problem tag
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Air nail-gun problem Anyone know about Pneumatic nailguns (Bostich)? It blows air out of the valve under the trigger all the time, and the plunger will fire out once and stay there until air supply is disconnected. Any ideas about where to start, or links to a man |
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Corner bricks problem We are getting a brick house built . Where the corner butts up to the windows on a right angle to each other , the building company says because the bricks would need cut to fit , it's not legal to do that and we have to have coloured steel flashing :( do... |
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Pumpkin Problem Getting very frustrated - planted pumpkin seed for the very first time and everything was going extremely well (or so I thought). Lots of flowers but now the flowers are dropping off the plants so obviously they are not being fertilised. Is there somethin... |
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Strange electrical problem I have an extension lead from the garage to run a couple of basking lights for tortoises. I put it inside conduit to keep the weather off it, and run it through an RCD for safety. I unplug the lights at night. The lights run fine when plugged in, and I've... |
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L:awnmower problem I have mower with a Kohler 8 Courage engine I use commercially and as the air filter is on the side if it rains and I cannot cover the mower in time the air filter gets wet I also have a mower with a B&S motor bus as it is a different filter on top it is ... |
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Dyco saw bench problem I've had the saw bench for a few years now & mainly used it for firewood, although it has rise & fall, plus angle [bought off a friends father when he was shifting]. When I bought it, the bloke put another motor on it. However recently due to the partners... |
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Light switch problem Occasionally the switch on my kitchen light does not work. Initially I thought the bulb needed replacing after trying switch several times but some time later when I tried it worked fine and did so for a few days, then again last night same as previously ... |
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MY "New Lino problem" Hi folks, Have just had some lino laid (which cost a bomb) and find that it is nothing like I expected it to be like. Actually I hate it and was wandering if it is at all possible to do something to change it like staining it with something or perha |
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Fisher and Paykel washing machine problem Anyone familiar with fixing one of these? It has broken down with error code 62. Google says this is related to the drainage pump. |
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Gas hot water problem We have recently moved into a new house with Infinity gas hot water. We have noticed when taking a shower that every minute or so the hot water goes cold then back to normal again. We thought (after googling) it might be a water restrictor in the shower h... |
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Advice on tree rot problem. Hi, attached are a couple of photos of a tree at home that suffers from bug infestation and rot, my questions are: What sort of tree is it. What sort of general pesticide can I apply to the tree to get rid of the bugs, the only bugs I have see |
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Pigeon problem I have a problem with pigeons. They perch on my air condition units, atop f the window frames. Actually all round the place. I have a lot of bird spikes up and a hawk but they just move to another place and start shitting there. Is they any po |
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Potato problem advice please https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/439549336.jpg Can anyone tell me what's wrong with our spuds? Most I have dug are like this wh |
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Any suggestions to this problem, please. We recently had the house insulated.ceiling and underfloor.Over the last week we have noticed the vinyl in the kitchen, back hallway and toilet starting to bubble.The carpet throughout the house is also starting to 'wrinkle'.I would be interested ... |
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Electronics problem Does any one know approximately what DC voltage I would get if I fit a bridge rectifier onto a 12VAC power supply. |
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Gas bottle problem have a full 9kg gas bottle with OPD fitted - which seems to have activated and !jammed - we can only get the low flow out- how do we get it to work properly again! |
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Tomato problem. It maybe something like fuscarium wilt. Whatever it is I think you may find it is soil borne and you cannot plant back into the same ground again unless you plant non susceptible crops. Not sure how long it lasts till you can plant tomatoes, potatoes or a... |
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Starling problem How do I stop the starlings from pulling out the plants!Have planted succulents down the drive garden which has bark also and every day the plants are scattered on the drive. so frustrating.thanks for any advice |
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Can you advise? Plumbing problem re buchan trap I sought a plumber for what I hoped was a fairly simple blocked drain problem. He called in this morning, had a look and said he wouldn't charge me as he didn't have the right gear. He got another guy, who came with a sort of camera (you experts w... |
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Samsung washer/dryer front loader problem My model no. is WD7704C8C/XSA. It has stopped draining. so i can manually drain it , then it will spin. Hubby who is a handy man pulled it apart and the pump looks fine-no sign of black/heat etc. All hoses are clear. When i look in the drain hole at the b... |
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Ugly ceiling problem. We have this textured ceiling throughout our house: http://quickenblog.com/media/flashmp3player/mp3/stomp-texture-581.jpg |
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Insinkerator problem Ours has stopped working - does anyone know if there is a cutoff switch which I could "restart" it ! Thanks in advance |
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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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Oven door seal problem What is the best adhesive to reattach the rubberised bead seal in an oven door.I was thinking a silicon type gasket glue as used in the motor trade.Any suggestions! |
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Problem conifer needs felling, how much? Hello, I've got a conifer that was planted in a very silly spot by previous owners. It's 2m from house corner, and 2m from house power lines, but worst of all it's shading the vege garden! Now obviously we can't have that so it's |
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Bird Problem I have a problem with hanging baskets.I used coconut liners which the birds pecked away at and used for nest materials.I replaced these with spagnum moss liners which the birds seem to think is an even better material.Any suggestions on how to beat the bl... |
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Freezer problem ;; can you guys help ive got an 8 year old upright freezer that the compressor isnt starting up. ive done a continuity test and an ohms test .alls good so im trying to buy a new relay for this model but apparentlly the part is obsolete, any ideas if i can use another mo |
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Dog Wood Tree Problem. Hi, Can anyone help me! I planted three Dog Wood Trees on our front lawn last year (September).And unfortunately not long after I planted the trees we had some really strong winds.Well ever since all three trees have sat on our front lawn looking li |
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Rheem Main pressure gas water heater problem We installed a 150 litre mains pressure water cylinder 20 years ago and it has been a wonderful choice over the years but recently the pressure at the tap and particularly the shower is noticably reduced. Apart from a pilot light issue some years ago it h... |
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Replacing a toilet seat - HUGE problem! Ok so we need a new toilet seat. The one I need is a simple one with two large plastic screws that go through the holes in the bowl part. Easy Peasy. Mr LV went and got a new one today (a Caroma) but it’s one of those ones with all the frick |
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Gas water heating problem Gas house water heating. We use 9KG gas bottles to supply water heater. The gas water heater will not work when 9KG gas bottle gets to half full. Can anyone explain why this is happening? Thanks in advance |
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Pohutakawa Problem ;-( Our Pohutakawa tree is producing sap (or something similar) that has gone on the neighbour's car (some weeks ago) and now on their house / windows. I've owned this house since Aug '95 and it's never (previous neighbours may not have noticed / said) |
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Lawnmaster mower problem not catching grass My lawnmaster mower is only a year old and I have a very small lawn, recently i have had problems with the clippings getting clogged up around the blades. Its not throwing the clippings in the catcher. I've given it a good clean up but still no bett |
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Lawn problem help my lawn is covered with Clover what can I do to get rid of this? |
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Interesting problem for a Sparky Std-ish 3 bedroom 70's house One row of 3 power points has died at the front of the house All fuses have been out & checked ok Nothing else dead in the house A hint might be that the dishwasher/ disposal unit has rocker switc |
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Plumbing Problem. The shower mixer is either very hot or very cold. It's hard to find a stable in-between temperature. In addition, when the showerhead is held low, the temperature gets really hot. Are these obvious symptoms of a specific cause? |
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Lemon tree problem My tree has a good crop of lemons but most of them are rotting on the tree and falling even when they are only half ripe. Have never had this problem before - is anyone else experiencing this. I live in Northland. |
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Plant problem ID needed Can anyone help me identify what is wrong with my michelia gracipes. I've looked online and can't find anything :-( |
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Indoor Plant Problem. http://i.4cdn.org/out/1506399088705.jpg She ain't looking too happy. Suggestions? (We had Her on a shelf and She s |
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Grinder problem If a disk grinder wheel goes in a anticlockwise direction, which way does the locking flange unscrew,, Mental block |
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How to solve a cat problem - $5! Finally have stopped a persistent cat coming onto our section and stalking the birds and digging up the garden. There were 2 entry points he had by jumping over a lower portion of our fence. Just under $5 solved the problem. A couple of length |
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Ruud Kleinpaste Ant Problem News Talk ZB Did anyone happen to recall a fail proof ant killer Ruud talked about with a listener on a recent resident builder show on Sunday morning. Was a about a month ago. Appreciate ANY help. Thanks. |
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Robinia Mop Tops Problem Good evening everyone, Im trying my best to sort the garden however having a couple of issues. I recently planted two grated robinia mop tops in Christchurch. They are approx 1.5m high. I was instructed to stake them well as to not split at the graf |
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Potato problem I am finding that 2/3's of my potatoes have brown streaked/speckled flesh. Is it weather related? I can't seem to find anything that resembles it under potato diseases. Thanks. |
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A annoying. Shitty. Problem. BIRDS We are in a subdivision in Rolleston chch. Have house with normal patio, furniture etc. Every day this is effected by bird poop. Are there any solutions to this? We dont have pets. Thanks. |
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MITSUBISHI HEAT PUMP PROBLEM Heat pump has suddenly stopped blowing. 2 led lights on front flashing continuously., Any ideas? |
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Rose problem. I have a problem with one of my roses, the stems are covered in a white powder. It comes off easily but underneath the powder there is hard white lumps. Anyone know what this might be and how to treat it please. Thanks. :) |
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Mealy bug problem I'm looking after plants at work and among them there's a couple of ferns. I've sprayed them but short of rubbing off the bug from each plant I can't seem to get rid of it. Anyone had any real success please? I've removed them so they're away from all oth... |
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Franke kitchen sink plug problem. Small but annoying problem. Franke sink plug now won't stay in the open (free to drain) position as had lost the ball bearing in the post over time. I now have a Franke replacement plug correct size for the sink but it is falling down also. Waste plug hol... |
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Cockroach problem Agree with imagine4 but I have also learnt to live with them. They were here before us and will be here long after we gone |
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Tomato problem? Our tomatoes have this problem that is in pics. White leaf veins, then white leaves, then brown then dead. Plants still alive and fruits are fine. I cant fine this on google. White veins is something lemons get. I dont know if they have a deficciency or a... |
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