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Assuming it is a multi pole switch, I think only the 3 right-most contact pairs would be normally open and the far left pair is possibly just isolated connection posts (or there would be a direct short L-N if they were closed).

A centrifugal switch could switch between the capacitor or the solid wire to complete the neutral side of the circuit. Not sure if it would be a start or run capacitor.

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What is the large rectangular block between the capacitor and the Warning Light" ? Is it a connector or 4-pole switch?

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There was a spectacular lightning show last night about 10.20PM UK time, way to the north of Bristol. Literally dozens of huge flashes all up in the clouds, not a sound to be heard. My Brother said his two dogs were going crazy, they must have heard it.

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In my experience LED's always lasted a lot longer than incandescent lamps. I would be thinking along the lines of a standard LED (not high brightness) and maybe use a translucent shade or 'envelope' to decrease the brightness more, if required.

I expect some of the electronics guys here could describe a good solution, perhaps with a dimmer circuit.

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I can't understand why the call blocking software or embedded firmware in phones can't be somehow incorporated at the exchange. Makes one wonder, whether having to buy additional hardware with these features is a scam itself.

Ideally and in my humble opinion, any call that isn't traceable to source, including geographical location should not be allowed to connect to any other phone or device.

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I have one of those stepped arbors and agree with Russel. They also allow only very shallow depth cuts (not depth of cut!) i.e. there's not a lot of room between the top of the blade and the quill.

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Hi Rik,

I had a similar set of readouts on my WM-16 and simiilar issues as you have described. I believe it was due to the proximity of the USB cables to the machine's mains cable, especially when the cables crossed on or near 90° to each other.

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Could you put the acid inside a container (jar?) then lower the jar into the cleaner fluid? Supported well so the acid cannot spiil into the cleaner solution?

I'm not sure how well ultrasonic waves pass through container walls. Might be worth a try. It seems to work for some of the resin 3D printing people.

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Perhaps turn a plug that is final diameter, get close by eye and then sneek up on final diameter to match the plug.

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If I remember correctly, twin fluorescent lights back in the day had lead/lag circuits utiising a capacitor in one of the lamps' circuits. This would make both circuits out of phase to each other and cancel out the strobe effect which could make rotating machinery appear stationary.

Hi Neil,

I just looked at this and if you'll permit me to make a couple of comments, unless I misunderstood.

The app is downloadable from the Microsoft app store. I just downloaded it and when launching the app it's asking me to enter my Microsoft login details. If I cancel the login dialogue box it reappears. The only way to get out of this loop is to tap Alt-F4 twice quickly. ( ...or use task manager and kill the process I suppose). So it seems to require a Microsoft login. I'm wondering why?

Edit: Consequently I've recently installed the latest Windows 10 update and the pockets mags reader looks very nice in the new microsoft Edge browser.

Ed.

Edited By Ed Duffner on 25/06/2020 14:58:12

A very neat solution Steve, nice job!

Would have been nice if Nikon had included a tripod mount into the lens barrel.

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Martin C, thank you for the explanation and example. I can see the issue in those particular scenarios. The video could have been reported I suppose, as a conflict of interest. Maybe it was?

It's a shame that Youtube is now a money making Google platform at all. I resented a comment by one youtube welder guy who called viewers freeloaders because he chose to upload his videos and expected payment of some kind. That isn't what youtube was started for.

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I'll put my hand up here and say I don't understand, can this be simplified, clarified a bit more please? ...and the thread seems to be diverging into the old CE versus C E thing again.

- Are we only allowed to post links to the advertisers who facilitate this forum? Isn't that a form of bullying or what our friends across the pond call capitalism? given that I'm a paying subscriber to both ME and MEW. What is and is not acceptable? examples please?

- If somebody asks how I got a nice finish on aluminium (rare I know!), am I not allowed to post a link to the polished inserts I use from a UK supplier who might source their products from outside the UK?

- Isn't it a case that the advertisers who are present on the forum supply non UK conformant goods? I've had a few bad items from known UK hobby suppliers who advertise here. I can list the examples if required, but have historically not called out (I think) any supplier in the interest of keeping things positive and friendly.

In my mind, posting links to an advertiser spreads the knowledge, helps the hobby grow and may in fact produce follow-on sales from the forums advertisers. Model Engineers can make an informed decision based on their means and what is available to them. Such is the democracy that we live in.

Personally I hate all forms of advertising shoved in my face, every where I look or go. But I tolerate it because I can do nothing about it, that's the way the world is ...and how Google wants it.

Not trying to be awkward, would just like to understand better.

Ed.

Edited By Ed Duffner on 22/06/2020 23:36:31

Some weeds apparently have a last go at growing before being killed off by weed killer. I did my lawn 2 weeks ago and I now have black areas which I need to rake out.

Too much weed killer or too often can 'burn' the grass.

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I have the 2.0mm Pryor punches. It's worth checking them over and make allowances for off-set characters.

Some of my numbers are not central to the punch body.

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Edited By Ed Duffner on 21/06/2020 14:40:11

A few results from Google <here> ...will need some further lookup from the results, based on the required application (air, water, gas etc).

Search term "7/8 male to 3/4 female UNF reducer". You could also try 'coupler'.

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Print a 3D printer for the cat .

IMHO, rather than modifying what you already have, I would try cleaning the shaft first with IPA or methylated spirit to remove any build-up of lubricant or contamination . But I would not try this on the rubber idler as the rubber may expand and loosen when exposed to a spirit based fluid.

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Hello Andy,

I expect you have already done this, but I would double check the gear set up matches the frontpanel info.

Looking at your photo, you could try swapping the two smallest gears in the cluster. The top-most small gear appears to have a bigger diameter than the middle mounted small gear.

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I have a combined iron and hot air station, a WEP 898BD. I've used it for standard through-hole soldering and some SMD soldering (68020 CPU - QFP80 package) and similar. The hot air nozzle is nice to use for heat shrink (rather than using a naked flame) as well as helping desoldering.

Ed.