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Nilfisk waterblaster Been given this but it leaks water profusely from a joint between faces in the alloy casting ( the pump).Loathe to open up the pump casting because its a new ball game to me. Anybody got any helpful suggestions from their own experience! |
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Home brewing . what went wrong ? ahh put my first wash through the still and what do ya no its coming out blue arggg . anyone in the know how no what Ive done wrong ! Am well trying to make spirits lol |
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Getting Peas to germinate? Wonder if others have had their peas not germinating! I have planted 3 lots of two different brands and nothing. Is there something peas don't like! Any comments/suggestions appreciated. |
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Installing a UHF aerial was wondering what's involved, how much labour, and anyone you could recommend in the West Auckland area.I don't currently have a TV aerial on my roof, the reception is really good and rabbit aerial has sufficed but I now need to upgrade to the di... |
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Dishwasher falling forwards Turns out that screws have broken off and are stuck in cabinetry which are holding it upright in the cavity. Only solution i can think of is to dig/ butcher them out then as best i can, bog up hole and use bigger screws. (they were puny) Any better ideas ... |
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A fruit ID and a what is this tree please ? plant 1 is a black mulberry, Morus nigra, yum |
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Oriental trellis and privacy. What options are there to make a front fence with panels of oriental trellis more private! |
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Whats the name of that purple flowering tree/shrub that the monarchs like! Budlea or something! and does it grow from cuttings! Grateful for any replies thanks. |
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Yellow leaves on Dublin Bay rose. I have not ever had this problem before with the Dublin Bay climber I have and am wondering what could be causing it. It's had plenty of water and it's first flush was really prolific. I have dead-headed and cut back a little as it is really rampa... |
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Insect that looks like a mud splatter Everywhere I look I keep seeing a small mud like splatter on walls, windows, fences etc. It is a soft case almost diamond shape, inside is a very tiny caterpillar and only it's head sticks out, it can climb. Can any one tell me if it's a good guy ... |
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Thinking of buying a solar water pump for my water feature. Is a 150 litres per hourenough! |
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Realize that there are quite a few nice, helpful, knowledgeable people on this thread, so decided to give you guys a try with my problem and who should I get to look at it.I'm in a stucco type house, on a concrete block, half basement.The section slopes a bit and house is just over 50 years old.There... |
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Help needed with pepper plants My pepper plants are getting quite tall in my greenhouse. I was wondering do you pinch out the tip to stop them growing toohigh! Any other hints welcome. Thanks |
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Muscari Problem hmm, don't look like muscari leaves to me.Damage looks like somethings been bashing it, rather that eating it.Maybe wind or a small boy with a stick |
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Plant ID help please :) I think that is a grape vine,but see what others say,it looks good and healthy. |
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A spray to kill Lilly of the Valley.is there one? I'm digging out what I can. I've been here nigh on 19 years and all of a sudden this 'weed' has come from nowhere and is taking over the bed of violets. Any suggestions on a suitable spray would be much appreciated. |
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Weed wand Just been googling them. Can you actually buy them here! Sure I saw one of those TV ads for one. Google brings up a cool one, but its in the US and in US $$. Looks exactly like what I need. |
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Wandering jew? what can i spray it with! |
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Curley leaf question. We planted 3 plum trees a bout 2 yrs ago. One of them hasa bad dose of curly leaf. I have sprayed it with Copper Oxychloride but it doesn't seem to improve. Don't know why the others are okay because they are close by. Am I doing the right t |
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Feeding tomatoes. Are tomatoes gross feeders like rhubarb, pumpkins, etc! |
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What sort of fire to put in? We have a wood fire in our new house that needs replacing and was wondering what is best.We were wondering whether to get a coal burning one or a wood pellet fire or something else.My husband has retired and we realise that as we get older humping in load... |
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Have any of you tradies turn down a job because of other peoples habits! A mate asked me to do a bit of work at a lady friendsof his who is a chain smoker. When I entered the house the stench of smoke had me gagging so much I walked out and said sorry I can't do it as I'm an ex smoker. |
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Spittle Bug. Who has the best way of getting rid of this pest Who has the best way of getting rid of this pest! |
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? Ants are eating my strawberries help The birds are not the culprit , I have seen ants on them . Any ideas please . Tia |
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Flower Id please Looks like a leucanthemum to me. Comes in pink, white, lemon. On a bush. Hmmm, you said tall! Can we see a photo of the pant and the height of it please! |
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