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electricity

how can i store electricity produced from a wind turbine and also how can i change it from dc to ac

Noisy taps

I have a mixer tap in the kitchen and when I turn it on it makes a screeching noise until it reaches full power. I have replaced the washer twice but it made no difference. Any suggestions

trixy

What can I use to combat smelly spa bath water?

I don't use the spa very often but when I do the water is smelly, I have heard that there are tablets to use in the bath but nobody in the shops knows what I mean, can anybody help?

henro

hi all, I have been out on my vespa over the weekend and noticed that once the engine is warmed up and i turn it off to kick it again the engine seems to take off on its own. Once warmed up and i kick...

boink

clock

ok i know this isnt really the place for this question but.... what would you call one of those clocks that flip round like the pages in a book, early digital clocks or something, im trying to find...

MagsE

Right of way

Is there any law at all that would allow us to temporarily dig up a short piece of unadopted road that we do not own (but, along with the general public, have right of way over) for the purpose of...

Uzoma

Buying a 2nd hand car

I've looked in Parkers at the price of a car. I've found the car & the vendor. Would it be fair to deduct from the price (1) MOT (2) Car tax (3) Servicing? Or is it assumed that I would have to...

jrtv

Mondeo Diesel

I have lost the Turbo Power on my Mk3 Mondeo, it starts ok and drives but without the power, it does give out white smoke when first started, any idea's please.

trev.p

Is this head gasket or more serious?

I have bought a non-running 99 Astra 1.7 Turbo Diesel which has the following symptoms; Water pipe split under preasure and covered engine bay with dirty water. Oil in airbox White smoke comes out the...

everylittle

Planning the house extension

Our hot water tank is in the airing cupboard on the landing at present. When the extension is complete I think we'll need a larger tank etc to cope with demand. Is it possible to house the new tank in...

Badmao1

Can a Kia Picanto tow a boat and trailer?

I have just brought a new boat and trailer and I am planning to buy a cheap seccond hand land rover to tow and launch the boat. My girlfriend has a Kia Picanto and i saw on their website taht a tow...

markja

transit 2.5 non turbo

just lately have lost heaps of power, gained a poor tick over and struggle to accelerate on the level. uphill is a dangerous joke. have fitted new fuel filter, hot wired the fuel cut off solenoid,...

flubber

Unemployment benefits and housing

Because of unemployment and the inability to pay my mortgage the home has been repossessed and I have 4 weeks to leave. I have a houseful of furniture that I have acquired during my 30 years as a home...

Prawn Man

Hot tubs

I would like to put a hot tub into my garden. I want it sunk into the ground with its top coming up onto the decking I will erect above it. So, although I need the tub, pump, electrics etc I do not...

peeejaydeee

waterproofing a hammock

how can i protect the decorative knotted rope on my garden hammock? I ll be leaving it outside throughout the summer

privacybill

Tow Bar for Ford KA

Does anyone know if a towbar is available for a FORD KA................

ELVIS68

Oil Fired Heating

Does anybody know anything about oil fired central heating? ie, costs, advantages/disadvantages etc

PullUpTulip

Voltage Converter

Hi, I need a step down converter for US to UK voltage and am unsure what Wattage I will need. It's a coffee maker by the way. Most converters I have seen are around the 45 mark, would this be...

tinkertontom

uninhabited bungalow

the bungalow next door to mine has been empty as far as I know for eight years due to the old lady that lived there was put into a home, as you can imagine the garden back and front is compleatly...

wayne1948

trailer tents

Hi I have a renault megan 1400cc 2002 hach back, i want to pull a trailer tent would i be able to do it with my car? also will it do it easley ( not put a strain on the engine as such/climb hills ect...

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