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    Flood lights - can anyone recommend a really good make/model that lasts more than a couple of years?

    Steinel do a 3yr warranty anyway fwiw Repair of smartphones and washers etc. i can understand , but led floodlights, no.
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    Ceiling Rose - Is this Ok?

    Sorry there I was giving instructions but think maybe that's not allowed in UK to DIY it , so edited
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    Ceiling Rose - Is this Ok?

    That is a rats nest of wires there
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    Is this valid for a fan isolator?

    That’s not silly Isolating supply for maintenance
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    Is this valid for a fan isolator?

    The issue with it would be troubleshooting , in theory It’s better to be able to operate the fan controls with the fan isolator off and check supplies there at incoming side So would be bad practice anyhow
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    Is this valid for a fan isolator?

    The fan isolator is also isolating the control switch There’s no reason to do that but it will operate as normal
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    USB Sockets

    I always stick to separates whenever possible Be it hi-fi , test equipment , whatever
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    Curious stray voltage

    There’s also single - point contact testing which can be useful but doesn’t prove anything My cheap martindale tester has it Non contact testers are great but need practice
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    Whirlpool Washer Awo10761 - F11 error

    Black patch in the timer/ motor controller I ain’t gonna get it fixed this time
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    Whirlpool Washer Awo10761 - F11 error

    From an old post above , the readings
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    Whirlpool Washer Awo10761 - F11 error

    I had all the motor readings noted previously , don’t know if I still have , but I’ll check it anyway I’ve inspected the CCU , next I’ll take a look at MCU Good video above btw
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    Important information Preparing for a power cut.

    There is actual a little trick there when it suits Replace regular light with a Pir/Emergency light and key switch .No wiring needed. So for example, your regular hallway pendant that could be replaced with a round pir fitting with emergency backup
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    Important information Preparing for a power cut.

    Car usb socket for phone charging SIM card for a different network as mine often goes with power Spds and voltage protection relay , haven’t got to fitting yet .
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    Whirlpool Washer Awo10761 - F11 error

    Hi guys Machine is old but I’ve managed to maintain it Anyway at switch on there’s a pause then display shows flashing F11 and the drain pump runs for approximately 20 seconds There’s no water in drum and drain pump isn’t blocked I’ve tried reseating all the connections at the front but...
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    painting onto varnished Woodwork

    thanks , yah they're decorative spindles i looked for 2" microfiber but didn't see any online
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    painting onto varnished Woodwork

    ok thanks again i'm also trying to find an oil based primer that i can roll on with a 2" foam roller for the spindles i see the dulux trade primer is labelled "brush only"- wha's the deal there will it be a mess if rolled ?
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    painting onto varnished Woodwork

    hi thanks just the new paint after a week or less, yes i wiped down after sanding will simulated mohair roller do for the bin?
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    painting onto varnished Woodwork

    Hi guys, a few questions for the experts:) 1) Is it important to use natural bristle with oil base primers/undercoats or is it ok to use regular synthetic brushes? 2) I'm converting all the hall timberwork(stairs and skirting) from a pine varnished finish to white I tried 1 coat of ronseal...
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