Random Irritations

[BubbaP]

Who would that be? Just asking for a friend, so they know not to click on that particular site ??

In the spirit of helping, if he was planning on brushing up on his shuffle dance moves, advise him to steer clear of Evelina also??

 

[Imurg]

Not feeling I should be considering posting the same irritation twice in one week... As it's not really random then... Is it ?

Is it a random irritation TODAY.....?
If so, I say Feel free!

 

[MegaSteve]

Is it a random irritation TODAY.....?
If so, I say Feel free!

Having talked myself out of posting said irritation the need to post it has passed... No doubt it'll rear its ugly head in the near future ??...

 

[Lord Tyrion]

My wife has just driven over the cable on the electric lawnmower ?. It was only a year old, the cable is not one that can be replaced. Add in the bit of the lawn not cut yet is the tufty section that grows the most ?.

 

[Slab]

Jeez, I've seen the golf on that island on TV. I understand there are some lovely courses there.
If I survive this virus, I'm going to make a real effort to play there.
Looks like a golfers paradise.

The courses are stunning, the like I won't get to play on when I return to the UK. But right now I'd be happy as a pig in poo if I could even get on a soggy council course back in Fife?

 

[Slab]

My wife has just driven over the cable on the electric lawnmower ?. It was only a year old, the cable is not one that can be replaced. Add in the bit of the lawn not cut yet is the tufty section that grows the most ?.

Am I missing something, can you not just 'splice' it back together

 

[Blue in Munich]

Am I missing something, can you not just 'splice' it back together

Beat me to it.

https://www.e-hardware.co.uk/electr...ctor-boxes/jf064-10a-2pin-flex-connector.html

 

[Slab]

Beat me to it.

https://www.e-hardware.co.uk/electr...ctor-boxes/jf064-10a-2pin-flex-connector.html

Yup, although if I'm honest I started with a choc block, some electrical tape and a polly bag as my first option

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Am I missing something, can you not just 'splice' it back together

If only it was that easy, same for BiM. Mine doesn't connect via a twin pin connector, I know I've taken it apart. It wires into a block, blue and brown, in the handle but the block is sealed, I can't get into it to take out the wires and then insert new ones.

The wire has cut about 40-50cm from the mower. I could strip back the cable, twist them together but it would be such a bodge and the first tug on the wire they would come apart.

Thanks for the suggestion though, it made sense.

 

[Slab]

If only it was that easy, same for BiM. Mine doesn't connect via a twin pin connector, I know I've taken it apart. It wires into a block, blue and brown, in the handle but the block is sealed, I can't get into it to take out the wires and then insert new ones.

The wire has cut about 40-50cm from the mower. I could strip back the cable, twist them together but it would be such a bodge and the first tug on the wire they would come apart.

Thanks for the suggestion though, it made sense.

OK but You might want to check the local DIY shed when you can, companies like flymo etc specifically make a double connector to repair this kind of cable cut and they even have a clip to secure the two ends to stop them coming apart during normal use

 

[Hobbit]

If only it was that easy, same for BiM. Mine doesn't connect via a twin pin connector, I know I've taken it apart. It wires into a block, blue and brown, in the handle but the block is sealed, I can't get into it to take out the wires and then insert new ones.

The wire has cut about 40-50cm from the mower. I could strip back the cable, twist them together but it would be such a bodge and the first tug on the wire they would come apart.

Thanks for the suggestion though, it made sense.

You can get a 3-pin version of what BiM posted up I'd recommend cutting the cable at the lawn mower end so that the new tail is only a foot from the handle

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Thanks folks. I'll keep the parts and then see if someone can fix it when this is over, I don't do electrics ?. My FiL has a spare apparently so I will pick it up in the meantime.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

You can get a 3-pin version of what BiM posted up I'd recommend cutting the cable at the lawn mower end so that the new tail is only a foot from the handle

Its connecting the cut wire in strong enough fashion that worries me. I have visions of the wires being tugged apart mid now if the cable gets caught on something, as it often does.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Its connecting the cut wire in strong enough fashion that worries me. I have visions of the wires being tugged apart mid now if the cable gets caught on something, as it often does.

I’ve used those connectors
You will have no problems at all, there is a secure clamp in them to secure the wires in place.
mid there is a tug, the connector splits, so just put it back and crack on.

Make sure you put it on the right way round with the male connection closest to the lawnmower ?

 

[Hobbit]

Its connecting the cut wire in strong enough fashion that worries me. I have visions of the wires being tugged apart mid now if the cable gets caught on something, as it often does.

If there's room in the moulding to put a loop in the earth wire, do so. Or at least put a bit of a bend in it. This will ensure that if the cable does get caught, its the earth that pulls out last.

 

[williamalex1]

My wife has just driven over the cable on the electric lawnmower ?. It was only a year old, the cable is not one that can be replaced. Add in the bit of the lawn not cut yet is the tufty section that grows the most ?.

you can buy a straight through joint from

My wife has just driven over the cable on the electric lawnmower ?. It was only a year old, the cable is not one that can be replaced. Add in the bit of the lawn not cut yet is the tufty section that grows the most ?.

You can buy a waterproof straight through tube joint kit from Screwfix part No 92911, simple to fit

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I’ve used those connectors
You will have no problems at all, there is a secure clamp in them to secure the wires in place.
mid there is a tug, the connector splits, so just put it back and crack on.

Make sure you put it on the right way round with the male connection closest to the lawnmower ?

I've read a bit more about them. Thanks all, I realise how they work now. Off to the wheelie bin to pull out the old cable and plug ?

Part just ordered ?.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

That's why we were told 2 metres and not the real 1 metre figure the WHO recommends. We are terrible at judging distance so our 2 metre should be at least a metre

When I drive on English motorways I also can't believe how many drivers have no idea what length two chevrons are....even when they are painted on the road.

 

[fundy]

When I drive on English motorways I also can't believe how many drivers have no idea what length two chevrons are....even when they are painted on the road.

I assume everyone in Scotland knows exactly what it it though

 

[MegaSteve]

When I drive on English motorways I also can't believe how many drivers have no idea what length two chevrons are....even when they are painted on the road.

This reminds me of the times I used to venture out with my exceedingly delightful Scottish friend [sadly no longer with us]… When it was my turn to drive and I was in rant mode about CLODs he took delight in pointing out that many of the vehicles/drivers I was ranting at had Saltire flag reg plates knowing it would up my rant level... His excuse for his fellow Scots was that they didn't have multi lane motorways north of the wall and therefore easily confused when confronted with them... Guessing it'll be the same with chevrons ...