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Thread: Broadband Deals?
Post: RE: Broadband Deals?
I would recommend VM if they serve your area. I pay £32 per month for 100 meg, never experience it been slow or dropping out. We had 300meg to start with but no real for it so lowered to save monies. |
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The Couch
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17-11-2018, 09:44 PM |
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Thread: Latest Bodge (not car related, but outbuilding/electrics!)
Post: RE: Latest Bodge (not car related, but outbuilding...
TBH that doesn't look too good. The cable feeding the building isn't made off in the correct manner no form of local isolation. The socket back box has large hole in. Do you know if it's on it own cir... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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08-04-2018, 04:17 PM |
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Thread: Reviews Wanted..
Post: RE: Reviews Wanted..
I have had 2 Astra vans one was a 1.3cdti and the other 1.7cdti both suffered from EGR problems above 100k. They come with no toys even in the sportive form it’s pretty basic.
Citroen Nemo or Peug... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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21-12-2017, 08:49 AM |
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Thread: House electrical question
Post: RE: House electrical question
GU 5.3 MR16 Lamp probably 12v. Possible that the transformer is dead, they normally pack in due to excessive heat from the halogen lamp. Are you installing LED lamps?
Transformer should pretty eas... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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14-11-2017, 11:45 PM |
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Thread: Home network problem - crashing router
Post: RE: Home network problem - crashing router
Guessing your router is set to DHCP? There’s no IP address conflicts?
Have you tried a hard reset on your router, using the reset button on the back. Also is there not a log in the routers menu sh... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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09-11-2017, 07:13 AM |
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Thread: friday---i've got man flu AGAIN.....
Post: RE: friday---i've got man flu AGAIN.....
Friday - Currently at Skegness with kids in our Caravan. Been here all week.
Saturday - Take caravan home, chill out with a Chinese in the evening.
Sunday - Pack the rest our things for our im... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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18-08-2017, 05:00 PM |
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Thread: What do you work as?
Post: RE: What do you work as?
Electronic Security Engineer - Install CCTV access control ect mainly in data centres and broadcasting corporations across Europe. |
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306carter |
The Couch
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17-07-2017, 04:06 PM |
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Thread: fridays here again !!!
Post: RE: fridays here again !!!
Friday - Work until 4ish, taking missus away for night in a nice hotel locally.
Saturday - Take kids out somewhere for a walk. Food shop and shiz.
Sunday - Take kids to watch Boss Baby. Out fo... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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21-04-2017, 07:29 AM |
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Thread: Another what car theead.
Post: RE: Another what car theead.
You would get a 130k ish A4 or equivalent for less than £2k. |
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306carter |
The Couch
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05-04-2017, 04:48 PM |
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Thread: Vivaro camper Van conversion
Post: RE: Vivaro camper Van conversion
Looking good, you got your rock n roll bed yet?
What's the plan for the rear doors, I noticed you haven't covered them? A pair with windows popped up on my Facebook last week. |
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30-03-2017, 03:48 PM |
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Thread: Car you miss most?
Post: RE: Car you miss most?
My old 106.....
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t202/cartert03/S1050263.jpg (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/cartert03/media/S1050263.jpg.html) |
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306carter |
The Couch
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24-03-2017, 08:51 PM |
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Thread: Drill bits
Post: RE: Drill bits
I use Dorma bits, with out doubt the best if a little expensive. Any Cobalt set should do the job though? |
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306carter |
The Couch
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24-03-2017, 11:38 AM |
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Thread: What car; towing
Post: RE: What car; towing
If you need a 4x4 I've heard good things about Kia Sorreno's. Considerably cheaper than a Landrover ect. Just make sure the rear diff oil is changed regularly. |
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306carter |
The Couch
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19-03-2017, 09:27 PM |
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Thread: What car; towing
Post: RE: What car; towing
One of the reasons I got the Vectra is mam of 2000kg caravan 1500kg so I can tow legally on my licence. |
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306carter |
The Couch
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19-03-2017, 08:35 PM |
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Thread: SatNav
Post: RE: SatNav
I find my TomTom slow, always popping up saying map is 1 month out of date and takes ages to calculate route etc. I've have various TomTom's over the last the 10 years they seem to be getting worse. G... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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19-03-2017, 11:09 AM |
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Thread: Top Gear
Post: RE: Top Gear
I didn't think it was too bad. I liked the high mileage film, it felt more relaxed than when Evans had a go. Still felt a bit scripted in parts but then it is the first episode. Ive always liked the '... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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06-03-2017, 06:52 PM |
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Thread: Top Gear
Post: Top Gear
Just a heads up New Top Gear is on BBC 2 at 8:00pm. |
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306carter |
The Couch
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05-03-2017, 07:59 PM |
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Thread: fridays here again !!!
Post: RE: fridays here again !!!
Friday - Working down London today and tonight.
Saturday - Drive home chill out.
Sunday - Viewing a new house. Take the family out for a Sunday Dinner. |
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306carter |
The Couch
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03-03-2017, 09:06 AM |
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Thread: Vivaro camper Van conversion
Post: RE: Vivaro camper Van conversion
I'm guessing if you ever sell this having at classed as a Motor Caravan will increase the value slightly? Any other perks? Cheaper insurance, tax? |
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26-02-2017, 12:10 PM |
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Thread: Focus cruise control
Post: RE: Focus cruise control
I've recently bought a Transit Custom and had the same issue. Cruise control was only available on the 'Limited' model and wasn't an option on any other model.
I had a Berlingo previously and insta... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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22-02-2017, 08:38 PM |
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Thread: Vivaro camper Van conversion
Post: RE: Vivaro camper Van conversion
Looks like your doing a cracking job.
Are you converting your front seats into swivel seats? |
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21-02-2017, 05:26 PM |
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Thread: Recommend an Angle Grinder
Post: RE: Recommend an Angle Grinder
I swear by Makita 18v lithium kit. I've got most body's, the grinder i use often and it's brilliant.
If your only going to use it one week or twice just buy the cheapest you can find? |
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306carter |
The Couch
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21-02-2017, 05:21 PM |
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Thread: Vivaro camper Van conversion
Post: RE: countdown starts here!
Definitely following this build. Always wanted to build my own day van but we bought a touring caravan last year to take kids away.
I would imagine the old racking will be worth a few hundred quid... |
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02-02-2017, 10:37 AM |
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Thread: 'smart fone' options
Post: RE: 'smart fone' options
Can of worms.....
Personally I like both android and Apple. I suppose if cost was a factor then android would win hands down. |
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306carter |
The Couch
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28-01-2017, 10:33 AM |
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Thread: Wireless dongle; talk to me.
Post: RE: Wireless dongle; talk to me.
Ive used theses before, pretty good doesn't effect the speed much.
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5742734?store=171&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59158%7Ccid:598893978%7Cagid:24310582250%7Ctid:aud-1444004... |
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306carter |
The Couch
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15-01-2017, 02:37 PM |