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  1. Apache

    RCD Tripping for no apparent reason

    IF the RCD is 30 years old, then getting things properly tested may not be a bad idea. Two thoughts for you (as an amateur myself) 1. a decent quality, 2nd hand RCD tester that would do you a ramp test and check the RCD is operating properly is £50 (linked below). Have a look on selling sites...
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    Socket blowing fuse

    It's not uncommon to have an RCD trip when cutting cable on a properly isolated circuit on a split load board from N-E bridging. If neutral in earth terminal, as soon as faceplate screws placed then current flows from N-E or N-general fabric of the building and can cause the rcd to trip? This is...
  3. Apache

    Is there still a VET on this forum?......

    Usually, heart disease leads to clot formation. That then moves and temporarily (or permanently) blocks the blood supply to the back legs. Sadly you may get one or two warnings (like this) but then it can get to a point where the blood supply remains blocked and realistically the kindest thing...
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    Recommend twin and earth tripping tool

    Best stripper for T&E IMO - can pass through the handle https://www.amazon.co.uk/C-K-T1260-Automatic-Cable-Stripper/dp/B07TGJQ8YT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SW9GP5XVG7NN&keywords=twin%2Band%2Bearth%2Bstipper&qid=1695764665&sprefix=twin%2Band%2Bearth%2Bstripper%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1&th=1
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    Is there still a VET on this forum?......

    Still call in occasionally. Do you do FB, Dave?
  6. Apache

    Electric storage heaters usage when switched off

    You know what has happened to electricity prices since the war in the Ukraine? My electric bill has tripled in the same time frame, so I suspect this is absolutely correct.
  7. Apache

    Covid Jabs

    Had my 2nd (Pfizer) on Thursday. Slightly sore arm (uncomfortable to sleep on it) but other than that I feel fine
  8. Apache

    Covid Jabs

    I'm back, you're back! It's like the olden days!
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    Covid Jabs

    Yes, I pretty much do. I tested myself for COVID antibodies around April time. My wife had an awful cough just into the new year - she couldn't sleep lying down. We were sure we had it. First cases reported very end of 2019. Lots of surveys done looking for evidence of antibodies from old lab...
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    Covid Jabs

    Yes, had similar illness. Something going about. Wasn't COVID though. Not in the country.
  11. Apache

    Covid Jabs

    Noticed no difference in my sex drive whatsoever, more's the pity! :D (Pfizer jab, no side effects)
  12. Apache

    What is it?

    Hope you're ok. Not the best quiz to 'win' :|
  13. Apache

    What is it?

    A belly full of fluid? I'm going with heart failure leading to ascites.
  14. Apache

    Damaged wire

    Or equally, leave it be and wrap it in white insulating tape.
  15. Apache

    Screw size advice please.

    Something like this will likely do https://www.screwfix.com/p/easydrive-white-head-screws-handy-pack-900-pcs/8846j
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