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    Smart Doorbell advice

    I have a Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4, it can run of batteries but they don't last long. I am considering wiring it up to the existing door bell wiring. However this is a rented flat and I don't want to break anything and need to be able to restore the old door bell when I leave...
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    Indoor Tap Thread types

    So I live in a rented flat and want to be able to wash my mountain bike outside the flat. I don't want to ask the landlord if they could fit one (besides I don't see where the pipe goes). I decided to buy a Gardena an indoor adapter...
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    Problem with Bathroom Extractor Fan

    So about 2 years ago I paid an electrician to install a new fan. I am a landlord and he installed it whilst I wasn't there. The fan was a Airflow iCon 15S - SELV and the sparky fitted a transformed. outside the bathroom. The problem was that the fan was permanently on and I never got around to...
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    Power Drill Missing part

    So ive had my power drill in storage a long time but now when I want to use it the chuck is missing a part. When I say 'chuck' I don't know if that is the right word but it's the inner bit which grips onto the drill piece. Not sure where it is and how to replace it? see photos...
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    LED Bathroom Light help needed

    So I am trying to replace my old JCC_FGLED6 LED spot lights my bathroom. I have done it before and swapped them with a JCC V50 https://www.johncribb.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/manuals/JCC_FGLED_Product_Brochure-April-2014.pdf The problem I have is simple..I can't get the power cables to disconnect...
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    Manrose Bathroom Extractor Fan XF100LVT/SC

    Hello I want to replace this bathroom fan which I bought a few years back from ScrewFix https://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-xf100lvt-sc-10w-bathroom-extractor-fan-with-timer-white-12v/14750?activeTab=qaTT I would like to know if it is possible to swap it like for like for another low voltage...
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    Bolier Question

    I have a Worchester Bosch Greenstar 25Si Compact Combi Bolier. In generally works fine however sometimes it needs topping up. To do this there is a little blue leaver on the bottom of the bolier. Recently this lever has got very stiff I am almost worried if I pull it down to hard it will snap...
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    Shed Foundation

    So I have bit the bullet and ordered everything I need to create a base for my new shed. However I am a bit worried I may have ordered to much "Grando Tarmc to dust" https://www.diy.com/departments/tarmac-grano-dust-bulk-bag/165422_BQ.prd Each bag is about a 1 tonne and I have ordred 2. The...
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    Garden Shed Foundation

    ok so finally I have decided to lay a foundation my self using this method: I have calculated for my Garden I need 3.1 Meters by 3.95 Meters and will use 95 slabs 400x400. I am going to this 6mm to dust https://www.diy.com/departments/tarmac-grano-dust-bulk-bag/165422_BQ.prd I will need...
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    Foundation for a Shed

    I need to build a foundation for a 11 X 8 Plastic shed. I don't plan to put anything particularly heavy in it. However I do plan to put a lawn mower and my bikes in there. I plan to concrete in place a ground archer for the bikes. The shed is in a closed if garden with 7 foot high fence which...
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    Convert SQM and Depth to KG

    I need 2426KG of Ballast to make some concrete however Wickes only have it as 10sqm to 50mm depth is it possible to convert this into KG?
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    Building a Shed

    Hello I have ordered a new Keter 8 X 11 plastic shed, and plan to keep one or two of my push bikes in it. I plan to secure them via a Gold Secure ground anchor. However the shed will need a base, I am considering making a concrete slab my self by ordering the cement and other bits and mixing...
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    Shed Base

    I have ordered a new plastic 8 foot by 11foot shed to replace my old wooden one which was falling apart. The existing foundation isn't too bad but it's not big enough it is about 7 foot by 10foot. I assume I can get a builder in to build a wooden mould and lay another layer on top? Only issues...
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    Silverline Electric Breaker / bit stuck

    I have managed to get the chissel bit stuck inside the breaker any ideas how to get it out? Usually there is a bit you pull to release it but that is jammed stuck.
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    Changing bathroom fan

    Hello I want to change my existing low voltage bathroom fan https://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-xf100lvt-sc-10w-bathroom-extractor-fan-with-timer-white-12v/14750#product_additional_details_container my question is do I have to replace the transformer? or are they interchangeable with different...
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    Help with Shed Foundation

    Hello So I plan to install a new shed probably plastic 8foot by 6 foot where the old existing shed use to be. A few things to note the concrete is not 100% level however it is not far off see pics. There are some slabs around the edge how ever some are broken and there are gaps. The ground...
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    45 Degree cut

    Hello So all I am trying to do so make a 45 Degree bevel cut? to some 12mm MDF This guy makes it look so easy When I do it the gigsaw starts shaking so much I can't keep it in a straight line... Would it be any easier to use a circular saw? any tips why is it shaking so much? Cheers
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    2 Pin Shaver Socket Extension Lead

    So I have a vanity unity in my bathroom with a 2 pin shaver socket. I use that to charge my Philips Shaver https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0728K88K9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Which takes up a lot of space on my sink as the cable won't stretch to far. No problem I...
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    DIY Project

    Hello I was going to buy this shoe rack from Amazon, but I thought may I can make my self. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JDLB7HH?pf_rd_r=M5Z09TD76F43CWCFD744&pf_rd_p=e632fea2-678f-4848-9a97-bcecda59cb4e I am a basic DIY'er I have a jigsaw however i'm not going to lie I do find it hard...
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    Replacing Bathroom Fan

    I want to replace this bathroom room fan that I currently have. https://www.sparksdirect.co.uk/manrose-xf100s-100mm-standard-bathroom-extractor-fan-for-wall-ceiling-20w-85m3-h-4-inch#.XtdkwsZ7m9Y I would like to replace it with one which has a smooth front...
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