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Electrical question I have 2 outside lights that can be turned on from two single inside switches. I want to add a third light that will turn on along with the other two lights. My question, is this a simple job for DIY’er or will it require an electrician? The light ... |
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Chainsaw tensioner unwinds I've noticed the tensioning ratchet on my cordless chainsaw rotates during use and loosens the chain. Anyone know what causes this and how to prevent it? |
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Quick electrical question Does the neutral (black coloured) conductor on a light switch loop connection need to be swapped to red with tape or heatshrink or can it be left as black? |
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Another electrical question please On our rental that tenant left in a disgusting state, we are now paying the power whilst doing repairs, but on the meter box it does not say which switch for hot water and the last bill is quite large (for an empty place) how do I know which switch to tur... |
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Changing natural gas HW to bottles . easy? or complicated? We've used bottled gas before and I'm sure it was cheaper to run than the Natural Gas we have now. Supply charge alone is $50.00 per month. Can the existing Infinity unit be changed easily from Natural gas to bottled gas? |
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Curley leaf To all the people that will be moaning about this before too long,now is the time to get out and give your trees a good dose of copper.Then for good luck do it again in two weeks time,goodluck. |
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Cleaning Lounge suit ? Good afternoon :-) What is the best way to clean a 2nd hand lounge suit? please its heavy duty cotton and a dark colour. |
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Musty smell prevention storing soft toys/books Anyone have any good ideas of how to store some favourite books and toys longer term that would prevent the musty smell? Would be stored in a stable temp cool area under stair cupboard in plastic bins. Dry and cool no damp. Are there charcoal sachets or a... |
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Adhesive Glazier ,Ineed a strong adhsesive to re stick outer glass of my oven door it takes the load of the springs & heat of oven . It has 2 ss brackets glued on to join with inner glass panel & frame . but 1 has come off . Tried araldite but it didnt hold |
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Standard Roses question please Thinking of planting standard roses at the front of house, like a feature - thinking red/orange or yellow might be quite effective - I have always had Iceberg roses. Would appreciate suggestions of names of roses in effective colours - they need to be qui... |
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Recommendations for rangehood please? Have had no replies in tips/troubleshooting so thought I'd try here. We've been offered a parmco that appears not to have had too much use. It won't have outside venting (which I know is the ideal) but what can you suggest? TIA |
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Is a toilet seat just a toilet seat or are some better than others? Id like easy to clean and wouldn't mind self closing, what model do you recommend? Thanks |
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Whitefly in glass house? Last summer I had hordes of white fly in my glasshouse, in fact the whole vege garden was inundated. I think it maybe was exacerbated by the fact that we didn't get as much wind & maybe more humid than most summers here. Question is, as there are st |
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Retro Fit Double Glazing Would like any feed back from those who've used Retro-Fit for double glazing wooden joinery as we're looking at using them to do our French-doors. Thanks in advance |
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Replacing Shower Sealant Who would I get to replace mouldy existing sealant around shower tray. I presume a plumber wouldn't be interested in such a small job. I don't think it is a job for an amateur.? |
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Underfloor Insulation Im looking at putting some underfloor insulation in my house. What would be the best product out there? Would it be expol or batts? Which one would be more time consuming? I’m more than capable of doing it myself and have heaps of room |
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10 amps to 15 amps How hard is it to change a 10 amp socket to a 15 amp socket to run an oven ? Will it require running a new cable from the switchboard over to the new socket or does it require only a new socket that runs off the existing cable already there with the 10 am... |
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Fluorescent lights, question ? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/837580057.jpg what is this item and what does it do ? |
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New dishwasher-Built under instead of freestanding Dishwasher pump has died on 9 yr old dishwasher and instead of paying the $500+ quoted to fix, we are looking at getting new dishwasher. Current model is a semi-integrated bosch (so obviously 'built under'). Can we replace with another bosch w |
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What model F&P Refrigerator ? We have one which needs to have the doors changed over to the oposite side it is not one which can be just done with the parts on the present doors, so how do we find out the model so we can buy a kit to do this ? the manual has instructions for several m... |
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Best glue What would be the best glue for metal to metal. Need to fix a metal (aluminium) tent pole that snapped and I need to place a lager tube over the broken bits. Need something strong that wont break. Doesn't need to be flexible. Any recommendations ? |
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Pest Control cost info for ceiling noises We have noises in our ceilings. A brick home with concrete floor so no idea where or how they are getting in but there is definetly something there. Has been a number of weeks now so must be getting in and out, Did put rat bait in the ceiling today althou... |
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Buying lamps from USA Help please! I need to purchase 2 lamps - I can't find what I want here in NZ. Im wanting to buy 2 lamps from the USA and use them here - obviously I know the plugs are different (easily fixed with an adapter) - but is it that simple. |
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Flaring tool for gas pipes Which is a good flaring tool and deburring tool for gas (LPG) pipes? Where can I buy these? |
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Solar powered ground mounted driveway lights Does anyone know of a suitable brand or supplier of Solar powered ground mounted driveway lights that will helpin backing down a difficult driveway? |
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