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by Pine_99
Fri Jan 06, 2017 1:42 pm
Forum: Brazing, Soldering and Welding Forum
Topic: Are Portable Gas Soldering Irons any Good?
Replies: 1
Views: 3526

Re: Are Portable Gas Soldering Irons any Good?

Butane refill concerns aside, i've decided to order one.
No harm having one in the toolbox for when on the road.

I'll let yous know how it works out.
https://www.greasemonkeydirect.com/prod ... ering-iron
Fingers crossed
by Pine_99
Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Brazing, Soldering and Welding Forum
Topic: Are Portable Gas Soldering Irons any Good?
Replies: 1
Views: 3526

Are Portable Gas Soldering Irons any Good?

I am thinking about getting a portable gas soldering iron. Are they as good as the electric one? Do they keep running out of gas? I don't to keep having to get butane refills. I'm just using it for joining wires mainly. I do a lot of road side break downs. And I thought it could be handy for the too...
by Pine_99
Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Radiator Paint Keeps Cracking and Flaking off
Replies: 2
Views: 16623

Re: Radiator Paint Keeps Cracking and Flaking off

That's brilliant. Just what I was looking for.

Thanks diydoctor6.

=)
by Pine_99
Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Radiator Paint Keeps Cracking and Flaking off
Replies: 2
Views: 16623

Radiator Paint Keeps Cracking and Flaking off

The radiator in my kitchen is just breaking my heart. No matter how regularly I paint it, the paint keeps cracking and flaking off. The process is taking about 6 - 8 months. After this period it's requiring an entire new paint job. What am I doing wrong? I've attached some pictures to illustrate the...
by Pine_99
Mon Nov 28, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Will Pin Head Chip in Glass Weaken it?
Replies: 1
Views: 1116

Re: Will Pin Head Chip in Glass Weaken it?

A chip in the glass could certainly weaken it. If it was a car windscreen it would definitely be a concern. You should consider getting filler for it - the same as would be used to repair minor damage to a windscreen. It can prevent a small problem like this from potentially becoming more serious. Y...
by Pine_99
Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Painting over very damp walls and damage advice needed
Replies: 0
Views: 2160

Painting over very damp walls and damage advice needed

I just stripped off the wallpaper in my aunties front room to prepare for painting her walls. However when the paper came off it revealed some terrible looking damage to the walls. I'm guessing it's a problem with moisture. The walls that are worst affected are both exterior walls and house is quite...
by Pine_99
Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Unexplained Damp Patch Spreading From Ceiling Down Wall in Upstairs Bedroom
Replies: 3
Views: 2688

Re: Unexplained Damp Patch Spreading From Ceiling Down Wall in Upstairs Bedroom

Also, if you want to attach a photo of the problem using your iPad, you could try taking a screenshot of the photo. It will be a much smaller file size.

:)
by Pine_99
Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Unexplained Damp Patch Spreading From Ceiling Down Wall in Upstairs Bedroom
Replies: 3
Views: 2688

Re: Unexplained Damp Patch Spreading From Ceiling Down Wall in Upstairs Bedroom

What's the ventilation like in that room?
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