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| Re: Burying cables in wall - protection against nails etc. (by Martin Angove on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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I like the false-wall idea, but if pipes are included don't forget to space them as far away from the cables as possible if they are hot, or else you're going to have to do some derating calculations on the cables, and possibly even uprate the type of cable if the pipes are ... (more) |
| Re: Refillable cartridge for sealant gun (by Jerry Built on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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Interesting. I have successfully and easily used finish plaster, tile grout, decorater's filler (also same with a bit of PVA in it, also same with a little sand). I think it must depend on the plasticity of the stuff - mortar will not flow, as you ... (more) |
| Re: plasterboard nails (by Jerry Built on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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One of the comments in the blurb says yes! That looks like a pretty good item (I bet it chews bits, though!). I'd certainly try one, at the mo. when I screw up PB I set the clutch to slip early, and finish by hand. ... (more) |
| Re: Windows: wood or plastic? (by Jerry Built on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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To some extent it depends on installation details, e.g. exposure, aspect, fitting position (flush or in reveal). Where and how do you plan them to be? ... (more) |
| Re: Speedfit "o" ring (by geoff on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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In message <c7mb88$o99$1@news6.svr.pol.co.uk>, IMM <abuse-imm@easy.com> writes Well most of the wasted lines have come from you next question ? ... (more) |
| Re: New double glazing - scratches problem (by Jerry Built on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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That's it - just treat it as a matter of fact, don't apologise for noticing them, and don't harangue and accuse the builder. Oh - check they really are scratches, and not something that's ... (more) |
| Re: Eating fox? (Aldi). (by Jerry Built on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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But *what* a wriggler, even when in a minority of one, and presenting transparently fallacious arguments that even the IMM one one of his water softening crusades would probably be ashamed of! ROFL! ... (more) |
| Re: Fitting a double glazed window in a oak door using? (by Jerry Built on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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Use low modulus neutral cure silicone sealant, no other. Chock the unit all around with soft plastic spacers (get silicone and spacers at your local glazier). If it doesn't say "Low Modulus Neutral Cure" on the tube, don't buy it. Various threads have ... (more) |
| Re: A bright idea? (by Jerry Built on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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Um. Presumably you're referring to machines with axial fans, not centrifugal? I shouldn't think that just reversing the fan on an axial fan would be very efficient (not absolutely relevant to your statement, I know) What do most vacuum ... (more) |
| Re: reies (by Jerry Built on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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It may be the MIT M2N g/way. I'll ask. J.B. ... (more) |
| Name of superglue? (by David Sadtwat on 10 May 2004, 26 replies) |
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Can someone tell me the name of the superglue that will "stick anything to anything"? You know, the add where the fat man is sat in the chair that's stuck up on the wall. ... (more) |
| Re: Burying cables in wall - protection against nails etc. (by Jerry Built on 10 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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I've just re-wired the upstairs lighting in a 1950s. house where the cable for up/downstairs light/ring were all run down through the cavity and back in at the CU.... I don't know how "acceptable" this is, but there was no damage to ... (more) |
| Re: Hot water to the bath....? (by John Rumm on 10 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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According to the SDA boiler database program that has a max power of just over 23kW. Not sure if that is its input or output power however. Since its efficency is low at 70% that could mean the actual power going into heating the water could be as low as 16kW. ... (more) |
| Re: Mini-digger digging parallel to wall (by geoff on 10 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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In message <1084194736.142950@ns1-ext.dcu.ie>, Derek <oscail@yahoo.com> writes Just watch out for fibre-optic cables ! ... (more) |
| wallpaper steamer (by R P McMurphey on 10 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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I have a earlex steamer...bought it new for 130 quid. proberlem is it don't seem to do the job very well and im wondering if its due to not enuf steam getting to the plate. there seems to be more steam escaping through the tank cap than getting to the plate...is this normal? ... (more) |
| Re: plasterboard nails (by Mark Walters on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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<snip> Do people think that adapters like this; ... (more) |
| Re: Grohtherm 3000 and Combi (by Tony Bryer on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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High pressure = mains as opposed to a c.w. cistern in the loft. It's 99.9% certain that your combi is mains fed so the h.w. is classed as high pressure. You'll need a mains cold feed too. ... (more) |
| Re: Discs for (phantom) Screwfix angle grinders (by geoff on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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| What, with an angle grinder ? ... (more) |
| Re: Brand New UK Search Engine List your site its FREE! (by Pet on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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<snip> But it's just another Google listing with annoying noises! ... (more) |
| Fixing battens to floor joists. (by Pet on 10 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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Hey up. Floors pulled up, ready for fixing 25x50mm battens for support of ply + Insulation for UFH pipes. ... (more) |
| One of those days (by N. Thornton on 10 May 2004, 12 replies) |
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The 2mm bit snapped inside the workpiece, writing off the workpiece. I tried regrinding it but 2mm is so small it was fiendishly difficult and I couldnt get it to work right again. ... (more) |
| Re: Where to buy Pipe Collars? (by hudsterou on 10 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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| Treating ash logs for outdoor use (by Tony on 10 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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The tree surgeon has just taken down an old ash in the garden. There are some lovely large rounds and I have a mind to construct some sort of rustic outdoor bench from them. What's my best option for preserving the timber? Are there any ways of treating and preserving the bark on the logs? ... (more) |
| Artex removal/covering/plastering (by wattie on 10 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Afternoon all, A while back there was a thread about the above. I can't find it now in Outlook Express. Can someone tell me eithe how to do this or point me to a site where the thread might still be found. ... (more) |
| Re: New consumer unit (by romic on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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It is also a good idea to fit a mains isolating switch if you have the space. This will save having to remove the board's fuse in the future if you need to isolate the consumer unit etc. ... (more) |
| Re: Burying cables in wall - protection against nails etc. (by romic on 10 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Thanks for the comments. It is not a cavity wall, which makes it more difficult. The existing cables are buried in plaster. ... (more) |
| Cable locator (by romic on 10 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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The post re stud finder has reminded me that I need to get a cable finder. I don't need the stud finding capabilities, just one that will accurately find cables - preferably live 240v and other cables such as network/phone ... (more) |
| Re: Lead to copper fitting (by Andrew Mawson on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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Cannot answer your question directly but my lead supply had the weight embossed on a stripe on the side. That said I had no luck getting those fittings to seal, and ended up doing a wiped joint. ... (more) |
| Re: Rising Main Water Pressure (by Fash on 10 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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OR.... why not fit 2 combi boilers, one to do the shower and one for the rest - also gives natural zoning to the CH and keeps certain group members happy, I hear 2x Worcester Bosch Juniors is an excellent solution to almost any problem! ... (more) |
| House Side Gates (by Michael Dunphy on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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Hi there, I'm getting teak wooden side gates built for the house, which would normally open into the house, i.e the hinge on the inside and thus ... (more) |
| Re: Refillable cartridge for sealant gun (by Stuart on 10 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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Axminster have an item in their latest brochure which altho' it say s is for mortar and grout and may also be too big for what you are wanting to do ,might be worth a look . It's called a Marshalltown Grout bag -product code 378184 but I cant see ... (more) |
| Re: workshop vac, Trend T30AF or Fein QA35E? (by Andy Hall on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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I'm not sure about these. I have a Bosch GAS50 which is a bigger machine than those you are looking at. They have the smaller GAS25 which is in the range that you are looking. Very solidly built. ... (more) |
| Re: Anyone advise why wall tiles are not adhering well? (by Mike Barnard on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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Just a quick thanks for the replies. More PVA will be making it's way onto boxing and tiles tonight. ... (more) |
| Re: Unwarping wood (by Phil Addison on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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You can probably pull this into a reasonably flat state while fixing it to the wall as follows: Drill and rawl-plug a row of, say, 2" no. 10 countersink screws into the ... (more) |
| Re: Making a multiprofile Drill bit (by geoff on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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Grinding with a 7mm shaft? ooer missus ... (more) |
| Re: Brand New UK Search Engine List your site its FREE! (by geoff on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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The time it takes to load, that's probably the backlog of people who clicked the site during the past week ... (more) |
| Re: Hot water to the bath....? (by Ed Sirett on 10 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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Don't use the 1/4 turn service isolator for controlling the flow rate. Put a gate valve or stop valve that works well when partially open/closed. Turning the the HW thermostat on the boiler to a high setting permits the ... (more) |
| Re: CH Expansion pipe vents into cold cistern (by Phil Addison on 10 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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An easier way is the reverse! Bung up the pipes and see which one STOPS the water flow out of the hot tap. Get a pair of Drayton bungs - they are conical and will fit into 15 and 22mm tube (but not 28mm). Put one in the exit pipe of the domestic hot water header tank - that will be ... (more) |
| Re: Mini-digger digging parallel to wall (by Rick Dipper on 10 May 2004, no replies) |
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I had a 3 tonne mini last week. On mine the arm swiveled at the base, so you could drive straight at the wall, then swivel the arm to 90 deg from the machine, and dig. ... (more) |
| Re: A new drill! (by geoff on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Just don't even go there ... ... (more) |
| dodgy plumbing? (by Derek on 11 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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Hi all, I was up in the attic last night (as you do!) and I noticed that my rising main was connected to my water tank by the plumber pushing the hydrodare ... (more) |
| regulate explosives densities (by Michael Mcneil on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/11/chinese_spam_music/ Hope to co-operate with you! ... (more) |
| Palm Nailer (by John Rumm on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Has anyone tried one of those "palm nailers" as supplied by Axminster? What are they like? From the description it sounds line an air powered hammer - offer the ... (more) |
| Supplier of low voltage bathroom lights (by John Rumm on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Anyone know a supplier of 12V hologen lights with an IP rating suitable for use in a bathroom, that are surface mounted and do _not_ need to be sunk into the ceiling? ... (more) |
| Yet another mixer shower / combi question (by Andrew Collins on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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I've read lots of discussion on Google groups, and have come to the conclusion that the thermostatic mixer shower the missus wants ("Ooh, that one looks nice"; it's the traditional over-head job, 160 from Screwfix) should work. ... (more) |
| Re: central heating in 1-bed flat (by Pete C on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Hi, Do you have gas? ... (more) |
| Capping Nails - Am I missing something? (by Mike Hall on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Is it just me or do they bend far far far easier than they go into the wall? Think I'm going to return to my initial method of using oval conduit held in place with PinkGrip !!! ... (more) |
| Re: Yesterdays weather and burglar alarms (by stuart noble on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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No but a sodding TVR (or is it TRV?) car alarm goes off every 10 minutes if the car has its cover on, and it's raining, and it's windy. By the time its city slicker owner gets home, the weather has usually changed. 0-60mph in however many seconds, and leaks like a seive. It guess it must be a British ... (more) |
| Re: lath and plaster ceiling (by David W.E. Roberts on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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<snip> As posted elsewhere, I have just taken down our dining room ceiling (before it came down of its own accord). ... (more) |
| Specialist (automotive?) spanners - good suppliers? (by usenet on 11 May 2004, 12 replies) |
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I'm after some rather specialsed spanners. First I need to know what to ask for and then I need to find someone who has what I want. What I'm after is a set of spanners to turn nuts down deep recesses ... (more) |
| timber types & sizes (by Jed Spud on 11 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Can anyone recommend any good sites which list the standards types & sizes of timber available in the UK? ... (more) |
| Pedulum action jigsaw, what does it mean/do? (by usenet on 11 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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A rather naive question but I can't work it out. What does 'pendulum action' do for one in a jigsaw? My latest jigsaw has switchable pendulum action but I really can't tell much difference with it on or off (maybe it's a crap jigsaw). ... (more) |
| Re: Mini-digger digging parallel to wall (by Nick Brooks on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Just make sure you don't dig up the foundations of the wall as well Nick Brooks ... (more) |
| Long bolts (by Graeme on 11 May 2004, 9 replies) |
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I've looked and looked but I can't find a supply of 80mm M4 bolts. Anyone know where I can get these? ... (more) |
| Re: Hot water to the bath....? (by The Natural Philosopher on 11 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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| ditch the combi. And get a hot water tank. ... (more) |
| Re: Mini-digger digging parallel to wall (by The Natural Philosopher on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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No. its not. In general all diggers have in addition to total body rotate, about +- 80 degrees on the arm itself. ... (more) |
| strimmer motor won't start... (by The Natural Philosopher on 11 May 2004, 15 replies) |
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Its an oldy, but apperas to have bags of compression. Simply was in use, left up for a winter a couple of years ago, never started since. Its a ltllet 2-0stroke japanese engine - probably about 25cc or so and I ... (more) |
| Re: filthy beggar (by S Viemeister on 11 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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| Use a stiff brush to loosen the crud, then borrow a Dyson and vacuum it. ... (more) |
| Prefab house builders in Eastern Europe (by Erik Kolset on 11 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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I am planning to build my house in the Netherlands. Any good links for companies in Eastern Europe that does this ? ... (more) |
| Re: central heating in 1-bed flat (by sPoNiX on 11 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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I have used this type of thing before now with great success: http://www.electroheatplc.co.uk/ ... (more) |
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