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A bit of a random question... I have many charging cables... all black. I want to add 'something' to help me identify which cable is which just by glancing. Electric tape! That does the trick Except... it comes undone and the stickiness starts opening up over time Could I try anything else...

@John D brilliant! Torsion spring fits the bill! Very expensive though I could buy and bend into place one part and cut short another part - but then it would be a waste if it doesn't work - either the spring will be too weak or too strong EDIT: just saw some videos on youtube to make coil...

We've got an Ikea bin. One of the coil springs has broken. Can I get an exact duplicate from somewhere or can I somehow repair? See pic below, I tried cutting a safety pin and was trying to somehow attach that to the broken end of the spring: Is there someway I can weld/forge the 2 bits...

Drilling through the yellow part and adding packers - that's what I was planning :) I've got the item now... the thing is, I wanted to be able to turn the wheel. Which I can do. But I've tried putting the cable on and it's simply too heavy! The cable is EV charging cable. Turning becomes hard...

I have a garden office - built to the max height and width dimensions. Are there any planning regulations for installing solar panels on the roof? The roof is flat and the panels need to be fitted at 15 degrees. I asked my council and they pointed me to a website detailing planning permissions...

Thanks guys. I missed saying I needed to put on a wall ‍‍ But you figured that out. All replies super helpful I need an angle bracket or a joist hanger @robinbanks great suggestion as well - now I'm thinking this might be the best solution - get screws long enough. I'll experiment and see how...

I need some advice + any ideas of how to create a metal 'lip' to hold a cable reel. See below for the cable reel: I need 'something' to hold the middle part so that the black part can be rotated. I found something similar - but can't find where to buy! See below: I'd love ready made. But...

We had some work done The builder needed to get to the floorboard and remove carpet temporarily He put back, every looked OK But in 2 places there's a big lump under the carpet Not sure how to get rid of He didn't have any special carpet tools But I didn't see how he took off in the first...

Thanks for the replies guys. The part isn't on those links you gave. I'll take apart and send a pic later. It's about 1cm thick and normally hidden - I purposely left a bit showing to ask my question. >> 1. If that is your washing machine waste going into the left hand spigot on the trap...

I took apart pipes under the kitchen sink. The washing machine was still smelling after having cleaned thoroughly. I put all pipes together and now get dripping water. I took everything apart, can't see where the leak is coming from. There is a large yellow washer that is broken. I went to the...

I want to add some shelving high up in a bathroom and also one for a toilet. I want to be able to store loo rolls up there. No space anywhere else. What kind of shelving should I get? 100% plastic - to avoid water damage over time - this is what I thought would be the answer. Plastic shelves...

Thanks for the awesome replies. The starting point for me is to drill holes. @Odds the plastic is tough on the rim compared to the rest of the box. Then a saw I guess. + sanding. Heat seems a good option - but would like to keep smooth edges. After cutting: the structure is compromised...

Guys... thanks for all the replies. I'm super confused! And a little lost in some of the acronyms used :) EV charger: hoping to have installed end of Jan I hope. But... I still would like a solution to *safely* charge from a granny 3 pin WITH extension through a letterbox. Weatherproof...

I need to extend a Tesla mobile charger. The guide line says you HAVE to plugin to a 3 pin wall socket. It specifically states you shouldn't use an extension cable. I saw an American video. One guy uses a very thick extension cable. I've looked up 'heavy duty' extension cable. What other...

I need to cut into a plastic box. I've marked where I need to cut. See this pic: I started cutting with a jigsaw drill. Not the tool for this job for many reasons! Really hard to control + dangerous! The scratches you might be able to see are attempts at me trying to score using an etcher...

Guys, thanks for the replies. I've only just been able to take pics. See below: Total drop maybe 10cm. More than happy to get hands dirty and take out the pipe and clean. But... will wait to hear what you guys say first. Not sure how I can best make drop and then rise 2/3rds - do I need...

Thanks for the replies guys. Outlet pipe?? Oh. This is something that hasn't been inspected! I can't show a meaningful pic, all in a tight space. One thing... The outlet pipe is connected to the sink. When the washing machine is running, the water over flows into the sink - but then goes...

Filter washed and cleaned. We don't use the tray to put detergents in ever. Rubber seals thoroughly cleaned. (Spent 30 minutes doing). Many times have used baking soda first on hot wash, followed by white wine vinegar - each time using 3 cups. Then used professional ready made cleaners...

I need a tall bathroom sink that will reach into the middle of the basin. They tend to be much fewer availability. I looked at Screwfix and toolstation: mega expensive. We have a current one with an attachment that allows 720 degrees swivel. But it leaks. All from China. All the same. The...

Yes. I'll get installed in due course. For the moment, I'm stuck. I need to be able to charge from ordinary socket. If I can figure out how I can pass through the entire socket through the letter box, that would make my life easier.