Recent content by agulesin

Although there's not been movement on this thread since 2020, I thought I'd add my experience in case it helps others in a similar situation: Bought a brand-new Tefal Optigrill, plugged it in for the first time to burn off the 'dust', warmed up perfectly. Next day tried to cook something...

Here we go: Main reason for not wanting to buy another chuck is what to do with this one - been for sale on eBay for months no-one interested... The SDS Adaptor portion seems thick enough to cut a thread into but might be hardened. Needs lathe as dies (available) would give wonky result...

Thanks but I've already got a chuck - purchased for an SDS drill i was goinh to buy - not knowing that it alreadey had its own 'normal' chuck included! Those chucks would still need a male-male adaptor to be useful. This is what I need but asked the seller who said the image was incorrect!

Hello, I'm trying to convert my ancient Black & Decker mains drill to use a keyless chuck. I've removed the chuck and it has what I assume is 3/8 inch 24tpi thread (male) leaving a female thread in the drill body. The keyless chuck I have needs a 13mm male thread. Does anyone know where I...

Tried two of the frontrunners - they say there's nothing they can do - you have to have it! I've been on Plusnet for years and always told them I don't need a router when I renew/moved on previous occasions. Ditto! That's a good point, and probably the reason for it all. I wonder how much...

I'm moving home soon, decided to check cheaper deals for the ubiquitous internet that we can't live without. This and That Co offer cheap deals, but insist on sending me a NEW router. I've already got 3 or so kicking around and I'm quite happy to do the setup myself. Also they charge £9.95...

Sorry - my laziness: "Without cutting the conductor..." I know the insulation is 'pushed aside' to make the connection but the continuity of the main cable isn't interrupted; therefore current can flow happily past the connector without having to make a detour into another wire squashed into a...

The Scotch Lock connectors allow the main wire to pass without cutting or stripping the insulation. Secondary wire would only carry a few mA to power the LED lamp. Sample connector: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gIEAAOSwgxxZlJ73/s-l300.jpg But I think armoured cable is the way to go. Thanks!

Hello all, I know this is going to earn me some flames but better to ask than be embarrassed at a later date! The Plan: I want to run a cable up the garden to power some (4-off) 240v LED outside lights to light up the garden path (25 meters long). At the far end I intend to install an outdoor...

Apology accepted!!!:D I was going to say it might be something your end - all OK this end. Here's the link as plain text in case anyone else has a similar 'affliction': https://sparkenergy.co.uk/tips - notwithstanding an advert for Spark Energy but I'm not gaining anything from the deal!

Edit edit edit - Sounds like one of Chas & Dave's songs....

I've seen a device which they claim saves energy (=money!) by switching off the heating for certain periods: Chop-Cloc There's a video on this page: Energy Saving Tips - Spark™ - Bringing Energy to Life I was wondering whether anyone has ever seen/installed/used one, and do they recommend it...

If so, we've got more than our fair share of that stuff around here, thank you! http://wordsonthea4.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/corten-steel-planters.html Can't criticise art I suppose... Someone must like it!

"Why do we (have to) import rusty bits of (scrap) all the way from there?" Point about tariffs noted! Roll on BREXIT (now that'll open a can of worms I'm sure!)

Hello All, Don't know if you've noticed them in your local Homebase store: Sheets and rolls of rusty steel, imported all the way from wonderful China... Even flame-shape laser cut standy-up rusty things to make you feel.... well, anyone know...