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Why do some recordings have drop-out?

Most TV programmes that I record on my PVR (from BBC1, ITV1 etc) are faultless, but others -from, say, ITV3 - have irritating drop-out. Since there is no reason to fault my PVR can I assume that the...

shero101

Serious electrical problem Ford KA

My son has a 2001 Ford KA (60k miles) that has developed an intermittent problem. Sometimes when driving if he puts the fan (blowers) or the wipers on then the engine cuts out completely (the...

lonedad

Head Gasket? Radiator?

Apologies in advance for the long post Hi, Ive had my Primera 2.0 SVE for just over a month now. Its a 2004 plate with 86k on the clock and a FSH. About 6 weeks ago my car was in the garage having the...

Boriyako

First time in 60 years - smelly shoes!! HELP!!

Good morning Took off my trainers last night after a hard day and nearly passed out. Smell was terrible. I don't understand because: * I've had the trainers for a year * I've never had this problem...

Amber-Rose

jump starting a car....

a work colleagues car had a flat battery. He asked me if he could use my car to jump his. i said ok. Immediately after his car started, I got back in mine and it stalled. I re-started my car and an...

The Builder

Electricians' question

Is it possible to measure earth current leakage on a Megger, or is a clamp meter the only way?

Ritamoxon

Hearing Aids

Is it possible to have a hearing aid that dosn't have to be in the ear? This might seem crazy but I am deaf and hate the ear piece.

carlton23

Inks

Last week I ordered two C41 refills for my Canon MP220 printer and printed off two collages of flowers and one of my pet bird having a bath in a large plant saucer, but to my amazement one is already...

jonnytoobad

virgin internet connection stopping 50 times a day ;-(

hi, we have virgin intonet, we are paying 26.00 a month just for internet and its meant to be quickest though our connection goes off at least 50 times a day . this has happened 6 months now, many...

grahamlong

Can you use a quality Xpelair bathroom type fan (4inch – 100mm) OK , in a kitchen through an outside wall for smell extraction purposes

Can you use a quality Xpelair bathroom type fan (4inch – 100mm) OK , in a kitchen through an outside wall for smell extraction purposes where space is an issue in kitchen ? Even a low voltage...

picker

Parking ticket.

I recently parked my car in Hayling Island beach car park.I paid £3.60 for time put ticket on dashboard correct way up etc,closed the drivers door and went away.On return 30 mins before exit...

runningwok

Floodlight running costs

Has anybody any idea of the cost for electricity for a football league, or premiership club for a full game at night during the winter months?

systa5

Remote controls

Iseem to have a problem with remote controls in my home...they dont work in the upper rooms at the front of my house yet do in the back...my daughter lives 4 doors up and has no problem any ideas why?...

cassy-brace

witness statements!

hi i am a witness for a gbh, its gone to crown court. The attackers family are claiming they have everyone's statements?? the police have been terrible and not helpful at all. i would like to know if...

honey33

eugeot 406 estate car water drip when air con is on

hi i have peugeot 406 estate car and have noticed when my air con is on it is dripping water underneath the car above the exhaust around the middle of car , there is a rubber bung there but why is it...

pdq1

Most Wanted Tax dodgers

http://www.itv.com/ne...st-published-by-hmrc/ How are the British public expected to inform on these defaulters when many have fleed abroad? Wouldn't it be preferable to inform these countries where...

JonnyBoy12

Would it be possible to have an communal oxygen room in the U.K.?

We all know that in Japan they have got oxygen bars but would it be possible to have a whole room filled with pure oxygen? That would save the need to bottle it all up and lots of people could fill...

thejudderman

Jaguar x type diesel MPG

Does anyone own a Jaguar X type 2.0 diesel that can tell me the MPG? The road tests say ... Urban 37mpg, extra urban 62mpg, and combined 50mpg. I find all that hard to believe so can anyone with...

Dee Sa

luggage weight for the US

If you travel by with an American airline does the "two bags no weigh check" when you come home. still apply.

sinistra

Ignition problem

I have a 2003 Nissan Almera. The red warning light depicting a car with a key in the middle of it comes on and I am unable to start the car. If I turn the ignition off and then on again the car will...

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