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how do i access and read my pdf files? i've loaded some pdf files onto my pc but where they are i dont know. Also, do i require Adobe to read them? i keep getting pop-up's telling me i need Adobe, if i do need adobe how do i get it? Is it free? I've only recently got an old pc and i'm computer...

In the wall there is a telephone jack ( i assume it's BT ) in two parts. The first part with the shutter. 1. the shutter wont open. 2. there are no wires connected. The second part of the accessory, "behind" the first part, has a single telephone cable with 6no wires. 4no wires -brown, green...

how do i search for ,say, posts on 31 october 2004? I find the search facilility on this site bizzarre. perhaps it's just me.

Q1 given a "traditional" 9" siphon how would i identify it as having an integral overflow Q2 Is there any way of adjusting an integral overflow? Q3 siphons with a 10mm hole in the lower body. What does this mean or ID?

Noticed roofers inserting polystyrene sheets in rafter bays only at the bottom half of the roof. Halfway up they ran what looked like Eave plastic vent strip across the rafters. Any ideas why they were doing this? I also noticed them inserting green plastic snakes of what seemed to be some...

Does anyone know of Web 25 underlay and have an opinion on it?

When the in-situ ceiling light was dropped it was seen that the "hanging/fixing bar" was only screwed into the plaster, no joist available. The new pendant is heavy, theres no access from above and no hacking about can be done from below. Are expanding hanging bars available - i've seen...

Has anyone tried using the "masonry jet system" of opening support? It does the same job as an Acrow without the without various propping difficulties. Anyone know how it works in a two skin wall breakthro for instance?

Q1. Do gas cookers fitted with a hose bayonet conn. also req an isolator? Q2. Why micro hoses and "regular" hoses? Whats the essential difference and what are the benefits for either hose?

what earthing/bonding is typically necessary after metal water service is replaced with plastic. The main elec service, in this case, has 3no earth clamps to a very old lead and fibre kind of wrapping.

water service replacement Q's: q1 trench out 4M and underfloor 5M, conn to Cu. in 25mm mdpe/alky what price for a plumber to do? Lab and Mats.( or typical costs wherever?) q2 pros and cons of meters for domestic installation? q3 do the utility come to meet the diameter of whatever pipe...

I assume that the underfelt always goes under the cement fillett undercloak at the verge. Is the fixing detail always the same for tile or slate? Does the felt end at the face of the barge board or is it set a little back?

Whats the preferred method(s) of holing 1. clay tile 2. conc. tile 3. slate

Is SELV cheaper to run than mains?

Given a 2-way kit circ. for 1no pendant, what is best method of replacing with 6no SELV D/L's? Pse take me thro total install. from breaking into circ. to replacing in-situ switches.

How do i tell if in-situ tx's for down lights are toroidal or electronic?

Do Power Tracers fail to detect live cable below metal capping ( or any other metal cover)?

Is it typical to supply towel rads from heating side or from the domestic side if a cylinder is available?

Is it typical nowadays to fix valley boards cut to set between the rafters? Or are the v. boards set in one piece lengths on either side of the valley? I notice that it's recommended to set valley boards with GRP valleys - is this correct?

I know that this subject has been covered before but i wonder what are the thoughts of the current diynot sparks? Do you prefer to use a switched socket outlet or an FCU for supplying F/F, W/M, W/D or D/W etc, under a W/T or in a tall cupboard?