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The unit behind these oven buttons moves when they are pressed and so they then don't work.

If I hold the unit in place then all good.

What non flammable, heat resistant, non conductive material/glue can I use to fix it in place?

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I promise to clean the front of the oven

Sugru?

I'm pretty sure electrically insulative is the same as non conductive, right? It's been a few years since I did science (badly) in school.

thanks, i have ordered some JB Weld if that doesnt work tomorrow I'll try sugru next

@moocher - Milliput epoxy putty could be an alternative.
I've not used Sugru, but I understand it has flexibility - Milliput sets rigid.

Good old Araldite.

I'm after a very dim bulb that allows you to see, but not wake people, or babies, up.

I thought a 380lm 1800k bulb would work, but it's too bright.

Would this 170lm version be suitable?

Cheers.

maybe some fancy smart bulb you can adjust? Maybe a red one?

after a very dim bulb that allows you to see, but not wake people

I use a B22d to Gu10 adapter, there's more choice of low output lamps in the Gu10 fitting

It's going to depend on the lightshade and whether the bulb is frosted or similar but I'd say you want way lower than that, something like 20 lumens. (I'm assuming that by to see you mean not bump into furniture and things rather than read a book).

Search for "nightlight bulb" on Amazon or whatever and you'll get plenty of hits.

Or you can get stuff like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Company-Grolight-Night-Light-Fitting/dp/B00V50LY3Q

after a very dim bulb

Various colour options in B22d golf balls with 40-50lm output
https://www.bltdirect.com/led-light-bulbs?filterWattage=4046&filterCapBaseType=4598&filterShape=5231&count=5

Is there anyone in London who can rebuild Hope hydro brakes?

I've got a set of Mono Mini 2004's that need new seals & hoses; the obvious thing to do would be to send them to Hope but I'd rather pay someone local and not have to post.

I don't think hope are doing in house repairs at the moment, maybe not at all, as we were going to send some off the other day but they said "do it yourself you lazy bastards".

They didn't actually say that, but they're not doing rebuilds and stuff, the kits are only about a tenner a brake though, just the time that can be pricey at shop rates.

during lockdown, where in London could I drop in and buy (or click and collect) a DisplayPort to DVI cable?

Currys/PC World are still doing click and collect.

I learned that this morning on R4, what I didnt know the group is still called Dixons/Carphone

Ah, good to know, thanks.

Where would be the best place to buy the rebuild kits?

Hope.

Ah!

Couldn't find any small parts on their website, will get in touch with them. Thanks!

yes, but they don't do DisplayPort to DVI. Why did maplins have to shut down?!

are there any other pc shops that do lots of cables?

Ah yes, sod's law that you can't click and collect any of those.

cant seem to find any straight sided wire baskets to organise in a chest freezer. any suggestions, or alternative ideas

ive seen people divide up the space with plywood for example, but that seems a sub optimal solution

This any good? https://www.hamsterbaskets.co.uk/products/freezer-baskets/