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Title: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 11, 2011, 03:37:03 PM
I see BM has been up to his old tricks  eeek:

LL posted this on Faceache

Now nursing injured husband (V.Pub be aware please) who is shirking ongoing gardening duties due to an incident between himself, a large plant root and a shovel...... Painful and poorly fingers (so no typing for him......) and sore wrist (whey hey) .... nurses uniform on I guess :-)

He can't have anybody left prepared to insure him surely  noooo:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 11, 2011, 03:42:32 PM
When will he accept he is no longer 21?


Still I suppose he could have a chat with those insurers who employ Jean Metcalf and Frank Windsor .... he'd get a free biro too.  whistle:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Nick on April 11, 2011, 03:44:48 PM
Supermong  point: point: point: point: point: point:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on April 11, 2011, 03:46:24 PM
Oh dear has anyone seen the sympathy donation box it seems to have gone missing.
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Just One More on April 11, 2011, 05:05:23 PM
Just as well he isn't a business. With an accident frequency rate (AFR) like that, HSE would be taking an interest
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 11, 2011, 06:14:52 PM
Was prolly a ruse to get out of fixing the washing machine  rubschin:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: apc2010 on April 12, 2011, 01:00:44 AM
He should have asked for help.............. whistle:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 07:23:00 AM
 redface: redface: redface: redface:

Oh me poor hand like....  sad24:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 12, 2011, 07:29:59 AM
 happy100

Can we get you anything to help ???
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 07:31:04 AM
happy100

Can we get you anything to help ???

 noooo:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 12, 2011, 09:24:34 AM
Have you installed voice recognition software on your puter as your typing is most excellent for an impaired man  rubschin:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 09:26:19 AM
Have you installed voice recognition software on your puter as your typing is most excellent for an impaired man  rubschin:

Nah ~ he can't have VR software .... it would be all in Essex speak innit.
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 12, 2011, 09:27:16 AM
Or in a much higher tone today  lol:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 09:30:49 AM
Have you installed voice recognition software on your puter as your typing is most excellent for an impaired man  rubschin:

I am typing with me pinkie like....
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 12, 2011, 09:33:54 AM
Our mong leader reaches new heights of adulation  cloud9:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 09:35:42 AM
Usual problem with washing machines is a wire from an Underwired Bra is caught in the drum/filter. Makes a lot of noise and can stop the drum from moving. Easy to repair.
Obviously the bearing can go, that makes an awful noise and is simply not worth the cost of repair.
New motor etc is a bit like Trigger's Broom. 8 new handles and 6 new heads and it's still the same broom!
TBH with Indesit machines from £200 or less a new one is the simplest option.
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 09:36:10 AM
 angel1
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 09:36:51 AM
Usual problem with washing machines is a wire from an Underwired Bra is caught in the drum/filter. Makes a lot of noise and can stop the drum from moving. Easy to repair.
Obviously the bearing can go, that makes an awful noise and is simply not worth the cost of repair.
New motor etc is a bit like Trigger's Broom. 8 new handles and 6 new heads and it's still the same broom!
TBH with Indesit machines from £200 or less a new one is the simplest option.

It is a miele - it should last for bloody ever!  cussing:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 09:38:13 AM
Usual problem with washing machines is a wire from an Underwired Bra is caught in the drum/filter. Makes a lot of noise and can stop the drum from moving. Easy to repair.
Obviously the bearing can go, that makes an awful noise and is simply not worth the cost of repair.
New motor etc is a bit like Trigger's Broom. 8 new handles and 6 new heads and it's still the same broom!
TBH with Indesit machines from £200 or less a new one is the simplest option.

It is a miele - it should last for bloody ever!  cussing:

Clearly not!  noooo:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 09:39:52 AM
Usual problem with washing machines is a wire from an Underwired Bra is caught in the drum/filter. Makes a lot of noise and can stop the drum from moving. Easy to repair.
Obviously the bearing can go, that makes an awful noise and is simply not worth the cost of repair.
New motor etc is a bit like Trigger's Broom. 8 new handles and 6 new heads and it's still the same broom!
TBH with Indesit machines from £200 or less a new one is the simplest option.

It is a miele - it should last for bloody ever!  cussing:

Clearly not!  noooo:

There can't be much wrong with it like....  rubschin:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 09:42:16 AM
I might point out that Marriage is also meant to last forever .... many here can testify to that lie.

But I digress.

What exactly is the machine doing/not doing?
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 12, 2011, 09:43:32 AM
I can help here ...it's not working  lol:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 09:44:34 AM
I might point out that Marriage is also meant to last forever .... many here can testify to that lie.

But I digress.

What exactly is the machine doing/not doing?

Washing clothes...  ::)
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 10:07:04 AM
Try: http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/diy-repair-tips.html


But is it filling with water? Is the drum not revolving? Is it not emptying?

When I said exactly what is it not doing the operative word was exactly.


You recently reported a water supply you had to disconnect & repair. Maybe you have an airlock. It does seem a bit of a coincidence.

Obviously you will have checked the electrical supply (fuses etc) Belt drive and suchlike.
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 10:25:22 AM
Seriously, before I became incapable of shifting washing machines I did used to repair them.
I used to work on a process of elimination.
1) Check water supply was reaching machine.
2) Check drum turned freely by pushing it with hand
3) If drum was not moving or made noises then seek obstruction and remove it
4) If drum moved check electrics supply
5) Check filter to ensure no blockages
6) If there is water in machine put it on short spin to make sure pump is working
7) If all else fails switch off electrical supply and take back off machine to check belt and bearings (Do not take cover off machine with electric on. You can get a hell of a belt from many of the component parts within as I have discovered)
8 ) If all above seems OK then the problem is probably in the "computerised" programmer. You can replace these, usually obtainable from the manufacturer. Some makers insist that only their own engineers can fit these. Bollix! How hard is it to unplug the little board and slot in a new one?

That is all I can offer.

End of serious mode...... Normal p*ss taking will now be resumed.
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
Seriously, before I became incapable of shifting washing machines I did used to repair them.
I used to work on a process of elimination.
1) Check water supply was reaching machine.
2) Check drum turned freely by pushing it with hand
3) If drum was not moving or made noises then seek obstruction and remove it
4) If drum moved check electrics supply
5) Check filter to ensure no blockages
6) If there is water in machine put it on short spin to make sure pump is working
7) If all else fails switch off electrical supply and take back off machine to check belt and bearings (Do not take cover off machine with electric on. You can get a hell of a belt from many of the component parts within as I have discovered)
8 ) If all above seems OK then the problem is probably in the "computerised" programmer. You can replace these, usually obtainable from the manufacturer. Some makers insist that only their own engineers can fit these. Bollix! How hard is it to unplug the little board and slot in a new one?

That is all I can offer.

End of serious mode...... Normal p*ss taking will now be resumed.

Sorry for being sarcastic...  redface:

It stopped mid-cycle - full of water...

The 'Rinses' light flashes...

I can get it to fill and empty but the drum doesn't turn...

The manual helpfully diagnoses the fault thus: -

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi96.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl194%2Fmarkfrank19%2Fwasher.jpg&hash=86f1610479d561aa723d3da3c959ca7e9c8def4b)

The Engineer thinks it is either the motor (£500) or the controller (£230)

However, I have discovered this thread (http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792&start=30) which describes it as a common miele problem and shows a cheap repair of the controller by replacing a couple of components!  cloud9:

So, I'm off to take a look... when me hand is better like...  evil:

PS Is there any job you haven't done?  lol:

Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 12, 2011, 10:50:55 AM
BM seeking support in his washing machine woes  lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhHJ4zEKDZY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhHJ4zEKDZY)
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 11:00:26 AM
Quote
PS Is there any job you haven't done? 

It wasn't a "Job" as in employment .... it was all DIY due to lack of funds.

Same as I used to repair/replace brakes (linings, cylinders etc) and exhausts on my own cars, lay carpets in various homes over the years, fit own lights, repair cooker, mend lawn mowers, sharpen knives, mower blades, grow own veg (on an allotment), paint house inside and out etc etc etc...... Just like you in fact.
All in the name of economy.

Getting older and more infirm precludes such activities nowadays and of course many such things have become so cheap it is no longer necessary.

Frankly I do miss some of these activities much as I miss going for a walk or bike ride. Others I am only too glad to have the excuse to contract the work out. If the heart and mobility issues weren't such a problem I would currently be painting the outside of the house ~ as it is I am seeking quotes to get someone else to do it.
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 12, 2011, 11:31:25 AM
Did anyone do a pun on Miele-mouthed yet?

 
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 11:44:03 AM
Did anyone do a pun on Miele-mouthed yet?

 

No off you go...

Anyhooo.... machine apart - fault found!  eeek:

A £2.26 fuse from Farnell....

Amazing what you can do with the Internet and one hand....  whistle:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 12, 2011, 11:46:26 AM
Did anyone do a pun on Miele-mouthed yet?

 

No off you go...

Anyhooo.... machine apart - fault found!  eeek:

A £2.26 fuse from Farnell....

Amazing what you can do with the Internet and one hand....  whistle:

Will Stavros-the-Spark be experiencing a bounced cheque then?
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 11:55:23 AM
That much eh? Why not keep up your image and bung in a paper clip?

Oh and make sure that LL wears rubber boots when she uses the machine.  whistle:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on April 12, 2011, 12:01:00 PM
Did anyone do a pun on Miele-mouthed yet?

 

No off you go...

Anyhooo.... machine apart - fault found!  eeek:

A £2.26 fuse from Farnell....

Amazing what you can do with the Internet and one hand....  whistle:


Top Tip keep a box of tissues to hand, save making a mess on the keyboard. noooo:

Ooo I'm back to my normal self thank you BM. cloud9:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 12, 2011, 12:02:19 PM
That much eh? Why not keep up your image and bung in a paper clip?

Oh and make sure that LL wears rubber boots when she uses sits on the machine.  whistle:

  whistle:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 12:03:52 PM
Did anyone do a pun on Miele-mouthed yet?

 

No off you go...

Anyhooo.... machine apart - fault found!  eeek:

A £2.26 fuse from Farnell....

Amazing what you can do with the Internet and one hand....  whistle:


Top Tip keep a box of tissues to hand, save making a mess on the keyboard. noooo:

Ooo I'm back to my normal self thank you BM. cloud9:

Ahem!  angel1
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 12:25:06 PM
Mucky pups!  cussing:

Anyhoooooo

Parts ordered from RS -2 relays, 10 fuses - €15.92  cloud9:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on April 12, 2011, 01:46:19 PM
Did anyone do a pun on Miele-mouthed yet?

 

No off you go...

Anyhooo.... machine apart - fault found!  eeek:

A £2.26 fuse from Farnell....

Amazing what you can do with the Internet and one hand....  whistle:


Top Tip keep a box of tissues to hand, save making a mess on the keyboard. noooo:

Ooo I'm back to my normal self thank you BM. cloud9:

Ahem!  angel1
worthy:


Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 03:37:05 PM
Did anyone do a pun on Miele-mouthed yet?

 

No off you go...

Anyhooo.... machine apart - fault found!  eeek:

A £2.26 fuse from Farnell....

Amazing what you can do with the Internet and one hand....  whistle:


Top Tip keep a box of tissues to hand, save making a mess on the keyboard. noooo:

Ooo I'm back to my normal self thank you BM. cloud9:

Ahem!  angel1
worthy:




Snoopy had it in his 'private' collection like....  whistle:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Nick on April 12, 2011, 03:40:46 PM
Mr Thread? Prepare to meet Mr Gutter  noooo:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2011, 03:49:31 PM
Mr Thread? Prepare to meet Mr Gutter  noooo:


What??? Shrugs:
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Snoopy on April 12, 2011, 08:15:31 PM
Did anyone do a pun on Miele-mouthed yet?

 

No off you go...

Anyhooo.... machine apart - fault found!  eeek:

A £2.26 fuse from Farnell....

Amazing what you can do with the Internet and one hand....  whistle:


Top Tip keep a box of tissues to hand, save making a mess on the keyboard. noooo:

Ooo I'm back to my normal self thank you BM. cloud9:

Ahem!  angel1
worthy:




Snoopy had it in his 'private' collection like....  whistle:

 
I took it off the cellar wall, brushed off the  spider: and changed the profile using the secret levers.
Title: Re: BM's all new personal injuries thread
Post by: Barman on April 13, 2011, 06:59:48 AM
Did anyone do a pun on Miele-mouthed yet?

 

No off you go...

Anyhooo.... machine apart - fault found!  eeek:

A £2.26 fuse from Farnell....

Amazing what you can do with the Internet and one hand....  whistle:


Top Tip keep a box of tissues to hand, save making a mess on the keyboard. noooo:

Ooo I'm back to my normal self thank you BM. cloud9:

Ahem!  angel1
worthy:




Snoopy had it in his 'private' collection like....  whistle:

 
I took it off the toilet wall, brushed off the  spider: and changed the profile using the secret levers.

 whistle: