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How does a chocolate fountain work?

How is temperature controlled? Does chocolate just flow from top to bottom or is it pumped back up somehow? Do you have to empty the bottom tray to stop it overflowing? How d'you clean it?
21:42 Fri 29th Sep 20065 answers, last by skilliyay 20:28 Sun 01st Oct 2006
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Computer display gone blurry and icons out of proportion.

These symptons suddenly appeared on my computer when I started it up a few days ago and haven't gone away. Only the display seems to be affected. The colours of my usual screens have changed and gone...
19:40 Thu 20th Jul 20067 answers, last by BillyNoMates 01:05 Fri 21st Jul 2006
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Domestic 240V Wall Sockets in GB

Is there a regulation saying that the ring main 2.5mm2 cable should be covered by a metal or plastic strip? I've heard that this is not a requirement if the cable is buried in plaster (or under...
10:58 Tue 20th Jun 20064 answers, last by Tweed 16:42 Wed 21st Jun 2006
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What is the current value of a human life?

Priceless, of course. But what is the current life-insurance industry compensation level for its loss? I'm not talking about loss of earnings potential.
01:07 Fri 12th May 20063 answers, last by ugly_bob 09:38 Fri 12th May 2006
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Coal miners' health compensation; total amount?

Over the last few years, I've heard about former-miners being compensated for damage to their health arising from their employment in coal mines. Does anyone know the total amount of money that has...
01:00 Fri 12th May 20062 answers, last by kev100 04:59 Wed 17th May 2006
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Parlour game for students: anyone know the rules?

A friend of mine was at university in the 80s; and she explained to me how she participated in this parlour game. Two people are the leaders, they are 'in on it' from the start. The other players...
23:14 Sun 23rd Apr 2006
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On-line pharmacies: Viagra (etc) off the internet

I get the same spam from the internet as everyone else. My question is: Has anyone ever taken the offer up, or do you know anyone who has? If so, how much money was paid, was it genuine, did it work?
22:57 Sun 23rd Apr 20064 answers, last by Kamagrauk365 06:20 Thu 26th Aug 2021
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How do Combi-Boilers deal with variable water flow rates?

Suppose that someone is running a hot tap that is supplied with its hot water from a Combi-Boiler. The tap is only about a third open; and water pours out at the pre-set temperature on the boiler. The...
17:10 Sun 16th Apr 20061 answer, last by pilotlight 21:01 Sun 16th Apr 2006
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Central Heating Boiler - horizontal distance to expansion

Question for an expert Central Heating installer: Does it matter if I move the vertical expansion pipe about 7 feet horizontally from the boiler? Are there any building regs to say you can't? All the...
18:21 Fri 14th Apr 20063 answers, last by stanleyman 08:12 Sat 15th Apr 2006
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Why did Hitler not order the capture of Dunkerque?

I have read that, in 1939, German combat tank regiments were hours away from the encircled British Expeditionary Force, with commanders chomping at the bit. Why were they (apparently) stopped by...
22:36 Thu 06th Apr 200617 answers, last by onslow1 00:48 Mon 10th Apr 2006
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Coloured toilets & wash-basins: are they still made?

OK, some coloured bathroom suites were awful. But what about blue (and other non-offensive colours)? I've searched the internet and local D.I.Y. stores but have been unable to find anything except...
19:23 Tue 07th Feb 200611 answers, last by unsunghero 16:41 Thu 19th Apr 2007
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Uplifting dancey trancey music digital radio station?

Any recommendations?
19:11 Thu 19th Jan 20061 answer, last by OBonio 11:46 Fri 20th Jan 2006
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Book on re-roofing?

Can anyone recommend a good book which gives a step-by-step guide to completely replacing a tiled, sloping roof including batons, felt & lead flashing?
14:11 Thu 19th Jan 20061 answer, last by nickmo 22:06 Thu 19th Jan 2006
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Why don't irons have on/off switches?

???
16:53 Sat 14th Jan 20066 answers, last by jas1002 17:24 Sun 15th Jan 2006
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Obtaining someone's credit rating

How can I, as a private individual, get someone's credit rating before going into business with them? I don't mind paying a fee which will, no doubt, be necessary.
12:22 Fri 13th Jan 20063 answers, last by Oneeyedvic 15:15 Fri 13th Jan 2006
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Effect of winning small claim on debtor

Supposing I take out a claim in the County Court against someone who owes me a few hundred pounds using the Small Claims Procedure; and win. What effect will this have against the person I have...
11:48 Wed 04th Jan 20063 answers, last by themas 14:53 Wed 04th Jan 2006
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Agency worker: short notice cancellation

A person registers with a Temporary Employment Agency. The agency rings the person up and says that they have 3 days work at a local business. The person completes 2 days work, to everyone's...
16:32 Thu 22nd Dec 20054 answers, last by In A Pickle 01:32 Fri 23rd Dec 2005
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Tenant underpaying: What court action?

A tenant moves into a house, and is an otherwise satisfactory tenant. At the outset, the tenant signs an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement to pay a monthly rent of 700 pounds (for 1 year). The...
16:18 Thu 22nd Dec 20059 answers, last by themas 21:21 Tue 27th Dec 2005
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Manchester Dancey Trancey Clubs?

Any suggestions of Night Clubs within crawling distance of M.E.N arena?
21:16 Wed 23rd Nov 20053 answers, last by crgb14 22:20 Thu 24th Nov 2005
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Manchester night clubs with ethnic black clientele

I occasionally socialise in the Manchester (centralish) area though I don't seem to encounter many non-white faces. Can anyone suggest a night club which has better representation from the...
07:58 Tue 25th Oct 20051 answer, last by maddystar 22:57 Mon 14th Nov 2005

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