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Mornin
Cool and dry
Saturday again, starting my diet on Jan 1st so no rush 🙂
New motorbike headlamps on truck replacing super troopers
Taking rest of decorations down today
Stay happy all 😀
 

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landowner said:
I replaced the front sidelight bulbs in the Volvo with led bulbs, looks lovely but ....
When everything switched off and the car is locked (or unlocked) the bulbs are still on very faintly ??
Any ideas anyone ??
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Could be ghosting or the bulbs are still picking up a slight leccy charge causing them to glow.
Unplug them when they are glowing if they still glow the bulb is storing some power, if they go out then you have
live power going to them. You could fit a kill switch though.
 
kevstar said:
Could be ghosting or the bulbs are still picking up a slight leccy charge causing them to glow.
Unplug them when they are glowing if they still glow the bulb is storing some power, if they go out then you have
live power going to them. You could fit a kill switch though.
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Could that be some capacity still active after the engine switch off.
 
DanClarke said:
.... Oops! That was silly. I welded up the 3 new 2WD unit shells and forgot that the washers I am using for the flanges were galvanised. I feel as sick as the proverbial dog. It will pass, it just isn't very pleasant. Note to self, get rid of the galv before welding.
🤮
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I note that both you and @kevstar have been welding galvy recently.
Tis not something I would do, after having been told very firmly by a pro about the harm it can do.
And even grinding it off first should only be done in special conditions.
Hmm!
hope you both haven't suffered too much and nothing is long lasting.
I expect you'll both be OK as it wasn't "prolonged".

What happens when you weld galvanized steel?​

When you expose galvanized steel to high temperatures during welding, the zinc coating evaporates, releasing toxic zinc oxide fumes and creating health and safety hazards.
Inhaling zinc oxide fumes can cause symptoms such as nausea, chills, fever, and muscle aches. These symptoms together are sometimes known as “metal fume fever”. Prolonged exposure to zinc fumes can cause serious health issues. Welding galvanized steel can also result in increased spatter and smoke, which can be hazardous and affect the quality of your work environment.
The quality of the welding job can also be affected. The presence of zinc during welding can create defects in the weld, such as porosity or inclusions, which weaken the joint.

Can you weld galvanized steel safely?​

Although not recommended, you can still weld galvanized steel. However, it requires careful preparation and precautions to ensure your safety and the quality of the weld. Here are some steps to follow:
  1. Proper ventilation: Welding should always be done in a well-ventilated area, but it’s even more crucial when working with galvanized steel.
  2. Wear appropriate safety gear: Ensure you are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a welding helmet, gloves, and respiratory protection.
  3. Clean the surface: Before welding, grind away the zinc coating from the areas you intend to weld. This prevents the release of zinc fumes and ensures better weld quality.
  4. Use low heat: Reduce heat input by using lower amperage and voltage settings on your welding equipment. This helps minimise the evaporation of zinc
 
Turktowner said:
So the cold has shifted down on to my chest, as often happens, and I now have an irritating cough.
At two ayem Sevgilim gently suggested* I might get a better night in the spare room..









*👊
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I hope you get better soon mate.
My experience of the "stinker" that migrates to the chest usually ends up with a chest infection and the need for AB's. :(

Sure fire cure is to go to bed with a hot woman. Honest! :p
 
Just been to the opticians to claim my second pair of glasses.
1st Pair 875 inc expensive silhouette frames. Found my old pair of Silhouette varifocals in a drawer and so the second pair on these frames but with the addition of polarising lenses £100.
I don't understand the pricing, exceptthey stripe you for the 1st pair. :(
 
kevstar said:
Could be ghosting or the bulbs are still picking up a slight leccy charge causing them to glow.
Unplug them when they are glowing if they still glow the bulb is storing some power, if they go out then you have
live power going to them. You could fit a kill switch though.
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saxavordian said:
Could that be some capacity still active after the engine switch off.
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No sigh of lights being on this morning, I'll leave it stood and see if they come on again tonight
Car might be haunted 🤔 :( o_O
 
DanClarke said:
Just been to the opticians to claim my second pair of glasses.
1st Pair 875 inc expensive silhouette frames. Found my old pair of Silhouette varifocals in a drawer and so the second pair on these frames but with the addition of polarising lenses £100.
I don't understand the pricing, except they stripe you for the 1st pair. :(
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Have you tried getting them on-line ?
 
DanClarke said:
.... Oops! That was silly. I welded up the 3 new 2WD unit shells and forgot that the washers I am using for the flanges were galvanised. I feel as sick as the proverbial dog. It will pass, it just isn't very pleasant. Note to self, get rid of the galv before welding.
🤮
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You have metal fume fever, it will pass you should have drank a litre of water once finished welding. :)
 
Stanleysteamer said:
I note that both you and @kevstar have been welding galvy recently.
Tis not something I would do, after having been told very firmly by a pro about the harm it can do.
And even grinding it off first should only be done in special conditions.
Hmm!
hope you both haven't suffered too much and nothing is long lasting.
I expect you'll both be OK as it wasn't "prolonged".

What happens when you weld galvanized steel?​

When you expose galvanized steel to high temperatures during welding, the zinc coating evaporates, releasing toxic zinc oxide fumes and creating health and safety hazards.
Inhaling zinc oxide fumes can cause symptoms such as nausea, chills, fever, and muscle aches. These symptoms together are sometimes known as “metal fume fever”. Prolonged exposure to zinc fumes can cause serious health issues. Welding galvanized steel can also result in increased spatter and smoke, which can be hazardous and affect the quality of your work environment.
The quality of the welding job can also be affected. The presence of zinc during welding can create defects in the weld, such as porosity or inclusions, which weaken the joint.

Can you weld galvanized steel safely?​

Although not recommended, you can still weld galvanized steel. However, it requires careful preparation and precautions to ensure your safety and the quality of the weld. Here are some steps to follow:
  1. Proper ventilation: Welding should always be done in a well-ventilated area, but it’s even more crucial when working with galvanized steel.
  2. Wear appropriate safety gear: Ensure you are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a welding helmet, gloves, and respiratory protection.
  3. Clean the surface: Before welding, grind away the zinc coating from the areas you intend to weld. This prevents the release of zinc fumes and ensures better weld quality.
  4. Use low heat: Reduce heat input by using lower amperage and voltage settings on your welding equipment. This helps minimise the evaporation of zinc
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I use an air fed mask with filters. I normally grind gavi off but it chain & small welds so never bothered, also I was welding right next to the door so the wind was blowing in. :)
 
Hippo said:
Eye fort they charge the registered keeper if that person can't confirm who was driving.
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They can try it on, and will do so, but in they end they cannot fine a person who has not committed an offence, nor can they make the registered keeper into a police person.
This is also why the Frogs have stopped sending speeding tickets taken by speeding cameras to the UK as they are unenforceable, for the same reason, unlike in France where if son pinches the keys, takes off, gets flashed and then denies it all, the owner has to pay up or dob said person in, which could be a lie. The frogs care a lot less.

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6pot said:
It's complicated, for a start she's Spanish and also the house has been standing for nearly 20 years. Unfortunately she received an 'infraction' before it was finished, we remember the police poking around at the time and it was subsequently completed.

That is a big problem because with an infraction you can't get a DAFO to regularise it and because it wasn't finished at the time it was inside the statute of limitations as well.

She presumably had a licence but we knew she'd been to court and had various other legal dealings. She hasn't said much about it in recent years and we had no idea things were so far from being resolved, in today's email she said she has been through the criminal court which is very strict.

She's had the demolition order for about a month and didn't want to tell people so as not to spoil Christmas, it seems this is the end of the road and there are 2 months left. She's going to rescue what is of value which may well include the fabric of the building to some extent.

We really thought the days of this kind of thing happening were over.
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Can't help thinking she needs to go into the right person's office and say "It appears I have missed a tax payment, I would like to pay it direct to you in cash if you will tell me how much it is? I don't need any paperwork. "
But maybe it is too late for that.:(
 
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