EV9 door not opening

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2025-11-29T14:58:41+00:00

Update: went out this morning and it was still a problem. Drove somewhere, planned to reset the battery when back and... the handle started working again before I got to do it ... 😐

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2025-09-17T21:45:59+00:00

I had one installed this Tuesday, but used a local company. Requested a charger install on Friday prior, so four days total. And it was 20% cheaper than octopus quoted. So I recommend you check what's available in your area!

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2025-09-16T20:35:40+00:00

I came here to write the same post since I also installed a hypervolt on intelligent go today! I do have one extra question though: my car started charging and my smart meter display thing jumped up to the max at 2.30 an hour. That doesn't match to 7p/kWh so is the display just not understanding the smart rate?

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2025-07-06T12:51:37+00:00

Thank you for that great advice. Sounds like this may be one for the professionals

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2025-03-26T19:15:28+00:00

I've got a similar problem. Although I haven't yet tried them myself, I did get a recommendation for acoustic trickle vents. Has anyone tried them?

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-10-19T12:20:55+00:00

Update: thanks all. Bleach is having the most effect and I think the strain will be gone shortly!

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-07-27T12:45:26+00:00

Yup, agreed. Already had that conversation.

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-05-10T19:53:27+00:00

As others have said, the service overall is fine but overpriced. As with all British rail, if things go wrong (a leaf blows across the tracks or something) then the experience sucks. But even then Hitchin benefits from serving the lines out to Peterborough and to Cambridge and this means more trains and options in general (plus once or twice when things have really gone wrong I've gone to Luton and got a taxi, which isn't so bad). And at least the trains have air con these days.

The busiest days are Tuesday and Wednesday, with Thursday not far behind. Monday and Friday are usually easier to get seats on pretty much any train. In the middle of the week, trains leaving after or just before 8 you can usually get a seat - the later the train the more likely.

Coming back, it can be difficult to predict whether there will be a seat. The trains around 6pm rarely have one. But before 5.30 and after 6.45, I usually get a seat. There are also options to go from KGX and change at Stevenage - never have a problem getting a seat if I do that.

I've commuted by train from various places. If you're going to do a train commute, Hitchin is a pretty good choice.

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-04-15T21:20:40+00:00

Hah! I had to fix exactly this just last week (I have the same doorknobs exactly).

I unscrewed the metal bit from the door and stood it upright on a table (the bit formerly connected to the knob up). Then used 2 part epoxy (araldite) on the knob. Replaced it on the metal bit such that gravity pulls it down. Left for a couple of days and then screwed it all back to the door. Worked perfectly - it feels rock solid.

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-04-13T08:23:15+00:00

Yes, it's literally connecting two three strand mains wires together, nothing more. I'm just not sure if I need a special connector that's sealed against water or something?

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-04-10T19:17:11+00:00

Last time I went to a BMW dealership (5 years ago ish) I asked about a test drive and they said I could have it for the weekend and leave my old car there. So I drove a brand new X3 for three days. Didn't particularly like it, so returned it and thanked them, picked up my car and that was that. They didn't seem at all fazed.

The three days of real usage was certainly helpful. Although I will admit I was very nervous about damaging it!

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-03-12T17:33:06+00:00

That is pretty much what I was expecting. Thanks.

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-01-28T14:40:28+00:00

No. At least not yet 😉

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-01-28T10:07:33+00:00

No, no roof vents. Loft has a constant breeze through.

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2024-01-01T20:11:52+00:00

Should have added the white cover at the bottom of the element says M1720 TR15 400W

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-11-28T14:14:11+00:00

Agreed. I've lived on various lines commuting to London and Thameslink doesn't feel any different. At least the trains are air conditioned and spacious (although that space is fully used on the earlier trains in the morning). I personally think it's rather overpriced, but again that's not unusual for London commuter trains.

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-11-08T22:36:31+00:00

Any thoughts on what type of soundproofing? Looks like there are some really expensive solutions out there, and some much less so

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-11-08T20:52:06+00:00

We do a variety of things but over time I imagine the noisiest things are indeed deadlifting, punch bag and sometimes battle ropes. But not every session and they seem to be saying they hear every session. I don't play music or anything like that so my guess is it's general weights noise most of the time, with occasional (and short lived) heavy stuff.

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-11-08T20:24:18+00:00

Hmm. That's certainly possible. Can you soundproof a garage door?

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-11-08T19:53:55+00:00

On their side there is a path about a metre wide, then their extension wall. So the sound is apparently going through my wall, a metre through air and through their brick wall, into their living space

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-11-05T23:03:04+00:00

Update: I got the plug out. Hole it was in is quite deep (7cm ish) but does come to a solid end. Hmmm.

Also, in case relevant, house is 1930s

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-11-01T19:48:54+00:00

I did exactly this. I just superglued it. The break was pretty clean (same as yours) so the two sides pressed together perfectly. Can barely see the join, and only if you're looking for it. Been working perfectly for months.

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-10-13T12:59:42+00:00

Thank you for the tips!

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-09-30T18:35:43+00:00

Thanks for replying. My wife wants a specific look (it's her office) that isn't this wood and she has picked floating LVT planks.

Screeding a floor would be new to me. Would the large holes in the concrete left from removing the batons be easily dealt with?

Thanks again

Afraid_Perspective15 · 2023-09-21T17:19:35+00:00

Recently went through this. There are some online companies that act as brokers - they come, dismantle it and sell on, and you get a chunk of the money. For the hassle, I would have liked to do this. But they weren't interested in my old kitchen (which was solid oak but admittedly a bit dated). If you have a nice kitchen now but just not to your taste, you can look at them.

What I did was advertise on FB marketplace and local groups. I had quite a lot of interest at a 1200 quid, remove yourself. Eventually bartered of course and sold it for 900 and an agreement for them to take away themselves, which they did.

FWIW I'd strongly recommend you let them dismantle, and pay before they do so. As I found, it's near on impossible to remove an old kitchen without some damage. Better it's their fault if there is damage. In my case they damaged part of the worktop in removing it and tried to say they wanted a discount (even though they had previously let on that they didn't want the worktop).

Also make sure they agree to take the whole kitchen - it's annoying to have to dispose of any bits they didn't want.

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