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    Flash-bang with Multimeter?

    Hi folks, is it possible to cause components to blow just by checking them for continuity, or by checking continuity between different components. In other words can i just randomly check continuity in an appliance w/o fear of something blowing as long as i don't make any mistakes - like...
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    Basin wrench? and ???

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    Exposeded edges on cheap wall tiles

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    Paint over sealant not drying

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    Crown extreme grip

    Has anyone used this stuff http://www.designbuild-network.com/contractors/finishing/crown-trade/press10.html I got a a tub of it (water based), i've sanded down some sapele doors (with 80 grit) and put a coat of it own - not sure about the adhesion - i get the impression that u could scrap...
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    Wire wool for sanding?

    Hi, Does anyone have an opinion on using wire/steel wool for sanding? Seems to me it be very useful for getting at the contours of skirting boards, but i think some paint manufacturers say not to use the stuff. Cheers
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    Emulsion blistering

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    Central heating and hot water not seperated?

    Hi folks, A job i'm working at at the mo doesn't seem to have a way of seperating the power to the CH from the HW. In other words, when you want the central heating on, you get hot water whether u want or not - this doesn't seem right. Is this likely at all? or am i just misunderstanding...
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    Zanussi FL1085 filter leaking badly

    So i decided to clean the filter of the machine even though there were no problems. Cleaned it, put it back and.... water! ... on the floor. Pouring out through the two holes u can see either side of the centri bit. Were there some kind of ball bearings at those two holes that i've lost. Strange...
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    Timer bulkhead

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    LG Fridge freezer (freezer not freezing)

    The fridge is working Ok, but the freezer shelf at the top is only half freezing the food. There's a control for the fridge but not one that i can see for the freezer. LG GC 151SA Model: 31RE3006 Any suggestions welcome Thanks
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    The best roofing sealant

    Hi all, I've got an improvised metal edging on a pitched roof to stop the water ruuning down the wall. Edging needed because the roof is longer at the top than the bottom - the ridge is longer than the eaves. The edging is 'L' shaped and slid underneath the slates. But the water is finding...
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    painting plastic, and metal storage heaters

    Hi Folks, I've sanded and emulsioned the lid of a toilet cistern cause it was covered in ciggerette burns and i couldn't get a replacement. Can anyone foresee problems with varnishing it? Thought it would give a more dirt resistant finish, but there might be flexibility problems? Also have...
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    Connecting a New world electric cooker

    Hi all, I want to connect the cooker to the mains but the connections are new to me. Unfortunately i can't upload a picture but i thought one of you might know what i'm talking about anyway. What way are the wires connected. The brass bits look kinda like they would take crimps, but kinda...
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    Drilling into upvc window frames

    Hi, The window reveals in a flat i'm working in are angled which makes it tricky to put up blinds. So the blindfitter guy said he could fix the brackets to the frame. What do you think? Cheers
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    Freezer door sticking

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