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How close does rod diameter have to be for a thread die?

I'm looking to create an (external) thread for M5 nuts at the end of 6063T6 aluminium bar using a hand die of the traditional circular kind from a tap-and-die set. Sadly while the nuts and tools are all metric, the stock only seems conveniently…
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Will my combi gas boiler still produce heat with mains water off?

I am responsible for a vacant house with a natural gas combi boiler (Ideal Logic range). I need to keep the house heated to a minimum temperature, but would like to switch off mains water (pipe freezing risk). Will the boiler accept not having a…
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MVHR ventilation in a UK flat (apartment)

I'm interested in getting MVHR (mechanical ventilation heat recovery) or some similar system in a small flat (apartment) in the UK. I see all sorts of products advertised, which seem quite varied in design and applicability, but living in a flat, in…
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Why might my ceiling light be flickering?

I have two lights in my bedroom on the same circuit with a single switch. One of them (always the same one) will sometimes flicker to the point that it's strobing. It doesn't do it all of the time, and there doesn't seem to be a correlation between…
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Changing a ceiling light and there seem to be wrong coloured wires

I'm changing a ceiling light and am a bit confused (hence why I'm here!) There are four cables coming out of the ceiling. Two cables with red/black/yellow&green wires, one cable with just red/black wires and one cable with only a red wire. I've…
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Calculating heating specification in a new extension (UK)

I am calculating the required specification of the heating components in a single-story extension @ 31m² in the South-East of England (in-land). I've used several online "BTU" radiator calculators, but the results vary wildly from one site to the…
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How urgently do I need to fix soakaways drilled adjacent to my foundations - and what is the best method?

I have recently moved into a Victorian/Georgian mid-terrace house, built 1854, with solid rubble/stone walls perhaps 18 inches thick. Both front and back outside levels were too high when we moved in, with the back outside (a patio) level with the…
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Merge or keep two electricity meters for one property?

I’m merging my two adjacent properties therefore decided to merge the electricity supply coming into the property and only have one bill (currently different suppliers). My electrician has linked all the power cables etc into my main property’s fuse…
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