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    Internet of Things - why is this an issue?

    and lots of invisible strangers wandering about in your garden looking in every window to see what they can learn about you. The invisible strangers are also looking for entry points and they have access to a huge list of points that might be insecure. They know that they only need to find one...
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    Internet of Things - why is this an issue?

    That is usually true. I think that the most popular hack is to watch the stream from any video cameras you might have. Not usually very exciting.
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    Internet of Things - why is this an issue?

    If anyone can hack into a single device on your network it can potentially give them access to every other device on your network. A single device with a weak (or no) password potentially gives the hacker access to your bank passwords which you carefully stored in a text file called...
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    Thin/flat magnetic contacts for upvc doors and windows

    You might need to shave a little bit off the sides of the groove with a Stanley knife to get the magnet in, often there is a little ridge on the sides of the groove which just makes it too narrow for the magnet.
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    Thin/flat magnetic contacts for upvc doors and windows

    It depends on the gap available. Sometimes you can get the magnet of a standard surface contact into the groove of the opening part and there will be room for the surface contact in the gap between the opener and the fixed frame, like this: Experiment with some double sided tape to hold things...
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    Humza Yousaf (SNP First Minister) resigns

    That should make a world of difference to nothing.
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    Compost calculator?

    It goes further when it hits the fan. :)
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    Integral blinds in double glazed units

    I don't know the answer to the blind question but are you aware that different patterns of obscure glass have different levels of "transparency"? There are documented levels of privacy ranging from 1 to 5 for each of the different patterns available with 1 being almost transparent and 5 being...
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    Little Plumber Electronic Descalee

    Personal opinion: Snake oil.
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    Leaking Isolation Valves

    If you can afford the Pegler one then use that. In a years time you will have forgotten about the £5 extra cost but will have a valve which works reliably. Edit: The last cheap one I had at home dripped water into the electrics of a fridge and I had to buy a new valve and a new fridge. :(
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    Vent Axia PIV Unit - Switch live when spur has switch

    These units work well when you can't persuade people in the property to ventilate it properly. Fresh filtered air is introduced gently into the property to displace moisture laden air. The air circulates around the property via gaps under doors. I find that they push air from upstairs to...
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    'Safe Zone' created by 'current using equipment' ??

    The biggest items in common use which must create safe zones (or we would not be able to get cables to them) are consumer units and electric showers. The safe zones for these items must be as wide and high as the item because, without removing them (or their covers), a person will not be able to...
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    Outside Garden Wall Tap Dripping Water

    A message from a computer rather than a person. Often employing some sort of Artificial Intelligence Stupidity to phrase the question.
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    'Safe Zone' created by 'current using equipment' ??

    Perhaps we could start with the common case of a wall mounted extractor fan. Does the extractor fan create safe zones above, below and to both sides which are the same width and height as the extractor fan?
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    Grout haze

    https://tilerstools.co.uk/product/remove-it-grout-haze-remover/
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    IP Rating requirement for Garage/Workshop Consumer Unit

    The minimum is IP4X on the top surface and IP2XC on all other surfaces. What have they quoted?
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    PIV Systems or equivalent

    Nuaire DRI-ECO-HEAT-HC
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    A personal observation.

    Was there a queue?
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    Doorway edge protector, suggestions please?

    If you search the internet for "Wall corner guards" there are lots of options in plastic, metal or rubber. Something there might suit your taste.
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    roof felt/batterns/tiles replaced, but BC not notified

    The last house I sold had new tiles and felt to replace old pan tiles without any felt. No BC involvement. No queries relating to the roof during the sale.
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