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    Using a different mains adapter

    Pic, sorry , typing error 0.6 amp output on original adapter.
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    Using a different mains adapter

    Oops, mistyped it 0.6 amp.
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    Using a different mains adapter

    Ive posted here, as this forum section seems more related to the device and power supply issues Ive a defender stv sonic cat repeller with a 9 volt, 6.4 amp adapter. The adapter usually lasts a year before failing and are £14 to replace. It's ite compliant also. Ive seen other adapters...
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    Alloy v Steel Wheels

    Can insurance companies class changing alloys to steel as modifying the car and bump prices up?
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    Alloy v Steel Wheels

    Used to hear problems with alloyd, e. G : buckling, leaking. Are alloys as hood as steel? My gf likes to go "potholing" so are alloys up to scratch?
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    Yellowed dulux brilliant white paint

    Btw, if i use the water based paint, will i have to strip the oil based gloss off first?
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    Yellowed dulux brilliant white paint

    I'm one of the victims of dulux's paint that yellowed within a month of painting in 2010. That paint is still on as i was too fed up to take it off and do again. I contacted dulux who only gave me vouchers. Before i repaint, has anyone just sanded the effected paint and painted over it, or...
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    Valve washers in taps being over tightened

    thanks for the replies.. ceramics it is :)
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    Valve washers in taps being over tightened

    Hello. I have a problem with family members over tightening the bathroom and kitchen taps when shutting the water off. This is a problem regarding the hot water taps, so not sure if the hot water affects the washers and when cool off becoming tight. I have told them to turn the water off just at...
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    Removing drivers door (micra)

    Cheers mate, i'd stand you a pint if i knew who you were.. Stoneacre website for second hand cars.. Seen odd car to suit me .. About 200 miles away lol. Will save tbe dosh up. Thanks again mate , much appreciated.
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    Removing drivers door (micra)

    The window glass on the donor door is scratched with vertical lines. Is that just crap getting into the rubber seal? Willswop the glass over
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    Removing drivers door (micra)

    Thanks John. Very much appreciated. Haven't the money for another car at the mo. Will need this one another year.. Rust looked crap and was doing my head in. Got a door the same colour.. Very very slight rust on edge but can easy sort it and will last another year. Second hand cars aint...
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    Removing drivers door (micra)

    To sort rust on the door edge i need the door off. Can i do this alone? Not sure how heavy the door is. Also, is kurust any good to stop rust returning? Many thanks for advice
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    Another Radiator Leak Post.

    OK.. got job done. The old radiator had only been in for 3 or 4 years so I'll get the wax on it! it's the 3rd. rad so far!
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    How often should I creocote?

    I am currently doing the job every 2 years. the posts are concrete , so every year I try to get creocote between the post and wood rail.
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    Pond Help.. not sure what maintenance is needed..

    Forgot to mention, I have cousins who fitted the pond but frankly don't really help out. May have been them who fitted the timer on the pumps.
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    Pond Help.. not sure what maintenance is needed..

    Firstly I haven't much knowledge of ponds. I have relatives who have taken ill and not able to guide me on the subject. The ponds appear somewhat neglected. One relation has dimentia and tends to overfeed the fish. They have two ponds of about a bathtub size each. The two ponds each have a...
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    Another Radiator Leak Post.

    It's a small leak low on the radiator. First option: Checked posts on here and mentioned that radweld and other products are just temporary. The posts are old so.. Is that still the case or are there new products about that could do a permanent fix? Just checking as this is the second radiator...
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    nissan micra rear light seal leaking

    Thanks John, yea ive seen the breakers ones.. they look like and old roman sandle just dug up from hadrians wall.. lol thanks again for the good advice mate.
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    nissan micra rear light seal leaking

    Just been looking online and some people use silicon sealant.. any other suggestions? I could get a new replacement seal but they are a bit pricey
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