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The Exciting Electrical Adventures Of Garrett Vol. 1

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Last week for the first time ever I changed the fuse in a plug.

I am now considering myself a top-expert in electrical engineering! :lol:
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You know what, I might actually do that one day!
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garrettendi wrote:I am now considering myself a top-expert in electrical engineering! :lol:

Quite right... probably now have more experience than most Interweb Forum experts! :silent:
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From what I understand this also qualifies you as a Master Plumber as an added bonus.
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ManFromGlass wrote:From what I understand this also qualifies you as a Master Plumber as an added bonus.

If you change it again with the current one still fully funtional, then that's Mechanic covered as well. :thumbup:
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ManFromGlass wrote:From what I understand this also qualifies you as a Master Plumber as an added bonus.

I can fit you a bathroom. £2000 plus parts
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I’ve always wanted a perfectly fitting toilet seat in a nice rosewood with mother of pearl inlay. Would I need to come for a sitting, I mean fitting?
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We’re all out of those I’m afraid.

Need a fuse changed?
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For that price? As long as you take a cheque!
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We use only top quality fuses for your plugs hence the price. All our fuses are 50 amps minimum
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If you want, I can do it cheaper using LEDs instead of fuses. Your house will light up like a Christmas tree!
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Watch out for the hit squad... financed by all the electricky cowboys out there.
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You might be on to something! Right now I’ve removed all fuses and to save money, directly soldered the fuse receptacles to each other
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ManFromGlass wrote:You might be on to something! Right now I’ve removed all fuses and to save money, directly soldered the fuse receptacles to each other

Hey that advice wasn't a freebie. You need to pay a consultation fee.

You're a mate though, so I'll give you mates rates. £1999. And that's cuttin' me own throat.
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Was this one of those wimpy plugs where all you do is prise off a plastic cover and change the fuse, or a REAL plug with screws to remove which fall out and disappear under the cooker, and the fuse holder has a grip on the fuse like a vice?
Before paying out good money, I want to know what level of expertise I'm buying!
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Kwackman wrote:Was this one of those wimpy plugs where all you do is prise off a plastic cover and change the fuse, or a REAL plug with screws to remove which fall out and disappear under the cooker, and the fuse holder has a vice grip on the fuse like a vice?
Before paying out good money, I want to know what level of expertise I'm buying!

Ermmm... the... er..

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The first one. :oops:
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In my defence I had to prize the plastic cover open quite hard...
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BUSTED!! :D
Everyone gets refunds!
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.. even those of us that never paid :lol:
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Folderol wrote:.. even those of us that never paid :lol:

Every penny
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Everyone PM me their bank details and passwords, and I'll gladly refund everything!
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I feel a class-action coming on here...

I think I've got the card of a good lawyer here... Bruce someone... as yes, here it is, Bruce Castor... Bit rambly on the phone but he came as a good recommendation... really great actually... the best there is... nobody is better in the whole world ...and especially not in chyna... :lol:
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There is deffo a Channel 5 series in this.

I'm suggesting the "Great British Spark-Off".
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