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Motors, Contactors, Relays etc   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 20:43:49 GMT
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Bloody Woodchip!!!   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 16:32:06 +0000 (UTC)
I have just spent over a day removing Woodchip wallpaper from the upper half of my Mums bathroom, not a big room at all. It was a b*****d to get off! I have done it now but in case I have to remove anymore does anybody have ...

electric light safety?   (6 messages)   Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 10:44:04 GMT
Hi Group this may seem naive, but I know nil about electrics; I can follow instructions on the box! Bought lights from IKEA. Consists of 2 plastic covered cables, hung parrallel to each other along the wall. Current ...

conservatory   (2 messages)   Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 12:40:49 +0200
I would like to build a conservatory. Does some opne know a website for help?? Thanks in advance william ...

M3   (4 messages)   Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 10:29:49 +0100
Visited B&Q, Homebase, Wickes - no trace of screws M3. Are they produced by Rover or what? MH ...

CCTV cameras   (9 messages)   Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 08:02:33 +0100
After a spate of incidnets to my car and home, I would like to install some external cctv cameras, but before I go ahead and purchase them, I would like some help. I need them:- to be used in the dark. wide angled lenses ...

thoroseal   (4 messages)   Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 15:55:07 -0400
anyone know the difference between thoroseal and super thoroseal? ...

Replacement bathroom cabinet doors   (1 messages)   Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2005 16:44:25 GMT
Hi all I have some old bathroom units, and I cant afford to replace them. I would instead like to replace the doors only, but I cant seem to find the right size doors. I need 35 cm x 62 cm. I live on Tyneside Any ...

Wind chimes driving me crazy!   (18 messages)   Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2005 20:00:11 GMT
My neighbour has wind chimes. They dingle and dong 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and are driving me nuts. I just want to enjoy my garden in peace and quiet. I can even hear them inside my house with all the windows closed ...

Scratches on window glass   (3 messages)   Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 19:06:23 +0100
Hi Folks Now that we've started to see a bit of sunshine, I've noticed a number of scratches on window panes around the house. They appear to have been caused by someone over zealously trying to remove paint from the ...

Erbauer ERBMS10   (1 messages)   Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 18:52:52 +0100
I'm looking at getting a mitre saw and have found that Screwfix have a Erbauer ERBMS10 10" mitre saw for 169.00. I don't know this brand...does anyone have any info about this brand or particular saw? TIA Jim ...

Argos 'Carolina' 3-arm pendant light   (3 messages)   Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 22:35:28 +0100
Today I bought the above light from Argos. It is rather nice, apart from the fact that the electrical connection is just 3 wires into a terminal connection block. Am I right in thinking that to fit this light, I need to ...

landowner   (2 messages)   Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 18:23:20 +0100
Can anyone please tell me how I can find the owner of a derelict church nearby. I've been in contact with the church and it is no longer theirs. I contacted the land registry and it is not registered.Contacted the rates dept ...

Errecting a garden fence   (6 messages)   Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 14:19:27 GMT
Am pretty handy around the house / garden but have never put up 6'6"(ish) garden fence panels. I have two sides of a garden to do - both about 40ft. To tips, guidance gratefully received. I can't believe it is simply a matter ...

Thermostatic Shower Problem   (3 messages)   Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 20:50:33 GMT
Hi Guys, Just finished installing a new shower pump and thermostatic shower value. Hot water is tee'd off the cylinder and cold is on a single continuous run from the cold tank in the loft. Everything worked fine during ...

So whats the difference?   (3 messages)   Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 19:59:14 +0100
Apart from one being low voltage and the transformer and the other mains voltage , whats the difference between low voltage and mains voltage downlighters? Is there any difference in the light? I have been told that the low ...

Timber pricing online ?   (1 messages)   Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 14:58:53 +0100
Hi - anybody know of a website where I can find pricing for finished timber. I'm looking at designing and building a summerhouse/garden store type building so possibly 70x35mm CLS, 20mm weather boarding, sarking, T&G flooring ...

Is There a Minimum Bedroom Size ??   (5 messages)   Date: 6 Apr 2005 06:39:04 -0700
Is there an official minimum size a room must be before it can be described as a bedroom? Is there a minimum size according to building regulations? ...

Washing machine help   (4 messages)   Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 21:55:50 +0000 (UTC)
Our old Zanussi washing machine isn't turning. It fills and empties at correct time, but the drum doesn't move. However, the drum turns freely and the motor is getting voltage and will turn if the belt is off. Would worn out ...

TILER REQUIRED   (4 messages)   Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 20:31:46 +0000 (UTC)
in Liverpool area. to tile a hearth within inglenook type insert of a chimney breast. sorry if that does not make much sense. I have just received a quote - and although the job would only take a few hours, half a day ...