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    Domestic water street isolation valve won't shut.

    Thanks Andy, I did, and it worked. Thanks, Otto.
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    Domestic water street isolation valve won't shut.

    Hi group, our house stopcock is leaking and needs replaced, I've found our meter in the street and assumed if you turn the blue handle in the picture it would isolate the water to the house so we can replace the stopcock. However the blue handle won't turn in either direction and I'm afraid if I...
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    LNB For Humax Foxsat HDR

    PS: The second cable was taken out as I was testing the signal strength, none showing.
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    LNB For Humax Foxsat HDR

    Hi group, does anyone know if the LNB pictured below (EL021) is compatible with a Humax Foxsat HDR Freesat box, the box won't accept the postcodes we enter and both tuners have no signal, although there are some channels showing. TIA, Otto in a warm West Cumbria.
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    Advice on which nail gun to buy?

    Hassle free would be good, I'm thinking about the dewalt 660n
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    Advice on which nail gun to buy?

    I'm using it to build a 2m x 2.2m feather edge log store and a 4m x 3.3m shiplap summer house with framing
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    Advice on which nail gun to buy?

    Hello group, I'm looking at buying my first nail gun but the options are bewildering, i.e. framing, finishing, sliding, first fix second fix! Primarily it would be used for ship lap and feather edging, I have a compressor but don't really want to lug this around with me every time I want to use...
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    Condensation in attic space

    Hi group, a rental property that I own has condensation dripping from the underside of the bitumen roofing felt, the attic is accessed via a full height door with a staircase, there is no ventilation other than what I've pictured below which is situated above the soffit. Its a detached property...
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    Ferrex Mini Compressor battery charger

    Found it, it's 14v 0.4A Thanks everyone that replied, take care..
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    Ferrex Mini Compressor battery charger

    It doesn't work, the led's on the battery don't light up, yes I'm in town tomorrow so I'll nip into Aldi and have a gander. Good suggestion to mark the adapters, I'll be doing that in the future! Thanks to all who replied, much appreciated, stay safe everyone....
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    Ferrex Mini Compressor battery charger

    Yes, it's supplied with a 12v car lead and a mains charger.
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    Ferrex Mini Compressor battery charger

    Hi group, I purchased a 12v Ferrex Mini Air Compressor model XYZ544-UK-2020 from Aldi last month, I went to charge it today but I have that many adapters for tools and things that I'm not sure I'm using the right one. The adapter I think it is states Model SF-689 Output 7.5V DC 400mA...
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    How to connect my electric cooker? (Duplicates merged)

    Sorry guys, was only trying to help out :unsure:
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    How to connect my electric cooker? (Duplicates merged)

    10mm Is standard https://www.amazon.co.uk/METER-10-0MM-EARTH-COOKER-SHOWER/dp/B007KLTC8I/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Cooker+Cable&qid=1603900977&sr=8-5
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    Baxi neta-tec combi 28 ga water leak

    Jubilee clip was fitted the the bottom section of the rubber hose, no issues since..
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    How to connect my electric cooker? (Duplicates merged)

    That's a serious looking cable! Can you trace the wire back to a fused spur, then replace with 10mm? If not then try connecting the cable to a 10mm cable through a 30A junction box. https://www.screwfix.com/p/30a-3-terminal-heavy-duty-junction-box-black/7552d
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    Creda 79141 storage heater not working

    Thanks for all the advice guys, the mother in law contacted me this morning to tell me it's working again, no one has touched it!
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    Creda 79141 storage heater not working

    Thanks for the advice Sparkwright..
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    Haunted door!!

    PS, most people would pay for a self closing door :)
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    Haunted door!!

    You could try fitting some rising butt hinges for a left hinged door..
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