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• Installing multipoint air conditioning
  ==A part-DIY install of a traditional air-conditioning system in an extension.== ...On many sunny days I can open the door at lunchtime and get a blast of hot air into the upper room. Roof and floor are also heavily insulated.
  8 KB (1,384 words) - 20:30, 18 March 2023
• Noisy Pipes
  ...nd capping the upward pointing new section of pipe. The upright fills with air or dissolved gases from the water, acting like an [[electrical]] capacitor. Air being sucked into the waste pie through the sink trap causes gurgling. One
  5 KB (782 words) - 03:29, 31 July 2020
• Air Conditioning in Bedrooms
  I have air conditioning units to heat my bedrooms. These have work well for me over 3 ...the UK they are mainly fitted in commercial premises by the refridgeration/air conditioning industry. Many installers just follow the usual procedures for
  6 KB (1,050 words) - 20:14, 18 March 2023
• Washing pillows
  ...it goes [[mould]]y and spoils. The only way to achieve this is to [[fan]] air through it. This can be done by propping it up right in front of a deskfan
  2 KB (269 words) - 16:02, 18 February 2015
• Sealed system FAQ
  * They are easier to fill since air is expelled under pressure when bleeding the radiators. ...occurring on open systems that end up drawing air into the system causing air locks, corrosion and sludge.
  17 KB (3,123 words) - 00:17, 25 March 2014
• Lawn mower
  ...pen annually, grinding the upper blade side only to create an updraught of air. Keep air paths clear, best checked after every mowing session. Inspect flex frequent
  5 KB (849 words) - 16:45, 28 August 2014
• Lime plaster
  ...akness. If Quicklime is left exposed to the atmosphere it will eventually 'Air slake'. Hydraulic limes have unusual peculiarity of setting without exposure to air, and are thus very suitable for damp conditions.
  5 KB (791 words) - 23:52, 8 January 2022
• Heat loss
  ...t allows cold air in from outside (and conversely warm air out), that cold air will need to be re-heated. * Windy locations also increase losses due to air changes (i.e. drafts).
  30 KB (4,515 words) - 18:22, 30 September 2022
• The Dream class of monobloc heat pumps
  They come in four types: air-to-water or ground-to-water, either for domestic or swimming pool heating.
  2 KB (326 words) - 18:21, 6 December 2022
• Vacuum cleaner
  * Rotating brushes are occasionally attached to the cleaning head. Air powered ones are lousy performers. ...s removal from [[Power Tools|power tools]], and to a lesser extent ambient air filtering.
  10 KB (1,577 words) - 10:43, 5 June 2012
• Extractor fan wiring
  ...o run for a pre-set time after the light is turned off. Thus "clearing the air" in the room. ...and durations. This is intended vent stale air from rooms with no natural air circulation.
  11 KB (1,928 words) - 13:06, 5 January 2024
• Clothes dryer
  ...sets the [[Dehumidifiers|dehumidifier]] running. The dehumidifier fans the air round, warms the space slightly, creates a dry climate and removes the mois Clothes are dried in the utility room by the dried air. There is generally space for many washing loads. There is then no need for
  19 KB (3,195 words) - 09:10, 13 February 2019
• Ceiling fan
  ...fort booster on hot summer days. They can also be used to move down warmer air from very high ceilings in winter. ...r temperature are cooled. They produce no cooling effect whatsoever on the air or walls in the room. Leaving a fan running when not in the room achieves z
  11 KB (1,912 words) - 07:28, 27 October 2013
• Digital TV
  ...STB without any decoder card in it. This will let you see all the Free to Air channels, but not handful of additional the Free to View ones you get with ====About Free to View and Free to Air====
  11 KB (1,894 words) - 10:59, 7 November 2021
• Fixing washing machine leaks
  ...is not used, for limescale-based gunge to block this tube and prevent the air pressure switch from operating at all, or operating quickly enough. This ma
  6 KB (1,118 words) - 17:30, 8 January 2022
• Home made timber
  ...the table saw. These are inserted between each plank in the stack to allow air to circulate.
  6 KB (1,088 words) - 22:22, 2 June 2023
• Electric heating
  ...tion, it simply means that the heat rays travel in a straight line through air, just like [[Lighting|light]]. ...s not unusual to see convection heaters having a chimney shape to maximise air movement.
  17 KB (2,857 words) - 20:46, 2 August 2017
• Nailer
  For starters many nailers use a supply of compressed air, this in itself can be dangerous if not used carefully. Always ensure that ...neumatic nailers beware of the exhaust port, since this is where the waste air will be discharged. It is very easy for this to blow grit or other debris i
  17 KB (2,845 words) - 17:23, 9 August 2013
• Dehydrator
  ...plenty of airflow. A no energy option for a small dehydrator is to use the air output of a desktop pc. The last option is a [[dehumidifier]]. The dried air output is led to the dehydrator stack. Ensure airflow is unobstructed when
  5 KB (946 words) - 18:39, 4 May 2012
• Showers
  ...ten come with shower heads that can produce varying spray patterns and mix air with the water. They can be extremely wasteful: it is drummed into one that : These usually have an air-pressure operated switch at the pump connected by plastic tubing (about 6mm
  21 KB (3,675 words) - 17:26, 8 January 2022

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