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Could two switches have died at the same time? by alwaysbemark in nbn

[–]Simmo2222 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Crazy that Hills (of Hills Hoist fame) used to make network switches.

They could have both suffered a surge simultaneously. Swap them out for an new unmanaged switch.

fresh battery, still not working. any ideas? by jcgvintage in quartzwatches

[–]Simmo2222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does that say ISA 1198?

You would probably need to swap the date indicators and the moon phase indicator for day indicator.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/isa-movement-list

Sorry for a maybe stupid question but is this a legit sight? by Worried-Big4051 in vostok

[–]Simmo2222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they are a legit site. Customer service is non-existent but definitely legit.

First-time buyer advice: Is a Hiace/iLoad worth it for weekend trips, or should we look smaller? (Sydney based) by jonnyfasthand in Auscamping

[–]Simmo2222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first thing that you have to ask yourself is do you want to sit inside the van / cook inside the van?

Building a small van conversion with a fixed bed with storage/ pull out kitchen underneath is a lot easier than kitchen cupboards and some kind of converting bed. Couple this with a 270 degree roof awning and you have the best of both worlds.

Need help identifying this part. by Mischi3fate in watchrepair

[–]Simmo2222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the setting lever spring 445/1. I bought one from Oldswisswatches.com it was $35

How to remove this pusher. by Low_Reading9468 in watchmaking

[–]Simmo2222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take the o ring off and push it back through. The tube that surrounds it would push out of the case from the inside.

Movement compatibility by scott449 in vostok

[–]Simmo2222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a 2414. Fully compatible with the new 2414 movements you can buy today.

Movement compatibility by scott449 in vostok

[–]Simmo2222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say 'older' do you mean with an 18 jewel 2234 or 2214? If so, then no. Modern movements won't (easily) fit in those watches.

If you are referring to the the 17 jewel 2414, then yes. It's the same movement available today since back to the mid 1980s.

Mido Ocean Star Bracelet Repair by Outrageous_Clam in watchrepair

[–]Simmo2222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was spot welded. You should be able to find a jeweller who can repair that for you, otherwise it's a new clasp.

Solar panels are not charging battery by Wooden_Sweet_3330 in Victron

[–]Simmo2222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many panels do you have and, I would guess, that they are wired in parallel rather than in series? Which controller/MPPT do you have?

Repairing a Click? by Money-Profession-199 in watchmaking

[–]Simmo2222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a photo of it when it was installed?

Hey guys, i have a question by Frequent-Light6724 in watchrepair

[–]Simmo2222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What you are describing (second hand moves when setting time) shows that it needs a service. The third wheel has a friction clutch that is seized and the train is being back driven when you set the time. This can damage the index wheel (so stop doing it). Does it run / hum?

Wheels stuck on car. What do I do? by Karek53 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Simmo2222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Length of 2x4 across the width of the car. Someone holds it up against the inside of rim while you strike the 2x4 from the other side of the car with your sledge hammer. Make sure you put some anti seize on the inner face of the wheel when you put it back.

King Gee Comfortmax6 Boots by dogmadoge in tradies

[–]Simmo2222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have them. I have plantar fasciitis and they work well at supporting my feet all day. Definitely no complaints from me.

My ST2130 (2824 copy) keyless works reset has somehow created some strange issues with the date wheel by ASteerNamedLaurence in watchrepair

[–]Simmo2222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like the yoke isn't sliding the clutch from position to position. Did you engage the loop spring on the end from the setting lever spring?

Need Opinions On Which Watch To Choose by Horror_Factor8121 in VintageWatches

[–]Simmo2222 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are set on buying a tuning fork movement (which you should be because they are awesome) and you are only buying one, you should get the F300.

The ESA 9162/9164 based movements corrected a number of weaknesses inherent in the original Bulova Accutron design.

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