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joegina

Air source heat pump

Are they any good? The blurb always looks good, but has anyone used this type of system. If so, what are the pitfalls/benefits? I have an oil fired system now. Can I run both side by side, perhaps...
19:33 Sun 20th Apr 20087 answers, last by the-gas-man 23:27 Mon 14th Jul 2008
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musician85

electricity counter

how can i slow down or stop the electricity counter without cutting off the current flow?
14:05 Wed 23rd Apr 200820 answers, last by treborrobert 19:30 Sat 26th Apr 2008
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ethanryan

hotpoint aquariys wma32

hi does anyone have this model washing machine, if you do can you tell me, firstly what is the best letter to put it on for very grubby clothes, i have 2 toddlers. and which hole i put the powder in....
09:48 Thu 24th Apr 20083 answers, last by adamhornsby 20:19 Fri 25th Apr 2008
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joegina

Electricity meter

Is it true that a magnet can make your electricity meter run slower?
18:32 Sun 20th Apr 20085 answers, last by thebrainy123 14:44 Fri 25th Apr 2008
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Senga 2

Non-playing I-pod shuffle

I got a present of one some time and didn't attempt to use it for ages. I managed to get quite a bit of music on but can't get it to play back through the earphones although it plays on the laptop....
16:17 Thu 24th Apr 20082 answers, last by Senga 2 11:11 Fri 25th Apr 2008
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deni5309

whirlpool dishwasher ADP 6947 display error

Hi, I am going crazy trying to figure out what F7 means on the display of my whirlpool dishwasher ADP 6947. Someone please help me.
13:27 Wed 23rd Apr 20081 answer, last by Disco Fever 20:58 Thu 24th Apr 2008
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listed

calculating sea levels

before satelites, how did they calculate sea levels
12:49 Thu 24th Apr 20086 answers, last by Jugglering 20:57 Thu 24th Apr 2008
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Lugsy35

sony ericsson w910 i

does anyone know how to sort out the problem i'm having with my mobile. When i switch it on it vibrates and the little red light above the camera lens comes on, doesn't go off an phone doesn't switch...
13:24 Thu 24th Apr 20082 answers, last by fender62 16:19 Thu 24th Apr 2008
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masma

Plasma tv

We recently bought a Panasonic plasma tv and it's got what I have been told is ghosting on the screen (as though another program is on in the background) could anyone tell me what causes this, could...
01:14 Tue 22nd Apr 20088 answers, last by masma 00:01 Thu 24th Apr 2008
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devika

tv repairs

can i fit a screen from a 37in phillips tv 37pf5522d/o5 into a phillips 37in 37pf5521d/10
16:12 Mon 21st Apr 20084 answers, last by buildersmate 11:58 Wed 23rd Apr 2008
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musician85

electricity counter

how does the electricity counter work??
08:39 Wed 23rd Apr 20081 answer, last by heathfield 09:52 Wed 23rd Apr 2008
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suemor7

mixer bath taps--which one?

Can anyone tell me where I can get a bath mixer tap for a bath with just one tap hole?
20:54 Tue 22nd Apr 20081 answer, last by Jugglering 21:01 Tue 22nd Apr 2008
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jack daniels

photographs

Hi Abers Can someone help? I've got some pictures that have curved, is there a way of flattening them out? Can someone give me some tips please? They're not in a frame & displayed on the end panel on...
12:43 Sun 20th Apr 20086 answers, last by markysngc 14:37 Tue 22nd Apr 2008
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jack daniels

Creeky bed slats

Hello, me again I've got a wooden bed with wooden slats, how can I stop them from making a creeking sound everytime me and hubby go to bed? - appart from not sleeping in the bed!!!! Thanks in advance
12:46 Sun 20th Apr 200812 answers, last by jack daniels 19:40 Mon 21st Apr 2008
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DuzyEverwork

Something has taken over my address book!

As if life wasn't hard enough, 'something' seems to have taken over my address book and is sending emails from my email address.- it's a Chineee firm advertising computer pruducts of all things!.....
17:53 Sat 19th Apr 20086 answers, last by DuzyEverwork 16:09 Mon 21st Apr 2008
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eldiego316

Looking to move abroad (probably greek islands) and set up own business

After any usefull info regarding this. Looking in the near future to movin abroad (probbly a greek island) and settin up my own business, probably a bar as this is my trade. Any decent web sites or...
14:01 Sat 19th Apr 200811 answers, last by RevFunk 13:28 Mon 21st Apr 2008
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RedRover

magnetic mine

What triggers a magnetic mine
20:48 Sun 20th Apr 20083 answers, last by markysngc 01:52 Mon 21st Apr 2008
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lukesdad0_4

Plumbing / Heating thermostat (Drayton Digistat 1) help req'd!

Earlier today I had to change the batteries in my Drayton Digistat 1 (old version I believe as the warranty sticker inside shows Mar '05) thermostat. As the slide-down battery compartment was stiff I...
22:45 Sat 19th Apr 20082 answers, last by happybaggy 20:17 Sun 20th Apr 2008
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bigsister

Energy saving light bulbs

Is it OK to use these in a 3 branch ceiling light, in just one of the sockets? Can't put all 3 in as it would be too bright I think. Also, can you use them in a lamp with a timer please? Thanks.
22:38 Sat 19th Apr 20083 answers, last by echokilo 19:43 Sun 20th Apr 2008
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red7

password protecting a windows folder

hi, is there a way of password protecting a folder in windows xp sp2? thanks
21:54 Sat 19th Apr 20082 answers, last by red7 10:46 Sun 20th Apr 2008

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