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    Old Rectifier Replacement

    Hi, I have an old German made battery charger, ABSAAR 20 amp with 100 amp boost thats stopped charging . I have AC to the rectifier no DC to the leads although thay do show a small AC of 3 volts. What would be a good replacement for the rectifier please Thanks
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    Anti vaxers will be feeling smug

    Don't know if this has been posted before? A friend has just sent me a link to:
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    Unsupported Swann Camera

    Hi, I have a new Swann soundview camera I was hoping to set up on nesting birds but is now unsupported and wondered if anyone knew how I may get it connected please. I contacted Swann who said it was out of time for support. Mod. SWO SVC02K
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    Frustrated with Double Glazed Units

    I have been replacing some blown Dg units using several different local suppliers and not found one yet that can manufacture them with both sheets of glass sufficiently in line to support them on one packer. Some have been as much as 6mm overlap which Ive take back but the ones I am in the...
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    Ugly Carrots

    Its been an awful season for carrots with the largest %age of them multi forked
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    Overheated extension reel

    Mrs lost decided to to do some pressure washing, 3kw, with the wrong extension and not unwound ,in my absence and knocked a breaker out when the reel melted:eek:
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    Screwfix

    Anyone else having problems with SF website , its been unavailable for weeks and customer services are not a lot of help
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    Aldi/ Scheppach compactor Bargain ??

    I dont know if its a mistake but aldi are selling Scheppach whacker for £100 less than I paid just over a year ago which was a bargain back then.
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    Makita batteries

    Not a bad price? https://www.powertoolmate.co.uk/power-tools/batteries-and-chargers/makita-batteries-and-chargers/genuine-makita-bl1850-18v-5-0ah-lxt-li-ion-battery-with-star-triple-pack.htm
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    Replacing older upvc door glass

    Hi, I am contemplating replacing blown leaded 4.12.4 dg units and changing the lower solid upvc panel to glass on my front door. I know the “E” gasket on the outside has to be removed in order to remove the inner beads but when refitting is it done in reverse order? I have removed a short length...
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    Missing Royal

    Explanation for Missing Grand ol of Duke of ? Tested positive for covid
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    National Grid live Data

    Mods, if you think this should be in the electrics forum could you move please? I don't know if it's been posted before but a mate sent me an interesting link. https://grid.iamkate.com/
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    Could heat pumps be getting better?

    https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/04/08/residential-heat-pump-produces-water-up-to-75-c/
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    Adding Underfloor Heating Controls To “S” Plan System

    Hi, folks, I have an “S” system, heat only oil boiler with no pump over run or room stat by choice, I would like to add the wiring for a zone valve, pump and programmable room stat to operate a newly installed UFH circuit and to have it run independently or together with the existing heating .I...
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    Supporting Ukraine

    I don't Know how many Russian discount stores have opened in the UK but any thoughts on boycotting them and any goods made by them?
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    Makita Dhp481 replacement

    The batteries have died after 7 tortuous years in my Aeg cordless so looking for a replacement. Has anyone who has previous experience of a makita Dhp481 started using its more compact replacement, the Dhp486? I can still get the former but newer doesn't always mean better. I have seen quite a...
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    Building insurance refused, oil central heating

    A bit shocked when looking for buildings insurance today:eek:
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    Amazon and power tool warrenty

    With Black Friday + Christmas coming up and lots of power tools likely to be bought by peeps not in the know , this vid may be of interest. Why you should NEVER BUY THESE POWER TOOLS ON AMA…:
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    Underfloor Heating Pipes

    Hi, I am in the planning process of laying a limecrete floor floor and thought it may be an idea to dry install UFH pipes in the screed with the tails out into the adjacent building where the boiler is located. We don't intend to connect them as there's a woodburner and pipework for rads but...
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    Neon Reef Electricity Supplier

    Its now time to change electricity suppiers and the cheapest one on MSE Energy club is Neon Reef. Before I hit the commit button , I would be gratefull if anyone who's using them could share their experience please . Thanks
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