Recent content by thomp1983

I'm very happy with it, it wasn't cheap at £160 but fortunately I've enough other project stuff I can put in it to justify it for now.

So following on from the what have you bought thread, I bought a yamaha r6 that required the carbs cleaning so I bought an ultrasonic cleaner. The cleaner was a bit bigger than I expected but the carbs fit in nicely which is the point. I stripped the carbs at work ready for cleaning, they...

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Thanks, there actually in decent condition to say they've been stood with old fuel in them, the ultrasonic cleaner will also come in useful on some other projects I have so I haven't bought it just for this job.

It's a delkovic exhaust. It's been stood a few years so I've removed the carbs today and ordered an ultrasonic cleaner for them but other than that it shouldn't need much.

Taping and filling the joints is perfectly acceptable and often done in Europe, you'll just end up with a slightly different finish to the paint compared to painting onto plaster but many people do it.

I did it when we first moved in 5 years ago so I could fit an isolator not heard anything since

I haven't watched your link but I agree it should be allowed, but there is a genuine issue around how you prevent people being coerced into it and I don't really know how you deal with that

Yes I'll be staying with a 13a 3 pin plug. The only 'negative' to the c20 connector is if someone used it when I wasn't there then potentially they could use any old iec cable instead of the one I'd have specifically for it but given it's in my private garage it's a small risk. I think I'll go...

Sorry yes the widow maker principle.

Would this commando panel socket be suitable? Or should I go with a 32a panel socket, albeit I'd assume the 16a socket has been tested to have a safety margin over 16a? https://www.toolstation.com/wessex-ip44/pAC274

Not wanting to detract from some of the knowledgeable guys in here but I'd sign up at, https://www.fordownersclub.com/ It's a very good ford forum, they've helped me with a few different issues on my mk3 focus, there's also a faq sections that covers most common issues with each generation.

So I've been back into the garage having listened to what's been said. That's my welder, looking at it again I suspect I can squeeze a commando inlet on the right between the wire feed knob and the 1/2 setting switch. Ill need to get an inlet and see. Thanks, Chris.

Would something like the below be more suitable then? https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/ip67-waterproof-3-pin-panel-mount-locking-connector-socket-1224v-dc-20a.html