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    What could this be?

    Depends how old the property is but I'd hazard a guess at small fireplace downstairs and chimney up.
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    Instructions, should they be required, what should they say, etc.

    In reply to Alec_T Yes, The National Will Register operates as the UK's primary national will registration and search service. It records the location of where a physical or digital copy of a will is safely stored rather than holding the exact text of the document itself. [1, 2, 3] How the...
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    Hot weather tripping reed switches

    Its "extra" low voltage usually 12v sometimes 16-24v and draws very little current, the "reeds" hardly need to move at all for separation, normally they are contained in low vacuum glass tubes. These can be subject to vibration from passing or constant traffic or door slamming depending on how...
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    Hot weather tripping reed switches

    I've got those mounted inside on front & back UPVC door frames, both get outside full sun morning/evening & had a similar problem, turned out the screws were working loose due to expansion & contraction & alarm or tamper would go off at 10:15 every night as it cooled down ! The solution was...
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    Anything serious?

    the beam running towards the alleged mushroom seems to have some small dark spots on it, the photo isn't clear enough but could be woodworm
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    How to use a crimp tool - uninsulated crimps

    Read the MIL (Manufacturers Instruction Leaflet) AND look at the pictures, there is your answer.
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    cant find the fuse box

    What Three Words & I've had the gas back at 7:02am this morning, it's quicker than you reading this thread !
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    cant find the fuse box

    Well using my link you copied to post 11, I was able to register a new enquiry, confirm on map and now await each utilities response. So is your attachment the full screen or just part, there should be some columns on the left & a "NEW" button top right of page.
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    Transformer for Eufy Camera Doorbell - UK

    perhaps something here may help - https://community.eufy.com/t/eufy-doorbell-e340-wired-battery-uk-wiring-question/4390055
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    cant find the fuse box

    You could try this and its free for domestic - https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/safety-equipment/advice/request-plans-showing-where-electricity-cables-are A few years ago I used it & got a plan back for gas & leccy, turned out where I wanted to deep dig a border was exactly where both were so...
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    new Dishwasher not turning on - A simple error?

    some machines have auto water pressure sense, is the water on or pipe blocked?
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    Different to us but interesting

    If you follow the link further you can see it's his house and there's a (long) vid of him building it over a year, actually quite interesting, I think its safe to say for electrics & building they have different regs, not necessarily unsafe just different & who is able to do the work etc. he's...
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    Mower veers to the right

    I'd check that the lever is connected properly to the other wheel and that under pressure it doesn't "slip" into a lower position also check all 4 wheels move freely and any bearings/washers/spacers are present & not worn down
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    soldering AAA batteries

    If I remember correctly it's "The future's bright, the future's Orange!". so it was the future that was orange, we did have a senior manager at work that looked orange at that time as he used that tanning dye, we used to call him "tangerine" behind his back
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    Wallpaper pattern repeat.

    they do normally say use 2 rolls & cut alternate lengths but I can understand wanting to limit costs, what about a lower plain colored panel with a Dado rail (or mini roll) using the green backdrop as colour ?
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