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power off ???

should u power down , when finished with your pc , ????? some say no ??? i always power down , i also shut off my surge protecter . what is the best , thing 2 do ??????

mitch711l

camel hair brush

why is a camel hair brush so called

ashl77707801

Passat TDI

I have a 1998 passat estate tdi. at around 1800 revs the car shakes badly. It sounds like a poor gear selection however at say 1500 revs in fourth gear it is smooth. I have had one of these cars...

Grace Digger

Fridge light

This isn't a joke question Why should the fridge light stop working when the door is open?

stevesue

holly wreaths and upvc doors.

could anyone tell me how to attach a holly wreath to a upvc door without using anything that will damage the door. many thanx suzie

javelinpc

electrical diagramming software ??

electrical diagramming software ?? does anyone know of an electrical diagramming software with all BS EN 60617 (BS3939) location symbols for installations ??preferably something easier to use than...

coffeeman

Chinese Tea

Hello can anyone tell me the main ingredients of Chinese Tea ?...

Mattk

Upside down crisp packets ?

Does anyone else have to turn their packet the correct way up before they open them ? Anyone else do this or am i in need of 'special care' ?!

dawg_kane

ok here's one for you all to thrash out that i found out today at work which made me really mad. My best mate, who i also work at the same place as, came into work well brassed off.... i took him for...

williamlc

"Scrolling"

When I use the scroll bar to move up and down a page, instead of a nice smooth action the page moves how I can only describe as "in waves", it all works OK but it was better as it was. Is there a...

einsteinsdog

gulf stream

The papers say the gulf stream is slowing down . Is it caused by the coriolis effect?

sblovett

Electric Hob Wiring

We are trying to put an electric hob into a newly built kitchen. It is wired separately to the oven. The power is off at the moment. There is a 6mm cable ready to go to the hob. On the bottom of the...

banth

Clutch

Will holding a car still on an incline by using the biting point rather than the hand or foot brake ruin a car's clutch? Just for sitting at traffic lights etc, and only slight inclines. Also, will...

evenstar

rcd trip switch

Earlier this evening my rcd trip switch tripped. We have no idea what caused this as no one was actually 'doing' anything. The things on were tv's,lamps, pc's, fridge, freezer and the washing machine....

andizuki1982

Spluttering bike

My Bike is misfiring and sounds rough when out in the wet. Is it simply in need of an air filter and a service, or is it more serious. It only happens when it is wet. Thanks

beatsnpieces

Dynamo to power a Television...2wks left!!!

Hi First timer here, i have a project in which i need to power a television or perhaps any other household electrical appliance, by the use of a dynamo on a bicycle, can anyone please help me? will i...

coldfeet

Ice ice baby

De icer. What's in it and how does it work?

iantosca

Driving without insurance

I was caught exceeding the 30mph speed limit, and did my car did not have insurance on it, i had 3 points put on my license and now have to go to court. Does any one have any suggestions as to what...

Farmer Giles

To mind my own business or not

Hi all. I'd appreciate some thoughts on this little problem I have.I've accidently discovered that a female friend of mine at work is having an affair with one of her husband's mates. She never has a...

Ruggy

Wiring a 2-way 2-gang switch (only 2 wires from each!)

Well basically my problem is that I have a two-way two-gang switch and I have wired it every which way I can think of and it still won't work!!? The gang on the left of the switch is for the one-way...

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