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  Re: There's money in DIY...         


Author: Andy Hall
Date: Jan 4, 2007 23:54

On 2007-01-04 21:37:50 +0000, raden kateda.org> said:
> In message <459cfda4@nt1.hall.gl>, Andy Hall writes
>> On 2007-01-03 19:30:59 +0000, "TonyK" said:
>>
>>
>> Yes, but at the current exchange rate, $210M is not a lot as a
>> severance payment.....
>>
>
> I could handle it ...

No, it's Dribble who does that......
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  Re: Help for TV/satellite cabling         


Author: Jomtien
Date: Jan 4, 2007 23:54

Osprey wrote:
>Use F-Type connectors everywhere,

Yes. I use F-connectors for all coax connections. Only for the final
connection to a TV would I use a TV coax connector.
>You can get twist on versions if you are only doing a few, otherwise a
>crimp on version is better - but you need to factor in cost of tool.

I only use the twist-on type and have done so for years. I find them
to be completely reliable and easy to re-use should the connection
need to be remade for whatever reason.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90%% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/8vef5
UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
BBC/ITV reception trouble? ; http://www.astra2d.com/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)
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  Re: Help for TV/satellite cabling         


Author: Jomtien
Date: Jan 4, 2007 23:54

Inquisitive wrote:
>Finally, is it worth getting a decent quality low-loss aerial cable
>reel to connect the external TV aerial to the face plate, or will
>standard coaxial cable be good enough?

I always use the best quality sat cable for everything.

Never use cheap rubbish.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90%% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/8vef5
UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
BBC/ITV reception trouble? ; http://www.astra2d.com/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)
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  Re: Neoprene tubing/hose         


Author: Jonathan Pearson
Date: Jan 4, 2007 23:29

Nobody wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Does anyone know a supplier of neoprene tubing in North/North West
> London? - looking for a 2 metre length of 5 or 6mm ID.
>
> TIA

Although not the cheapest place (
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  Re: Help for TV/satellite cabling         


Author: Jon
Date: Jan 4, 2007 23:23

s.witage@talk21.com declared for all the world to hear...
> I am considering a Sky+ box but am not enamoured with the idea of
> shelling out a tenner a month in subscription costs.

Only if your channel packages is sub-
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  Re: What was the question again?         


Author: Weatherlawyer
Date: Jan 4, 2007 22:14

John Rumm wrote:
> Weatherlawyer wrote:
>
>> nafuk wrote:
>>
>>>Do I just use 4" screws or there a better method?
>
>> 4 Watt.
>
> try reading the original subject line....

Maybe I was too subtle. I hope the OP at least, was able to get the
point of my post.
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  Re: Wickes Tool Carrier         


Author: The Medway Handyman
Date: Jan 4, 2007 16:41

Newshound wrote:
>> Found the answer to a maidens prayer today in Wickes.
>>
>> A tool carrier similar to this but a little bigger
>> http://www.instarmac.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=30 mine was
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  Re: Boiler spares (happy customer)         


Author: Geronimo W. Christ Esq
Date: Jan 4, 2007 16:22

Newshound wrote:
>> "This site is for Corgi members only !!
>> We reserve the right to charge 25%% extra for non-members"
>>
>> Are you, and did they....?
>>
> No, and they did (but only on the part, not the postage),

What is the 25%% premium for, where does that extra cash go ?

I definitely, definitely would not do business with a crowd using the
regs as an excuse to stiff people. I see no reason why a supplier would
have to charge more to deal with a non-registered person.
> still less than half the price of the next best price I found. And they are
> quite up front about it, the order page warns you that there is a surcharge
> if the Corgi Number field is left empty and gives you the option to abort.

How do they validate the CORGI number I wonder ..
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  Wickes Tool Carrier         


Author: The Medway Handyman
Date: Jan 4, 2007 15:48

Hi All

Found the answer to a maidens prayer today in Wickes.

A tool carrier similar to this but a little bigger
http://www.instarmac.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=30 mine was
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  Re: Extraction fans in kitchen and bathroom         


Author: Lobster
Date: Jan 4, 2007 15:47

F wrote:
> I'm in the middle of sorting out the rewiring of a property and am led
> to believe that extraction fans are required in the kitchen and bathroom
> if it is to be let. Is that correct?

Only if the rooms concerned are undergoing a change of use (ie different
room is now the kitchen and/or bathroom) or if one or both is completely
internal; or if the property was built since the current regs came into
being which say that new builds must comply.

Nothing specific to being let; however IMHO if you're rewiring the place
anyway you'd be nuts not to incorporate both... it will benefit the
property in keeping it properly ventilated. Let properties are
notorious for condensation/mould problems.

David
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