u/cactusplants

Hi all

I've been considering getting a split unit, though a DIY one as I cannot justify the installation costs of a non-diy f gas unit.

I have a few questions about the eletriq (I think) branded ones.

My main 3 things that come to mind are..

Can I utilise a full 5m vertical run from condenser to the fan unit?

Can the units be detached safely to be repositioned I.e if I were to move?

Can the units be refilled at all?

Are there any major cons to these units? I'd love a fancy setup but I can't afford to go down that route and even this is a huge luxury.

I had considered portable units, but space and efficiency is a problem. I have an attic style room that gets VERY hot, running into the 40s, so a portable oelne was of concern due to the mechanics of how they work and essentially radiate heat back into the room they're trying to cool etc.

I've decided to make a 3 hour trip down to Cornwall for a lil day break.

Didn't realise gear farm is closed on Mondays. What's my next best bet for something that's open around that area today?

Was really craving one... Or two...

I'm wanting to do a battery swap on a pixel 5, but I can't seem to figure out what to use to re-seal the screen to the phone. What is it I'm looking for?

Thanks!

Probably the best place to ask as I've lost thousands to dodgy buyers and a few sellers in my time, it's stopped me from selling on sites like eBay etc.

Anyhow...

There's a specific piece of equipment i want that's for sale online, it's about a 250 mile round trip, about 4 hours.

They are asking £110 for the tool that is brand new and in box. They retail for 300-350.

The photo looks like it's in its box with it's plastic straps etc.

The listing is around 65 days old.

What must I look out for other than "send deposit first" type of things?

Thanks!!

I'm trying to assist someone in finding out who their employer was as the people involved won't say. Someone was sacked by someone who was unsure if it was a colleague, employee or employer.

The P45 has "Dave" on the document and not the legal firm or "Ben". The extract from the contract is as follows (names and addresses have been anonymized).

"CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

This contract along with the attached Policies and Procedures sets out the particulars of the main terms on which BEN on behalf of DAVE of RANDOM LAW FIRM, 123 FAKE STREET, FA44 1KE. (the employer)"

It appears that there was a sacking by "Dave's" parent who isn't named or listed here. Ware unsure if they are employers or employees or what.

I'm wondering about parts compatibility of some rear wheel arch liners/splash guards for a 2010 tdci fiesta. Found some but they're saying 2013-2016. Would they still be compatible?

Is there anything stopping me from transplanting batteries from more affordable units (incl all the circuitry) to my old dead housing?

Bulk of my tools use a 18650 battery pack that's semi expensive. I was wondering if I could buy a competitors tools that have the same cells and swap them over.

I have 3 batteries that are dead due to a fault and I wanted to replace the innards with some parkside ones.

My only logical concern is making sure the correct polarity on the battery is maintained. Logically all the circuitry and over charge circuit and BMS would be on the parkside system and logically would be able to be compatible with my tools current charger right?

It's a 1/3rd cheaper to do it this way.

So Ill soon be doing a little welding ahead of next year's mot as it's likely to need doing.

I'm gonna get under and try to help prevent further rust, but this does confuse me a little.

I have BH hydrate 80, UB and some etch primer and that raptor stone chip paint.

I was wondering what steps I should undertake? For rustier areas, I'll brush off rust and assess if it's structural or surface, and the. What? I know my sub frame will need some tlc as will my arches.

If anyone could fire me some pointers, I'd be very appreciative!

So I've helped my mum set up a new policy and they're asking for a NCB.

Turns out they seem to expire.

Mum had 16 years in 2022, with direct line, but they had an error and never sent it nor were able to see shed ever had a policy with them. Finally managed to get it all sorted. Now she didn't drive much if at all between 2022 and 2025 but was put as a named driver on my policy until getting a new policy with 1stcentral. They have sent the NCB of 1 year.

Is there any possibility that I could somehow retain the NCB or will it be completely lost as she was just a named driver on my policy?

I've seen a lot of conflicting information regarding issues like this, but would be greatly appreciated if someone can point towards a way that might work? Is it worth contacting the current insurers to state the situation?

So Ive decided to go welding a go as my car needed a tiny bit of patching with 1-1.5mm steel.

I've never welded before and this is a hobby/budget scenario. I will practice before doing my patches.

I've picked up a 140a mig welder from dirty pro tools as it was cheap and I had heard alright stuff about them if you're just using it a few times a year etc.

Anyhow it has a gas barb on the back and can do gassless and gas mig. I've opted to use gas mig. Though I've ran into a few problems and have some questions.

So it's all budget stuff, I've picked up a draper regulator that screws onto my disposable bottle of argon co2 (86/14). The issue is the regulator uses a 4mm OD pipe push fit. The barb on the back of the welder shows up as 8mm when using my calipers. What is the best way to hook the regulator up to the welder? And will a 4mm OD pneumatic pipe be sufficient for gas flow for stitch welding?

Also with the lack of needing flux core wire, should I step down to 0.6mm wire and get a 0.6mm welding tip instead of the 0.8mm I have now? From what I gather the thinner wire is much better for thinner panels.

Will the 86/14 argon co2 mix be ok?

Are there any further bits of information I should know?

Thanks everyone!

EDIT: Being as it's a 50 amp minimum machine, logically it would make more sense to stay with the 0.8 wire right? I will be stitch/tack welding so hopefully I can get by not blowing through.

I've now also ordered 1/8 bsp 8mm push fit and hose to avoid having to use adapters and different hose otherwise