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    Toilet Waste Pipe Connection - 5" diameter where can I get a reducer?

    I had what sounds like a similar scenario, I cut the collar off and fitted a longer tail pan connector with a finned grommet inside the pipe Similar to Look at this product that I found on google.com https://g.co/kgs/dyZYirZ
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    Raised edge between plasterboards - how much is a problem?

    A plaster worth their salt should be able to feather it out ....have you used different thickness boards or trapped something to get a lip?
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    DIY removal of shower circuit...?

    If it's an electric shower supply isn't the cable likely to be too thick for a normal 15A socket. If it were me I'd terminate in a surface mounted cooker outlet or similar switched device.just in case of second thoughts....in fact I did the same 10 years ago and have recently utilised to supply...
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    Tracksaw advice

    Similar to post #17, the other thing worth mentioning on having the track on the required piece is there would be no point in having a splinter strip otherwise.
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    Tracksaw advice

    I don't find that a problem at all, I've split dozens of 3.6m 6X1's , each into 3 battens
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    deciding on type of carpet

    Personally I wouldn't entertain my builder and the like, when I need carpets fitting I purchase and get a local accredited fitter National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers - The NICF Directory of Carpet and flooring fitters https://share.google/CbE2tRnRmpAI70UW8
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    Tracksaw advice

    Not if the track is on the piece you want
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    Acrylic bath is misshaped.

    That pic isn't the op's
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    Tracksaw advice

    Blade kerf is not so important if the track is placed on the finished piece, it's the method I use but does involve having some pieces of the same material under the unsupported edge when cutting narrow strips
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    Acrylic bath is misshaped.

    Less turbulence in the bath so the water stays in ;)
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    Acrylic bath is misshaped.

    Glass fibre baths are shaped by chemical reaction so imagine heat would have little effect in reshaping
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    Solar panels and hot water

    Perhaps I've interpreted it incorrectly?
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    Solar panels and hot water

    43 watts per hour heat loss ..DELTA COIL - DC - OSO Hotwater UK https://share.google/O4N1vHOZX04JulNNU
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    Solar panels and hot water

    I have a 200L UV cylinder with a heat loss of 43watts. It take around 5kw to cover our daily usage and maintain tank temperature, just now it was putting 2.6kw into the tank which would otherwise be exported
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    Solar panels and hot water

    I've only seen roof top tanks abroad
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    Solar panels and hot water

    I paid 250 6 years ago but gon up since Marlec Solar I-Boost + PV Water Heating Immersion Controller - Shop4 Electrical https://share.google/jlvpcXkGgzbYYrVYC
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    Which multitool blade for cutting through screws?

    Agreed, using disc edge at an angle grinding end of screw below the surface, will make a small grove in the wood but easily filled
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    Which multitool blade for cutting through screws?

    Depending how much is protruding, tightening a drill chuck on it and reversing sometimes works
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    Green laser level

    I picked up a camera tripod for 3 quid at a boot sale
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    Supporting my weight on a porch roof

    Sheet or 1/2 sheet of Osb or ply
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