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    Tighten shower waste

    I installed a new shower tray in my bathroom. I think the waste on the tray is leaking. There is a fair amount of play in the waste. Is it a proper tool I can use to tighten the waste up?
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    Tighten shower waste

    So I renovated my bathroom by putting a new shower tray. I don't think I I have tightened the waste properly since there is quite a lot of play. Occasionally it leaks a very small amount of water.
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    Door handles suitable for 35mm door without cutting metal bar

    I have a standard setup for our bathroom door. The handle does operate the latch. However I got locked in the bathroom before. I think the issue is my dad cut th the metal bar too short. Are there handles that are made for a 35mm door without having to cut the metal bar?
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    Car battery jump starter recommendations

    I want to buy one of those portable jump starters . But I want a nice powerful one. My dad has a Mercedes gla 200 1.3 litres and it has stop start function. I was wondering can you recommend a decent jump-starter that is compatible with both my dad's car and my 1.2 litre Polo
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    Mixer tap not mixing correctly

    Hi I am having a problem with the mixer tap in the bathroom. When I turn the tap all the way to the right I should get hot water (pipes are reversed) but instead I get no water at all. When I turn the tap slightly to the right I get slightly warm water. If I turn the tap all the way to the...
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    Suspending t8 battern

    Hi I want to know where can i can fittings to suspend a standard t8 battern from the ceiling? The reason i want to do this is because its in a hallway where false ceiling titles are used. The light will be flush againest the false ceiling
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    tool to ensure the guide clamp is clamp in straight

    how do i ensure the guide is clamped in perfectly striaght so my cuts are striaght
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    how to use ready made drawer

    Hi I brought some of http://www.screwfix.com/p/drawer-system-450mm/16338 ffor drawers for my work bench. I have fixed the the guide rails in place where I want the drawers to be. However am confused as to how do I know the width I need to make my base. DO I just measure the inside width between...
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    Best base,back and front material use with ready made drawers

    http://www.screwfix.com/p/drawer-system-450mm/16338 Since am not very skilled at wood work, I was thining using these kits to throw together so useable drawers for a work bench I've already built. I Want to know what sort of material shall I use for the back, base and front? I've also had...
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    Zanussi ZWD12270W Washing machine ED4 error code

    Hi I have been told the error code ED4 means it could be either the main board, heater board or the heating element. I was also told it's commonly the heater element. Our machine is an ZWD12270W The NTC appears to be fine as it reacts to temperature change. Tested with .a multimeter on ohms...
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    inspection camera - does it keep it's shape when you bend

    Hi Am thinking of hacking together an inspection camera using raspberry pi and an 3inch monitor perhaps. The inspection camera do they have a bendable and keep it's shape arm or is it just a normal cable? So a bit like those cheap bendable arm lamps. If not I might just buy cheap camera off...
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    what tool do you guys use to cut 6mm+ T & E

    Hi guys, I was wondering what do you guys use to cut T&E with a CSA of 6MM and above? If I do become registered, it could be 10mm T &E I'll be cutting with my CK side cutters. I mean 6mm is a little of a struggle for me. I doubt I can cut 10mm without using a hammer. What can I say am weak...
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    Making my own sand and water table

    Hi I've always been interested in wood working. So much so I've decided to do a course in it. I want to make a table like structure with the work top surface cut out so I can hang two plastic trays. I was going to use MDF because it's fairly cheap even from B &Q and easy to cut. However afaik...
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    Texecom elite 24 Ricochet kit pir led doesn't light up

    HI guys, I'm wondering why doesn't the led on the included wireless pir light up when I walk pass it? On the wired pir it does light up. Am not asking how to program a professional panel , just asking is it possible? I'll Am trying to collar technical on their skype chat
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    Questions on Galaxy G2 hybrid panel

    1)does it have a wireless keypad option 2)does it have wired external bell box option If yes to both then I think we have a winner.
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    Wireless Burglar alarms

    Hi I need to fit an alarm system for my sisters new house. She doesn't want me to start drilling holes and removing plaster. Her house is ready to move in I believe so it's fair enough. I don't have a clue which panel I should use since am newbie electrician. I have fitted accenta Gen 4 mini...
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    wiring a timer in for

    Hi when my sister moves into her house the boiler wasn't firing up. There was power to the boiler as the leds lit up. just never fired up. Instead of fixing the problem our friendly engineer just bypassed the timer. he did it for free so we're not really complaining. he didn't seem to have a...
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    Accenta G4 mini zone circuitry

    Hi I as wondering if I'm correct the zone circuitry on the main control panel is just a normally closed circuit. I have been told this isn't the case as the PIR sensors are constantly sending signals to report back their status.
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    ZS on a new installation

    Hi Its a rewire am doing an EIC on. I was wondering does the ZS value have to be measured? Am short of time and zs for all circuit can be time consuming then doing by calculation. The LABC is coming TOMORROW!!
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    cutting bus bars - how do you do it?

    What is the best way to cut a bus bar to length? I use a hacksaw but I seem to have an issue cutting the damn thing striaght.
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