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    Any Metrel MI3000 Owners?

    Thanks for confirming that. Sucks a bit imho but hey! :)
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    Any Metrel MI3000 Owners?

    I've been given a Metrel MI3000 by a friend to help me with my studying. Really simple question ... when it's plugged in charging, the battery icon seems to scroll forever and never stops indicating it is fully charged. Is this normal with this model (the manual doesn't seem to state...
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    Replacing Basin Waste In Situ

    I need to replace a basin waste with the basin and pedestal in situ (removing it isn't an option in this case). I've fitted a standard waste a couple of times now however I don't have room to get any tools in to fasten the bottom nut, and am unable to tighten it up enough by hand due to lack...
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    Silent / Quiet Bathrrom pull switch

    Following advice here: //www.diynot.com/forums/electrics/quiet-vs-noisy-bathroom-light-pull-switch.299987/#2188518 I bought some of these: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/White_Contactum_Index/Pull_Cord_A_2/index.html They only have a single...
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    Roof Joists

    :D thanks for the tip! Personally I like to drill small pilot holes through ceilings and find out where the cables are going to come out, then I know if it's suitable before I mutilate the ceiling (or a joist!) Sadly though a 19mm hole was required for some round trunking, so that's what...
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    Roof Joists

    Good to know :) my concern was more about the integrity of the joist if someone where to stand on it. I wouldn't want to entrust my own weight to a piece of wood only 13-14mm wide which is effectively all that's left of this joist :shock: Thanks for the tip. I'll probably do that. I might...
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    Roof Joists

    I've been asked to help out a relative with some wiring, and have discovered a possible problem. The roof is a trussed construction and the joists (I'm not sure whether they're called roof joists or ceiling joists?) measure approximately 135mm x 35mm. One of them has been drilled from...
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