Recent content by digdilem

Thank you for a most clear description. Yes, the window has definitely dropped. It'll close all the way (but rubbing the bottom edge), but the latch won't close. I've removed thecentre latch and it's operational now (sealing with the top and bottom latches) but not ideal. I hadn't removed the...

The top hinge did have a couple of stripped screws which were loose, allowing the hinge to sag off the frame a bit, but replacing them so they fit hasn't helped a lot. I suspect the only adjustment is on where the hinge connects to the window itself. There's about 5mm wiggle on the holes there...

He's gained time. By resigning, the investigation into him accepting bribes has been paused. That none of the other parties are contesting him suggests they know he's likely guilty - although they will stand in the next full election against him, if he does get re-elected in this by election...

I'm feeling particularly stupid today as I can't find any adjustment on these hinges. They were installed about five years ago and one has dropped enough so it can no longer be latched. The hinges are marked Cotswold Uk (Their website doesn't seem to have any guides, and I've drawn a blank...

Place it out of reach? Harden it so it's more difficult to remove? Use a separate IR light source? Multiple cameras?

If one room is colder than the others in the house, and the door is open, all the warm, moisture-laden air will condense its water load on any cold surfaces, which'll be your outhouse. Also damp from the floor is possible, but if it's unheated and un-insulated, condensation would be my first...

If it's a cold loft, you will need to consider the risk of freezing and subsequent water damage.

Balance paranioa with level of effort and cost. Only secure way is physically destroying the drive. That is why most corporate computers are sold ex-drives. Simplest way is deleting the data and emptying the recycle bin - but references such as recently used file list can still trip you up...

Get a mini digger in. They're very cheap to hire, will save you all the heavy lifting, it'll be a lot safer to demolish. You may need a breaker too if the patio conrete is thicker than say 2 or 3 inches.

Good clean, including cooling fins and any filters. Dust builds up and coats them, reducing cooling ability. Temps rise so the fan is told to spin faster to compensate. Compressed air is the best method - either an airline or a tin of the stuff.

You are actually uncoiling it by unrolling and not simply lifting the coils off the roll as they are, aren't you? Speedfit is fairly stiff, but if not unrolled it will keep trying to twist back on itself.

Each has benefits, and almost everyone uses copper for finish work. But don't disregard plastic - for long runs in the loft, behind skirting, under the floor etc it's perfect. Can be fished in one length, strung airbourne - it's a lot quicker to lay. Also - it withstands freezing, which...

Did these guys lead you astray? SDS+ is not a multi-purpose drill and is not going to be ideal for wood, plasterboard, steel (not fast enough for HSS bits), or anything other than masonry. Sure, you can turn the hammer off, but it'll lbe heavy and slow. :( On the positive side, your masonry...

It's a common problem, and why win64 has still not entered mainstream until relatively recently. IMO, stick with XP32 or win7 x32 unless you have a specific need to upgrade, and especially if you have older hardware. Your life will be smoother for it.

They look like a good idea which on further study may be a bad idea. Unsure how often these are supposed to go, but even at a short distance they will introduce point loading on the joists below. If those joists are typical ceiling joists and you're storing a lot of weight above, they'll bow...