Craster wrote:
This is the thread of 2010.
I'm quite proud, it's had a bit of everything.
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 13:01 ] |
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This is the thread of 2010. |
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| Author: | Joans [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 13:02 ] |
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Craster wrote: This is the thread of 2010. I'm quite proud, it's had a bit of everything.
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| Author: | Malabelm [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 13:02 ] |
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Craster wrote: This is the thread of 2010. Is it really necessary to have two belm threads, though? ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
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| Author: | Joans [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 13:05 ] |
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 ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 13:12 ] |
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Mr Burrrrt wrote: All this talk of buggering about with your electrics when you have clearly no idea what you are doing is making me very nervous as you could obviously easily kill yourself or at the very least blow stuff up. Very least is "everything works", surely? Although I quite agree with the "OMFG" factor. |
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| Author: | Mr Burrrrt [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 13:26 ] |
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Grim... wrote: Very least is "everything works", surely? After 3 days, 6 pages, near death by electrocution and the possibility of the house burning down at some point in the future. I suppose you could call that a result. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 13:29 ] |
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Mind you, it's "everything sort of works". |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 13:37 ] |
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Joans wrote: Everyone happy now?  No. Villa haven't been linked with any exciting players, so we'll probably sell Milner for 30 million and spend it on Jermaine Jenas and Kevin Doyle. |
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| Author: | Joans [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 13:40 ] |
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Curiosity wrote: Joans wrote: Everyone happy now? No. Villa haven't been linked with any exciting players, so we'll probably sell Milner for 30 million and spend it on Jermaine Jenas and Kevin Doyle. If that happens I'll electrocute myself again. |
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| Author: | kalmar [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:01 ] |
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Craster wrote: This is the thread of 2010. BEEX [1] days since last forum electrocution. |
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| Author: | Squirt [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:03 ] |
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Hi guys - I'm trying to connect up my new gas oven. There's an odd hissing sound, and everything smells a bit funny. Anyone got any ideas? |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:05 ] |
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Squirt wrote: Hi guys - I'm trying to connect up my new gas oven. There's an odd hissing sound, and everything smells a bit funny. Anyone got any ideas? Check the inside of the oven, using a candle for illumination. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:05 ] |
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Can you see where the pipe connects? Set fire to a bit of wood and hold it around the back of the cooker so you can see what you're doing better. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:05 ] |
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Curio! o/ |
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| Author: | kalmar [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:15 ] |
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Given that it now transpires that it has a pull switch for both the light and the fan, [a competent person] should probably re-wire it so that both of them work off the wall switch. |
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| Author: | Joans [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:16 ] |
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kalmar wrote: Given that it now transpires that it has a pull switch for both the light and the fan, [a competent person] should probably re-wire it so that both of them work off the wall switch. ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view! I wrote that before your edit, so it was more aimed at the thought of me doing more work. I think we're happy with the way it works at the moment given that I'm still alive and the house isn't on fire. |
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| Author: | kalmar [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:17 ] |
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Jazzy, smack him. |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:25 ] |
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kalmar wrote: Given that it now transpires that it has a pull switch for both the light and the fan, [a competent person] should probably re-wire it so that both of them work off the wall switch. I'd probably be tempted to replace the wall switch with a blank instead.But then if I'd tried this I'd be a smouldering, twitching lump on the bedroom floor, so eh. |
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| Author: | kalmar [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:28 ] |
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It is just down to preference. I'd quit while you're ahead too 
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 14:29 ] |
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kalmar wrote: It is just down to preference. I'd quit while you're alive too
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 15:20 ] |
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kalmar wrote: Jazzy, smack him.  \ I'm busy |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 16:00 ] |
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Heh, Joans has already left the building and will be gone for the next 24hrs... I don't know if he's leaving me to see what happens.  On a serious note though, thanks for the help guys, I'm not worried about the integrity of the wiring, if I was I'd already have been on the phone to a sparky no messing. I don't think we need to worry about being able to use the pull cord light switch too much, it's over the end of the bed, so not easy to get to without stretching and we have the original pull cord from the cieling too. I wouldn't want to put a blanking plate on the wall or I wouldn't be able to put the light on as I went into the room! Cheers again, will report in tomorrow so you know I haven't been burnt to a crisp overnight. 
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 16:13 ] |
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I'll be there by six. Start hitting the White Zinfandel. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 16:26 ] |
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Grim... wrote: Start hitting the White Zinfandel. I think he's already gone. |
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| Author: | devilman [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 16:29 ] |
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Grim... wrote: I'll be there by six. Start hitting the White Zinfandel. Watch your head on the fan. Oh, and take candles. Just say it's romantic, rather than an excuse not to risk the light switch. |
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| Author: | Joans [ Tue Jul 06, 2010 17:03 ] |
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devilman wrote: Grim... wrote: I'll be there by six. Start hitting the White Zinfandel. Watch your head on the fan. Oh, and take candles. Just say it's romantic, rather than an excuse not to risk the light switch. And don't forget about the gate. Thanks. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:16 ] |
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Of course, now that the fan's started working, the weather's changed. Brrr.... (Oh, and this is certainly the thread of the decade) |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:05 ] |
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devilman wrote: Grim... wrote: I'll be there by six. Start hitting the White Zinfandel. Watch your head on the fan. Oh, and take candles. Just say it's romantic, rather than an excuse not to risk the light switch. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:28 ] |
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Happy with the gate, Jones? It was pretty tight at first but I used some lube and soon I could get in easily. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:49 ] |
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So, I need help wiring in an oven.... |
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| Author: | devilman [ Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:58 ] |
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Bobbyaro wrote: So, I need help wiring in an oven.... Scroll up for advice.  EDIT - Damn.. new page. |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Mon Jan 30, 2012 15:19 ] |
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The house is having a full electrical test. I'm not sure they're professionals though, they've passed the light fitting.
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| Author: | kalmar [ Mon Jan 30, 2012 15:40 ] |
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Brrr! |
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| Author: | Joans [ Mon Jan 30, 2012 19:07 ] |
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Goddess Jasmine wrote: The house is having a full electrical test. I'm not sure they're professionals though, they've passed the light fitting. Ha! 
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| Author: | Joans [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:55 ] |
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It's the thread that keeps on giving. We moved, the fan moved with us, so I can safely say that this thread is an invaluable resource for anyone that wants to fit a ceiling fan with only a minimal effect on their health. I'll put the blades on when we can find them. 
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:56 ] |
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I don't think you need the blades, it looks fine as it is. |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Sat Jun 27, 2020 12:25 ] |
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Ten years on and Joans is about to install a ceiling fan. Stand by! |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Sat Jun 27, 2020 13:55 ] |
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Goddess Jasmine wrote: Ten years on and Joans is about to install a ceiling fan. Stand by! Taken him long enough! |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Jun 27, 2020 14:14 ] |
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Stay Alert / Keep Joans away from electricity / Protect the NHS |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Sat Jun 27, 2020 14:33 ] |
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It's already been going horribly wrong. We haven't even got to the electrical bit yet... |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Sat Jun 27, 2020 14:39 ] |
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Make sure he doesn't install it upside down, don't want the house to start lifting off the ground! |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Sat Jun 27, 2020 15:08 ] |
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It's up and it mostly works. The fan bit certainly does anyway and that's the main thing. |
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