Recent content by colinone

We have a Bell 801 intercom system operating automatic gates. The receiver is in the entrance lobby and we cannot hear the bell at the other end of the house. We can't add a regular extension bell because we have just redecorated throughout and the distance is approx 30 mtrs. Can't fix...

Thank you Paul: Ever thought of standing for parliament? :roll:

Easy peasy! Just wear thick gloves anf goggles at all times!!!! Even in bed! You never know! Cheers! Colin.

Very kind offer but I think I will give it a miss! Cheers! Colin :D

Yes I know David. I've stopped buying needles just in case I stick one in my eye!!!!!!

Thank you for that but it involves screwdrivers, step ladders and other dangerous highly technical equipment! H & S and me Mum wouldn't approve! I only want some fairy lights, roll on boxing day!!

'Cos there ain't a 3 pin socket outlet anywhere near where we want to put the lights

Gordelpuz!! Circuits usually trip now before even the fuse blows. I can see somebody sending the 'boys' around, just 'cos we want some bloomin' fairy lights! Sheeezzz!!

I may be a bit slow but what is the difference between using one of the bayonet/flex adaptors and a 13amp plug? Both transmit 230volts in exactly the same way. Ho-Humm!

Rather pompous but thank you anyway. I only want them for fairy lights! :D

Can you please help me find some of the bayonet fittings to convert a light fitting into a flex cable outlet? Probably bakelite, probably dangerous, probably banned by health and safety.....but VERY useful at Christmas. I need six. Anyone know where I can start lookin? Thank's Colin.

As soon as the control box resets itself and I press the button, it carries out a short purge period then you can hear the solenoid open and it fires up right away. Is there a high temp thermostat that sends the box to lock out? Many thanks Casius99 and Burnerman for your advice. I...

Thank's for that John. You sound very knowledgable! The burner is silver and only about 4 years old. The drive dog is in good condition. The motor is very free to run and I ran it for an hour on the bench. It was very cool. The oil pump turned quite easily with a little resistance. I put it...

Thank's for your advice. I took the fan motor out again and ran it on the bench in the garage for an hour. The motor wasquite cool so I checked to coupling to the oil pump. It wasn't stiff but neither was it totally free running. I put the motor back in and ran the burner again. Within 10...

I found burner locked out on Friday, COLDEST DAY OF THE YEAR SO FAR!! Reset but the motor just buzzed and it locked out again. I took the motor off, spun it under power and it ran. I replaced the capacitor and the burner ran OK but locked out after about 15 mins, The motor was VERY hot. This...