked at taps available in B & Q, I have been told that pipe and ... (more) |
| Help With a Shower Problem (by Rakster on 21 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Hello, I have a MIRA Advance Thermostatic electric shower. The shower has just started to make a strange noise when you switch the unit on. The ... (more) |
| Dual Flush Push Button Lavatory (by Meoww on 21 May 2004, 10 replies) |
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Just bought and installed a push button toilet. It was all wired up and ready to go, just needed to connect the supply etc. The thing is, the flush button is split into two, one half has one dot ... (more) |
| Re: Fathers 4 Justice (by Jonathan Bratt on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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On what I have seen they are certainly guilty, and I would find them as such. Hard cases make bad law. ... (more) |
| Re: What's a Gas Siphon (by BigWallop on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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It could be from a land fill site that needed the methane gas drawn off every so often. Or it could be near an old air field with underground fuel tanks. ... (more) |
| Replacing a standard internal door with a Sliding one (by rition on 21 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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We are in the process of replacing our kitchen and we would like to replace a standard opening door with a sliding one. A carpenter called today and said that the existing frame will stay in ... (more) |
| Re: Fathers 4 Justice (by Jonathan Bratt on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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In message <2h6o5hF9mfflU1@uni-berlin.de>, Steenkin Man <me@privacy.net> writes Which are what? This movement does not normally get a mention in the ... (more) |
| Re: What's a Gas Siphon (by Ian Stirling on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Might you be on an old US military establishment that's been developed? ... (more) |
| Re: How to bend waste pipe? (by BigWallop on 21 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Put a big pot of water on the stove and bring it to a hard boil. Dip the point of the pipe you need to bend into it until it softens off enough for you to put slight firm pressure on either side of where you need the bend and make the shape you need. ... (more) |
| Re: Fathers 4 Justice (by geoff on 21 May 2004, no replies) |
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In message <c8kbqg$t0c$2@newsg2.svr.pol.co.uk>, IMM <abuse-imm@easy.com> writes The word's hanged, not hung ... (more) |
| Building a retaining wall next to house wall. (by Adam on 22 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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Hi All, We're doing a lot of work in the (very small) garden in our colonies property in Edinburgh. Polly wants to have a raised bed next to the ... (more) |
| Bespoke bathroom mirror required (by News.Individual.NET on 22 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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I'm looking to get a bespoke sized bathroom mirror and the only one I can find on the web is http://www.bespokemirrors.co.uk/ which looks quite good but unfortunately they have a £95 minimum for plain mirror. ... (more) |
| Re: Silly hole in the wall query (by stuart noble on 22 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Plaster/cement doesn't affect cable in any way. ... (more) |
| Re: Cable Digitial TV cable (by Lee on 22 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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The cable they used here is CT125, from the wall box to the cable modem. You would need a couple of "F" plugs as well - assuming an F plug coupler or filter in the wall box where the external cable comes in. You need a special crimp tool to fit the F plugs - you can get "screw ... (more) |
| Re: Silly hole in the wall query (by Lurch on 22 May 2004, no replies) |
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together this: Cement will be fine. ... (more) |
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