A Members' Posts

Request: Solar Energy Parts (Bellevue EH7) Hello, I'm hoping to learn and make use of solar energy, eventually in a camper. If anyone has an older solar set-up, or any parts of one; a panel, battery charger, inverter, fuse box, cabling and any batteries they would be put to really good use. Thanks.

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Free: Pallet (upright) (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn This upright pallet is solid, from a recent furniture delivery, and is free to take without further contact. It's situated at the North side of the roundabout at the bottom of Broughton Street. If you need any further assistance with locating it please get in touch.

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Request: Welding Equipment (Bellevue EH7) Hello. I need to weld some iron railings and a gate. Does anyone have a small form factor welder they no longer require. I have a good working knowledge and practice with power tools but have nothing for welding apart from good gloves. I will also need a mask and any rods, flux or other essential items. Many thanks.

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Request: DVDs (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn Hello, I'd like to find some television series on DVD particularily; Chenobyl, Westworld, Breaking Bad, The Expanse, Silicon Valley, House, Mr. Robot, True Detective, Black Mirror, some classic films and would like any other suggestions you might have. I do have a copy of The Wire. Many thanks.

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Request: A Vehicle Alternator (Bellevue EH7) Hello I'm looking for a standard car or van altenator, (though ideally 24 volt), of any rated ampage - for a DIY project. Many thanks for reading.

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Request: Sash Window Hinges (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn Hello, do you have any sash window hinges or other Edinburgh window fittings. I'm hoping to use them to restore an old window. Many thanks

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Request: A Pipe (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn Hello, do you have an old pipe or even a collection you no longer require? I would like to make use of them in a short film production in the Autumn. Many thanks :)

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Request: Wax, or a box of old half-used candles. (Bellevue EH7) Hello, I would like to find some candles or wax. They don't need to be new, even old used ones or a box of stubs. They're for recycling so medium thickness or even really large ones would be best. Many thanks

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Request: GPU: A Graphics Card (Bellevue EH7) Hello, I'm retraining to teach AI and it's use in the creative arts. A fairly modern GPU - such as a gaming graphics card is required. If anyone is upgrading their AI or gaming setup and is able to donate their old card it would be put to good use and really appreciated. Thanks

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Request: Used Sail (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn Hello, does anyone have an old canvas or modern decommissioned Mainsail or Jib (from a Wayfarer or like), it's for tailoring to fit as a sun/screen for a roadside sunken outdoor space. White ideally, but something with character might also be good. Many thanks

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Request: Unused Batteries: Lithium (type) 18650 (Bellevue EH7) Hello, I'm hoping to find a few High Drain LI-on batteries. They are the most common Li-On cell found in all kinds of larger batteries, like e-bikes, vaping devices, power tools or lawnmowers. They can be dangerous if over or under charged so I am looking for some that still have a little charge in them. Please let me know if you have any you no longer need. Many thanks.

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Request: Decorating things (Bellevue EH7) Hello, I'm looking for a few items to decorate after a leak and also for outside. I'm hoping to find; Grey and/or some white undercoat, Paint stripping liquid, Wood filler, Expanding foam, Grey exterior paint for masonry. Please let me know if you have any part-used tins. Thank you.

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Request: Mac/PC RAM & Spare Parts (for Repair/Recycling) (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn Hello, I'm hoping to find Mac and PC's, tablets and old phones, their spare parts, RAM, or peripherals for repairs and recycling. Many thanks

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Request: An Old iPad (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn Hello, my iPad Mini 2 screen is broken. I'm hoping to find a replacement that someone doesn't use anymore. Any kind of iPad would be put to good use. If anyone could help please let me know. Many thanks in advance.

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Request: Car Battery (Bellevue EH7) Hello. I'm hoping to find a standard, working 12v Car / Leisure (AGM) Battery to use in a basic solar power set up. Even quite an old one should work fine, as long as it's not been standing unused for years. Please let me know if you can help with this. Many thanks.

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Request: A Jerrycan (container for light oil) (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn Hello, I'm hoping to find an old metal (or other) Jerrycan for holding light oil. Many thanks in advance if you have one you don't require any more.

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Request: Small AC Generator (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn I'm hoping to find a working small form factor generator for electricity backup & emergencies. If anyone has an old or unused diesel or petrol generator I could make good use of it. If you can help with this many thanks in advance.

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Request: A CB / HAM Radio (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn Hello, I'd like to find a CB or HAM Radio, if anyone has an old or spare one, or even some parts of a setup please let me know. Many thanks.

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Request: BOSCH E-bike Battery (Bellevue EH7) Withdrawn Hello, do you have a spare or unused BOSCH Powerbank E-bike Battery? I would like to incorporate one into a DIY bicycle conversion. A working 24volt (36v/48v) tool or mower battery and charger would also work for the project. Many thanks

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Request: Battery: Power Tool/Mower (24-48v) (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello, I'd like to find an unwanted power tool or lawnmower battery to repair an electric scooter. If anyone has a working 24volt (36v/48v) one and charger, it would be put to good use. Some batteries can be a bit dangerous if they've been left uncharged a while so, I'm looking for one that has been used fairly recently.

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Request: Plastic Sheet / Polytunnel Covering (Bellevue EH7) Expired I'd like to find some clear, thick plastic sheeting for use in a garden as covering for a very small polytunnel/greenhouse. It's about 2m sq. at the base and 2m high. If anyone has the end of a roll, or some that's been used and is in a reasonable condition - I think that might be plenty to finish off the project. Many thanks in advance if you may be able to offer.

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Request: A Small Wood Burning Stove (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello, I'm hoping to find a small wood burning stove. Not just one like this, 'Rocket Stove', (pictured) though this would be ideal. Even a DIY made item as opposed to a commercialy made one. It just needs to be small enough for one person to carry as I don't currently have transport. Thanks, in advance, for any help you may be able to offer with this request.

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Request: A Propane Bottle (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello. Does anyone out there have an unused, spare Propane bottle? Ideally it would be the 13kg type but could be the the larger type - if I can find a way to move a 19/49kg one. If it came with a hose and a regulator that would be a huge bonus. Many thanks.

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Request: An Angle Grinder (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello, I'm hoping to find a working electric Angle Grinder that someone perhaps no longer has a use for. It's to work on some metal and further DIY projects. Any brand or age as long as it is working - either wired or battery powered would be just perfect. Many thanks

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Request: Old Replacement Phone (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello, the battery on my iPhone7 is finally kaput and it's now sadly unusable. If anyone has an old unlocked (or EE) one they no longer need it would be really appreciated. I could make use of any iPhone though I like the older 7 or 8 ones. I can help to quickly factory reset before collecting. Please let me know if you may be able to help with this. Many thanks

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Request: An iPad (Mini or Other) (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello, the screen on my old iPad Mini2 has broken. I'm hoping to find an iPad that someone doesn't use. If anyone could help with this please let me know. Many thanks in advance.

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Request: 35mm Projector Slides (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello, I'm hoping to find some sets of 35mm projector slides. Maybe ones of tourist destinations, transport, people of the world, historical events, factories, machinery but not anything personal. Many thanks if you have any you can offer.

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Request: 16/13amp Cable (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello, I'm building a small workshop by my lower-ground flat. I would like to find 30m of 16 or even 13amp cabling to reach the space from the fuse box in the flat. The cable doesn't need to have 'commando' (waterproof socket ends) or it could perhaps just be the end of a drum of more conventional gray oval cable. It does need to be 30m however to avoid any joins. Many thanks in advance if you can help with this.

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Request: An Old Kettle (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello, I'm looking to find a old kettle for use on a gas stove, or even something a bit more up to date. It doesn't need to be all shiny, just not aluminum please. Many thanks

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Request: 4" x 4" Wood Off-Cuts (Wooden Post) (Bellevue EH7) Expired Hello I'm hoping to find 4 x 16 inch lengths of 4x4 wood off-cuts for a DIY project. It needn't be cut or exactly those lengths. So to be extra clear, I'm needing 64 inches (in total) of 4x4. Thanks so much If anyone can help with this :)

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