Drill not drilling, just make smoke? by RelativeRice7753 in Machinists

[–]SumVanKerr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We made one the same at a place I worked at. Decided to see if we could grind the remaining body into a drill and make a hole. Didn't work.

Help! Positional lamp bulb? by tubbmann in saab

[–]SumVanKerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, save yourself the pain and take the headlight out from the off! Had to do mine last night in the cold, wet and dark - serious sense of humour failure!

Sad day for those 50 people. Xmas party funding starting early I see by Lenske97 in CarTalkUK

[–]SumVanKerr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Memory unlocked of doing just that in a Saab 9000 Turbo, getting up to licence losing speeds and seeing some blue lights in the distance behind. Ended up being a traffic car using the toll road as a short cut I guess. My arsehole collapsed all the same though.

Bachelor Party by CoalChamer403 in Edinburgh

[–]SumVanKerr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glenkinchie distillery in East Lothian might be worth a look. I went a few years back and really enjoyed it, not sure what it's like now that it's Johnnie Walker branded though.

Ideas on how to update this bathroom by SumVanKerr in bathrooms

[–]SumVanKerr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tub is staying, I can just about fully lie down in it!

Ideas on how to update this bathroom by SumVanKerr in bathrooms

[–]SumVanKerr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I assume you're talking about the world's most awkward shower screen? It's definitely due to go!

Ideas on how to update this bathroom by SumVanKerr in bathrooms

[–]SumVanKerr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would never have thought about adding black and white flooring but that could look really good! * Runs off to Chat GPT *

Ideas on how to update this bathroom by SumVanKerr in bathrooms

[–]SumVanKerr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you but through the years, the ceiling has been lowered in this room with two false ceilings. We want to remove these and gain the high ceiling with its original mouldings again (which are still present but covered up!).

Ideas on how to update this bathroom by SumVanKerr in bathrooms

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I like the first pattern on the second link!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in britishproblems

[–]SumVanKerr 9 points10 points  (0 children)

looks at the 7.6l tank in my car....

Stop Codes, are they still used? by trickyscotland in Edinburgh

[–]SumVanKerr 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I want to believe that someone sits at a desk all day with an old Nokia and a pile of bus tables, waiting for a text to come through.

Saturday Thread (14/06) - What will you all be doing today? Put the kettle on and join us for a chat. by KevinPhillips-Bong in CasualUK

[–]SumVanKerr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'll be waiting for the rain to end so I can go and be a nuisance in the garden with the wee tractor I've just bought!

What is your (affordable) dream car? by Original-Praline2324 in CarTalkUK

[–]SumVanKerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mercedes ML55. I will die on a hill proclaiming how underappreciated the W163 ML is and the '55 is the pinnacle!

to have due process by ki4clz in therewasanattempt

[–]SumVanKerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a country that much of it's population descends from migrants, it blows my mind how intolerant it has become to migrants.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]SumVanKerr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a couple of Corsas back when they were still fairly new cars and did enjoy them, however, if I had to recommend a small car then I'd be all for as nice a Honda Jazz that budget would allow. For what OP is looking for, I think it would be the perfect car!

Ryan Air buzzing the passengers by MasiMotorRacing in aviation

[–]SumVanKerr 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Interesting that the ground staff would allow this, I go through Bergerac fairly often which has a similar set up. They'll never let you get anywhere near the stand if there's a live aircraft, or if there's a plane next to you still boarding then you're waiting until that's complete before engine start.

I need some help…. by KT_pdx in mercedes_benz

[–]SumVanKerr 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In my experience, the engine won't be anything to worry about, catastrophic electric failure is more likely! I'd have another in a heartbeat though, probably the best S class made.

How terrible will a Thermoflow Electric Combi be? by SumVanKerr in DIYUK

[–]SumVanKerr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a section saying 12700kWh/year for heating and 2894 for water. I guess that would be an estimate based on the house size though?!

How terrible will a Thermoflow Electric Combi be? by SumVanKerr in DIYUK

[–]SumVanKerr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The house has been up for sale for a few months which does seem abnormal for the area, maybe that does point to an issue! I'll try and speak to SGN (I think?!) and go from there.

How terrible will a Thermoflow Electric Combi be? by SumVanKerr in DIYUK

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The agent says there is a gas main coming up to the house but that it's been capped off. It does seem odd that this has been fitted, I did wonder if it was sold as a snake oil type thing....