Hippo
Lord Hippo
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.
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
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.
Aha, but is your machine on hot feed or cold?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
I do like to live life to the max.
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?!
But your hair will fall out after you have read the thing for the tumble drier!
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
It's a cold feed only machine and I run all cycles at 30°
Every house in France has the equivalent of Economy seven without even needing a speshul meter. It's a good fing.
Have to at least clean the filter each time he does it! Yucky job!could you not stand in the sink & use the expelled hot water to have a shower. This will save on water & electric
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
I only iron clothes if I know I'm going for an interview, first impressions and all thatWot? It don't iron it then!
Oh no, you said it was a cheapo one!
To be honest the machine is quite good at not creasing clothes.
"solar drying device, "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.
You mean the clothes line?
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
Yep"solar drying device, "
You mean the clothes line?
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
Everything. I do use liquitabs as well you know, it's not just water.Wifey went
Even sheets and underwear?
(Don't shoot the messenger!!)
I'm not a durdy person
Yep, take out warm and hang em up straight away and they'll be fine.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.
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!
We guessed that you used powder or something!Everything. I do use liquitabs as well you know, it's not just water.
I'm not a durdy person
(I'm keeping out of this now!)
I agree it sounds like the best you can do.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.
If you need any help and it is in my scope, just give me a shout!
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
And the results from the wash cycle are in and I have to say I'm very surprised.
1hr Wash cycle = 10 pence
I don't think the results from the tumble dry cycle will be as low though
1hr Wash cycle = 10 pence
I don't think the results from the tumble dry cycle will be as low though
Interesting. A lot of that will be heating the water I'd a thort. But then 30 degs is F all. Hmm!And the results from the wash cycle are in and I have to say I'm very surprised.
1hr Wash cycle = 10 pence
I don't think the results from the tumble dry cycle will be as low though
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.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.
(Ouch, wish i hadn't just said that!)
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.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.
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
