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Tis a good idea that. Eye dint fink ov it like that. Eye wonder if eye could get me mower to move me clothes across at half time when am not about.
Most of the time, if the weather is dry, I'll do a full load of washing and then take out the light stuff and put them on the solar drying device, and then use the tumble dryer to dry the thicker towels etc.

The machine has a sensor in it so it can tell when there's no more moisture coming out of the machine so assumes the clothes are dry and turns itself off. :)
 
In my ongoing quest to reduce energy consumption in me house I am currently doing a load of clothes washing while the machine is connected to a power monitor so I can see just how many pennies it costs.

I'll report back once the wash cycle is complete as I know you all want to know the results ;) and I'll then do a tumble cycle and let you know how much that costs as well.

I do like to live life to the max. :p
Aha, but is your machine on hot feed or cold?
In Frogland both machine have either hot feed or both. and for the dishwasher, where the heater isn't working, it makes no difference. mind we do have to run the watter first, and heat it of course, but then we have solar, but then we have the pump for that and the computer, oh yes and each time you run a tap you get charge sewage.
It's a complex fecking business ain't it?!:):):):eek::eek::eek::eek:

But your hair will fall out after you have read the thing for the tumble drier!:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
 
Have yer gottid one of them there new fangled dryers wivva heat pump so yer dunt need a 5 inch eggsause pipe which chucks oat heat?

Am gonner monitor me lectric fings. Me new washer has a timer so eye can run it at night. Av gottid economy seven lectric which it cheaper at night.
Every house in France has the equivalent of Economy seven without even needing a speshul meter. It's a good fing.
 
Most of the time, if the weather is dry, I'll do a full load of washing and then take out the light stuff and put them on the solar drying device, and then use the tumble dryer to dry the thicker towels etc.

The machine has a sensor in it so it can tell when there's no more moisture coming out of the machine so assumes the clothes are dry and turns itself off. :)
"solar drying device, "
You mean the clothes line?:eek::eek::eek:
 
I only iron clothes if I know I'm going for an interview, first impressions and all that :)

To be honest the machine is quite good at not creasing clothes.
Yep, take out warm and hang em up straight away and they'll be fine.
Peeps used to laugh at me cos every morning, when i was working, i'd iron my shirt then put it straight on, to avoid creases.
So nice to not have to do this, nor put a tie on every day!
 
The response from the seller is: "We are very sorry for the inconvenience, we have express shipped (FEDEX) 2 new drive belts, and would offer you £40 refund for your troubles."

I think I will cut my losses, take their cash and fix all the issues myself. ;)
I agree it sounds like the best you can do.
If you need any help and it is in my scope, just give me a shout!
 
I agree it sounds like the best you can do.
If you need any help and it is in my scope, just give me a shout!
Many thanks :)
I have some "upgrades" on their way from other Chinese suppliers (fingers crossed).
A Machifit cuniform toolpost and a set of carbide cutters/holders to go with.
I seem to have about 5-thou runout in the chuck jaws, and I don't know if that is good/bad/indifferent really. I know a 4-jaw independent chuck can be adjusted to remove all but spindle run-out and a 3-jaw can be given a gentle "tap".
I suppose I should take the chuck off and run a DTI gauge on the inside of the MT3 bore to see what element of "off" is where?
All new to me this turning malarkey. One of my mates said "what do you need one for?" and TBH I have no answer, I just wanted one. **Boy's-Toy's** is my only excuse/answer. ;)
 
Many thanks :)
I have some "upgrades" on their way from other Chinese suppliers (fingers crossed).
A Machifit cuniform toolpost and a set of carbide cutters/holders to go with.
I seem to have about 5-thou runout in the chuck jaws, and I don't know if that is good/bad/indifferent really. I know a 4-jaw independent chuck can be adjusted to remove all but spindle run-out and a 3-jaw can be given a gentle "tap".
I suppose I should take the chuck off and run a DTI gauge on the inside of the MT3 bore to see what element of "off" is where?
All new to me this turning malarkey. One of my mates said "what do you need one for?" and TBH I have no answer, I just wanted one. **Boy's-Toy's** is my only excuse/answer. ;)
I know feck all about all this but 5 thou seems a hell of a lot. Might as well have a wood turning lathe.
(Ouch, wish i hadn't just said that!)
 
Many thanks :)
I have some "upgrades" on their way from other Chinese suppliers (fingers crossed).
A Machifit cuniform toolpost and a set of carbide cutters/holders to go with.
I seem to have about 5-thou runout in the chuck jaws, and I don't know if that is good/bad/indifferent really. I know a 4-jaw independent chuck can be adjusted to remove all but spindle run-out and a 3-jaw can be given a gentle "tap".
I suppose I should take the chuck off and run a DTI gauge on the inside of the MT3 bore to see what element of "off" is where?
All new to me this turning malarkey. One of my mates said "what do you need one for?" and TBH I have no answer, I just wanted one. **Boy's-Toy's** is my only excuse/answer. ;)
Yes I would clock the bore in the MT3 for a better idea of what is going on. 5 thou is rather large but again it depends on the application. Learn to use a 4 jaw to over come the deficiency but if the issue is in the spindle, that is entirely different.
Not all Chinese chucks are the same. HMB are quite good I hear and of course Soba from India are also held in reasonable regard.
You can true up the three jaw but if you get it within a couple of thou it will be good enough for general turning.
Good luck and enjoy the journey :)
 
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