Comments for boakes.org http://boakes.org A place for words and data that I publish (for the benefit of persons unknown). Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:09:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Silver Jubilee Street Party by Merle (was Thomas) http://boakes.org/silver-jubilee-street-party/comment-page-1/#comment-101920 Merle (was Thomas) Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:09:17 +0000 http://boakes.org/silver-jubilee-street-party#comment-101920 Julian sent me your link about Killay House. I looked at the Silver Jubilee footage in case I knew anyone. At 1 min 10 secs I recognised Rhiannon Trott of 2 Wimmerfield Crescent - a very dear family friend who died about 2 years ago. I wonder if you remember that when you started school your mum would drop you off at our house on Hendrefoilan Road to go with Dean and Julian (you were not too pleased to begin with !) Wonderful work on the cine film; your grandfather would be delighted. Julian sent me your link about Killay House. I looked at the Silver Jubilee footage in case I knew anyone. At 1 min 10 secs I recognised Rhiannon Trott of 2 Wimmerfield Crescent – a very dear family friend who died about 2 years ago. I wonder if you remember that when you started school your mum would drop you off at our house on Hendrefoilan Road to go with Dean and Julian (you were not too pleased to begin with !) Wonderful work on the cine film; your grandfather would be delighted.

]]> Comment on Killay House by Frank Sheperd http://boakes.org/killay-house/comment-page-1/#comment-101732 Frank Sheperd Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:37:36 +0000 http://boakes.org/killay-house#comment-101732 Killay House. I wish my memories of this place were happy, but as a 5yr old from london I endured systematic bullying from arrival to when my sister and I left nearly 5yrs later. The older Boys "Bullied" the Younger boys and at Dunvant School we were classified as Foreigners by the other boys. Killay House.
I wish my memories of this place were happy, but as a 5yr old from london I endured systematic bullying from arrival to when my sister and I left nearly 5yrs later.
The older Boys “Bullied” the Younger boys and at Dunvant School we were classified as Foreigners by the other boys.

]]> Comment on Netscape UK Photo Archive by ShopUSB http://boakes.org/netscape-uk-photo-archive/comment-page-1/#comment-101514 ShopUSB Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:33:47 +0000 http://boakes.org/netscape-uk-photo-archive#comment-101514 Back to the Future!!! Back to the Future!!!

]]> Comment on Netscape UK Photo Archive by Rich http://boakes.org/netscape-uk-photo-archive/comment-page-1/#comment-100439 Rich Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:14:26 +0000 http://boakes.org/netscape-uk-photo-archive#comment-100439 Indeed! Indeed!

]]> Comment on Do electronic limescale inhibitors work? by Laura Lewis http://boakes.org/do-electronic-limescale-inhibitors-work/comment-page-7/#comment-100235 Laura Lewis Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:32:54 +0000 http://boakes.org/?p=308#comment-100235 I have recently moved from Oxford were I had a Kinetico water softener to Southampton. At my new property I have a Calmag CalTronic Electronic device that wraps round the pipe work. This looks like it has been installed since 8/8/2009 and my pipe work and boiler are completely free of scale. Because I have always known water softeners to be the solution to limescale I looked at the cost of salt I was using previous (I spent a fortune), the waste water from the regenerating and the impact of this on the environment, and I am sure that the electronic solution is the cheaper, green, planet friendly and maintenance free solution. I can only tell you this from personal experience and I am sure that others have had negative experiences but so far I am delighted with having more money in my pocket, I’m not polluting the planet and I don’t have to worry about topping up my softener. I hope this helps people with their own decision. By the way I had no problems with the water softener but I didn’t know that an other option was available. I have recently moved from Oxford were I had a Kinetico water softener to Southampton. At my new property I have a Calmag CalTronic Electronic device that wraps round the pipe work. This looks like it has been installed since 8/8/2009 and my pipe work and boiler are completely free of scale. Because I have always known water softeners to be the solution to limescale I looked at the cost of salt I was using previous (I spent a fortune), the waste water from the regenerating and the impact of this on the environment, and I am sure that the electronic solution is the cheaper, green, planet friendly and maintenance free solution. I can only tell you this from personal experience and I am sure that others have had negative experiences but so far I am delighted with having more money in my pocket, I’m not polluting the planet and I don’t have to worry about topping up my softener.
I hope this helps people with their own decision. By the way I had no problems with the water softener but I didn’t know that an other option was available.

]]> Comment on Netscape UK Photo Archive by Phil http://boakes.org/netscape-uk-photo-archive/comment-page-1/#comment-100232 Phil Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:59:32 +0000 http://boakes.org/netscape-uk-photo-archive#comment-100232 Rich - I've found a vey early N.Europe team photo from a day out at Legoland if you're interested in posting it? Rich – I’ve found a vey early N.Europe team photo from a day out at Legoland if you’re interested in posting it?

]]> Comment on Our Dyson Washing Machine is Poorly by RICK http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson/comment-page-2/#comment-99561 RICK Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:43:58 +0000 http://boakes.org/poorly-dyson#comment-99561 I have 2 dyson washing machines for sale ring or text 07944986881 I have 2 dyson washing machines for sale ring or text 07944986881

]]> Comment on Dyson, Rocks. by Iona Spencer http://boakes.org/dyson-rocks/comment-page-2/#comment-99403 Iona Spencer Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:11:57 +0000 http://boakes.org/dyson-superlative-overload#comment-99403 My CR01 is 10 years old and in France. Since a ruble dryer was put and used on top if it, it has had some problems either opening the door after a wash or locking before a wash. The French engineer has never seen one apart from his manual, but was the authorised dealer for the Lot area of France. What can I do? My CR01 is 10 years old and in France. Since a ruble dryer was put and used on top if it, it has had some problems either opening the door after a wash or locking before a wash. The French engineer has never seen one apart from his manual, but was the authorised dealer for the Lot area of France. What can I do?

]]> 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.

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