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Re: Whirlpool Dryer AWZ 8812
Miles,
When you checked the stats on the element, did you disconnect at least one of the leads to each BEFORE checking whether they are open/closed circuit?
Martin
Re: Ready or not?
….just knew I had forgotten something…..
7). Make Mark Garner (eastlmark) a Moderator NOW. That guy will be a valuable addition to the ranks. (He did a bloody good job covering for us whilst we were away last weekend)
Martin
Re: What is the most useful tool in your toolbox?
Getting ovens out onto a Black & Decker Workmate is no fun, so I designed this infinitely adjustable table many years ago.
Adjusts between 50cms up to 95cms to cover all eventualities.
There is enough table space to allow me to stand on it to work on the controls too!
A very handy tool that doesn’t quite fit in my box though 🙁
Martin
Re: R U Ready
What was it Kevin so eloquently put in one of his posts recently..something like “have you got your head stuck up your arse?”
Using that as MY introductory phrase if I may (with Kevins permission I hope) I cannot believe you guys have not researched this prior to the proposition being placed 😯 . Off my own back and in support of Kevins proposition, I took the trouble to buy and check out a Haynes Manual first hand only to find it covers all we were hoping to achieve, and especially to channel that to any potential new recruit into our trade. It is perfect for that in every way, albeit a fraction behind the times in most illustrated photo’s, the theory remains good nevertheless.
Can I suggest the next stage is for you all to buy a copy and see if its me my opening phrase refers to, I think not 8)
Martin
P.S Stand by for my version of “R U Ready” to be published at a Moderators Forum near you very shortly (entitled in this case Ready or not?) 😈 😯
Re: bosch sgs5312 poor wash pressure
Joe Kav,
Exactly what is the problem here? What are the symptoms?
For the most part and as Clive states it is NOT a DIY machine and an engineer is best called to fix after you have done your best and checked for blockages, there is nothing left but call us out.
What is your postcode? (Check our “Directories” for a local UKW approved repairer 😉
Martin
Re: Whirlpool AWM029GB Sump Hose refitting
The black rubber cover goes over the white ball and pushes into the recess in the main rubber sump hose. Then the whole lot simply pushes onto the tub collar and secured with the large ‘corbin’ clip! :tup:
Martin
Re: Big brother 6 – would you supply them free stuff?
….and they auction off stuff from the Big Brother series.. “from the set of Channel 4’s Big Brother House!” …nice little earner 😉
Martin
kwatt wrote:Yeah Martin, no argument here. But notice that cooking and refrigeration products aren’t covered. 😉
With good reason I reckon, simply because there is little to wax lyrical on over those 2 subjects to warrant writing a book. If a cooker don’t…it’s the element or stat, if the fridge don’t….it’s the compressor or again, the stat….period. No mystery to tempt folks buying a book therefore 🙁
Martin
Re: UKW Meeting Sep 05
I have pm’d Kevin on the subject (I’ll let him explain as he has a way with words) 😆
Martin
Re: R U Ready
addendum…..
….Having read more of my new Haynes manual….
…May I propose I/we write and publish a ‘Review’ on the Haynes Whitegoods DIY manuals, and that we, rather than trying to compete here, actually ‘acknowledge’ said publication and possibly even promote it (more than we already do via our Amazon promoted link that is).
In the latest reprint (2003) it lists “Spares by post” in Driffield, Yorks as spare parts suppliers and EMW Electronics as Module repairers, together with many manufacturers services telephone numbers. So, perhaps if we contact Haynes (having first done the ‘Review’ of course) they may put a reference to UKW in their next reprint and supply us with a lorryload of cheap reference manuals to issue our new engineers with. 😉
I suspect non of you have actually read these books have you?
Why not take a look and see what I mean here 😉
Martin
Re: UKW Meeting Sep 05
kwatt wrote:I think it’s time to really give a bit back to the subscribers.
It doesn’t take much to confuse an old codger like me, and again I’m confused 😳 I thought the whole idea of subscribing to UKW was to fund its future development, stick in bigger and better servers, create a slush funded legal framework, inject our hard earned stash into a ‘rainy day’ account for those that may need help in the future ❓
Beer money is not what I had invisaged 🙄
kwatt wrote:In that vein anyone that wants to attend the meeting abroad I think UKW should foot the bill for 1 passenger on the plane.
By paying for and putting Dave Conway on a one-way flight to Baghdad is so unfair also ❗
Martin
Re: Ariston dishwasher, detergent dispenser problem
Dave_Conway wrote:This sounds a bit odd to me, I doubt even Merloni would have overlooked this.
Especially as the top basket has a ‘cut-away’ recess on the L/H/Side to allow the dispenser door to fly open and clear 😕
Martin
Re: R U Ready
Bedtime reading
I have just received in this mornings post, a copy of Graham Dixon’s Haynes Washing Machine Manual (Amazon £13.24). I must say from the outset having flicked through its pages, it covers the subject brilliantly. From plug top to poly vee belt it’s all in there. Theory, exploded diagrams, diagnosis flow charts, plumbing, brilliant photo images and much more, all contained in no less than 41 Chapters 😯
A splendid publication and I am also certain to learn things from its pages but won’t wait ’til bedtime to find out 🙂
Martin
Re: Corrosion holes in dishwasher tubs.
Neat little gadjet Ken thanks, I’ve added ‘Tiny’ to my favourites list now 😉
Martin
Penguin45 wrote:Granville’s Petro Patch Putty – amazing stuff
I knew that if I was to mention water and tight as the prerequisite, the Antartic waddling wonderbird would have an answer, thanks Penguin, your an Emperor among friends 😆
I’ve ordered a van load from them 8)
Martin
