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Re: bosch
Drum may be held together with lugs which form part of one of the drum halves. A search for “Bosch + bearings + lugs” (or clips) or some such should turn up something as this has been well covered. Alternatively try a search for “steak knives” 😉 .
Mike.Re: Miele W3240 – Too much detergent error.
Had similar on 10 yr old Miele a few weeks ago. Not always spin according to cust. and same light as yours coming up. Went through it including brushes checked – they were only half worn down – no fault found. Reassembled – not heard back.
Mike.Re: Whirlpool dish washer
That’ll probably be a faulty reed switch on the measuring tank on the left hand side. You can find loads of posts about it by using the search facility here. I would suggest searching for, “Whirlpool + reed ” and limit to trade tech enqs.
Mike.Re: Most valuable find in a pump filter yet?
Probably Madonna. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for you.
Mike.Re: ewd1409i dead
When the interlock goes, I think you still get a display showing, even if the board has gone down with it. Start / pause would be flashing too. This sounds more like a power supply gone within the board, possibly a large capacitor.
If under 2 years old tell the customer to go and have a moan at the retailer / manufacturer.
Mike.Re: Switch ratings. e.g. 16A(4) /250V ac. What is the 4 for?
Phidom wrote:I wish I had concerns as trivial as that to keep me awake. 😆
😆 I guess I’m just so lucky.
On the other hand, not so trivial if it allows you to better understand the job you’re doing. As the Chinese saying goes, “knowledge is wealth you carry with you.”
Mike.Re: Switch ratings. e.g. 16A(4) /250V ac. What is the 4 for?
Which type of load is a transformer?
Mike.Re: Switch ratings. e.g. 16A(4) /250V ac. What is the 4 for?
This is getting interesting! Three answers so far, all different! Back to my bag of switches to check out this new one. (Though not right now, I’m determined to get some sleep.)
Mike.Re: Bad work practices still rife in trade
Brains wrote:
If you would like me to expand on any of this, I would be pleased to do so.
That would be excellent. I for one, would be grateful for that. Perhaps you could just do it gradually so as not to overburden us with too much info at once. Take your time please, and simplify, simplify to the best of your ability.I’m particularly a little concerned that, if I understand correctly, even when going into a house to fit a new door handle to a washer, I am expected to ask the customer to show me the consumer unit. And if I don’t find it there, where should I look?
Mike.Re: Switch ratings. e.g. 16A(4) /250V ac. What is the 4 for?
So on a single pole switch I should find the inscription (4) and a double pole switch (8 )
Ok, thanks Tim, I’ve just had a look at a few, and that seems to work, more or less.
MikeRe: Bad work practices still rife in trade
But isn’t checking EFLI with a tester checking the effectiveness of the earth connection? So, if it wasn’t there e.g. at consumer unit, the EFLI test would give a fail result. 😕
I can see that bonding to metal neighbouring to appliance being worked on also should be checked, especially with elderly appliances or those which give a less than wonderful insulation result.
I think you have to draw the line somewhere. It’s not our job to take responsibility for the whole house electrical system, though if we find an anomaly we should point it out and give appropriate advice on who to call.
Mike.Re: Bad work practices still rife in trade
Brains wrote:
When carrying out EFLI measurements at sockets etc, please may I remind everyone …. to verify prescence of a main earth and protective main bonding
:hmm:
Isn’t that saying the same thing twice?
Mike.Re: chiropractor
What’s the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath? I’ve used several of the latter a few times over the years with near miraculous results.
Last time was about 12 years ago, so it seems it was a lasting repair!
Yet a lot of scientists and medical pro’s say there’s no scientific evidence these things work. Makes me almost as sceptical about science as I am about quackery!
Mike.Re: Neff Dishwasher fill problem
That’s a good idea but you could save yourself getting the electrics wet by simply tricking the door interlock and observing what happens in the sump with the filters and baskets and spray arms out of the way.
I remember a very similar situation on a pre-Lux AEG more than ten years back, to which I never found the cause.
Mike.
