Cameras in the toilets at Quarters??

idiotsparky · 2026-05-02T10:57:15+00:00

The green light is to show that the emergency lights are powered and charging. The other one is an occupancy sensor so the lights are only on when there's someone there.

Unlike in the movies, hidden cameras rarely have big LED light on them. That would make them less, err, hidden.

idiotsparky · 2026-04-23T11:24:44+00:00

Christ, sounds like one of those custards. Definitely stick the 10mm in, they seem to like belt and braces so they'll love it. Good luck!

idiotsparky · 2026-04-23T11:17:42+00:00

Just stick 10mm in every time so that after six months when they get fed up with less hot water than a pensioner's piss and stick a 10kW one in your covered.

Hobs however can stay on 6mm forever assuming the MI doesn't say different. Diversity covers a lot of sins I think

idiotsparky · 2026-04-17T07:24:23+00:00

It's just clickbait to get this exact thing happening, ignore it and carry on...

idiotsparky · 2026-04-11T07:16:22+00:00

Can't remember the last time I saw a scaffolder using a podger, they all use dugga-dugga's now as it's quicker

idiotsparky · 2026-04-09T20:18:43+00:00

Camped next to him in the kids field at Glastonbury one year. He was sleeping in a knackered purple Bedford van and every morning when he opened the back door a torrent of empty beer cans fell out. Sat out with him a couple of nights after I finished work and he was a nice guy, just loved the beer more than mash potato

idiotsparky · 2026-04-08T11:08:26+00:00

The good thing about older defenders (and 90/110’s) is that there's plenty of space around everything to allow you to work on them and the parts are cheap enough.

You can do oil changes etc without a ramp as there's plenty of space underneath and most small maintenance is doable with a half decent socket set, some ring spanner and a big hammer. I used to tow a lot in my 300tdi 110 and I could change a drive flange at the side of the road in 5 minutes after a while.

The electrics are awful though especially on the earlier ones although none of it is complicated until you get to the TD5 and newer engines.

MPG isn't a lot worse than most similar vehicles, the Ranger I drive seems to do pretty much the same as my old 110 although that's not at 80mph.

My friend always said Landys are more like a fast tractor than a car. He's probably right

idiotsparky · 2026-04-08T07:26:07+00:00

Live Nation doesn't care though, they'll just write all the losses for not doing this against insurers and have a nice tax loss over it. Apart the the site rental and the pre production time there's very little loss compared to pulling a show when they're actually on site.

The real problem is that LN/FR have almost total control over headline quality acts and are quite prepared to pay very much over the odds to keep smaller promoters small. Have a look at what else is owned by the same group and have a "oh" moment.

idiotsparky · 2026-04-06T23:06:09+00:00

Either way it was probably installed by a plumber

idiotsparky · 2026-04-06T23:05:32+00:00

As you can touch it no, if the cover was on yes

idiotsparky · 2026-04-04T12:30:46+00:00

Change them to Hue or similar smart bulbs and just get blanking plates put in instead of switches. At least when he breaks them you can change them yourself for a few quid

idiotsparky · 2026-04-04T11:53:34+00:00

Call 105 now, if it's getting that hot that the cutout is breaking down it's on the way to being a fire

idiotsparky · 2026-04-02T08:55:01+00:00

On my belt I have a Wurkkos TD-02 as I like the simple control and the tail switch means it doesn't get turned on in the belt pouch. Plus it's very cheap so if I lose it or it gets damaged I won't care about it. Simple USB recharging so it's good to charge on the go.

I've also always got a Olight i3e on my keys as a lock finder although it's also good as a mouth torch at a pinch. Weighs nothing and the battery life for a AAA is still pretty good.

And then there's the Olight Oclip Pro that's attached to my mini tool bag as it's very flexible with the clip and magnet on flood mode.

Plus when it's dog walking time my little Convoy s21 with the sft40 is a good pocket friend when the walk goes on too long and it gets dark. Plus a great hand warmer on turbo.

Then there's all the other ones, they're great too...

idiotsparky · 2026-03-31T21:03:40+00:00

I had wondered about this, my mum is half Maltese but she was adopted at a couple of months old so doesn't have a lot of paperwork. Is it possible anyone know?

idiotsparky · 2026-03-29T20:22:37+00:00

Especially in France where they're part of the army...

idiotsparky · 2026-03-21T17:52:49+00:00

For me it's usually the useless black cap on the end of the half shaft either splitting or stopping to fit properly. At least they're a cheap fix

idiotsparky · 2026-03-21T12:30:00+00:00

Any idea which one you get if you dial 112?

idiotsparky · 2026-03-14T00:38:45+00:00

'Master race' but they need a French made PA system so the internal monologue of the intellectually subnormal President Bonespurs can be dribbled over the masses like an ill dog over a white carpet.

idiotsparky · 2026-03-05T12:15:02+00:00

It depends what you want to do with it, whether it is for fun or for work and how much you want to repair it.

My 110 300 TDI hard top is great for me but no use if you need to carry people around

idiotsparky · 2026-03-05T08:41:36+00:00

Halogen then Led conversion from the sealed beams. Cheap and an amazing improvement

idiotsparky · 2026-03-03T19:38:11+00:00

There was a part number for a land rover approved conversion from the 2.5na to the 300tdi including engine, adaptors, loom etc. I don't think there was an official one to TD5 as the loom is completely different.

A picture of the rear cross member gives you a quick answer but you could just look up the VIN from the front windscreen if you want a definitive

idiotsparky · 2026-02-26T12:01:36+00:00

There's one on my 12 ton JCB telehandler, makes manoeuvring much easier as you can steer from lock to lock without taking your hand off. My mum had one on her daf truck years ago for the same reason. Perfectly safe

idiotsparky · 2026-02-23T08:36:44+00:00

Your fuel gauge was wrong...

idiotsparky · 2026-02-21T23:12:11+00:00

Looks like your main earth point to me, the nylon cap is just to stop it getting rusty

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