Microwave Inverter Repairs To The Door Button & Bezel

Introduction A few months ago my eleven year old Panasonic 1000 Watt Slimline Combi Microwave Inverter (Model: NN-A574SBBTQ) developed a problem which was only visual. The large rectangular button used to open the door began protruding on the right end by about five millimetres. Operation of the machine wasn’t impaired but continuous use with the… Continue reading Microwave Inverter Repairs To The Door Button & Bezel

Radio Wave Power And How It Gets Reduced By Distance

Introduction Some people are very concerned that radio wave power coming from radio transmitters’ antennas will harm people. In particular people are troubled by mobile phone masts causing long term health problems when they are near to their homes. I just want to make it clear how much a transmitter’s power diminishes as it spreads… Continue reading Radio Wave Power And How It Gets Reduced By Distance

An Explanation of Direct And Inverse Proportion

Introduction At least one of my other posts How Distance Reduces The Power of Radio Waves (not yet published) requires an understanding of mathematical proportionality. In particular it requires an understanding of Inverse Proportion. So I have written this article to try and clarify it. It gives an explanation of the two types of proportion,… Continue reading An Explanation of Direct And Inverse Proportion

Using A Milk Bottle As A Plant Pot Reservoir

Introduction If I water plant pots in dry weather the water runs over the top of the soil to the edge of them. Then, because the dry soil in the pot has shrunk, the water runs down a gap between the soil and the pot side. When the water gets to the bottom of the… Continue reading Using A Milk Bottle As A Plant Pot Reservoir

GCR Autumn Steam Gala 2019

Introduction Another trip to Loughborough and another Steam Gala. The GCR keep coming up with them. This Autumn Steam Gala 2019 was a four day event from 3rd to 6th October 2019. That’s Thursday through to Sunday. I visited with a couple of friends on Friday 4th, arriving just before 09:00 BST.

My Office Chair Cylinder Was Dragging On The Floor

Introduction A few weeks ago I noticed a problem when I tried to wheel my Office Chair along the floor. There was exceptional drag. I took a look at the five castors and they were all OK. Then I noticed the Office Chair Cylinder (the tube supporting the seat) had completely penetrated the base. It… Continue reading My Office Chair Cylinder Was Dragging On The Floor

Draping A Christmas Garland Over A Mirror or Picture

Garland on Chimney Breast Mirror

Introduction It was a few Christmases ago when my wife and I first draped a Christmas Garland over the mirror in our lounge and another over the mirror in the hall. The garlands we bought were fashioned very much to our liking. They just looked like Christmas and became one of those purchases made without… Continue reading Draping A Christmas Garland Over A Mirror or Picture

14 Pin & 15 Pin D Connectors on VGA Cables

1.8m 15 Pin VGA Cable

Introduction I wanted to know what the difference is between VGA cables with 14 pin and 15 “D” connectors. I found the answer on the Instructables site/forum. The info I needed was contained in a reply to a query by onrust circa 2010. Well I got my answer from “ganzieee” at instructables. It was delivered… Continue reading 14 Pin & 15 Pin D Connectors on VGA Cables

How I Hung My Vertical Radiator In The New Lounge

Introduction I hung my vertical radiator in the new lounge while the builder of my extension and his plumber were busy doing other work. They let me do this because I explained my concerns about its weight and agreed to try fixing it by their method. I explained what I planned to do if, when… Continue reading How I Hung My Vertical Radiator In The New Lounge

Fixing A Close Coupled Toilet Leaking Fresh Water

Post Description How I renewed the coupling kit which joins my toilet cistern and pan. I did this to repair a Close Coupled Toilet leaking fresh water between the cistern and pan. Water was leaking from the coupling joint when the toilet was flushed.