Comments for boakes.org http://boakes.org A place for words and data that I publish (for the benefit of persons unknown). Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by RICK http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-99277 RICK Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:17 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-99277 I got the bearings and seal from BRT BEARINGS in lincoln you need two 90 50 20 bearings and a BRTSD 75 100 10 DOUBLE LIP seal I got the bearings and seal from BRT BEARINGS in lincoln you need two 90 50 20 bearings and a BRTSD 75 100 10 DOUBLE LIP seal

]]> Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by Daniel http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-99112 Daniel Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:28:44 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-99112 Just finished, doing a full re-build on my cr01 (which I just saved from the tip in time). And it works perfectly and does wash clothes to a far higher standard than my old Miele or any other machine for that matter. It takes quite a bit of effort to dismantle and that big slotted nut on the back is a pig to remove (had to borrow a tool from a fellow Dyson wise man to undo it). But once that's done, pretty smooth sailing, only those torx bolts around the edge are a pain, lots of nut release, leave for 15 mins and then TIGHTEN not loosen one at a time. This gives you a bit of leeway to then start to undo them, managed to undo all of mine in the end. The casing is then also stuck to the spider and reassess, but with more release spray and lots of screw drivers, it is possible to get the spider and the inner drum out. Note you do not need to remove the 3 torx bolts that hold the spider to the inner drum. Then just de-scale everything, clean the yellow slipping ring and put it together. Also note, the bearing is massively over engineered and isn't the normal cause of the drum seizing, just limescale build-up in the slip joint and inner and outer spiders, if your bearing seal is ok, then bearings will also be ok. They do move a bit with the drum removed -but this is normal, they rely on pressure on both sides to keep then straight. So maybe then just huge de-scaling wash, maybe all you need to fix these machines in future. Just finished, doing a full re-build on my cr01 (which I just saved from the tip in time). And it works perfectly and does wash clothes to a far higher standard than my old Miele or any other machine for that matter. It takes quite a bit of effort to dismantle and that big slotted nut on the back is a pig to remove (had to borrow a tool from a fellow Dyson wise man to undo it). But once that’s done, pretty smooth sailing, only those torx bolts around the edge are a pain, lots of nut release, leave for 15 mins and then TIGHTEN not loosen one at a time. This gives you a bit of leeway to then start to undo them, managed to undo all of mine in the end. The casing is then also stuck to the spider and reassess, but with more release spray and lots of screw drivers, it is possible to get the spider and the inner drum out. Note you do not need to remove the 3 torx bolts that hold the spider to the inner drum. Then just de-scale everything, clean the yellow slipping ring and put it together. Also note, the bearing is massively over engineered and isn’t the normal cause of the drum seizing, just limescale build-up in the slip joint and inner and outer spiders, if your bearing seal is ok, then bearings will also be ok. They do move a bit with the drum removed -but this is normal, they rely on pressure on both sides to keep then straight. So maybe then just huge de-scaling wash, maybe all you need to fix these machines in future.

]]> Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by Daniel http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-99010 Daniel Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:34:43 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-99010 Just done a full re-build and learnt a great deal in the process, 1. Outer door locks crack inside and the thread goes, put a bolt, nut and big washer on the end to hold the rear of the switch assy in place -fixed for 5p. 2. Very important - the door switch cable can and will get trapped behind the door switch on assembly. If it does, it will not sit flat and will work intermittently, you then push the door lock in too much and damaging it further. Make sure the cable is completely free from the switch as you tighten the screws (or nut and bolts) onto the front casing. 3. Risky-ish, remove the door lock tab from the clear out door assy and just push that in the lock assy and leave the door free. If anything then happens the machine is easy to dismantle, ps the backup strip thing from the lock never works well anyway. 4 . Give the machine a massive v hot descaling run (loads of calgon etc) wash or washes before going any further, the jamming drum is ONLY caused by silt and lime-scale build-up -not bearings etc. A good washout maybe all it needs. 5. On drum disassembly the torx bolts holding the drum inner and outer spiders are tight and seized in, put some very good nut release one or two at a time -and leave them for 15 mins then then TIGHTEN them up, they will will move a few degrees, giving you space to then undo them, adding lots of nut release as you go -carefully. Just done a full re-build and learnt a great deal in the process,
1.
Outer door locks crack inside and the thread goes, put a bolt, nut and big washer on the end to hold the rear of the switch assy in place -fixed for 5p.
2. Very important – the door switch cable can and will get trapped behind the door switch on assembly. If it does, it will not sit flat and will work intermittently, you then push the door lock in too much and damaging it further. Make sure the cable is completely free from the switch as you tighten the screws (or nut and bolts) onto the front casing.
3. Risky-ish, remove the door lock tab from the clear out door assy and just push that in the lock assy and leave the door free. If anything then happens the machine is easy to dismantle, ps the backup strip thing from the lock never works well anyway.
4 . Give the machine a massive v hot descaling run (loads of calgon etc) wash or washes before going any further, the jamming drum is ONLY caused by silt and lime-scale build-up -not bearings etc. A good washout maybe all it needs.
5. On drum disassembly the torx bolts holding the drum inner and outer spiders are tight and seized in, put some very good nut release one or two at a time -and leave them for 15 mins then then TIGHTEN them up, they will will move a few degrees, giving you space to then undo them, adding lots of nut release as you go -carefully.

]]> Comment on Dyson, Rocks. by Rich http://boakes.org/dyson-rocks/comment-page-2/#comment-98731 Rich Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:53:36 +0000 http://boakes.org/dyson-superlative-overload#comment-98731 Google had 'manually' removed the site from it's index, so new eyes disappeared. It's back now. Google had ‘manually’ removed the site from it’s index, so new eyes disappeared. It’s back now.

]]> Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by Peter Barker http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-98546 Peter Barker Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:34:35 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-98546 Machine now repaired... New PCB, new improved (3rd gen) Coin Trap cover Software 'upgraded' so drums do not contra rotate 12 months warranty Anyone? Machine now repaired…

New PCB, new improved (3rd gen) Coin Trap cover

Software ‘upgraded’ so drums do not contra rotate

12 months warranty

Anyone?

]]> Comment on Dyson, Rocks. by Peter Barker http://boakes.org/dyson-rocks/comment-page-2/#comment-98279 Peter Barker Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:49:22 +0000 http://boakes.org/dyson-superlative-overload#comment-98279 OK, Plan B, Siemens washing machine has been brought out of early retirement, as we can't live without a washing machine! Our CR01 Memory is in great condition, had 2 new motors, door lock assembly and outer door in August 2010, when it was serviced. The drum was replaced in 2007, but the machine has only really been used since August 2010, so I guess it has a good few years left in it yet... The drums aren't locked, they still contra-rotate! However, the machine is showing F11 as a fault. I can't get to the fuse to check it, but I'm pretty sure this is what is wrong.... could be the PCB, but I'm no engineer! So, does anyone want to purchase this machine from me? OK,

Plan B, Siemens washing machine has been brought out of early retirement, as we can’t live without a washing machine!

Our CR01 Memory is in great condition, had 2 new motors, door lock assembly and outer door in August 2010, when it was serviced.

The drum was replaced in 2007, but the machine has only really been used since August 2010, so I guess it has a good few years left in it yet…

The drums aren’t locked, they still contra-rotate!

However, the machine is showing F11 as a fault. I can’t get to the fuse to check it, but I’m pretty sure this is what is wrong…. could be the PCB, but I’m no engineer!

So, does anyone want to purchase this machine from me?

]]> Comment on Dyson, Rocks. by Peter Barker http://boakes.org/dyson-rocks/comment-page-2/#comment-98274 Peter Barker Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:44:43 +0000 http://boakes.org/dyson-superlative-overload#comment-98274 OK, not sure if anyone visits this site anymore on a 'regular' basis, but here goes anyway! F11 Fault on my CR01 Memory I've tried the on/off press temperature button, then soil button, then turn it off... The display goes back to normal, but once the machine is restarted it comes back up with F11 call Dyson I've had the back off, and looked at the circuit board, but can't really get to it, let alone see the fuse (which is the suggested problem looking on the internet) I'm thinking though that if the machine powers up, then it can't be the fuse... Any thoughts? Thanks OK, not sure if anyone visits this site anymore on a ‘regular’ basis, but here goes anyway!

F11 Fault on my CR01 Memory

I’ve tried the on/off press temperature button, then soil button, then turn it off…

The display goes back to normal, but once the machine is restarted it comes back up with F11 call Dyson

I’ve had the back off, and looked at the circuit board, but can’t really get to it, let alone see the fuse (which is the suggested problem looking on the internet)

I’m thinking though that if the machine powers up, then it can’t be the fuse…

Any thoughts?

Thanks

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]]> Comment on Google Calendar (no Palm Sync yet) by barb http://boakes.org/google-calendar-palm-sync/comment-page-2/#comment-94149 barb Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:33:00 +0000 http://boakes.org/google-calendar-palm-sync#comment-94149 UGH. Why must we "sync" our palm style calendars with anything? Why are we forced to be tethered to the internet just to keep our schedules arranged? I like the palm calender, I can color code the family and keep tabs on who is where, get reminders for appts. etc. Its the only calendar I need. So again I ask, Why must we setup a smartphone calendar to "sync" with exchange or google? I dont use the calendars in either, I dont use gmail, and outlook is just for email at home as it will not sync with work (nor will work allow outside access). I've tried the companion link to keep my palm desktop calendar and phone calendar synced but the new palm version removed the color coding except by "calendar" why/what was that purpose? why cant anyone build a calendar app for smartphones/android device that is simple a calendar you can keep your appts in that is electronic, does not require syncing via web (cable sync to something on computer would be nice for backup copy)to anyother program???? Hello ex-palm programer/developers if the android market is open source...... what happen to K.I.S.S. for calendar apps??? UGH. Why must we “sync” our palm style calendars with anything? Why are we forced to be tethered to the internet just to keep our schedules arranged? I like the palm calender, I can color code the family and keep tabs on who is where, get reminders for appts. etc. Its the only calendar I need. So again I ask, Why must we setup a smartphone calendar to “sync” with exchange or google? I dont use the calendars in either, I dont use gmail, and outlook is just for email at home as it will not sync with work (nor will work allow outside access). I’ve tried the companion link to keep my palm desktop calendar and phone calendar synced but the new palm version removed the color coding except by “calendar” why/what was that purpose? why cant anyone build a calendar app for smartphones/android device that is simple a calendar you can keep your appts in that is electronic, does not require syncing via web (cable sync to something on computer would be nice for backup copy)to anyother program???? Hello ex-palm programer/developers if the android market is open source…… what happen to K.I.S.S. for calendar apps???

]]> Comment on Harry Breeze (Audio) by Glyn Gowans http://boakes.org/harry-breeze-audio/comment-page-1/#comment-93866 Glyn Gowans Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:47:30 +0000 http://boakes.org/?p=464#comment-93866 Dear Lesley, At dinner this evening with my parents, Jim and Vera Gowans, we were chatting about our happy days in Swansea in the 1950s and 60s. They used to have super parties, and they recalled their dear friends Harry and Edna Breeze, whom I could also clearly remember, both at our home and theirs in Killay. My father, who also worked for Wales Gas and served in the RAF, mentioned that Harry was made an MBE. Intrigued, I checked on the internet and came across this site. It was amazing to hear Harry's voice again! With very fond memories and best wishes, Glyn Gowans Dear Lesley,

At dinner this evening with my parents, Jim and Vera Gowans, we were chatting about our happy days in Swansea in the 1950s and 60s. They used to have super parties, and they recalled their dear friends Harry and Edna Breeze, whom I could also clearly remember, both at our home and theirs in Killay. My father, who also worked for Wales Gas and served in the RAF, mentioned that Harry was made an MBE. Intrigued, I checked on the internet and came across this site. It was amazing to hear Harry’s voice again!

With very fond memories and best wishes,

Glyn Gowans

]]> Comment on Do electronic limescale inhibitors work? by Andrea http://boakes.org/do-electronic-limescale-inhibitors-work/comment-page-7/#comment-93604 Andrea Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:40:28 +0000 http://boakes.org/?p=308#comment-93604 Better still Craig than a magnet..........to get my point try the strongest of magnets in close proximity to a fine stream of tap water and see the effect.....absolutely nothing but then try combing your hair and then put the comb close to the stream of water and maybe you will appreciate that you have wasted your money buying a magnet or come to think of it, the money you would waste buying an electronic treater device. Respond to me if you are sincere of learning the best product to adopt. Better still Craig than a magnet……….to get my point try the strongest of magnets in close proximity to a fine stream of tap water and see the effect…..absolutely nothing but then try combing your hair and then put the comb close to the stream of water and maybe you will appreciate that you have wasted your money buying a magnet or come to think of it, the money you would waste buying an electronic treater device. Respond to me if you are sincere of learning the best product to adopt.

]]> Comment on Tell me a joke…. by Anon http://boakes.org/tell-me-a-joke/comment-page-1/#comment-93423 Anon Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:03:55 +0000 http://boakes.org/tell-me-a-joke#comment-93423 What do donkeys have for their dinner? About half an hour. What do donkeys have for their dinner?

About half an hour.

]]> Comment on Do electronic limescale inhibitors work? by keith http://boakes.org/do-electronic-limescale-inhibitors-work/comment-page-7/#comment-90638 keith Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:55:44 +0000 http://boakes.org/?p=308#comment-90638 I have tried reverse osmosis & two different types of crystal purifiers NO none of them work & sure before I go out there again & spend MORE cash without any guarantees where do i go now maybe someone out there can send me some positive ideas, the lime scale build up is destroying my hot & cold water systems. thanks I have tried reverse osmosis & two different types of crystal purifiers NO none of them work & sure before I go out there again & spend MORE cash without any guarantees where do i go now maybe someone out there can send me some positive ideas, the lime scale build up is destroying my hot & cold water systems. thanks

]]> Comment on Do electronic limescale inhibitors work? by gouchout http://boakes.org/do-electronic-limescale-inhibitors-work/comment-page-7/#comment-90465 gouchout Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:54:47 +0000 http://boakes.org/?p=308#comment-90465 I found this on which.co.uk (which? magazine's website) when I searched for "Water Softeners" Thank you for your search in this area. Chemical based Water Softeners work with little variation, but electric and magnetic treatments have little scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. Which? is a non-profit organisation and regretfully testing these products would be beyond our resources, due to the length of time required to test and the cost." I think this clearly expresses Which?'s opinion on electronic/magnetic water treatment - i.e not worth buying. I found this on which.co.uk (which? magazine’s website) when I searched for “Water Softeners”

Thank you for your search in this area. Chemical based Water Softeners work with little variation, but electric and magnetic treatments have little scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. Which? is a non-profit organisation and regretfully testing these products would be beyond our resources, due to the length of time required to test and the cost.”

I think this clearly expresses Which?’s opinion on electronic/magnetic water treatment – i.e not worth buying.

]]> Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by tracey http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-90143 tracey Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:46:47 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-90143 does anyone know where i can find a second hand working dyson machine does anyone know where i can find a second hand working dyson machine

]]> Comment on Dyson, Rocks. by NICK http://boakes.org/dyson-rocks/comment-page-2/#comment-88306 NICK Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:45:55 +0000 http://boakes.org/dyson-superlative-overload#comment-88306 our dyson cro2 washer has just died( the drum still turns freely) think its electrical as the outer door is open( but is closed) and now after dismantling it no power on display? Have just ordered a new mielle...which to be fair isnt a patch on the dyson..what a shame they stopped making these fantastic washing machines..we will miss it very much! Anyway the machine looks brand new so will sell it on to whoever wants the whole machine. our dyson cro2 washer has just died( the drum still turns freely) think its electrical as the outer door is open( but is closed) and now after dismantling it no power on display?
Have just ordered a new mielle…which to be fair isnt a patch on the dyson..what a shame they stopped making these fantastic washing machines..we will miss it very much!
Anyway the machine looks brand new so will sell it on to whoever wants the whole machine.

]]> Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by Lewis http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-88205 Lewis Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:15:03 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-88205 My cro1 keeps saying that the outside door is open think the sensor has gone any ideas ??????? My cro1 keeps saying that the outside door is open think the sensor has gone any ideas ???????

]]> Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by Eric http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-88198 Eric Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:58:14 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-88198 Any joy on sourcing bearings? I cannot find one of the right size, which seems to be 50x90x36. Any joy on sourcing bearings? I cannot find one of the right size, which seems to be 50x90x36.

]]> Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by Rich http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-87842 Rich Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:51:42 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-87842 If you get 20 washes out of it it's cheaper and more convenient than a launderette. Good luck! If you get 20 washes out of it it’s cheaper and more convenient than a launderette. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by Fats http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-87379 Fats Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:28:25 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-87379 Thinking of buying a CR02 second hand for £100.00, today, to replace dying Bosch. Will I be doing the right thing? It's had two owners and I don't know how frequently it was used. I'd value your comments! Thinking of buying a CR02 second hand for £100.00, today, to replace dying Bosch. Will I be doing the right thing? It’s had two owners and I don’t know how frequently it was used. I’d value your comments!

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