I thought that. Then I saw the 300V voltmeter . . . someone would have died in our classes if we'd been using that even to a 1/3rd of it's capability
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Voltage doesn't kill it simply provides the means for current to kill you. Hence 30mA RCDs as that's accepted as a safe current to protect humans.I thought that. Then I saw the 300V voltmeter . . . someone would have died in our classes if we'd been using that even to a 1/3rd of it's capability
I know the theory . . . except our old school in 1980 had only just heard of fuses . . .
There were a few visits to the hospital next door!
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Today I acquired a pair of carbon fibre crank arms, saving a whopping 67 grams over my old aluminium ones!
Second hand, and I couldn't care less about the weight saving, but they came bolted to this;
Which, for the uninitiated, is a power meter. It measures cadence and torque to calculate power, to monitor exactly how many watts you're putting out. It's probably the only bike upgrade that can actually make you faster. I've wanted one for years.
Unfortunately I don't think my watch (Garmin Forerunner 245) will pair to it, so I might have to upgrade that next.
Second hand, and I couldn't care less about the weight saving, but they came bolted to this;
Which, for the uninitiated, is a power meter. It measures cadence and torque to calculate power, to monitor exactly how many watts you're putting out. It's probably the only bike upgrade that can actually make you faster. I've wanted one for years.
Unfortunately I don't think my watch (Garmin Forerunner 245) will pair to it, so I might have to upgrade that next.
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Some more bits for the camper electrics
PV isolator and some resettable inline fuses
I wanted some switches for the interior lights, was cheaper to buy this than 5 individual switches
Solar charging stuff, LED strips, 240v hookup and some bus bars
PV isolator and some resettable inline fuses
I wanted some switches for the interior lights, was cheaper to buy this than 5 individual switches
Solar charging stuff, LED strips, 240v hookup and some bus bars
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Lots of goodies today.
Spurred on by the gift of a part-full bottle of propane from @daxliniere ,I bit the bullet and got some oxygen.
These were a good price. But where can I squeeze them in?
Some more bits for the mill project. 20mm linear bearings. It's a pity that I didn't read the posting more closely. Needed 2, bought 4
I can't wait to get this installed.
The bevel gears may be used for the rise and fall. That remains to be seen, though.
An interesting feature in the bore...
Spurred on by the gift of a part-full bottle of propane from @daxliniere ,I bit the bullet and got some oxygen.
These were a good price. But where can I squeeze them in?
Some more bits for the mill project. 20mm linear bearings. It's a pity that I didn't read the posting more closely. Needed 2, bought 4
I can't wait to get this installed.
The bevel gears may be used for the rise and fall. That remains to be seen, though.
An interesting feature in the bore...
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Went to lidl for some ground coffee to try my new induction moka pot....
Came out with a 20v cordless strimmer, 12v mini angle grinder and 20v 400nm impact gun/4ah battery set. (£35, £20, £70, however a 4ah battery is £28 each anyway, so works out £42 if the impact was bare..)
I now have 3x 4Ah batteries, and two 2Ah. I should probably sell one to save me needing to make a shelf clip for it..
Strimmer is obviously light duty compared to the petrol ones but fits our small garden nicely.
Ordered some coffee
Came out with a 20v cordless strimmer, 12v mini angle grinder and 20v 400nm impact gun/4ah battery set. (£35, £20, £70, however a 4ah battery is £28 each anyway, so works out £42 if the impact was bare..)
I now have 3x 4Ah batteries, and two 2Ah. I should probably sell one to save me needing to make a shelf clip for it..
Strimmer is obviously light duty compared to the petrol ones but fits our small garden nicely.
Ordered some coffee
Those strimmers are quite good for the price. The petrol one only gets used a couple of times a year for heavy stuff, the cordless one is able to keep things under control if you use it every 2 weeks.
Top tip - it lets out new line every time you start it up so try & keep the strimmer running all the time otherwise you'll waste a lot of line (the excess line gets cut off by the guard.
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Those drawers are great. I'm keeping an eye out for another for endmills.. or maybe I make a rack with a bunch of holes in it.. still undecided.
As for the bevel gear, I would absolutely 100% send it back or get a refund and buy another. MFG defect returns like that are pretty easy to prove and most sellers resolve instantly.
As for the bevel gear, I would absolutely 100% send it back or get a refund and buy another. MFG defect returns like that are pretty easy to prove and most sellers resolve instantly.
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Do you have hoses, gauges etc?
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Do you have a link for the switch panel please.
