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    How Tight Should Bandsaw Blade Be?

    Howdy Is there a rule or method to set a bandsaw blade tight enough but minimising risk of it breaking?[/b]
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    Window Explorer

    Yes a faster processor will speed it up but you may not notice if that's all you do. More memory might be a better bet if you're low. Looking at your spec, it's not file numbers. You can turn off drive indexing by opening my computer, right click on drive/properties, uncheck allow indexing. You...
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    Window Explorer

    As you probably know, the more files you have the longer it'll take, also if there's a CD in the drive then windows will take a while to read and if you are indexing your drives (right click drive/properties/general) will also use up some time. Or you could have a bug :(
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    Wire selection for Siemens induction hob

    Table: Nominal current-carrying capacity of general-purpose, two-core, PVC-insulated copper cables at 30 degrees celcius. Source: IEE Wiring Regulations table 4D2A Conductor size Current rating (amps): (mm) Enclosed in a wall Enclosed in conduit Clipped to a surface Free 1: 11...
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    Arching

    Arcing occurs when the voltage is high enough and the gap is small enough for current to flow through the air. The Jacob's Ladders etc. you see in Frankenstein films is an example and operate at 10s of thousands of volts but draw little current because of the use of induction transformers. But...
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    Outdoor security Light

    Same ? If it had an override switch then that's probably what it is. New light will probably be automatic but with settings for sensitivity & light.
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    Wire selection for Siemens induction hob

    If this is a domestic hob then it's very unlikely that you'll need 16mm wiring. Bear in mind the manufacturer is giving worst case because of litigation and, as it's an induction hob, size and number of pots make a difference. Cable ratings are vastly overcompensated in my opinion. For your...
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    Black Grout Is Now Grey

    Howdy I've recently applied black grout between my tiles, left them for a while and rubbed clean with a sponge but it quickly turned light grey except for a few areas where it wasn't easy to rub down with sponge ('cos of painted walls). While it looks okay, can anyone provide an explanation...
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    Nuisance RCD tripping questions

    I had a similar problem which turned out to be the washing machine in the garage. Now I switch off at plug. More recently my tumble dryer tripped the RCD (all circuits on 30mA). I directed the vents well away from appliance & that cured the problem. In these cases it would be so difficult to...
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