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    Samsung Smart TV 2013

    I've got a Roku, converted my aged Sony TV, to a fast Smart/Media TV. Highly rated
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    Shower isolator.

    Hi, I prefer a 2 gang switch switch, a bit more space to manoeuvre the cables, and as sparkwright mentions, Crabtree are quality. https://www.screwfix.com/p/crabtree-capital-50a-2-gang-dp-cooker-switch-white-with-neon/99780...
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    Reputable source of cables

    https://www.kenable.co.uk/en/ It's what we used at work. Keen prices, speedy delivery.
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    Tree identification

    Hi, Pittosporum, large shrub/small tree, slow growing, evergreen. Can be severely pruned and it will recover. But it does look like yours has overgrown its space. Root system not too invasive. Your tree would have took 10 or more years to have got to that size. I have six or more in my garden of...
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    Options other than top soil?

    Any new builds or road works nearby? I got my top soil when major road works were underway nearby, utilising existing agricultural land, and I could see soil being removed by the lorry load. Visited the site, asked for the site foreman, paid only for haulage, then awaited delivery.
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    Analogue distribution of signal from Sky box

    Hi, the Oxford transmitter uses channels 47,44,41,37,29,31, info curtesy of ATV aerials
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    Asiatic Lillies ?

    Hi, sorry but they flower just the once for the season. Cut off the old flower head (a few inches) and then that's it. Next year they will flower again, even better than the last time.
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    How to read my meter

    Hi, the meter has a sticker 'E7 Heatwise' suggesting you may have storage heaters that take advantage of cheap overnight electricity. This would explain 2 rates but not the 5! A company I worked for had a meter with 3 rates for 'street lighting' - weekdays, weekends, evenings ( I think from...
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    Bowed Fencing

    Hi, I've used these clips for this very same problem, using 2 clips on the bottom rail. Slid/lifted the fence panel a couple of feet, screwed the clips to the panel's bottom rail, lowered the said fence panel getting the clip to hook over the concrete gravel board, worked a treat. Also installed...
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    Change one letter.

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    First diyer help with screws to buy

    Hi, what about this for £20, large selection of 10 different sizes, should cover your present and all future requirements. https://www.screwfix.com/p/turbogold-pz-double-self-countersunk-woodscrews-trade-grab-pack-1000-pcs/20938#product_additional_details_container
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    Replacing Victorian front door

    Burglar Bill told me when breaking into a house: Chose the back of the house if poss' Jemmy a window open Try the back door Kick-in a uPVC panel if available Break a window/glass panel, but the noise of breaking glass attracts attention Climbing thr' broken glass could cut and will leave DNA...
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    New build tv aerial

    Hi, these are the experts, a group A aerial is recommended: Waltham Transmitter - A.T.V. Poles, Brackets, Clamps & Aerials (aerialsandtv.com) Being a main transmitter Waltham is horizontally polarised and puts out (up to) 50kW. Originally, for analogue it was a C/D group but with the advent...
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    What brand of angle grinder discs are highest quality/ best regarded?

    Hi, Best blade I bought for my angle grinder was a diamond cutter for stone/bricks/pavers etc. Been in use for a year or two and still cuts like new. Can't remember what brand it was, but similar to the one below: Erbauer Masonry/Stone Segmented Diamond Cutting Blade 125 x 22.2mm | Diamond...
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    uPVC Door Hinge Issue

    Hi, The hinges look similar to the ones on my back door. To adjust them, I prised off the black caps above and below the hinge, and then an allen key inserted into the resulting gap to lift the door. All the hinges (3 on my door) need to adjusted by the same amount.
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    Laptop "asfqwerasfqwerasfqwerasfqwer"

    Hi, Possible that your power brick has failed, then your battery ran down. How did you check for the 20 volts ? Or have you tried to power the laptop by removing the battery and then using the power brick
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    Linsar 32 inch DGTEC-DG320H buggered?

    Hi, Try removing the aerial plug from the TV, then retuning - (should remove all stations), then retune again. Might just work. Useful trick when retuning mixes up the channel order.
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    Install kitchen units

    Hi, the fittings that came with the kitchen units fitted perfectly. I'm only DIY but have fitted several kitchens for family, mostly B&Q but also others (sorry, can't remember the brands).
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    Install kitchen units

    Hi, This is the one that I've purchased in the past, speedy delivery. Great product and I confirm that it does speed up the installation of wall cabinets. Get the 2 metre one; Buy Cabinet Hanger Wall Rail - 2032mm Long | LocksOnline.com
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