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  1. fatplumber

    should this gas pipe be capped

    It’s good practice to cap and prevent smells but as long as it isn’t connected to the meter it’s safe.
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    Buying sanitary ware.

    I’ve been plumbing now since 1968 and I cannot believe how much substandard sanitary and brassware there is on the market, especially online. I am much relieved at the demise of the bath store. I am so fed up with explaining to customers that anything they buy is their responsibility and not...
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    fast cars

    Cars I miss, MG Magnette series ZA, police spec. I loved it, valve radio, leather sests and walnut dash. It had hardened suspension and high compression, police spec engine. Once I put radials on it it was on rails. My SAAB 9000 was the most comfortable.
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    fast cars

    3 cylinder two stroke widow maker. I first rode one in 69 or 70. 0-60 4.3 seconds. Couldn’t quite do that in central brighton then but certainly tried. Smeared a triumph bin Nevill all over the London road a couple of weeks later.
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    fast cars

    There’s about three Lambos making a row round Hove at the moment. Gosh, I can’t believe how quickly they get to 15mph. Or is it just how noisily?
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    fast cars

    You do wonder what the point is. Had a spin on an old Kwakka a few months ago. Thirty years old but still got to seventy before my stomach did.
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    Having problems

    so testing a post
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    Wet rot or dry rot?

    For the purpose of treatment, there is no difference.
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    HELP!! Hot water but no heating

    I guess that you topped the system up after bleeding the rads?
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    Vent near to sewer manhole

    Low level vents admit air. The warmed air in the soil pipe vents at the high points they is the soil vent pipes above the roof. If you are getting smells from a low level vent then look to your vent pipes. They may have been cut off during building works.
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    What is wrong with this wall?

    You have porous bricks and no or failed dpc. The mortar is limey. Injection is a possibility.
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    juke box speakers

    From the website if it helps. Welcome Here you can find nearly all the NSM jukebox manuals for nearly all the ES- Versions of these fab machines All you need to know is the ES version of your machine. This is usually printed inside your machine, on the CD player unit or on the record...
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    juke box speakers

    Well you have answered your own question. You need a handling capacity of 200 peak and a minimum of 2ohms though that seems quite low. You can use a higher impedance speaker say 4ohms. 200 watts peak. Music power isn't really a useful figure RMS is what we rate amps at. I'd look for a manual...
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    Press release from the BMA

    BMA Press Release: For immediate release, Tuesday 27 June 2017 Millions of patients affected by STPs as new health managers receive ‘eye watering’ salaries As doctors debate the future of Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) at the BMA’s annual conference in Bournemouth this week...
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    connecting oil boiler to heat water with rayburn

    Is the Rae burn solid fuel? Unusual to have a coil if so. You may need a plate hex to get over it.
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    ATAG weather sensor/compensation

    I've had a couple of Q series give false readings. Last one I just left it disconnected. custards in the U.K. don't have the right psychology to handle weather comp.
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    ATAG weather sensor/compensation

    It's a nuisance that it's Intergas is different. I have loads of A series upside sensors.
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    Alternator failure

    is there any reason external to the alternator that capulet cause it to fail? Our Saab failed at 47,000 and the new one smells.
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    Code of lead for a raised ridge / parapet?

    In truth, the longevity of either is not the issue. The code refers to the weight per square foot. Three is three pounds etc.. The weight specced, from the practice point of view, is its workability. Heavier lead has to be used if it requires manipulation. Code 3 is too thin to be bossed into...
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