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    Help! im getting electric current when i have a bath

    When I had this problem it was due to a loose earth stake. I suggest if you are on a tt system you check this out. Dont know why I was getting 28v though.
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    Coloured Mortar for patio pointing

    Sounds feasible using snowcrete and a pale coloured sand - it wont be white but it will be pale yellow depending on the sand colour
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    decorating

    and make sure you've got good insulation above the ceiling
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    decorating

    Fit an extractor fan with humidity/condensation control
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    Tile adhesive not drying

    Are they porcelain tiles ? Ceramic tiles absorb water from the adhesive so the adhesive dries out. Porcelain and stone tiles will not absorb water easily. A normal wall will also absorb water from the adhesive but some finishes will prevent this (like tiling over glazed ceramic tiles). It...
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    Ideas wanted for Log burning stove installation

    I've fitted plenty of woodburners but wouldn't dream of fitting one without the correct liner. The existing gas liner is no good as it's not double skinned. I would seriously consider fitting a liner. Heres why. With a stove, 80% of the heat goes into the room, with an open fire 80% of the...
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    budget belt sander which one

    Just used the wickes one (£40) 75 x 533 to sand back an oak wood floor for a friend. Worked a treat and has a 2 year warranty. I also looked at the b & Q version but it looked the same for £65 !
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    Chelsea flat plate type switch from TLC

    For a socket you will need around 40mm to the back of the box for a switch you will need around 30mm to the back of the box
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    Caught Red Handed

    Freddie Pleeeeze stop calling these people fiddlers. My wife plays the fiddle (violin) and was horified to learn that this term was used to portray a paedophile.
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    Brand loyalty

    http://www.babymilkaction.org/pages/boycott.html http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8148/nestle.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nestle_boycott Well i've never heard of that before and it's been going on since 1973 ! So does this mean I should stop eating kitkats :( :( or just...
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    extractor fan ducting

    sounds feasible. For duct runs longer than 3m you are best using a pressure developing fan
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    Boarding above an AGA

    probably supalux check it out on google
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    CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

    Slogger If you killed a person because in your opinion they did something so heinous such as rape to warrant their execution then that persons relatives/friends could be said to have justification to do the same to you as you have just committed murder.
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    Loft/rafter panels...

    Thermo's right use t & g flooring grade chipboard. Foil back plasterboard will prevent most moisture from the warm house going through the plasterboard and condensing on the other side of the insulation (the roof space) Ensure that when you insulate the walls and ceiling that you leave an...
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    CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

    this should be a different topic with no reference to the DP
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    Writing on the wall ref. red diesel?

    I don't see a problem getting leisureboaters to pay fuel tax.... they should.
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    Caught Red Handed

    i'm absolutely 100% with BAS on this.
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    Brand loyalty

    Ban all sheds Why BAS ?
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    CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

    Wow, what an interesting debate. I can see how it became so enflamed with BAS's replies being so overtly pointed. I can find no fault however with his moral standpoint, reasoning or judgement. Not all things I believe should be left up to the majority in the country to determine the outcome...
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    Relacing bathroom lights.

    wouldn't life be easier if people sleeved wires properly (sighs wishfully)
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