Romeo Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Dele said: This one? Yeah, son has a few Germany tops for some reason he likes them despite having no interest in football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 10 hours ago, Speroni*1 said: My electric cooker has broken and my missus ordered a new one which is getting delivered tomorrow. She's arranged a pick-up of the old one but just realised she picked self-install by accident. It's pretty much a like for like cooker. Is it fairly easy to disconnect and connect up the new one? Any advice? Make sure you have the old one disconnected and outside ready for collection. Delivery places like Currys etc won’t come into your home at the moment. A few espressos then brute force should get it out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I’m astounded at the number of adults who don’t seem to be willing/able to tackle a simple wiring job. This isn’t a go at @Speroni*1, I have two adult sons exactly the same. Maybe it’s a generational thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Granny Danger said: I’m astounded at the number of adults who don’t seem to be willing/able to tackle a simple wiring job. This isn’t a go at @Speroni*1, I have two adult sons exactly the same. Maybe it’s a generational thing. There's a difference between the Dutch courage of a mad old roofer with sunstroke and the genuine ability to wire something properly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: There's a difference between the Dutch courage of a mad old roofer with sunstroke and the genuine ability to wire something properly. I’ve wired lots of electrical devices over the years, it’s not a problem if you take care. Knowing when something is beyond your capability is important though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: I’ve wired lots of electrical devices over the years, it’s not a problem if you take care. Knowing when something is beyond your capability is important though. Ovens and showers can be a danger though if folk don't pay attention to the rating of wire they need. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Romeo said: Yeah, son has a few Germany tops for some reason he likes them despite having no interest in football. ^^^^^ Prince Charles found 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: I’ve wired lots of electrical devices over the years, it’s not a problem if you take care. Knowing when something is beyond your capability is important though. I dont know why this stuff isn't taught in schools. I have come on leaps and bounds in recent years with the DIY thanks to youtube videos but all I got in tech class was how to build a model wooden plane and a wee box. The box was useful for keeping hash in but I was in my 30s before I would even use a drill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Any craft/woodwork classes I had at school were an utter waste of time. The most complicated thing we ever did was making a wee model house out of balsa wood and wood glue. All sorts of heavy-duty equipment for the old days of proper trade classes were left sitting about idle. Having said that, the idea of the kids I went to school with let loose on circular saws and angle grinders isn’t terribly appealing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 When ambulances and A&E departments are filled to the brim with eager young P&B posters who have frazzled themselves thanks to the Jim Jones of P&B, @Granny Danger, Nicola Sturgeon will be regret not having used the slogan "Stay Home. Stay Safe. Don't wire up your new oven after sinking a crate of Stella and being goaded by someone on P&B". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, MixuFixit said: health and safety innit Definitely this. Fucking snowflake society. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 14 hours ago, Speroni*1 said: My electric cooker has broken and my missus ordered a new one which is getting delivered tomorrow. She's arranged a pick-up of the old one but just realised she picked self-install by accident. It's pretty much a like for like cooker. Is it fairly easy to disconnect and connect up the new one? Any advice? 13 hours ago, Zen Archer Esq. said: Turn off the power, preferably at the distribution/fuse board. 12 hours ago, johnnydun said: Yeah, it won't be a problem if you have isolated it. 11 hours ago, Brother Blades said: It’s three wires, ensure supply switched off at breaker, or if it’s daylight & only for a short time, switch off at the input to the mains for added safety, then connect the wires in the same colour system as your old one. Piece of piss. 4 hours ago, Shandon Par said: Make sure you have the old one disconnected and outside ready for collection. Delivery places like Currys etc won’t come into your home at the moment. A few espressos then brute force should get it out. 3 hours ago, Granny Danger said: I’m astounded at the number of adults who don’t seem to be willing/able to tackle a simple wiring job. This isn’t a go at @Speroni*1, I have two adult sons exactly the same. Maybe it’s a generational thing. 1 hour ago, Granny Danger said: I’ve wired lots of electrical devices over the years, it’s not a problem if you take care. Knowing when something is beyond your capability is important though. 1 hour ago, Shandon Par said: Ovens and showers can be a danger though if folk don't pay attention to the rating of wire they need. 56 minutes ago, invergowrie arab said: I dont know why this stuff isn't taught in schools. I have come on leaps and bounds in recent years with the DIY thanks to youtube videos but all I got in tech class was how to build a model wooden plane and a wee box. The box was useful for keeping hash in but I was in my 30s before I would even use a drill. Job done lads*. *I may or may not have been pushed out the way and had the job completed by the missus after she Youtube'd it. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 What was it they always said about Dundee women again? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: What was it they always said about Dundee women again? Think you’re mixing up your electric with your gas cookers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Granny Danger said: I’ve wired lots of electrical devices over the years, it’s not a problem if you take care. Stannah stairlift? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 38 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: What was it they always said about Dundee women again? Snakes wi tits, m8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: What was it they always said about Dundee women again? Wrong time to mention that my missus is from Airdrie, parents both from Falkirk and has been living up in Arbroath for near 10 year then, aye? Some quatenary that. Edited May 12, 2020 by Speroni*1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Speroni*1 said: Wrong time to mention that my missus is from Airdrie, parents both from Falkirk and has been living up in Arbroath for near 10 year then, aye? Some quatenary that. That’s a fine pedigree. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 47 minutes ago, Dele said: Snakes wi tits, m8. ^^^ Got a knockback at the Professor Green concert 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just me 2 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Most new cookers will use either an Allen or torx head now, but aye just isolate it, should be a 5 minute job depending if there's a decent length of cable and your not trying to squeeze in the back of it. Pretty easy mate, just make sure you isolate it at the fuse board. Have you got a screwdriver set? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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