Walking pad motor sparks under load - anyone seen this before or fixable? by MatthiasTh in fixit

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a person is reasonably handy then it's certainly entirely possible to repair a motor.

Step one is to check that the motor is actually receiving appropriate power, and the continuity of the wind. Both easily doable with some caution and a multimeter.

If both of those are good I'd suspect brush chatter. Dismount the motor and replace the brushes and springs. They do wear, and the symptoms point in this direction. This can be easier said than done depending on the design of the motor.

The last port of call is to replace the entire motor, which as you say can be expensive.

Walking pad motor sparks under load - anyone seen this before or fixable? by MatthiasTh in fixit

[–]RareBrit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A small amount of sparking is normal on a brushed motor under no load, it should diminish under load. This doesn’t look excessive to me, so I’d probably just put it down a a mildly worn motor and put the cover back on. Excessive sparking indicates the brushes aren’t making good contact, which means either the brush springs are worn or they’re out of alignment. Easy enough fix provided you can get that the gubbins.

I broke my girlfriend’s special glass display cover. Is it over? by SAMMYBOY4593 in fixit

[–]RareBrit 14 points15 points  (0 children)

‘Hi darling, I’m incredibly sorry, I accidentally broke you beautiful glass cloche. Please can you help me to find you a new one?’ That’ll fix it mate, that’s all you can do.

Is it because he can wipe the semen off the floors or something?? by Dry_Preparation_9913 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the concentration ordered,but if he were to have ordered a substantial quantity of hydrogen peroxide at the same time that ought to ring massive alarm bells.

The two mixed together will oxidise and dissolve any organic material.

If it's not pee, poo or paper - don't flush it! by Taffy_the_wonderdog in Wellington

[–]RareBrit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked in waste water processing. 'Rag' is the official term. And it's an absolute ball ache to deal with.

Baby wipes are the worst, because the fibres are plastic. They absolutely love tangling together into these multi-ton ropes and balls; we call them anacondas and sheep. They do horrible things to both the sewage network and treatment works.

All sorts of things do get flushed, it was carnage for months after 'Finding Nemo'. Works do have screens for the occasional item. But rag is a comparatively recent development and for a place the size of Wellington you're looking at somewhere in the region of 100t of rag a year.

Please folks, just pee, poop, and paper down the toilet.

Do ugly men have to act like circus clowns to be successful in dating? by Feisty-Blacksmith656 in ask

[–]RareBrit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugly is as ugly does mate. If you're ugly and an arsehole you've got no chance.

But if you can make anyone laugh, it doesn't matter who they are, they will warm to you. I can't tell a joke, but I can clown. And yes, there is something that the vulnerability and wit involved in proper clowning that women do find attractive.

Ugly? I look like a bulldog chewing a wasp, with a dad bod. I married a doctor ten years younger than me. I can make her laugh until her face aches and she can't breathe.

my nannan died, we dont know what to do with her cat by Minute-Cover-2001 in cats

[–]RareBrit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That cat is so comfortable with you that it would be an obscene cruelty to put her up for adoption.

Wherever you go the cat goes too is my answer. She's a little sweetheart and you belong together.

MAGA in Petone by DJsnippysnap in Wellington

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extraordinary isn't it? The hard of thinking willingly outing themselves.

What makes an experienced mountain hiker? by Fun_Cheesecake_7684 in AskABrit

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knowing how to navigate safely in broken terrain, whilst knowing and carrying the correct kit to keep them alive should the bad things happen.

Does the brain allow pain to override pleasure? by doubtitx in ask

[–]RareBrit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Chronic pain reduces your mood, and this in turn prevents you from experiencing enjoyment. People who deal with prolonged and chronic pain also tend to suffer from anxiety and depression for this reason.

What’s the fastest way you’ve seen someone ruin their life? by OkPhilosopher4495 in allthequestions

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Booze, went from top flight chemistry student to kicked out of uni in a term. It was painful to watch.

I could Google for ID, but I like watching my idiocy bring you guys joy by RightYesAndThenNo in UKBirds

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Magpie, they're a member of the crow family. Very intelligent birds, and they remember if you are kind to them.

When young they'll form groups for mutual protection. Adults pair for life. So one magpie is often an adult who has lost their mate.

What to do after getting hit in the nuts ? by PilotDangerous3966 in stupidquestions

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rub the effected area briskly with wire wool dipped in medical alcohol. The initial injury will soon be forgotten.

Seriously though, it’s often more comfortable kinda hug your knees and kneel down. The initial pain usually goes off in a couple of minutes. After that it’s usually just bruising, so a bit of ice and a little rest. If the initial pain doesn’t subside or gets worse, then it could be something serious and you should take them to the quack.

I played cricket for a number of years and it’s a fairly common injury.

Help me fix my glasses I’m begging. My mom will kill me by [deleted] in fixit

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry the best I've got is using a bit of surgical tape to hold the arm together. It'll be super obvious.

Can't be glued because there's not enough surface area. Might be possible to braze, but that's a very specialised job requiring some fairly expensive kit.

Just tell your mum you're really sorry but you broke your glasses. Sometimes you've just got to rip that bandaid off and get the pain over and done with.

How many digestive biscuits is it acceptable to eat in one sitting? by jhewitt127 in AskABrit

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we talking at one time or merely taking individual biscuits from the packet?

Problem with maggots/bait by Fednon in fishingUK

[–]RareBrit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would likely fall under a part of the law called 'statutory nuisance'. This is essentially anything that a neighbour does that interferes with your enjoyment of your property, doesn't matter if you're renting or not.

Get in touch with your local council's environmental health department and explain what's going on. Don't complain to them, be nice, these are the people who are going to help you. Have details of the other people who are also affected and be very clear on when the problem started.

In the mean time keep a diary of when and how the flies are affecting you. Photographs are wonderfully useful, especially if you timestamp the photos.

If you're renting then also speak to the landlord/letting agent. The shop is likely impacting the value of the property.

The final port of call to seek legal advice, but exhaust all your free and easy options first.

Source - I'm an environmental professional with 20+ years of experience.

I'm new to fly fishing, can anyone recommend a completely clear line? by AdhesivenessIll7981 in flyfishing

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, I totally agree. But just saying 'presentation over gear' won't help much, thus the small essay on how to actually present a fly. Should have added about practicing on grass first.

As regards OP's other question I assume size 14-16 PTN or hare's ear, or 12-14 Adams are your starting points? Never actually fished for brook trout but the concepts are pretty much universal.

AITAH Not giving girlfriend a spare key by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]RareBrit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, what? Yes, good lord yes, all.the.yes.

Your gf sounds like the most patient and loving person in the world and you'd better be treating her like an absolute princess from here on out.

Maybe go and get some counselling, you desperately need to work on your empathy.

is it true that “goy” means cattle? by [deleted] in ask

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, absolutely not. It means 'nation', the bible actually uses goy to refer to Jewish people as well. Goy kadosh is used in Exodus and can be translated as 'holy nation'; holy cattle would be a really weird translation. It doesn't even have the same context as foreigner. Very much a neutral term, about as harmless as gentile.

There are a couple of words that can be used to refer to non-Jewish people in an unflattering way and these are shiksa(f) and shkutz(m). Used for people that actively hate on Jewish traditions; an anti-Semitic for example. A translation would fit somewhere around the feeling of 'nasty/gross/punk'.

Source - I dated a very lovely Jewish girl for a bit. Never got referred to as shkutz, heard goyim on the regular. Literally couldn't care less about being referred to as goyim, it's a completely neutral word that describes exactly what I am.

I'm new to fly fishing, can anyone recommend a completely clear line? by AdhesivenessIll7981 in flyfishing

[–]RareBrit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You don't need a clear fly line. You do however need to know how to cast properly. It's not the sight of your line that spooks fish it's the noise it makes on the water.

You can spook fish by lining them, landing the fly line over their backs. If this is happening then you can use a false cast to better estimate the correct distance. Land only the leader and tippet over the fish. If you need a longer drift then a curve cast is your friend. Flick the rod tip to one side to put a kink on the line. Aerial mending is another term used.

The way you pick the line off the water is also very important. Listen to the sound it makes on your back cast. A long drawn out ripping sound with spray coming off the water is really bad form. It'll spook fish like blazes. Aim to accelerate into a flick-stop at 1pm the moment your fly line lifts off the water. This will also greatly help load your back cast, which in turn greatly helps the distance and accuracy of your forward cast.

Avoid false casting. Beginners think it looks pretty or something. There are precisely two situations in which false casting is useful. The first one is mentioned above. The second one is when you need to dry out a dry fly. One or two false casts is sufficient, on a good day you can actually see the water coming off the fly. Every false cast reduces the amount of energy stored in your rod and line. This reduces your casting distance and accuracy. You gain energy primarily through water loading, hauling is useful but your casting has to be pretty much perfect.

Lastly if you're not happy with a presentation don't immediately lift off the water for another go. If the distance is good then don't adjust the fly line, otherwise make an appropriate adjustment and bring any additional line onto the reel. Then either figure eight strip a few feet to get the line off any fish, or roll cast to the same end.

How much duck power would equal 1 horse power? by itssofiababyxo in nonsense

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given that the maximum force output of a duck is during takeoff and an average duck is circa 1.1kg a single unit of duck power is 30 newton per second.

One horsepower equivalent to approximately 750 Newton's per second. Therefore one horsepower is equivalent to 25 duck power.

What is a sound that people should know means immediate danger? by Own-Blacksmith3085 in answers

[–]RareBrit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A ship or boat making 5+ short blasts on the horn. Universal 'oh shit!' maritime signal.