Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

[pirate]

Just for fun...my very first attempt at using LEDs...I took an old iMac. stripped the innards out of it, put the driver inside the body, led the mains out through an existing aperture with a grommet in it, added a double pole inline switch, stuck the LED tape on the bezel, having routed it through the base...and hey presto! A swivelling, titlting, make -up mirror...mirror courtesy of Ikea for £1.50...
OK, it's not perfect, but a fun project that took just over 2 hours to make. Shoot me down if you like! It was fun to make, and the next one will be much better!

 

[nicebutdim]

That'll make life so much easier for you

 

[mainline]

That'll make life so much easier for you

And would have at least doubled the £1.50

 

[Dan]

Just this one thread alone has 876,000 views!!

OMFG!

The work is laughable, but the numbers are awesome.

 

[Nobby Nobbs]

On my way out of a small business park the other day and noticed this, I think new cabinets might be a good idea, the site owner probably doesn't realise that they are their responsibility.

 

[pc1966]

I think new cabinets might be a good idea, the site owner probably doesn't realise that they are their responsibility.

Good point, but how does one go about changing a cabinet that the DNO's cutout & meter is in?

I guess it might be possible to cut away the old box and fit a new one "around" the kit with a gaping hole in the bottom to clear stuff, but the only proper solution is going to involve the DNO replacing the cutout, and the meter supplier re-doing their bit, etc. An no power during the operation of course, which becomes an issue of they both of them can't complete both jobs on the same day.

 

[SJD]

I've changed a meter box with a cut-out in: the DNO turned up, disconnected the supply cable (taped a boot over the end and left if flapping about), then sat and watched while I changed the box, then reconnected the cable in the new box. They waited till I arrived to start disconnecting. I did feel a bit self-conscious being watched, but I think they (2 guys, in separate vans) were not in any hurry!

 

[Nobby Nobbs]

Good point, but how does one go about changing a cabinet that the DNO's cutout & meter is in?

I guess it might be possible to cut away the old box and fit a new one "around" the kit with a gaping hole in the bottom to clear stuff, but the only proper solution is going to involve the DNO replacing the cutout, and the meter supplier re-doing their bit, etc. An no power during the operation of course, which becomes an issue of they both of them can't complete both jobs on the same day.

 

[Nobby Nobbs]

DNO and Energy Provider need co-ordination to minimise downtime.
I would recommend enclosing all 3 cabinets, above and to the sides at least, to protect from UV etc after replacement.

 

[mainline]

A simple downlight change always ends up taking hours.

 

[DPG]

A simple downlight change always ends up taking hours.

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What's the tub and saucer all about?

 

[Moley]

What's the tub and saucer all about?

Mouse / rat poison ??

 

[mainline]

What's the tub and saucer all about?

Poison lots of it.

 

[nicebutdim]

Most kids leave out bisuits and some milk.

 

[Simon47]

On my way out of a small business park the other day and noticed this, I think new cabinets might be a good idea ...

Given how "electricity and water don't mix", it's surprising how often you see open boxes like that and apparently little or no problems.

 

[LewisM]

Given how "electricity and water don't mix", it's surprising how often you see open boxes like that and apparently little or no problems.

As long as water has a way out then it doesn't seem to be too much of an issue

 

[LewisM]

Somebody had change an actuator and somehow routed the cable in the worst way possible through the seat track so when the seat was used in full motion the cable was damaged, pulled and ripped the plug and receptacle out of the actuator

 

[Mikegh]

 

[Mikegh]

 

[Mike Johnson]

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When will people learn, that ladder is upside down.