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Sorry - not 'On' charge,,,, but 'In' charge (charged state) - ready to use. The instructions have long gone,,,, (don't know why or where cos I usually save such things, & have them going back 10/15/20 years) I always like to discharge rechargeable batteries every now & then, depending on...

many thanks BAS: As you say, it's not all 'dead', but unusable - 'as is'. That's why I'm willing to have a go at fixing it. No - I'm not an expert, or an electrician (tho' I did start out as an apprentice,,, but on underground HT stuff - another matter). Having said that, I am not totally...

UPDATE: Transformer: I've now tested it with 3 Multi Testers, & it always comes up reading 1. I have tested 3 other transformers, with 3 testers, & they all come up reading 1 on all meters. I put a 12v car bulb to the original transformer, & it lit up very bright & got very hot (remember -...

many thanks guys, For 90% of my use, I use 20vdc on the m.tester, as i'd be testing car stuff, batteries etc. The next setting is 200vdc, which I did try. I can't now recall whether it read 1 or 0.1,,, but it didn't bring up a proper reading. Sorry TT: my initial draft did say the output was...

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Many thanks John, My Son has a similar (different brand) meter that I bought him,,,, i'll get him to pop over with it. In the mean time - Can I test the meter in some way ? It seems to read everything else (batteries / household sockets / car stuff etc) o.k.

I have a Car Battery Booster that I'm trying to charge up, but it's struggling to get up to voltage. Actually I'm not sure whether this should be 12vdc or 14vdc - as per vehicle electrics - but I'll leave that bit for the moment. I tried to test the transformer with my multi-tester, but...

,,, that's why I'm flabbergasted. I'm an ex hotelier and pub landlord, aged 60 and cooked since I was about 10 years old. For the past 35 years, I've only cooked on electric stoves. When I decided to update last week, it never dawned on me that I'd have to ask if this or that cooker would...

I've just bought my first Ceramic hobbed cooker. A Belling FSE60.. Nice enough I s'pose, but when I tried to simmer a curry sauce, I found that none of the hobs go low enough. I contacted Belling who brazenly said "none of our cookers have a simmer setting" ?! Before I lose what bit of hair...

The door on my trusty old M.Wave has started to split at the corners on the hinge side. I contacted Goldstar to ask about a replacement door - or frame - but they say they don't do 'em any more. I've tried a couple of different glues - plastic / super etc, to no avail. The machine works...

Thanks guys, Between the two of you, i'll get it sorted. TIMBO: Have dropped a line to the firm that you suggest. THERMO: Will be calling a couple of Hire companies, to see if they'll take a look. cheers folks

The title just about says it. I could do with a blade for this model electric saw. I seems to be about 30" long. I can go into more detail if need be. 1/ Does anyone know where I can obtain such an item in the UK ? 2/ Does anyone know if ow't else will suit ? many thanks for reading.

It was kept in the bedroom wardrobe. It's now kept in a cupboard in the hall. The 121 is a wet'n'dry item,,,, so water wouldn't cause a problem,,,,, (((unless it's like a Tagine that I bought. It cracked and I was told it was "because i'd used it in the oven" etc !!!))) As I say, i'm...

Thanks JJ, I tried it earlier & it seemed to work o.k,,,, This would make me agree that the brushes arn't (in themselves) at fault, or it would still be in the same state. It also shows that the motor isn't entirely bu@@ered, tho' it could be on it's way out ?!?! The day it happened I...

Hi all, My machine stopped working the other day. In fact, it tripped my main lekky supply. I noticed that a wisp of smoke came out of the housing & a slight smell of 'electrical' burning. I was about to search for a motor,,,, but was wondering if it might only need brushes ? I realise that...

I was looking for some mid range HSS drill bits. Whilst searching, I came across MacAllister stuff at B&Q. Normally not a fan of B&Q tools, but as these seemed to be different, was wondering if you guys had any experience with them,,,, or can advise on mid-range quality please ? I won't buy...

cheers folks. Thanks for the help so far. Have followed some links & advice and sent out a few e-mails,,,, so hopefully by tomorrow, i'll have a result. I hate leaving the old lady without a light,,,,, so the sooner the better. I'll put any details here for others,,,, as it seems that...

thanks - ,,,, it was just a picture from the 'net.

,,,, does it have to be a neon ? My first thought would have been an LED,,, but as I'm no expert, i'd ask here first,,,,, I just thought that a nice neat hole drilled in a basic architrave plate - for an LED - would be a nice option. (sorry if this is unworkable,,,,,,, just trying to...