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by TomDub85
15 Jun 2013, 16:13
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
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by TomDub85
18 May 2013, 09:46
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Toggle switch for stereo with no ignition live cable.
Replies: 3
Views: 2803

Re: Toggle switch for stereo with no ignition live cable.

Wicked that's what I like to hear nice little job for after work midweek when the switch arrives :ok
by TomDub85
18 May 2013, 08:38
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Toggle switch for stereo with no ignition live cable.
Replies: 3
Views: 2803

Toggle switch for stereo with no ignition live cable.

So my stereo only runs off the live feed so I have the problem of always having to connect and disconnect the stereo loom every time I use the van , I'm going to install a dash tidy so I will not have access via the ash tray to the stereo loom . I have ordered a toggle switch that I will install und...
by TomDub85
16 May 2013, 16:45
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

All up and working :D Great advice from everyone started this thread with one issue and solved 2 . feet up beer in hand (cold) onto the next jobs good day :ok
by TomDub85
16 May 2013, 12:32
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

I have gone for a quick 2 hours either side so I can test later this evening if no luck I will put back upside down and leave for 24hrs read a few things online everyone seems to use different times , this way I get to test all in one day.if it dont work its no great loss of time and i will go the l...
by TomDub85
16 May 2013, 10:28
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

A update on this morning tinkering , so I first took the fridge out very carefully and set upside down and level, van is on a slight slope so had to make the fridge level inside the van using blocks of wood and anything I could find. Cleaned out the area used a length of hose pipe to feed the wiring...
by TomDub85
14 May 2013, 20:23
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

Thanks I have ramps for when I'm camping was just wondering about the effects on the fridge ( turned off ) when parked on a slope for long periods midweek ect going to try get the fridge level inside the van using some blocks so I can give it a level testing before I move onto the next stages of fau...
by TomDub85
14 May 2013, 19:27
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

The van is always parked on a sloped driveway is this going to create a problem in the future ? Fluids clogging up ect
by TomDub85
14 May 2013, 19:25
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

Yeh just want make sure I do it correctly if it needs doing , disconnecting and re the gas etc have all the manuals so going to have a good read and make sure I don't make any mistakes that could gas me and the family. If I do take it out going to add some levelling legs while its out make two jobs ...
by TomDub85
14 May 2013, 18:35
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

Thanks going to check everything tomorrow just downloaded the manual for my model , hopefully it just needs a bit of tweaking. Thanks for the reply I don't think the fridge has been used for few years so if all else fails I'll source getting it serviced locally.
by TomDub85
14 May 2013, 12:48
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

All done this morning everything seems to be ok got the plug inside the units next to the fridge , my drive is on a slope so tested all pipes got warm ect but no sign of getting cold after 2 hours plugged in hopefully its just a level thing will take it to a friends later in the week so I can test i...
by TomDub85
13 May 2013, 21:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w573/Tom_Warrier/you-dont-have-to-be-a-genius-to-invest-well_zps2971a2f3.jpg . You sir deserve a beer you have just save me £60 temporally going put a plug onto The fridge and connect to my mains hook cable that has the built in fuse box and plug sockets , :D qui...
by TomDub85
13 May 2013, 21:07
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

:D ow dear looks like I'm getting plugs in the van dam :D fresh electrics it is then . http://www.xtremevan.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=5013" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; would this do the job ? Or do I need anything extra to connect fridge to mains ? Thanks for all...
by TomDub85
13 May 2013, 20:39
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

Do I need to run through a fuse box ?
by TomDub85
13 May 2013, 20:07
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: mains hook up dumb questions
Replies: 29
Views: 7181

Re: mains hook up dumb questions

Thanks I'm installing a inlet , I have no idea how the last person would of used this but rather than cutting up a £30 lead I'll be playing safe and sensible and installing a new flush water tight inlet . this is what I'll be buying http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mains-flush-fit-inlet-square-p155305&qu...