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Where to get an isolation transformer? about 1 KVA or more. I have one already but I want another so I can get 460 volts at 5 amps or more from 230v. Nobody uses these things any more because they have RCDs that don't weigh 20kg! |
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Lily of the Valley - Where do I buy it? I have searched everywhere for this, asked garden centres but no one can answer. They usually try to lead me to the shrub variety which is not what I am looking for. Any suggestions much appreciated. |
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What plants DON'T possums eat? We've moved to a new house in a new subdivision, we have a very small garden, so put strawberries in a container, but snaffled by possums. They eat the leaves down to stalks. They have eaten lettuce and today devoured a tub of polyyanthas, down to the bas... |
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What's the best weed eater? What's a good weed eater/line trimmer that you would recommend for a lifestyle block? Must be uncomplicated, easy to start and girl friendly lol. |
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Heat pump servicing - how much please Dh forgot to ask the man before he comes this afternoon. Would $300 be about right. We keep the filters clean ourselves. |
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4 in 1 petrol line trimmer from Mitre 10 Has anyone purchased one of these, if so, how do you rate it? Considering purchasing one but would like some feed back if possible. Thank you |
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How to cut inside and outside mitres for scotia? Hi. 2moros job is to do this. did an okay job of skirting and architrave today in entrance way. Scotia is the standard size vertical down from ceiling , radius curve and horizontal back to wall. I have drop saw(cheap. and coping saw) and have |
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Plumbing knowledge I have a new mixer and shower head. what is the way to turn the hot water off?I have a tank in the roof above water cylinder that fills up wen hot is used . |
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Country Calendar tonight will be worth watching. Robert Guyton , heritage fruit trees saved . |
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Dianthus plants I have a lot of dianthus plants which have been in a couple of years, but now look a bit woody and need separating. When is the best time to do this? |
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Good gardening news. https://www.minds.com/blog/view/425798311182602240/in-la-now-you-can-use-city-land-for-a-free-vegetable |
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Plant ID please Hi, This plant started sprouting by a fence a while ago. I thought I'd leave it to see what it was. It's now about two metres tall and I probably need to decide whether to dispense with it. |
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Plumbers / electricians Renhardt instant hot water I have a 8kw 2 phase instant hot water shower that has blown the gasket in the heater and is dripping water. 1/I can have gaskets specially made or is there a service agent for these heaters (or is it too old). 2/ Triton make an in |
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'Three sisters' Corn, Beans and pumpkin/squash. Has anyone tried this in there garden. If so did it work out ok. Link below if you don't know what I'm talking about. https://en.m.wikipedia.o |
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Am thinking of getting a water tank in town suburb Is this a biggy? The council has installed water meters and will start charging at some stage, and since we need new spouting/guttering anyway it makes sense to collect the rain water for the garden. We are short of downpipes and I figured it would save d... |
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Carpet quote advice does anyone know if 560 dollars is a good quote for area 370 cm x 390cm removing existing carpet and putting in a new one. |
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Underfloor insulation? What sort of underfloor insulation is recommended for a 1940s weather board house. I have been looking at R 1.8 polyester between the joists and plastic vapour barrier on the ground. Is this a good option? |
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Sweet Peas Sweet Pea Seedlings. Could someone please tell me if it's too early to sow Sweet Pea seedlings outside in South Canterbury. Still having frosts, would be better to delay planting? Thank you. |
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Electrolux Ewt 606 not agitating A friend passed on a 6kg machine top loading, The bowl does not appear to be turning as with the spin, however water is draining out and the recycle pump works. Had not been going for a while but was going ok before. I put on side to transport, not |
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Table lamp bulb wattage If I have a lamp with 40 watt lamp is it okay to put an LED bulb with better lighting ability in it? Say a 10 or 12 watt LED . |
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Suggestions please. Mr. T has built me a 4mtr long planter against the fence. I am planting 2 climbing roses in it and want suggestions for other plants to put in there. I would like perennials that flower and don't need too much attention. The planter gets good sun. Thanks |
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Timber glasshouse and consents if you cover a pergola of any size with a roof it requires a consent. if you buy a fully clad glasshouse no consent is required. so can you build a timber glasshouse with no consent? We all know which would be stronger. |
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Gutterwitch caused overflows! Hi Guys I bought some of those short Gutterwitch gutter protectors. I wanted them to stop leaves etc going down my down pipes. But they seemed to cause water to back up and over flow in my gutters, even though they were virtu |
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Question for paperhangers please. I have 10 meters of unpasted freeze to hang. IF i wanted to use Fullers PVA, can I dilute this with water? paste the wall or paste the freeze? or both? the walls are clean ,, semigloss water based paint |
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Spouting/guttering replacement New Plymouth? Can anyone recommend a tradesperson and give an approx cost per lineal metre? Also what is the best option for the spouting? And are those leaf grates or whatever useful in preventing build up of mulch? TIA |
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