Techies' Corner

gooba53 · gooba53

Hi all Our caravan builder has found the problem. The old screw through the wiring trick. Havent got it back yet but thankfully, right skills found the problem quickly. The RCD did its job. thanks again for your interest. Cheers Stuart and Dianne

Phil C · Phil C

Here we are at free camp and the sun is shining and the birds are chirping etc. My question is that my drifter control panel shows me a constant charge/discharge of the 2 110AH AGMs. I suspect the control panel is cycling the batts, however I thought that only happened when connected to 240V! Is this norm...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Hi Just in case someone has onerlin DistributionPowerKing Lead ReelPRA number: 2014/14360 Date published: 9th October 2014Product informationProduct description2 socket lead reel, with 20m cableIdentifying featuresmodel number: PTR20 APN: 9337897002871What are the defects?If the d...

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

ny otherowners out there what are your views on the conversion,I live in far nth queensland so any businesses up this way you would recommend would be helpful.Also considering an fuel filter to go with the vehicles standard filter whats your thoughts on that one CHEERS

Henry1 · Henry1

Has any one ever worked for caravan builders, I am interested in how aluminium cladding is attached especially to the roof. Some vans I have seen the cladding on the roof appeers to not be glued/stapeld down the only thing holding it on are the aircon and vents. Thanks Henry

landy · landy

Hi all, I have inadvertently downloaded Ask . com to my netbook and it has taken over my browser. I have tryed downloading a couple of cleaning programs that advertise thay are free but when it comes right down to it they want payment before you can use them. Can any one recomend a good cleaner that really...

Bessie · Bessie

After spending three weeks away on our first trip and enduring many a chilly night, the coldest almost down to zero degrees inside the van. The heater jumped to the top of our must buy list and this is our install result. Now looking at fans for the hot weather which is just around the corner. Bessie.

livethedream · livethedream

We are trying to locate somewhere in Darwin to have a box built to store generator etc. does anyone have any ideas where we might find a manufacturer who does this sort of work

oakforddavo · oakforddavo

Can any of you shutterbugs out there tell me if its possible and if so how to change photo size of my library of shots , taken with camera set on 7m, so as to make them suitable for sending by e-mail ? I hate modern technology and why don't cameras come with decent size manuals these days ? Hope somebody can h...

powerstream · powerstream

I have just read the closed ampfibian thread and would like to state the following. The use of a product of approved components to make an ampfibian type of product is covered by AS/NZS3190 which is the RCD standard both fixed and portable and as it contains an RCD it becomes a Declared Article under the...

Bravehearts · Bravehearts

Is anyone using a 12 Volt heater and is it successful. I would appreciate any comments and recommendations on brand and availability.

ballast2 · ballast2

G'day. I know this subject has come up before but a search cannot find it. Has anyone had the problems with the drivers seat going down fixed? A dealer in Townsville confirmed the defect and that Mazda know about it. I have now arrived back at home (Darwin) and saw our dealer. They too confirmed that Mazd...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I am a dedicated reader of Techies Corner sub-forum and I have made the following statement previously but thought I would put it here as friendly feedback. My favourite threads are the "electrical threads" - better than watching World Championship Wrestling. I have yet to figu...

shekon · shekon

A quick question. I have a Wingard antenna at present. I am finding it harder to get a signal as more and more places start their change to digital. Depends on where I am, of course. The other thing is I can tune it in and then the next day I have lost that signal have to start again. So my question, is it hard t...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I tested the Breaksafe battery and it is low. Found the paperwork and it should charge from car. Connected 12 pin plug, started vehicle, and no charge light!!! At the moment I have connected the load terminals of the solar regulator to the external charging terminals on the Breaksafe unit, and charge...

Renrut · Renrut

Our 100 Series 99 model Turbo Diesel Landcruiser, gets stuck in 5th Gear , even though the gearbox has been rebuilt has anyone else had these problems , would appreciate any information Thanks

reesehead · reesehead

Hi Team, I have searched but can't find info. about connecting portable solar, deep cycle and the inverter so I can use my cpap machine when camping. Question, do I need to monitor the battery so it doesn't get too low, or will the inverter control that. Sorry I have just started my cpap and I need to pow...

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

Corevision Limited 4 Socket Powerboard Outlet PRA number: 2014/14352Date published: 3rd October 2014Product informationProduct description 4 Sockets Outlet Powerboards PBE-04Identifying features Avisen - UCA406C, marked with approval number SAA11902EA at the back of the productWha...

Esperian · Esperian

Here is some of my personal experience with batteries: I bought a 100 Amh (Amper-Hours) deep cycle Flooded Acid type battery at the, Supercheap Cars, for 220 AUD, some 3 years ago. It served me working without any serious problem till about May this year, and after even 48 hour time recharge on smalle...

Phil C · Phil C

Go to https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1055935

Sub Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
Solar Power The place to discuss all things solar	441	5984	03:30 AM Apr 25, 2025 by TimTim
Safety Information and Recalls Learn about product/vehicle recall notices and general safety information	206	366	11:47 PM Apr 9, 2025 by RVero01
Weights and Measures A place to discuss all weighty issues such as GVM, TBM, GTM, ATM, GCM and other related topics	94	2589	11:14 AM Apr 1, 2025 by montie
Computers, phones and internet Raise issues with computers, phones and the internet	11	117	12:24 PM Jan 19, 2025 by Elsewhere

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Update on constant tripping of RCD (Preview) Hi all Our caravan builder has found the problem. The old screw through the wiring trick. Havent got it back yet but thankfully, right skills found the problem quickly. The RCD did its job. thanks again for your interest. Cheers Stuart and Dianne	gooba53	10	822	08:59 PM Oct 11, 2014 by beiffe
	Solar question (Preview) Here we are at free camp and the sun is shining and the birds are chirping etc. My question is that my drifter control panel shows me a constant charge/discharge of the 2 110AH AGMs. I suspect the control panel is cycling the batts, however I thought that only happened when connected to 240V! Is this norm...	Phil C	5	986	08:27 AM Oct 11, 2014 by Phil C
	RECALL Power king lead reel (Preview) Hi Just in case someone has onerlin DistributionPowerKing Lead ReelPRA number: 2014/14360 Date published: 9th October 2014Product informationProduct description2 socket lead reel, with 20m cableIdentifying featuresmodel number: PTR20 APN: 9337897002871What are the defects?If the d...	oldtrack123	0	570	12:46 AM Oct 11, 2014 by oldtrack123
	3inch exhaust:diesel chip. (Preview) ny otherowners out there what are your views on the conversion,I live in far nth queensland so any businesses up this way you would recommend would be helpful.Also considering an fuel filter to go with the vehicles standard filter whats your thoughts on that one CHEERS	cruisaderhilton	19	2778	06:49 PM Oct 10, 2014 by Blue
	Building vans (Preview) Has any one ever worked for caravan builders, I am interested in how aluminium cladding is attached especially to the roof. Some vans I have seen the cladding on the roof appeers to not be glued/stapeld down the only thing holding it on are the aircon and vents. Thanks Henry	Henry1	2	635	11:09 AM Oct 10, 2014 by Henry1
	Sic computer (Preview) Hi all, I have inadvertently downloaded Ask . com to my netbook and it has taken over my browser. I have tryed downloading a couple of cleaning programs that advertise thay are free but when it comes right down to it they want payment before you can use them. Can any one recomend a good cleaner that really...	landy	16	1250	09:04 PM Oct 9, 2014 by landy
	A must have (Preview) After spending three weeks away on our first trip and enduring many a chilly night, the coldest almost down to zero degrees inside the van. The heater jumped to the top of our must buy list and this is our install result. Now looking at fans for the hot weather which is just around the corner. Bessie.	Bessie	13	1447	09:04 PM Oct 9, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Aluminium box for front of a Supreme Territory van (Preview) We are trying to locate somewhere in Darwin to have a box built to store generator etc. does anyone have any ideas where we might find a manufacturer who does this sort of work	livethedream	3	757	02:43 PM Oct 9, 2014 by aussie_paul
	digital photos (Preview) Can any of you shutterbugs out there tell me if its possible and if so how to change photo size of my library of shots , taken with camera set on 7m, so as to make them suitable for sending by e-mail ? I hate modern technology and why don't cameras come with decent size manuals these days ? Hope somebody can h...	oakforddavo	18	1458	11:42 PM Oct 8, 2014 by PeterD
	AMPFIBIAN Copy (Preview) I have just read the closed ampfibian thread and would like to state the following. The use of a product of approved components to make an ampfibian type of product is covered by AS/NZS3190 which is the RCD standard both fixed and portable and as it contains an RCD it becomes a Declared Article under the...	powerstream	10	975	11:32 PM Oct 8, 2014 by KFT
	12Volt Heaters (Preview) Is anyone using a 12 Volt heater and is it successful. I would appreciate any comments and recommendations on brand and availability.	Bravehearts	11	851	06:59 PM Oct 7, 2014 by Blue
	BT50 drivers seat. (Preview) G'day. I know this subject has come up before but a search cannot find it. Has anyone had the problems with the drivers seat going down fixed? A dealer in Townsville confirmed the defect and that Mazda know about it. I have now arrived back at home (Darwin) and saw our dealer. They too confirmed that Mazd...	ballast2	14	3437	12:06 PM Oct 7, 2014 by sangroper
	Electrical Threads (Preview) Gday... I am a dedicated reader of Techies Corner sub-forum and I have made the following statement previously but thought I would put it here as friendly feedback. My favourite threads are the "electrical threads" - better than watching World Championship Wrestling. I have yet to figu...	rockylizard	4	669	11:17 AM Oct 7, 2014 by bab600
	TV Antenna. (Preview) A quick question. I have a Wingard antenna at present. I am finding it harder to get a signal as more and more places start their change to digital. Depends on where I am, of course. The other thing is I can tune it in and then the next day I have lost that signal have to start again. So my question, is it hard t...	shekon	10	1222	11:16 AM Oct 7, 2014 by Cupie
	My continuing electrical learning curve.. (Preview) I tested the Breaksafe battery and it is low. Found the paperwork and it should charge from car. Connected 12 pin plug, started vehicle, and no charge light!!! At the moment I have connected the load terminals of the solar regulator to the external charging terminals on the Breaksafe unit, and charge...	aussie_paul	20	1367	11:11 AM Oct 7, 2014 by Phil C
	5th Gear gets stuck in landcruiser (Preview) Our 100 Series 99 model Turbo Diesel Landcruiser, gets stuck in 5th Gear , even though the gearbox has been rebuilt has anyone else had these problems , would appreciate any information Thanks	Renrut	3	1228	08:33 PM Oct 6, 2014 by Baz421
	Connecting solar, batteries and inverter. (Preview) Hi Team, I have searched but can't find info. about connecting portable solar, deep cycle and the inverter so I can use my cpap machine when camping. Question, do I need to monitor the battery so it doesn't get too low, or will the inverter control that. Sorry I have just started my cpap and I need to pow...	reesehead	6	940	08:01 PM Oct 6, 2014 by Blue
	RECALL Reject shop 4 outlet power board (Preview) Corevision Limited 4 Socket Powerboard Outlet PRA number: 2014/14352Date published: 3rd October 2014Product informationProduct description 4 Sockets Outlet Powerboards PBE-04Identifying features Avisen - UCA406C, marked with approval number SAA11902EA at the back of the productWha...	oldtrack123	3	1118	04:12 PM Oct 6, 2014 by Phil C
	Getting Cheap and Safer Batteries (Preview) Here is some of my personal experience with batteries: I bought a 100 Amh (Amper-Hours) deep cycle Flooded Acid type battery at the, Supercheap Cars, for 220 AUD, some 3 years ago. It served me working without any serious problem till about May this year, and after even 48 hour time recharge on smalle...	Esperian	8	1211	11:21 PM Oct 5, 2014 by Esperian
	Product Recall (Preview) Go to https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1055935	Phil C	4	895	10:35 AM Oct 5, 2014 by Vic41
«First < 1 … 247 248 249 250 251 … 348 > Last» \| Page of 348 sorted by