Recent content by Rodders53

Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear. First you need to determine the current carrying capability of that bit of cable going to the garden studio by determining the cross-sectional area, etc.,. Only then can you consider increasing the current rating of the overload protection MCB - but don't just do...

Shirley it is easy enough to test: Remove batteries. Is flap locked shut or open? Remove collar from cat and use collar/chip to actuate flap when performing tests (current drawn etc.,.) {Surely it can't read the ID chip that is inserted by a vet under the skin?} Sometimes you seem to...

TV is the latest 2024 and probably premium price at the moment as a result https://www.t3.com/features/lg-tv-range-2024-from-oled-to-qled-to-lcd-which-model-is-best-for-you It is their most basic screen technology LCD with a smidge of local dimming. Until you go and get (Richer Sounds or a...

I have an ancient analogue meter with a battery test facility (load) for 1.5 V and 9 V cells that I keep in a drawer for such checks... https://cpc.farnell.com/draper-tools/amm1/analogue-multimeter/dp/IN08777 is similar One can get various Chinese battery check testers and multimeters with such...

My 'after an escape of water' pro decorator preferred Dulux Trade Matt but was happily surprised at how good the Dulux Diamond Matt was that he needed to use to match up what was already in the hall and stairs. (Dulux do have a trade hard-wearing equivalent, I believe). The better trade stuff...

Even if wanting to run an already-terminated cable (so need the plug to pass through) then that diameter drill is still excessively large... and if ethernet cable only probably 6mm dia would be enough! NB you'll need a suitable external grade (UV stable and tougher outer sheath) CAT 6 cable...

Neither of us got one. Despite having loadsa cash saved with them. We don't use the current accounts enough it seems between January and March each year.

Not from what I see. Looks to be 7 strands of some weird twisted copper look construction... I wondered if it was a telephone external drop wire type of cable, but cannot see any pvc coloured pairs inside those protective strands... Is there any writing on the outer sheath at all? A scale...

It is definitely firmly related to Freeview and Freesat. It was formerly known as DigitalUK before changing to the Everyone TV branding. https://www.everyonetv.co.uk/about-us

You can get specialised conductance testers that will determine the remaining Ah capacity of 12 V lead acids... https://www.thesafetycentre.co.uk/act-612-intelligent-battery-tester is an example. A good battery store, or mobility shop might use one? My mobile caravan service tech had one that...

Go and see. Get a demo. Ideally side by side on same material and in 'filmmaker' or equivalent picture mode... That's how I decided to get the top end set when I went OLED. I could see a difference. WebOS --- it'll be the Home screen and likely can be turned off in a Settings options (in...

You're comparing a budget LED with a mid range OLED. Very different beasts. Very different prices. You are best to audition any potential sets 'in the flesh' with a range of real programme material that you'd usually watch, if at all possible. Richer Sounds are usually pretty accommodating...

Nah. The cheapo brands are in the integrated game as well as the 'higher quality'. Beko, Ikea, etc.,. for both dish and clothes washers (or washer-dryers). Bosch -> Neff -> Siemens is the BSH hierarchy. Even within Bosch they have their Series hierarchy (plastic vs stainless tubs being an...

Bosch SMV4HVX38G Series 4 integrated £499 D rated energy, stainless steel tub from Marks Electrical vs SMS2HVI66G Series 2 E rated energy also SS insides at £449. 2 year vs 5 year warranty I can see why you are tempted. Measure at least twice before purchase at all points between the...

You'd have to ask Yale that question. But, quite honestly I have no problem with the keys now I'm used to them (and have lubricated them). {The graphite has made an enormous difference to working of the padlock and key on Heating Oil Tank cover, too!}.