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14th November 2023, 05:20 PM
Thread: Navman Mivuedrive FHD
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Navman Mivuedrive FHD
Is this a place to ask about a GPS unit? It appears that the battery in my Navman MivueDrive FHD is cactus. The Navman agents regard it as non replaceable, but also tell me that they are aware that...
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13th August 2023, 12:49 PM
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Thankyou to all who helped me. The job has now...
Thankyou to all who helped me.
The job has now been carried out.
The reason I did not seek to buy a tube spanner was that I live 40km from town, and secondly, having checked out ebay, I was... -
12th August 2023, 02:36 PM
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Ancient shower taps through masonry block wall
My taps in an old shower might be 50+ years old. They require a square tube spanner to remove. I cannot get in to measure the square at the base. I want to make a tube spanner to remove these taps....
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9th August 2023, 09:40 PM
Thread: Grinding concrete
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Grinding concrete
I am planning some modifications to achieve a combined wheel chair accessible toilet and shower area in our older home, which is on a concrete slab. In an area about one metre by one metre, a want...
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2nd October 2022, 03:04 PM
Thread: Heller DT2S electrical timer switch
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Heller DT2S electrical timer switch
I have a Heller DT2S timer switch that I bought 15 years ago, and hardly used. I now want to use it for security lighting, but cannot find the instruction sheet, and an on line search has not turned...
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24th August 2022, 07:04 PM
Thread: Relocating ceiling plasterboard
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Relocating ceiling plasterboard
I am repairing my sagging gyprock plasterboard ceiling sheets.
Can I use the old method that I used back in the 70's with fibrous plaster sheets, where a fibre material was dipped in wet plaster... -
23rd August 2022, 01:23 PM
Thread: Which whirly bird should I buy?
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Which whirly bird should I buy?
Our Brisbane home has suffered mould in recent wet times. Construction is brick veneer, two storey, with a tiled roof.
I plan to fit two whirly birds to the roof to improve air movement.
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17th January 2021, 08:39 PM
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Looking for a Union 2 lever mortise lock
I am helping a friend do some household repairs. He has French doors at the front of his home, fitted with a Union 2 lever mortise lock, possibly around 30 years old. The internal part that the...
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6th December 2020, 01:58 PM
Thread: Flush hole size in pan
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Flush hole size in pan
I am thinking of replacing the toilet cistern. At present we have a 40mm flush pipe. Does this men that the pan has a 40mm hole to receive the pipe? I am expecting that new cisterns might come with...
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25th April 2019, 10:10 AM
Thread: Metabo drill stuck in hammer mode
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Metabo drill stuck in hammer mode
I have a Metabo corded electric drill purchased new about 15 to 20 years ago. Many years ago it got stuck in "Hammer" mode and I took it in for repair. I recall that the technician told me at the...
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4th June 2014, 08:56 PM
Thread: Metabo angle grinder EW 7126 S QUICK
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Metabo angle grinder EW 7126 S QUICK
I want to remove the armature.
The gearbox has been removed, and I have removed the brushes. The armature will not slide out of the body.
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13th October 2012, 08:31 PM
Thread: formwork for roller door ramps
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formwork for roller door ramps
I am building a 6mtr by 9 mtr shed, with 2 roller doors in the 6 metre end. I am presently setting up the formwork for a slab on ground. How do I do formwork to suit ramps under the doors, in order...
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28th August 2012, 08:41 AM
Thread: water pump problem
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water pump problem
We rely on tank water and a pump for our home.
Recently I disconnected the pump to install a new tank. Now I find that when I use the shower the temperature of the water swings from hot to cold to... -
10th June 2012, 09:19 PM
Thread: Building a shed
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Building a shed
I am planning a new shed, about 6 metres by 9 metres, with 3 metre walls. Kit cost is about $7000. What amases me is the fees to other parties. $519 to council for a planning permit. About $500 to...
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15th May 2009, 06:41 PM
Thread: Hilti HIT HY applicator
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Hilti HIT HY applicator
Hi, I am erecting my woodworking shed, and have had some hilti hit hy 150 adhesive donated in order to hold starter bars in concrete footings. Problem is I dont have the Hilti MD 2000 application...