Household

Darning needles take all sizes of thread and yarns; self threading needles come in a pack of 6 assorted sizes; Infila automatic needle threader automatically threads standard needles and fine darning needles with a push button operation. Audible battery testers are used to check status of batteries. A strong buzz for good batteries, a weak buzz if they are weak and no sound if they are discharged. The pillow speaker is placed under your pillow and connects to any audio device (eg MP3, CD, tape, radio, TV). Comes with a free music CD. Tactle tape measures are available in Metric and Imperial measurements. Talking tape measure is for 5 meters with 1mm resolution. It has a clear English voice and measurements can be added to memory. Readings can be taken in feet and inches, metres, centimetres, or millimetres and can be converted. Audible spirit level is designed to check if surfaces are horizontal or vertical. Talking caller display announces the callers telephone number when the phone rings and has an audio review of the last 10 calls. It is necessary to subscribe to Telecom's caller ID service for this product. Big Button Telephone with black background and white numbers, has a speaker, large LCD display and is hearing aid compatible. The Tel Therm talking thermometer tells indoor and outdoor temperatures and can be set for hourly announcement in Celsius or Farenheit. Solemates are small plastic disks designed to keep socks in pairs and can be washed and hung on the washing line without removing them.

  • Audible battery tester

    Audible battery tester

    Strong buzz is sounded if batteries are good, a weaker buzz if they are weak and no sound if they are discharged. Also visually indicates the battery status.

    $72 / $53 (Subsidised members) More »

  • Audible spirit level

    Audible spirit level

    This spirit level provides audible feedback when it is placed on a surface. When there is no tone to be heard the surface is level.

    $130 / $90 (Subsidised members) More »

  • Big Button Easy to See Desk Phone

    Big Button Easy to See Desk Phone

    A basic model big button telephone with speaker phone, large LCD display and hearing aid compatible. Big buttons are black with white writing.

    $125 / $125 (Subsidised members) More »

  • Darning needle

    Darning needle

    Takes all sizes of threads and yarns.It has a split down half its length. Pull the needle apart and insert thread. 1 needle per pack.

    $7 / $5 (Subsidised members) More »

  • Infila automatic needle threader

    Infila automatic needle threader

    Automatically threads standard needles and fine darning needles.

    $19 / $13 (Subsidised members) More »

  • Pillow speaker

    Pillow speaker

    35.5cm/14" foam panel with stereo speakers. Place under pillow, connect the 164.5cm/65" wire to audio device (e.g MP3, CD and tape player, radio, TV) without headphones.

    $62 / $43 (Subsidised members) More »

  • Self-threading needles

    Self-threading needles

    The thread is stretched across the slot at the end of the slit eye needle, then pulled into the eye. Pack of 6 assorted sized needles.

    $9 / $7 (Subsidised members) More »

  • Sennheiser Headphones

    Sennheiser Headphones

    The HD62 stereo headphones have extra-long connection cable and integrated volume control, for talking book machines. The headphones feature excellent speech intelligibility and a good reproduction of the tapes sound. Separate controls for left and right

    $150 / $68 (Subsidised members) More »

  • Sole Mate sock tuckers

    Sole Mate sock tuckers

    These six small plastic disks are designed to keep socks in pairs. They can be washed and hung on a washing line without the need to remove the disks.

    $12 / $11 (Subsidised members) More »

  • Tactile tape measure, imperial measurement

    Tactile tape measure, imperial measurement

    A 60 inch tape marked by eyelets at every inch and half inch. Two eyelets mark each foot.

    $23 / $17 (Subsidised members) More »

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  • Pillow speakers

    Have you ever wished you could lie in bed and listen to the radio without disturbing anyone else? Do you find headphones uncomfortable? If so, our equipment services team recommend pillow speakers. These speakers slip comfortably under your pillow allowing you to listen to your favourite music as you drift off to sleep. 02 May 2012

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