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Re: London Fire
As expected, only the FF175 involved gets a mention in the press article, not the numerous similar models.
Fuelled by Hotpoint themselves, who have issued a preemptive “Product Notice” for just 2 models FF175BG and FF175BP. From PartFinder, there appear to be at least a dozen similar models from Hotpoint and Indesit which don’t get a mention.
Re: London Fire
I am sure unrelated but ironic that Whirlpool CEO has recently announced he is stepping down in October.
The focus of the police investigation is clearly the building renovation, but if I’d repaired a Hotpoint fridge freezer on the relevant floor of the tower block in the past I’d be very concerned.
Re: Neff Double Oven
This appears to be a U1721W. The installation instructions don’t tell you the fuse rating but refer the installer to the rating plate to determine total connected load.
But as you say, fan element is 1700W, grill element in small oven is 2300W according to The Element Man, so that gives a minimum total load of over 4kW, ie a separate 20A circuit as a minimum.
The reason these installers get away with a 13A plug is that a standard 13A fuse requires a steady current of over 20A to blow.
Re: London Fire
Absolutely horrific tragedy. Apparently the block was completely renovated 2 years ago, new heating system and no doubt electrics and plumbing installed. Aside from the suspect cladding, I wonder whether corners were cut in resealing firewalls between compartments after the new services were installed.
Re: What’s the worst injury you’ve had repairing appliances
Sounds nasty, how much time did you have to take off work?
Reminds me of a stupid accident I had at a customer’s house earlier this year. Leaving the house to fetch a part from the van, I opened the front door and turned to the left (the direction of the front path), whacking my head into a decorative point on the support beam for the front door canopy. Once I regained my footing, I instinctively put my hand on my head, and immediately felt wet hair and blood flowing down my sleeve.
I rang the bell and asked my customer to pass the towel I had got ready for the dishwasher repair. Luckily, the spilled blood landed only on the front path, and none on the hall carpet. I pressed the towel onto my head, walked the 50 yards or so to my van, rifled through the first aid kit to find a suitable dressing bandage and wrapped it round and round my head, all one handed.
After a quick wash at my customer’s house, I drove to the local minor injuries unit (feeling a right pillock), where they glued up the blunt 1.5 inch L-shaped gash, I returned to finish the dishwasher repair. Luckily, I was able to reschedule most of my later bookings, so was able to take it easy for the rest of the day, although I had to go back to have the wound re-glued after it opened up again and started to bleed. The worst part was being told not to wash my hair for a week, and having to put up with the ridge of glue and mini quiff in my hair for a couple of weeks after that.
Re: How do they do it?
No, they’re 5.05p each+VAT. Every online order from RS gets free next day delivery. They’re obviously banking on Steve returning one day with a bigger order!
Re: lg Washing machine
I’ve seen a leak from the steam generator heater flange – tightened the nut to solve.
Re: lg Washing machine
LG introduced this system on their 11kg washing machines in 2009. As far as I know all their washers 11kg and above use this system. I’ve seen a fair few over the years. Just the usual drain pump failures, etc, no tub repairs yet.
The cantilever suspension system seems to play havoc with the out of balance control system, which coupled with the large drum size, leaves some customers unhappy with spinning performance. This is despite the drum reportedly having loose balls built into the front and back walls which roll round to supposedly help counterbalance the load.
Re: Local repair man grabbed by the throat in kitchen
I’m not excusing the assailant, but it appears the trigger was an unexpected charge for diagnostic work. Shows the importance of agreeing charges up front, particularly when advertising “No call out charge”.
Re: Stuff you haven’t seen in years
Good tip LothianDomestics. I’ve noticed some motors on older Hoover and Beko machines use brushes with the same type of inserts but those I’ve come across recently had left rather than right handed inserts, so weren’t compatible.
Re: Stuff you haven’t seen in years
It wasn’t C00035290’s by any chance? One of my stupidest buying decisions around 10 years ago when bumping up my Masterpart order to get free delivery. I think it was 5+ individual brushes for around £2 each.
I still have all five, now consigned to my garage store. Mind you, the current equivalent now retail for £23 a pair (C00196540), so I may yet recoup my investment!
Re: smart-sure
As electrofix says, the information on companies house looks a mess. Two directors are listed in duplicate, one with an inconsistent date of birth. Their last annual accounts claim their intangible assets rose from zero to £900k between 2015 and 2016, helping to take the company’s reserves from -£100k to +£900k. Creative accounting I wonder?
Re: Coop Bank failure
If the limited company is being sold, I would have thought existing bank accounts would transfer automatically to the new owners. The only banking formality should be to notify the bank of the change to authorised signatories and the new contact details. I presume the consumer credit licenses would remain with the company as well.
Re: Coop Bank failure
I agree with other comments, there is no need to switch banks, as sort codes and account numbers will be transferred to the bank that buys the cooperative bank business. In the unlikely event no buyer is found, the government is sure to step in to keep it afloat, as it has done with RBS and other banks in the past.
