I have one, bought it on ebay for about a tenner, works fine, i use mine to back stuff up onto old HDDs i have.
There is not a lot to it, it is really just a cable converter with a USB plug on the end.
Fire brigade should inform water authorities when hydrants get used. Contact the water board who should give you a credit on your bill for running your water to clear the brown water.
I have seen a similar problem before, i fixed it by removing battery and power supply. then press and held the power button for 30 seconds.
Then put the powers supply and it worked. cant remember if i removed the internal watch battery as well.
Probably wont work but worth a try?
Had to break in through a UPVC front door once (for work). Made a right mess and only succeeded by breaking through the bottom panel. Generally have no problems breaking though wooden doors. Perhaps you could give me some tips via work email address?
If it sets fire to your carport i would of thought so. I only requires a temp of 54 oC to go off.
I would definitely have a linked alarm in a garage where people are sleeping above.
Also contact http://www.derbyshire-fire-service.co.uk/safety_info.ihtml?catid=68 who will visit and carry out...
Have you thought about installing a heat alarm and interlinking it to one in your house so you know when it goes off?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48423&&source=14&doy=search
This one is £13.
But how many of them risk themselves to help someone else?
Risking yourself on the road for financial gain is one thing, risking your life to save someone else is another.
I used a cd repair company on a playstation disk. brought it up like new. cant remember the name of the company but similar to this one.
http://www.cd-repair.co.uk/
go to here http://www.wmfs.net/deafhfsc.xtml;jsessionid=68CCE442F83E66978617A480D70ECF7A
They will "give you essential fire safety advice we may also fit smoke alarms that fit your needs as a Deaf or Hard of hearing person."
I am certain they wouldn't charge for the deaf alarm. My local...