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changing lightbulb

My friend laughed at me yesterday because I told him to make sure that the light switch was off when he was changing lightbulbs. As I understand it, it's possible to get electrocuted in this way?

nix-j-c

underground ecosystem surviving with different air.

a coupe of years ago there was an expedition of scuba divers researching a cave (i think it was in New Zealand). they dived into a hole and went underground and found a dry cave. But the equipment...

scouser01

fiat punto

my fiat punto key code light is on my car wont start and i dont have the master key or the code to re set it can i permanently disconnect the imobilizer in order to get the car to work again

buckoneton

Key jamed in door

hi, my yale key has snapped in the lock, anyone know how to remove it, Many thanks

cabbyste

mortice locks colapsed

I have 2 mortice locks on the back door of my house , one of the locks has collapsed in the locked position and the key to the other one has broken in the lock also in the locked positon , any...

crisgal

scratch on a guitar

i have committed the only act in our house that is punishable by death! I have accidently scratched my son's...

Ian b

Minus Figures

I'm working on a small programme to calculate my overdraft. Obviously, all the information is in negatives (minus figures), how can I convert these figures into 'positives?

madders2

gas pressure

the pressure seems to fluctuate on my domestic gas supply.how can i check this out?

Whickerman

Police have apologised for sending the personal effects of a suicide victim to his next of kin, including his noose... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south _east/7969110.stm How could this...

scottyfez

traffic police car

can a traffic police car i.e. volvo T5 driving in the other direction to yourself detect your speed and issue a NIP?

Mairzydotes

Garage security

We are downsizing, and soon moving to a house with a garage.. the first time we'll have had a garage for almost 40 years! Unfortunately, while most of the house space is fine for two of us, the...

joker55

cleaning teapot

does anyone know how to get tea stains out of a teapot. have tried bicarb of soda and denture tablets, none of these work, anyone got any ideas?

Whickerman

Which is most likely...

Statistically, am i more likely to be burgled or have my car stolen? This arises from something that struck me today. If I have a laptop or other item of value, is it safer to bring it with me when i...

R1Geezer

Wizard Brown!

Ok Brown waved his wand and create ?75bn out of thin air. Does anyone know if the opposite ever happens? Ie presumably inflation would have to be high enough to just tear up some dosh. Anyone know how...

MrsT

Celebrate with me.....

25 years since I kicked the Miner's ar5ses, happy days.Still sheep led by a donkey, old Shredded wheat head had no chance! There was old film of some Union idiot on the telly this morning. (yorkshire...

Zammo

Key Crisis!

I'm having to get a key cut for my flatmate and when I took it to Timpsons they said they couldn't do it because it's a "security key". They advised me to take it to a Locksmith which I did and the...

Coldicote

Home security

Burglary can be anyone's misfortune and callers pretending to be officials are not unusual. People on their own are often advised to use a door chain, but imagine cowering behind a chained slightly...

R1Geezer

Is 6 months in jail a bit harsh...

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Speed ing-Motorcyclist-Robert-Bennett-Has-Been-Jaile d-For-Riding-With-Son-On-Back-At-122mph/Articl e/200903115232326?lpos=UK_News_Top_Stories_Hea...

StewartG

Washing Machine Problems

I have a Bosch Washing machine that is not 2 years old but it has recently stopped adding the 'comfort' into the wash. I have tried unblocking the tiny wholes that are inside the tray at the top where...

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