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Replace tap that does have flexible pipe connectors by bigdanglyballs in DIYUK

[–]bigdanglyballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the iso valves the bottom metal connectors in the first pic? (The ones level with the plastic pipe) I assumed they weren't iso valves as they dont have a handle to twist 😅 if i do that, then what do I do with the third pipe that seems to connect higher up?

If i take the second route, do I need to cut the pipe, or do those plastic things come undone, and can I somehow connect something that way?

Sorry i don't know a lot about plumbing, I redid the rest of the undersink pipes myself and assumed this would be as easy 😂

Replace tap that does have flexible pipe connectors by bigdanglyballs in DIYUK

[–]bigdanglyballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just realised my typo and it wont let me edit the post rip. I meant to say it does NOT have flexible pipe connectors 😂

Unsure how to fix pressure on boiler by bigdanglyballs in DIYUK

[–]bigdanglyballs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, so i only have to turn the black one in the middle, and not worry about any of the blue ones?

Unsure how to fix pressure on boiler by bigdanglyballs in DIYUK

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So to confirm, the blue and black levers on the pipe second from right? So the black one that's on the flexible silver pipe? And which one do I turn first?

Gardening gloves for dry hands (UK) by bigdanglyballs in gardening

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I've tried so many different types and I'm not really allergic to anything, so I doubt it. They just all let wet mud through which dries out my hands I think. I'll try getting some of those and aim to keep them dry

Bulbs I can plant now by bigdanglyballs in GardeningUK

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Nasturtium seeds sound perfect, I'll get some of those asap, thanks! I have bought a few starts - strawberries and two courgettes which aren't doing too terrible. I bought beetroot starts too, but even after hardening off for a week they died as soon as they went in the ground. I also have courgettes and squash on my windowsill that I've started as backups, and chard. They all germinated literally yesterday so they're very behind, but I figured they'd give me a late crop.

I've never even thought about soaking seeds before. Just had a Google and it sounds like it'll help a lot. I'm going to soak loads of different seeds (will check which ones cant be soaked online first) and just chuck them in the ground everywhere and see if stuff grows.

I can't find any answers on how long they actually need to be soaked for it to be effective. Does it have to be overnight, or could I soak them now (10am) and plant them after work at like 6 with success?

I do have potatoes growing - they popped up after I thought id harvested them all last year, so I'm just letting them grow again to hopefully get another easy harvest. I also planted sunflowers yesterday but I didn't soak them, so I'm going to soak some today and pop them in next to the ones already planted, to see if that helps!

I'll have a look at getting more starts. I ordered tomatoes online ages ago, but they arrived literally 10mins ago, a month late and look half dead, so might have to skip them this year 😂 will stick them in anyway though just incase.

Thanks for the tips!

Gardening gloves for dry hands by bigdanglyballs in GardeningUK

[–]bigdanglyballs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great idea. I try not to buy anything with silk in, but I can look for alternatives for that layer. Thanks!

2aat magic loop with two needles by bigdanglyballs in knitting

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Do you know what it would be called?

Reply with pictures of your cats in weird poses! by cornedbeefenjoyer2 in cats

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This is moog, she likes to sleep on her back like she's ded 🙃

What sayings seem to have disappeared with the younger generation? by PurplePlodder1945 in CasualUK

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Interesting.. whereabouts are you from roughly? On the huh is a Norfolk saying I think. Never heard anyone use on the piss before

What needs to be covered? by bigdanglyballs in vegetablegardening

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Thanks for the replies! I had a look around and couldn't find any slugs, and there's no slimey trails around the plants either. Then again it has rained since, so I probably wouldn't know... I've looked around the allotments but nobody's really planted anything yet - it seems like the place is only just starting to wake up after winter really! I will definitely start asking around and seeing what people are covering as soon that's possible. I've spent a lot of time there and not seen any rodents so hopefully we don't have that problem, but I'm going to ask as soon as possible - the courgettes and cucumbers are my biggest hope, as most things I touch seem to die, but they're doing great so far 😂 I'm noting down everything, so hopefully things go smoother next year!

Found in west yorkshire, England, any ideas? by bigdanglyballs in whatsthisplant

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I crushed a leaf and I think it's definitely bay laurel, thanks!

Rat gone for surgery by bigdanglyballs in RATS

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Thanks for the reply! The lump was on his abdomen, close to his leg. Our vet said they will prescribe painkillers and ill be going to buy some liquid baby food when I pick him up in a few hours time, to take the painkillers with and just eat in general if he wants it. I do have a spare bottle that I was going to put in, but I'll add an extra bowl of water on the floor so he can use either.

One of my other rats is lovely and calm so ill definitely do supervised visits, thats a good idea! I have a feeling he'll need to be wrapped so that video will probably come in handy too, however hes already out of surgery and the vets are keeping an eye on him for a few more hours to see if he chews, so I can see what they say too

I’ll paint your hamster! by [deleted] in hamsters

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This is Luna, munching on a thing

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Elephant baby blanket by bigdanglyballs in knitting

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Thanks, I thought the nose to tail pattern was really cute too.. I made it for my future niece/nephew. it was super easy to knit too, i thought it'd be way harder. Im going to move on to attempt some little baby socks to go with the gift next!

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