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2nd March 2008, 04:18 PM
Thread: Electric Scraper?...
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Hi- i dont know if this is too late for a reply,...
Hi- i dont know if this is too late for a reply, and i understand your chisel mode isnt working too well - but- is it possible to use a crappy SDS drill bit (they can be bought singly at discount...
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2nd March 2008, 02:42 PM
Thread: nail gun maintenance
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Hi pharmaboy, Thanks for your reply, i spose i...
Hi pharmaboy,
Thanks for your reply, i spose i could try tapping the ring around in a circle...
just dont wanna bugger the slot up more than it is. I have a few nailers that i tend to use and i... -
2nd March 2008, 01:39 PM
Thread: nail gun maintenance
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nail gun maintenance
Hi all, I have zero experience taking nail guns apart and replacing O rings.
I have a few nailers that are starting to hiss here and there. I regularly oil them during use but they are getting on.... -
2nd March 2008, 01:26 PM
Thread: Tool Recommendation - Nailgun?
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You could just use a coiler and shoot 32 mm...
You could just use a coiler and shoot 32 mm clouts. Must much faster.
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20th August 2007, 09:09 PM
Thread: Brivis Ducted heating problem
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Are you serious ? you hit the gas control valve...
Are you serious ? you hit the gas control valve with a mallet and it worked ?
The gas valve is usually solenoid driven on late models and is operated by the electronic controller.
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18th August 2007, 06:42 PM
Thread: Brivis Ducted heating problem
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...but I have to say Brivis was pretty...
...but I have to say Brivis was pretty inflexible..........
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18th August 2007, 04:18 PM
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Question is...... I have been quoted...
Question is...... I have been quoted aprox$1500-$2000 for the job, can anybody let me know if this price seems fair???
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18th August 2007, 04:14 PM
Thread: hot water pressure
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Is there too much pressure or not enough? Is it...
Is there too much pressure or not enough? Is it an instantaneous or tank (gravity or mains pressure) How old is the unit? Was it ok before and now running low? It could be anything from poor supply...
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18th August 2007, 01:23 PM
Thread: electricity pit full of water!
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The pit outside my place had water, leaves, lolly...
The pit outside my place had water, leaves, lolly wrappers and ciggie butts in it. .... I must be paying extra :~
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18th August 2007, 12:52 PM
Thread: Electrician cost
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In my experience here in Melbourne plumbers and...
In my experience here in Melbourne plumbers and sparkies seem to charge around $100-150 per hour.
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18th August 2007, 12:46 PM
Thread: Plumbing Work - What is Permitted
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Isnt it interesting how in the USA you are...
Isnt it interesting how in the USA you are allowed to do your own plumbing and electrical work if it is inspected by the relevant authority and up to code ...
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18th August 2007, 12:40 PM
Thread: Brivis Ducted heating problem
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oops just to add, when the heater has been off...
oops just to add, when the heater has been off for a while and is turned on the surge can blow the board especially when its a few years old and its been cold. Moral of the story is always leave the...
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18th August 2007, 12:35 PM
Thread: Brivis Ducted heating problem
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Hi, it could be any number of things and hard to...
Hi, it could be any number of things and hard to say without more specific information. It could be your gas valve, flame rollout sensor or your electronic controller. If your heater has been...
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12th October 2006, 01:32 PM
Thread: Architrave Type?
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I would try Provans in Clifton Hill for that Cal...
I would try Provans in Clifton Hill for that Cal Bung profile.
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11th October 2006, 12:25 PM
Thread: Architrave Type?
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How did you go with your weatherboards and archs?...
How did you go with your weatherboards and archs?
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10th October 2006, 01:51 PM
Thread: taping plaster joins
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Hmmmm .... so mebbe the tape helps make it more...
Hmmmm .... so mebbe the tape helps make it more flexible so it wont crack ... i reckon if it sandwich a sheet of plaster between two sheets of cardboard its a helluva lot more flexible ... oh its...
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10th October 2006, 01:23 PM
Thread: taping plaster joins
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Hi- thats what we tried to work out - how can a...
Hi- thats what we tried to work out - how can a flexible piece of tape stop a ridgid piece of plaster cracking...if the tape was steel it would help make more sense. As for reo in concrete - tape in...
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10th October 2006, 12:36 PM
Thread: taping plaster joins
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taping plaster joins
Hi there, As a matter of interest - the practice of taping plaster joins was raised by a mate who didnt bother and just ran cornice adhesive into the join, which was what was on hand.
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9th September 2005, 12:58 PM
Thread: varnishing jarrah floor boards
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Doing it yourself may leave blemishes in the...
Doing it yourself may leave blemishes in the floor, particularly if you done use a finishing sander. Tally up the cost of hiring a floor sander, edger, finishing sander, filler, sandpapers and the...
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8th September 2005, 11:33 PM
Thread: Proper mortar mix?
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Hi there, with premixed mortar i think its a good...
Hi there, with premixed mortar i think its a good idea to make sure the contents are properly remixed out of the bag. The ratios mentioned above are ok but if you go 3 parts sand to one part cement...
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6th September 2005, 08:23 PM
Thread: Weather Boards
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Hi there, i would hold up your timber to the...
Hi there, i would hold up your timber to the weatherboards on your wall and using a little piece of scrap timber as a spacer (say 20mm wide) with a pencil held against it "trace" the profile against...
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6th September 2005, 12:20 AM
Thread: Weather Boards
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Hi there, i would hold up your timber to the...
Hi there, i would hold up your timber to the weatherboards on your wall and using a little piece of scrap timber as a spacer (say 20mm wide) with a pencil held against it "trace" the profile against...
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18th April 2003, 10:28 PM
Thread: Cost of Tiling Kitchen Splashback
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believe it or not i think 460 odd dollars aint...
believe it or not i think 460 odd dollars aint bad for someone to come in and do your job. I presume he would do it over 2 days cos u should let the adhesive dry before grouting. Thats 2 visits....