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Poss OT. Recommendation for smallish pocket torch/flashlight ?   (13 messages)   Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:38:41 +0100
Hope this isn't too OT, I think I saw this discussed here once before. I'm looking for a smallish torch to fit in a pocket or handbag, presumably powered by a couple of AA cells. I have heard that some LED torches are pretty ...

Average price   (1 messages)   Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:42:53 GMT
10 Litres of Johnsons contract matt white? Just purchased 10Litres for 12.95 Thanks ...

ScrewFix Invertor.   (6 messages)   Date: 13 Sep 2005 08:32:19 -0700
This looks good from ScrewFix... http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp;jsessionid=HXPJLYGDKJOO3CJO2C3CIIQ?_dyncharset=UTF-8&q=&n=43494&pn=1&pd=1&pi=1&cn=1&cd=1&x=14&y=11 At 120Watts it would run my C/H pump ...

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A GREAT way to get FREE cash !!   (1 messages)   Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:22:59 +0200
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Electrical question   (7 messages)   Date: 13 Sep 2005 04:55:52 -0700
Need to extend power & lighting to a conservatory from a kitchen. Extending the power is simple since spurs from local sockets are easily available. The question is, is it acceptable to use this same feed to also provide lighting ...

Fitting a chimney extractor   (3 messages)   Date: 13 Sep 2005 04:53:19 -0700
I am in the process of getting a new kitchen fitten and looking for advice on chimney style extractors. I have 600mm space for one, this could be 610mm approx is I moved a 1000mm wall unit slightly Do I need to allow any ...

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Water Conditioners??   (22 messages)   Date: 13 Sep 2005 04:32:36 -0700
I'm fed up with trying to remove scale off sinks, etc. I'm getting through Cillit Bang like there's no tomorrow! I don't want to go to the expense of having a water softener installed, and wondered if a water condition would ...

"New Yankee Workshop" downloads?   (17 messages)   Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:28:21 +0100
Anybody know where you can download episodes of NYW? Bittorrent sites would be best. TIA ...

Boiler problems   (1 messages)   Date: 13 Sep 2005 04:00:35 -0700
I've been having trouble with my boiler. Due to my refusal to pay someone an stupid amount of money to fix it, I have tried a bit of DIY. Basically I have replaced two of the circuit boards and the boiler now seems to work ...

Boiler problems   (5 messages)   Date: 13 Sep 2005 03:59:31 -0700
I've been having trouble with my boiler. Due to my refusal to pay someone an stupid amount of money to fix it, I have tried a bit of DIY. Basically I have replaced two of the circuit boards and the boiler now seems to work ...

Harnessing ones own gas   (34 messages)   Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:50:41 +0100
Hehe! Seriously though, with the continuing price rises by BG and others, is it a diy possibility to produce and store gas produced from your households sewerage? cheers steve ...

OT Free to a good home - Electronics Magazines   (8 messages)   Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 04:23:34 +0100
Having a bit of an office clearout, and some things have got to go! Anyone want a collection of "Electronics" the Maplin Magazine? These date from the first issues in the early 80's until the 90's. They are full of projects ...

Stripping problem   (6 messages)   Date: 12 Sep 2005 17:35:58 -0700
Hi I need to do some stripping, and she needs it done quick. Well I got the stripper in (strypit with methylene chloride) but as well as removing the water based gloss, it also strippped the original sprayed on coating on ...

Source for Twin Entry Radiator Valves   (4 messages)   Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 01:16:47 +0100
Hi, Does anyone know of a source for Twin Entry Radiator Valves - seems these were common in the 80's when our London Docklands apartment was built. The existing radiators are in good condition and working well, but the same can't ...

Dovetail Jigs   (6 messages)   Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:04:28 GMT
Hi Anyone know much about router jigs to cut dovetails? What features should I be looking for? I've seen Screwfix, Perform & Axminster all about 50, then they seem to jump to 150-300. Won't give it a lot of use, ...

Cost of electrical testing   (18 messages)   Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:19:08 GMT
It seems since the advent of 'Part P' that most electrical work done as DIY will require testing / certification by a qualified electrician. The Part P document contains copies of model forms (of Certification) which contain ...

Stupid things not to when making a ceiling...   (10 messages)   Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:16:53 +0000 (UTC)
.... that I did anyway. 1. Put the joists so close to the walls that you cannot fit your drill in to put up perimeter noggings. 2. When up a ladder, lean on a deadman, and so almost become a deadman yourself. (Got away ...