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Does this mean that a corded optical mouse does not need bateries?

I want to replace my old ball operated mouse with an optical mouse. My computer is a desk top Dell. Which is the most reliable/suitable - a cable operated mouse with a usb connection or a wireless operated one?

I have a Fluid Master 747 Side entry valve fitted to my WC cistern. When the cistern is filling, water leaks from the top of the valve. I have cleaned the valve and removed debris from the flow restrictor and fitted a new rubber diaphragm washer - but water still leaks from the top and you can...

Sorry. I forgot to mention that I do have a water meter

Thanks for the suggestion. But, before I call a plumber in on what sounds like an expensive job, why should the problem only have started in the last few days after 13 years without any difficulties? Is there any other things that I could try first? Obviously I already have an expansion...

Thanks Bahco. But why does it go 'bomp' in the night when nothing is being used?

I have had no problem for the last thirteen years. However in the last few days when the cistern of my WC has filled there is a 'bomp' noise. The cistern has a FluidMaster system and the rubber valve is new. I have an unvented hot water system and there is no problem on the hot water side. I...

Many thanks for all of your suggestions. There are only about two courses of brickwork above the door, but are covered in plaster on one side and render (the same as on the outside of the building) on the other. The structural engineering solutions seem a bit over the top - I am not taking the...

I only have basic diy skills so this probably sounds like a silly question but if there is no lintel, there only seems to be a couple of brick courses above the door, how would I put a new lintel in and would there be a danger of all the brick work collapsing.

I have an extension to my garage. The extension has a flat roof and there is a door from the side of the extension into my sun lounge. The door is a fire retardent door and is quite heavy. Unfortunately if all the interior doors and the garage door are left open this door can slam. The plaster...

Many thanks for the information. I can not find the REN value in the Panasonic instruction manual, so I will have to check this with Panasonic..

I have just bought a Panasonic KX-TG6523E trio of telephones. Only the base unit plugs into a telephone socket, the other two satellite phone just plug into their chargers. These three phones are situated in the lounge, study and kitchen. Is it possible to plug in a different cordless phone (BT...