Given the dog a fur cut he so easy to do mostly just stands and let's me. Worse part was his ears how much to take off to help cover up the bits he's lost due his skin condition. Any way i've still got all my fingers and he's still got his crown jewels so happy all round.
What Have You Fettled Today?
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Given that we are not just doing bikes...
I topped up the pressure in my central heating system. The pressure had held up well after the boiler was serviced 2 or 3 years ago, but it started dropping about a week ago. It had got down to 0.5 bar cold/0.9 bar hot, which isn't really enough. It is now 1.5 bar cold, 2.0 bar hot, which is more like it.
The pressure seems to holding, so I don't think that there are any significant leaks in the system.
I have to attach a flexible pipe to do the job. Normally I do the top end first, then the bottom. It struck me this time that that is why I normally get air in the system, which then has to be bled out. This time I attached the bottom end of the pipe first and filled it with water before attaching it. That way very little air could get in. I think the system won't need bleeding this time but I'll give it a few days to settle down then check for cold spots on the radiators.
I topped up the pressure in my central heating system. The pressure had held up well after the boiler was serviced 2 or 3 years ago, but it started dropping about a week ago. It had got down to 0.5 bar cold/0.9 bar hot, which isn't really enough. It is now 1.5 bar cold, 2.0 bar hot, which is more like it.
The pressure seems to holding, so I don't think that there are any significant leaks in the system.
I have to attach a flexible pipe to do the job. Normally I do the top end first, then the bottom. It struck me this time that that is why I normally get air in the system, which then has to be bled out. This time I attached the bottom end of the pipe first and filled it with water before attaching it. That way very little air could get in. I think the system won't need bleeding this time but I'll give it a few days to settle down then check for cold spots on the radiators.
Gwylan
Veteran
- Location
- All at sea⛵
IKEA Poang chair base.
An overlarge client plonked herself in it, the canvas bit parted and she ended on the floor.
The lard arse even managed to break the timber of the base
No thought from her that she might replace it or even say sorry!
But she won't be suing me, she thinks that seems quite decent of her.
Well it will be reflected in the fee and the fact the next meeting will not be at my office.
Also I will be checking on the BMI of future clients
An overlarge client plonked herself in it, the canvas bit parted and she ended on the floor.
The lard arse even managed to break the timber of the base
No thought from her that she might replace it or even say sorry!
But she won't be suing me, she thinks that seems quite decent of her.
Well it will be reflected in the fee and the fact the next meeting will not be at my office.
Also I will be checking on the BMI of future clients
Vantage
Carbon fibre... LMAO!!!
- Location
- Behind everyone else, Bolton
I wouldn't sit in that chair if you paid me. There's clever engineering, beautiful engineering and then there's plain stupid engineering. You can guess where that chair sits in the line.
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
This has been causing some annoyance for a week or so: the gears were not indexing and a replacement cable didn't solve the problem. I was worrying that the movement on the shifter was less positive than when I fitted it a couple of years ago and I was a bit worried that it may already be worn out, which would be expensive if it happened every two years. Then while changing the gears on the bike stand I felt the silver part in the middle move, and on a whim I tightened it; suddenly it worked like new, which was nice.
Currently on the stand is a bike brought in by a customer with the lights "not working properly" which can be a nightmare.
Thankfully cleaning the contacts and rewiring the plugs solved the issue.
Gwylan
Veteran
- Location
- All at sea⛵
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
Just been swearing at a BMX. Am I right thinking the bolts are imperial?
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
Oh for goodness' sakes...
Customer came to collect this bike, and suddenly the lighting wasn't working. I don't call customers unless I've double checked repairs and this was highly embarrassing.
Brought bike into workshop, poked a couple of contacts, and now everything is fine. Of course he's now gone home...
Customer came to collect this bike, and suddenly the lighting wasn't working. I don't call customers unless I've double checked repairs and this was highly embarrassing.
Brought bike into workshop, poked a couple of contacts, and now everything is fine. Of course he's now gone home...
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
bikingdad90
Guru
They are the best chairs for rocking in. My chair saw(?) many an hour with baby in arms, three times over. Really comfortable for snoozing in.
Vantage
Carbon fibre... LMAO!!!
- Location
- Behind everyone else, Bolton
I'm keeping quiet.I expect @Vantage will be along again shortly with an opinion on that dynohub!
Having wired everything up I discovered I had again.......no power. Hmm.
I disconnected the rear light and voilà, power. Hmm.
Was it the rear light? Nope. With the light disconnected but still having the rear light wiring connected, no power again. Hmm.
Was it the front light that was buggered. Nope.
Dumbass here hadn't checked the terminals weren't touching...which they were. Ugh. I'm now wondering if there was a cut in the old wiring exposing the copper. 2 separate wires...both cut...in the same spot? That being the case....have I just bought a new hub, disc adapter, wiring, connectors and built a wheel for nothing?
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Oops!I'm keeping quiet.
Having wired everything up I discovered I had again.......no power. Hmm.
I disconnected the rear light and voilà, power. Hmm.
Was it the rear light? Nope. With the light disconnected but still having the rear light wiring connected, no power again. Hmm.
Was it the front light that was buggered. Nope.
Dumbass here hadn't checked the terminals weren't touching...which they were. Ugh. I'm now wondering if there was a cut in the old wiring exposing the copper. 2 separate wires...both cut...in the same spot? That being the case....have I just bought a new hub, disc adapter, wiring, connectors and built a wheel for nothing?
I have done many similar things over the years...
keithmac
Guru
Rebuilt my friends Variable Vane Turbo on Monday with a new CHRA.
Put it back together and Vanes were binding, took it to bits and cleaned everything again, refinished surfaces still same issue.
Ended up shimming the Vane Plate which really you shouldn't have to do, told him turbo may have to come out again bit he was happy to try it.
Got a message on Tuesday that a was good so happy days!.
First time I've tackled a VVT so all a learning experience, set it up on the slack side as I presume clearances will tighten up when it gets red hot..
Put it back together and Vanes were binding, took it to bits and cleaned everything again, refinished surfaces still same issue.
Ended up shimming the Vane Plate which really you shouldn't have to do, told him turbo may have to come out again bit he was happy to try it.
Got a message on Tuesday that a was good so happy days!.
First time I've tackled a VVT so all a learning experience, set it up on the slack side as I presume clearances will tighten up when it gets red hot..
Gwylan
Veteran
- Location
- All at sea⛵
Definitely off my skill grade. Don't even understand the TLA. But well done putting the newspaper on the table
