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    intermittent front screen wiper stoppage

    hmmm, it happens when the engine is cold too - first thing. I'm thinking it might be an earthing problem. The wiring diagram for the wiper motor shows four wires going in - labelled E,R,C and D, colour codes white, yellow, green, black/violet and diameters 1.5mm From the motor is just a...
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    intermittent front screen wiper stoppage

    I can get a Washer stalk for £6 on ebay so I wont bother testing that If I disconnect the Windscreen motor from the wiring how do I test the three speeds of the motor? could it be the mechanical linkage "sticking" ?
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    intermittent front screen wiper stoppage

    Vauxhall astra f fuse is ok replaced the relay so that is ok windscreen washer is ok Stalk I was going to remove the washer stalk from the steering column and test it but need advice an what pins to test when the level is set to different settings Motor could be worn brushes I guess...
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    adhesive advise require

    its quadrant - not edging - I need to get the terminology right. does that make a difference and I think the quadrant is the same substance as the tiles
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    adhesive advise require

    Plastic bath - decorative edging - wall tiles. I want to put edging around the bath - what would be an appropriate adhesive that would stick the edging to both the tiles and the bath :?:
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    Dunlop Anti-Mould Grout with Microban

    damn, with three women in the house I was banking on having a usable shower again within 48 hours - is there a grout that will be usable within 48 hours?
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    Dunlop Anti-Mould Grout with Microban

    I'm reading the blurb for Dunlop Anti-Mould Grout with Microban and it says not to use showers for two weeks - two weeks and we'll all stink by then. Is it really two weeks or have I read it wrong ..... Application 4. After completion of grouting, do not use showers for at least 2...
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    how to calculate a pipe run length

    how can I calculate the length of pipe I'll need for a new pipe run? Running a tape up the wall and across to the cistern it's about 1 metre but is there a "correct" method or should I just eyeball it?
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    F-Connector Screw On End for Sky Satellite Coaxial Cable

    A ha ..... I had looked around the cable but not for the length mentioned. It is Webro WF100, if that's any help?
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    F-Connector Screw On End for Sky Satellite Coaxial Cable

    I need to replace the F-Connector and the question is this - is there only one "F-Connector" that fits the Sky Satellite Coaxial Cable? It's 7mm in dia but I wouldn't have the foggiest notion as to whether its RG6, WC100/H109F/CT100 or WF100 (names I got from www.satcure.com - dont know what...
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    Grommet or a Wallace sleeve?

    I've been thinking about doing just that .........
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    Grommet or a Wallace sleeve?

    disinfo ........ genius ! many thanks for not only product details but also a supplier.... dont suppose you know if there's one that will take a 9mm cable?
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    Grommet or a Wallace sleeve?

    When the nice Sky man fitted our dish he very kindly drilled through the wall and fitted these very neat "things" over the coax that push into the hole in the wall (not the pub) and make a nice decorative finish instead of just having a cable poking out of the wall. I've tried looking online...
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    SDS Drill for home use

    message for noseall ..... I got the Bosch GBH2-18 this morning from Screwfix - it came with a set of 6 Bosch sds+ drills (which seem to be on sale for £20). Was hanging wallpaper all afternoon and at about 6 o'clock it was time to tackle the dreaded curtain pole fixings in the lintel. For...
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    SDS Drill for home use

    Bosch GBH2-18 SDS+ Hammer Drill 240V I think it's got to be the Bosch Had a bad deal on a Makita and once bitten ... well you know Many thanks for advice look out screwfix here I come Know , about that shaft grease
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    SDS Drill for home use

    Bosch GBH2-18 SDS+ Hammer Drill 240V £60 vs RYOBI SDS Plus Hammer Drill 2kg at £40 both from Screwfix (I love that place) seeing as this is only for home use and I dont intend to fill the house with holes I'm really tempted by the Ryobi - is it 240v? but then the Bosch is a...
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    SDS Drill for home use

    anyone know if one or any these would be a good workhorse with a bit of grunt for drilling into a concrete lintel - to fix a flippin curtain pole .... BOSCH PBH 2000RE SDS Hammer Drill BOSCH PBH 2200RE SDS Plus Hammer Drill Bosch GBH2-18 SDS+ Hammer Drill 240V JCBD-RHD950F 950W...
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    plastic drawer guides / runners

    My old chest of drawers has plastic drawer runners which have started to break up and I want to replace them but they are 16mm x 16mm. I can only find 8mm x 16mm replacements. I have considered manufacturing my own out of wood but I just wondered if anyone knew where I could get any 16mm x...
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    TCT Mitre saw blade

    Screwfix have an Erbauer TCT Blade 210/30mm which may do the job. Anyone care to comment on Erbauer blades ?
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    TCT Mitre saw blade

    I've just bought a power compound mitre saw and the results I get from the 24 tooth TCT blade leave a lot to be desired. The underside, back edge and the LHS of the cut all suffer from splintering (is it called ripout?) Would I get a better result (less rip out) from a 32 or 40 tooth TCT...
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