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  1. Alec_t

    How can I mangle thee? Let me count the ways

    That 'mower' run time on one battery charge won't be long if, as seems from the ad, it's powered by an AA cell !!
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    How can I cut a hole in this tiled area to get access to stop valve?

    If you don't know where the pipework is behind the tile, you risk cutting into a pipe. Chisel/lever a tile off.
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    (Socket) not working (Ed.)

    That is a double socket. A plug is what fits into it. If the socket has no power then the circuit breaker at your consumer unit may have tripped (or fuse blown, if it's an ancient consumer unit).
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    White sand to make light coloured mortar

    Children's sand-pit sand? That's often light-coloured so as to be non-staining.
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    Suitable plant/turf to hold up a small earth slope

    The mesh in the post #5 link looks promising.
  6. Alec_t

    How to keep garage roof airtight?

    Good ventilation is advisable to prevent problems from condensation.
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    Suitable plant/turf to hold up a small earth slope

    Grass is fairly shallow-rooted. On its own it might be inadequate for holding back soil, particularly after heavy rain.
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    Consumer unit behind new garage door runners.

    I'd leave it as is if the runners can easily be removed when necessary. Any chance you could modify the CU lid or its fixings slightly to make it removable (but obviously securely closable too)?
  9. Alec_t

    Toyota Corolla 2025 screen needs lock code?

    I have a Corolla, but that link says all inf relates to U.S vehicles only. My car is not a U.S model.:(
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    Flooring for shed

    Painting the underside of a wood floor with bitumen prolongs the life of the shed floor.
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    Circuit board query

    The black cylinder is an electrolytic capacitor, which looks to have overheated (due to a high ESR?), judging by the underside of the board. What are its markings? It's certainly worth replacing; but the fault may lie elsewhere.
  12. Alec_t

    Building Fence Panels in Situ

    Do you already have posts in position? What sort of panels? Woven, feather-edge boards, ...... ?
  13. Alec_t

    Dishwasher cold inlet valve

    Isn't that a push-fit fitting? The grooves on the white part look parallel; not a thread. Try pushing the red part to the left.
  14. Alec_t

    Black rubber tube hanging from rear of car

    Air inlet tube to fuel tank (to stop tank imploding as fuel is used)?
  15. Alec_t

    Blocked toilet - tried everything

    Is your soil pipe clay or plastic? A broken clay pipe underground can cause blockages which no amount of plunging will permanently clear.
  16. Alec_t

    Pencil sharpener for broomsticks!

    For garden tools, does the evenness really matter?
  17. Alec_t

    Good solvent for Bostik flash-band goo?

    Thanks for the suggestions.
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    Good solvent for Bostik flash-band goo?

    Any recommendations for an effective solvent to clean Bostik flash-band goo off of tools?
  19. Alec_t

    Help with Shed Base

    Those look a good idea. They should keep the shed timber clear of wet ground.
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