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I took out the screws that held it and looked inside with a torch. There was no way that I could see how to detach the holder though from the wires. There were no screws or clips visible. Most of the lamp will be recycled as its made from aluminium. I also kept the weight part and the springs...

I decided in the end to just get a new free standing one. At least bits of it will go to recycling. THANKS ALL :)

No joy it tried the connection thing it did no good. Then when I tried again and put the bulb back in a bit broke off the holder and it was discoloured and brittle. Were would I get a new bulb holder? Its not an official Anglepoise just that type. Thanks

I have not decided yet. Thanks All :)

i need advice on replacing my Anglepoise type Lamp socket replacement. The lamp is over 20 years old and when I put a bulb in it flashes as its not getting a proper connection. Its a bayonet type fitting. I think the plastic in the bulb lamp socket has gone brittle with age. I checked the plug...

Which of these two? lol https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-carbon-steel-sledgehammer-14lb-6-3kg-/9151v https://www.toolstation.com/minotaur-sledge-hammer/p67146

What would you recommend as the a good Sledge Hammer, wight, materiel, made from etc for D.I.Y.? My old one was nicked thanks.

Its a narrow space like I said so washing it down would be difficult. My normal shed/fence paint is Cupernol Forrest Green

Who makes it?

I need advice on buying a product that will clean algae form my shed wall before painting. The shed wall faces the neighbours shed so does not get a lot of sunlight. I paint the shed every year but I noticed that this year the algae is quite bad due to lots of winter rain and no sunlight. I am...

Would my old HD Magnet work? They are very strong!

SORRY IT POSTED THE TOPIC TWICE FOR SOME REASON.

I need to put up some shelves in my bedroom. The house was built in the late 60s and someone suggested I get Stud Finder to find where the wooden studs are. The wall they they are going on is room dividing wall and its not brick. Can anyone suggest a good Budget Stud Finder? Thanks :)

I need to put up some shelves in my bedroom. The house was built in the late 60s and someone suggested I get Stud Finder to find where the wooden studs are. The wall they they are going on is room dividing wall and its not brick. Can anyone suggest a good Budget Stud Finder? Thanks :)

I have a Mira Jump Shower. The other day I noticed it goes hot even when the switch is set to cold. The only way to get it to cold is to put it on Eco setting. New thermostat needed, switch or new shower?