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Hi there, Slightly off topic, but SWMBO insists that I investigate leaf blower/vac and buy one. Personally, I think they are a waste of money (use a rake) but...
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Nigel Giddings
nigelgiddings
Nov 1, 2010 8:30 am
Rex, We have a leaf blower / Vacuum. The biggest problem I think is that the British weather is very different from ‘New England’ that we see on the telly...
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Nick Laurie
nick115398
Nov 1, 2010 8:32 am
We have HUGE walnut tree on the back lawn. I might run over the leaves with the ride-on if the grass starts to get a bit long and the weather looks right -...
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Christopher George
cjdgeorge
Nov 1, 2010 8:53 am
For her or for you? If the former, swallow hard and pay up on the off chance she will use it (and ignore the fact that it is a waste of energy and money) and ...
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Rick
rickdipper
Nov 1, 2010 9:47 am
A couple of pigs will eat the lot, dig & and fertilize the ground as they work. Rick...
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Peter Church
peter_church
Nov 1, 2010 9:53 am
I agree with Chris' first point. If it is for her, let her choose it, and if she doesn't use it then you can bring it up next time she complains about your...
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Christopher Hunter
chris_j_hunter
Nov 1, 2010 9:59 am
... sounds like a good reason not to buy a leaf vac' - it would stop natural processes improve the lawn ! we were thinking of getting at least a blower, to...
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Christopher Hunter
chris_j_hunter
Nov 1, 2010 10:09 am
... maybe we've been unlucky, but Bosch are getting to be don't buy for us - two hammer drills failed in no time, the circular saw sends dust everywhere...
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gus_zogolovitch
Nov 1, 2010 10:15 am
hi all, sorry for the post move-in question but: i noticed recently that the cold feed to my sealed 'megaflo' style hot water cylinder had increased in...
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Neil Ball
neil624875
Nov 1, 2010 10:32 am
I find the Bosch professional (Blue) kit very good - I use a number of their lithium-ion screwdriver & drills plus a 230v SDS machine and have not had any...
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Christopher Hunter
chris_j_hunter
Nov 1, 2010 10:47 am
I'd be worried - on the face of it, over-pressure could have broken the PRV & the tank might now be in a dangerous condition, if it is pressurised ... turn off...
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UK_Selfbuild@...
Nov 1, 2010 11:12 am
Just a reminder on how to join to join the UK_Selfbuild group - been asked to re-post this for people who wish to send to colleagues etc. The UK_Selfbuild...
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Christopher Hunter
chris_j_hunter
Nov 1, 2010 11:17 am
ah, good - our lawnmower's blue rather than green, too ! FWIW, the 'Telegraph reviewed garden tools for leaf-clearing a year ago (their Five of the Best...
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Christopher Hunter
chris_j_hunter
Nov 1, 2010 11:44 am
thanks, both ... distinct possibilities ! Chris ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Matt
mattysmit
Nov 1, 2010 6:36 pm
Just wondering if plasterboard thickness varies for a reason more than cost/strength? Is it designed for 12.5mm on the walls and 9.5mm for the ceiling (being...
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dicegeorge at hotmail...
dicegeorge
Nov 1, 2010 6:47 pm
Plasterboard thickness also influences fire resisitance, noise insulation and it's bendability, I guess. [g] ... From: "Matt" <mattysmit1976@...> ...
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Ben Perry
besp3
Nov 1, 2010 7:44 pm
And different thicknesses have different requirements in terms of stud & truss centres, noggins etc. Also, loads they can take - tiles, pictures etc. The...
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Colin
mckde2001
Nov 1, 2010 8:41 pm
With the system de-pressurised, the static pressure of the vessel should be 1-2bar - ie if you took the vessel out and put it on the floor the pressure should...
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Rick
rickdipper
Nov 1, 2010 8:59 pm
There is also Green & Red to consider, taperd & square edge, and insulated, also size Red=fireline - use to line a 30 minuite fire resiatant wall/ceiling in a ...
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Graham Pye
grahampye
Nov 1, 2010 11:12 pm
Petrol ones will pick up leaves even when they are wet, and are the *only* thing to use if you have a gravel drive. Use the blow for sweeping lots of leaves...
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W3526602@...
Nov 2, 2010 8:32 am
Hi, Builders have gone, so Barbara got the plastic out. Went into local furniture shop, chose a cabinet and TV stand, total about £800. Asked for discount,...
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Peter English
petermbenglish
Nov 2, 2010 10:13 am
How much do you want those paticular goods? Notwithstanding all their mucking you around, is the final cost to you still a good 'price'? ... From:...
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Jeffery Hardy
jensenhealey...
Nov 2, 2010 11:09 am
I think the main consideration is stud spacing. 9.5mm on 600 centres will be a bit "wobbly". I believe the general rule is 9.5mm for 400 or 450 centres,...
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W3526602@...
Nov 2, 2010 3:21 pm
How much do you want those paticular goods? Notwithstanding all their mucking you around, is the final cost to you still a good 'price'? Hi Peter. Well yes and...
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Jeffery Hardy
jensenhealey...
Nov 2, 2010 4:24 pm
Maybe a silly question, but exactly what sort of insurance is it? Furniture is, as far as I'm aware, just furniture. Not much to go wrong with it, and...
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mattysmit
Nov 2, 2010 8:22 pm
Wowzers As always, thers more to it than I thought but I've got the basics, Thanks all, for now it's just the ceiling. Matt...
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W3526602@...
Nov 3, 2010 5:15 am
Maybe a silly question, but exactly what sort of insurance is it? HI, Dunno! They never told us, we never asked ...... we didn't want it. It seems we have it...
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johnw_aka_webbo
Nov 3, 2010 9:19 am
Hi guys, has anyone gone down the route of having PV panels fitted and receiving FIT payments ? I do realise the payback on these things is quite long term,...
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Nick Laurie
nick115398
Nov 3, 2010 9:25 am
I saw a house locally (Keinton Mandeville, Somerset) with (IIRC) one huge panel of tubes and 6 - possibly 8 - large PV panels. Almost all the roof covered....
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Peter + Jane
pandj.munnoc...
Nov 3, 2010 10:16 am
I am living and breathing this one at the moment. Installed cost for polycrystalline is about £4000 / kw + £1000. Hybrid are 25% more FIT reduces above 4kw. ...
