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Airport lounge access?
Anyone know any deals for airport lounge access? I'll be going through KL and it would be nice to have a shower. Problem is if you book a one-off it costs £30 :(
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I blew the main fuse in my flat :-o
So my question is, why didn't the fuse on the circuit that caused the main fuse to blow stop the main fuse from blowing as well? Whoever installed the wiring in the first place put two live…
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Has the gas/elec' supply charge increased?
I was with one of the many energy supply companies that went bust so I can't access the previous online records. Can anyone who can see their history confirm if the standing charges have al…
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Electrical question for Sparkys
I'm making up a ceiling lamp but the filament bulbs are such low wattage that I'm think about using three bulbs instead of one. I'd like to combine three of these : Ebay lamp fitting Is t…
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Sewing machine setup help.
I'm trying to set up a sewing machine for first use. I've inserted the lower bobbin as instructed. and threaded the top thread through the needle and out the back. But when I turn the handle…
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PC memory usage - where is it being used?
In my task manager the performance tab shows 8bg of memory being used, yet when I check the processes, they don't even add up to 1gb, what is using the rest? The system? If so why doesn't i…
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Recommendations for phone insurance
I've had mobile phones for over 20 years and not had phone insurance - never broken any of them. In the last two years I've broken four phones :( Soooo, I think it's time to get insuranc…
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Picture framing question
I am going to make a hidden wood frame at the back of one of the picture I have. (I've tried so many different types and colours of frame on the outside but it just doesn't look as good as f…
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How long should an outside paint job last?
We have an independent painter come around every year to paint a different block for our flats(six blocks). Charges almost the average persons salary to do it too, although I don't think he …
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I'm getting a cat, any advice?
Just wondering what is good pet insurance? Also the cat has not been vaccinated yet (4 months old), so should I be worried about any health issues? They blamed Covid for not getting it vacc…
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Bread makers! Advice needed for making wraps
I've switched from standard bread for lunch to wraps as I really like the taste. Then I looked up how to make them and it's a 'piece of cake', although mine come out more like cardboard/pap…
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Diesel glowplug not lighting
Any Diesel experts around? My car battery went flat due to the cold and lack of use. I've replaced the battery but the glowplug light does not come on and I can't start the car. The car has…
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Recommendation for guitar tabs book?
I'm looking for a decent book on electric guitar songs to learn, as I've had enough of playing scales. All the songs I want to play I don't have decent tabs for and they are a bit more adva…
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Blocked drain
Any drain clearing experts out there? I've tried using the spring drain unblocker, but it's not strong enough to clear the blockage. Acid doesn't help. The drain is awkward to access as we…
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Any recommendations for good innersoles?
I've got a number of Sketchers shoes where the only issue is that the innersole wears out where the ball on my foot is. I've been into their shops but they don't sell replacement innersoles…
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Should I just chuck my old laptop?
So having a bit of a clear out and I came across my 1998 Dell laptop, I think the only issue is the battery and hard drive. Obviously it's got a slow processor and not much or very fast mem…
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Connecting a ps4 controller to your mobile
Anyone able to successfully pair the controller with their phone? Mine doesn't come up, so I don't know if it's the phone (Xiaomi Note 7) or something else? Would a USB-C - micro-usb cable …
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Removing speedfit/pushfit connections?
Anyone got any legitimate suggestions for removing these stupid Pushfit connectors? I have the removal tool and I still cannot budge the stupid (insert a million swear words here) thing. It…
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Soldering tips?
So I've managed to pull my finger out and dust off my box of components so I can finish off my attempt at making my own pre-amp. It's been a few years so just wondering what is best for flux…
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Impact drivers
Just wondering whether the top brands such as Makita and Dewalt Impact drivers have variable settings for the driver speed like a combi-drill? I wasted money getting a Ryobi one and sent it…
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