-
Posts
46,363 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
2
Content Type
Events
Forums
Downloads
Quizzes
Gallery
Blogs
Everything posted by Crossy
-
Report Blistering Heat Grips Thailand: Health Warnings for All
Crossy replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
This sad individual just bought a mini (2000BTU) A/C for the doggos! https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i5177159097-s21952617954.html EDIT It has been suggested that I may get to use it if I upset Madam- 92 replies
-
- 10
-
-
-
-
With the snooker World Championship in full swing a quick look at where televised snooker all began long, long ago when the world was grey. Includes the great Ted Lowe's most famous comment ...
-
Replacement batteries for garage/gate remotes
Crossy replied to Tropicalevo's topic in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
Looks like it's dead Jim 😞 -
Replacement batteries for garage/gate remotes
Crossy replied to Tropicalevo's topic in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
I bet you've got one of the button actuator "floppy thingies" trapped (been there, got the t-shirt). Do you have someone with steadier hands to pull apart and re-do. Whilst I doubt you've actually killed anything, if you fit the battery to the bare board does the light stay stuck on? I have had remotes that just didn't come back after battery replacement, no real idea why. -
DWP could certainly go to online verification. I receive a small monthly pension from the Financial Assurance Scheme (FAS) which provides financial assistance to members of defined benefit pension schemes who lost all or part of their pension following their scheme becoming insolvent. FAS is funded by the DWP. Every year or so I get an email requesting that I prove I'm still breathing via an app "MyPensionID", once set up (one time and easy) all I have to do is run the app, enter the personal number that comes in the email, and take a video selfie (you need to blink). A short time later I get a confirmation email saying all is good. It's not beyond the realms of possibility for them to expand the system to state pensions. But of course it's the UK government 😞
-
Safest way to connect mobile distribution unit at events
Crossy replied to Dwight's topic in The Electrical Forum
Event wiring is a nightmare! I would definitely not connect N-E anywhere (think L-N swap on the supply). Far too many performers have died from unexpectly live equipment. If outdoors, I would bang in a local rod (it doesn't need to be massive) and RCD protect your loads making the whole lot a TT island. Indoors and having to use a locally supplied ground check, check, check and still use your RCDs for a TT island (or even drop a lead out of a window and bang in a rod). Also, never rely on labels, verify what each supply terminal does before hooking anything up.- 1 reply
-
- 1
-
-
Two houses, same lot - one solar system
Crossy replied to unheard's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
I agree with KISS and there's little risk of overload of the analog meter as it's a 15/45. Done right it can work like that. There's more than one way to skin a cat and achive a satisfactory result. -
US Homeland Security chief looses her purse in DC
Crossy replied to bendejo's topic in Political Soapbox
One does have to ask, why did she need to be carrying 3 grand in cash? -
Ebike Tailight Always On Help
Crossy replied to carlyai's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
If you have +V on the C terminal then you should see +V on one of the others (NC/NO), flipping the switch should move +V to the other (NC/NO) terminal. If it doesn't then the switch is dead (welded contacts?). It should be easy enough to find another switch that will fit, but one of similar dimensions will likely fail in the same way (buy spares). By the way, I avoid soldering on switches, the internals have an annoying habit of melting Get some crimp-on blade connectors, it's also easier to replace the switch when it fails. -
Two houses, same lot - one solar system
Crossy replied to unheard's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
Yup. There's a distinct "Off" state between the "Normal" and "Backup" positions (our motorised ATS takes a second or two to switch over). So, assuming it's wired correctly, there can never be any connection between the supplies. -
Replacement batteries for garage/gate remotes
Crossy replied to Tropicalevo's topic in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
CR2025 cells have a shelf life of around 10 years. The 12V alkaline ones that are in some remotes are good for 3-5 years. Both tend to have manufacturing or use-by dates on the packaging. -
What's with the censorship of the emoji's?
Crossy replied to Tropicalevo's topic in Forum Support Desk
A post contravening AseanNow standards has been removed. Best to check the rules you "signed" when you joined before posting. They are here https://aseannow.com/terms/ -
What's with the censorship of the emoji's?
Crossy replied to Tropicalevo's topic in Forum Support Desk
You would be surprised! And calling a Root Admin "retarded" is, at best, unwise -
Madam uses newspaper. She sometimes also adds calcium carbide (yes the stuff used in caving lamps), which gives off acetylene just from the dampness in the air which speeds ripening of most fruits if you need to hurry them along.
-
Replacement batteries for garage/gate remotes
Crossy replied to Tropicalevo's topic in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
Fairy nuff, understood. We have at least 4 cell types in remotes (apart from regular AA and AAA) but they are the same in the car remotes. I just buy 10 of each type then when they go dead it's a 5 minute job. Of course, when you are down to two it's time to order more 🙂 -
Replacement batteries for garage/gate remotes
Crossy replied to Tropicalevo's topic in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
I can't offer a place, but our remotes come apart easily if you have watchmakers screwdrivers, batteries readily available on Lazada. I'm surprised your local man can't do it unless he simply doesn't have the cells. -
Two houses, same lot - one solar system
Crossy replied to unheard's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
With a 15/45 there should be no problem feeding the inverter "Grid" input from the small house supply 🙂 I reckon your original idea is good, add an ATS in both houses to switch to grid if you need to service the inverter(s). Connect the ATSs so that the "Normal" input is from your inverter and the "Backup" input is the grid. You may want to retain a small load (porch light on a photo-switch?) purely on-grid to keep the meter moving, we also have a couple of pure grid outlets which we use for the welder. -
Two houses, same lot - one solar system
Crossy replied to unheard's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
Personally, I'd retain both meters and have an ATS in both houses to switch each to grid in the event of an inverter failure. What size is the existing analog meter (5/15, 15/45)? -
BKK Bank due by April 30th?
Crossy replied to Djinn91's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
You'll be fine. They "should" only be sending notifications to those where the names don't match. -
BKK Bank due by April 30th?
Crossy replied to Djinn91's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
My understanding is that the name the phone number is registered with must match the bank account. My phone was registered with Madam, it was a 5 minute job at the AiS shop to move it into my name 🙂 -
Immigration Thailand Digital Arrival Card. TDAC
Crossy replied to CharlieH's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Rule 2: Check your stamp before leaving the desk area, we all make mistakes, even immigration officers. -
Immigration Thailand Digital Arrival Card. TDAC
Crossy replied to CharlieH's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
And hand both to the immigration officer 🙂 -
How about a solar car port on a budget?
Crossy replied to Crossy's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
Well, a load of 100kg (one DIN standard farang) can hang on the far end without massive deflection, it does of course move, steel is an elastic material (I've not measured the actual deflection mind). But I'm always open to suggested improvements. What do you suggest?? EDIT You may wish to look at some of the commercial offerings, many of which I would consider woefully inadequate from looking at photos, but they seem to do the job just fine.