angellonewolf
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you already got a shiney one why need another
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MattF
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you already got a shiney one why need another
I'm working on the: "He who dies with the most tools wins" philosophy.
Besides, who needs excuse to buy another tool? 
slim_boy_fat
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That'd be back in the days when kids were allowed to find things out the hard way? Within reason of course
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sparkysy
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Very much so, the wind up insulation testers didn't half give you a belt! Dad still has a few testers from his working days, we used to test ourselves with them all, winner (who was deemed to have held on longest) use to get to choose the fizzy pop for the week! 
Really nice testers, not like the ones we have now but perfect for what they need to do and some amusing antics too!
Really nice testers, not like the ones we have now but perfect for what they need to do and some amusing antics too!
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Acquired a little while ago courtesy of @My Old Landy (Thanks again) but got to use it for first time today and it was beyond useful. Have managed to determine our centrifuge is going to the big lab in the sky. It is giving a no speed sensor error. Using the scope I have been able to check the sensor(fine), analogue signal (fine), digital signal (fine). Basically signal is absolutely fine all the way to main processor. Have also checked clock signal and supply voltages all fine too. Problem must be internal to the chip 
. No parts available as this was built in the early 90's and is long discontinued. Time to drop a few ££££ on a new one.
. No parts available as this was built in the early 90's and is long discontinued. Time to drop a few ££££ on a new one.
Sergei Slovenija
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Replace all electronics with a frequency controller?Acquired a little while ago courtesy of @My Old Landy (Thanks again) but got to use it for first time today and it was beyond useful. Have managed to determine our centrifuge is going to the big lab in the sky. It is giving a no speed sensor error. Using the scope I have been able to check the sensor(fine), analogue signal (fine), digital signal (fine). Basically signal is absolutely fine all the way to main processor. Have also checked clock signal and supply voltages all fine too. Problem must be internal to the chip
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Cuthy246
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While that would get it spinning the problem is it has to maintain a set rpm within a very tight tolerance. Specs from manual are 100 to 14000 rpm with a tolerance of +-5 rpm across the range. The board also controls the refrigeration unit at the back of the machine, soft start, electronic braking, run timer, and safety interlocks. You can also program it to run x speed for x mins then y speed for y mins then z speed for z mins all automatically controlled. Getting a new board and everything set up to run it to the standard that we need would take ages and since we use it every day it makes more sense for us to get a new one which will be here by the end of the week.
My Old Landy
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You are most welcome, I am glad it has proven usefulAcquired a little while ago courtesy of @My Old Landy (Thanks again) but got to use it for first time today and it was beyond useful. Have managed to determine our centrifuge is going to the big lab in the sky. It is giving a no speed sensor error. Using the scope I have been able to check the sensor(fine), analogue signal (fine), digital signal (fine). Basically signal is absolutely fine all the way to main processor. Have also checked clock signal and supply voltages all fine too. Problem must be internal to the chip
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Onoff
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Very well packed!
(Who packed it for you ?
You're welcome.
Bloody cheek, packing is the one skill I do have! My Christmas pressie wrapping is an art form
angellonewolf
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mines not it looks like a toddler done itYou're welcome.
Bloody cheek, packing is the one skill I do have! My Christmas pressie wrapping is an art form
Today I acquired a Slip roll from my scrappy mate, I borrowed it about ten years ago for a job and cleaned it up then, he didnt want to sell it so its been sitting in his yard ever since, he finally decided to run it in and i happened to pop in just as it had been chucked on the wagon.
So another clean up!
So another clean up!
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Beauty!
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The Adelphi is possibly the worst Hotel in LiverpoolWe usually go home on the train after visiting a couple of Liverpool institutions such as the Dispensery and end up dieing for a wee most of the journey home, but trains are getting better, toilets that sometimes work
But, this year we are planning on staying over, maybe the Adelphi. Probably a bit faded compared to it's hay days but beauty is in the eyes of the beer holder and we will have had plenty!
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Good kit, I've got a few of the multi-compartment boxes
brewdexta
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I don't think I'll care after a skinful at the beer festival, it will have to be really bad to upset me
I haven't booked breakfast, just a bed for one night. It's within staggering distance of St George's Halll which was the main criteria
MetalMonkey
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I have several of the blue 50 and 24 drawer storage units from screwfix which are the same Racco 150 units, just a different colour paint and slightly different drawer configuration.
They are excellent for odds and sods. They used to be dirt cheap too, not so much now.
You can buy the drawer dividers separately which are handy for making more efficient use of the space if you only have a few small items per drawer.
winchman
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Bold Street has loads of good food places Moose is good too in-between the cathedrals.I don't think I'll care after a skinful at the beer festival, it will have to be really bad to upset me
I haven't booked breakfast, just a bed for one night. It's within staggering distance of St George's Halll which was the main criteria
