21 күн бұрын
5 ай бұрын
5 ай бұрын
7 ай бұрын
9 ай бұрын
Пікірлер
@PaulTurner-z1x 4 күн бұрын
Electrical Plugs for power Tools. Having spent two years gradually converting my UK plugs for French ones, I decided to buy the female socket that is on the front of my workshop vacuum cleaner. After an hour spent fitting it, I tried the first tool to hand and the French plug didn't fit! Immediate thoughts were that I'd order the wrong part but then I tried the orbital sander that I'd purchased in France and that fit. Looking around my garage I found that tools tended to have different shaped plugs compared to the house. Once I purchased the correct plugs all is fine but this is yet another minor difference that can catch you out.
@ajinfrance 4 күн бұрын
@@PaulTurner-z1x that's correct. It maybe the difference between schuko and French plugs. Handily the white shirt extension leads have a dual use plug and a female french socket so you can convert. It's one to watch for though
@Balttikoira 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the help!
@ajinfrance 7 күн бұрын
@@Balttikoira no problem
@oliveoil2x 11 күн бұрын
I’ve hoped to fix an old tv set - the sound is working but the tubes are gone. I may go for a computer screen swap. Seems like a possibility.
@ajinfrance 11 күн бұрын
@@oliveoil2x yes sometimes you need a balance between originality and practicality
@MrMattykuk 11 күн бұрын
What make is this?
@ajinfrance 10 күн бұрын
I honestly don't remember but it was sold by Leclerc supermarket in France
@antonssvibs5925 13 күн бұрын
Thanks A lot. God Bless you Clever Man 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@ajinfrance 12 күн бұрын
No problem
@efkay93 14 күн бұрын
France's nationwide Linky smart meter rollout appears to have become a mere trickle from its zealous action-packed roll-out programme in 2018, when France had planned to have 95% digital meter deployment by 2020. Here in my Deux-Sevres locality it is thought that I'll get my installation in August 2025, but no one is promising.
@ajinfrance 12 күн бұрын
I agree, my other house which is in Deux Sevres actually had a program of rolling out the Linky, I missed it and now it's very hard to get one installed.
@FrenchCountrysideLife 16 күн бұрын
Nice one Andy. It's so interesting to watch the evolution of your smart home. Only you would have an extra dishwasher for car parts. Legend. 👍🏼
@ajinfrance 12 күн бұрын
Doesn't everyone have two ? 😂
@odinsbeard138 16 күн бұрын
Good work mate. You didnt need me at all with that beast!!!
@Gtechpaving 17 күн бұрын
Fucking belts are a nightmare what a shit show by ford
@ajinfrance 17 күн бұрын
@@Gtechpaving couldn't agree more 😂
@WoodenItBeNice 17 күн бұрын
Yay!!! Finally a video I understood all the way through LOL. What was the name of the tape as I've only ever used PTF tape. Fantastic video mate and I can't remember the number of time I've had to take tings apart as I'd forgotten to put the sleeve on first. Take care Andy. Cheers, Huw
@ajinfrance 17 күн бұрын
@@WoodenItBeNice AtmosSeal is the brand name and it works really well.
@WoodenItBeNice 17 күн бұрын
@@ajinfrance Thank you
@Escapetofrance-Charente 17 күн бұрын
2nd is best
@WoodenItBeNice 17 күн бұрын
Of course it is. That way I can claim that whenever I'm second in the future. Not that that is going to happen very often LOL.
@ajinfrance 12 күн бұрын
Always
@WoodenItBeNice 17 күн бұрын
1st😂
@ajinfrance 12 күн бұрын
Top work as always.
@reneesommer6198 19 күн бұрын
❤
@flopalong4524 21 күн бұрын
Sad to see a nice antique TV butchered in this way. It could have been fully restored to original working condition by the right enthusiast. What a waste of vintage electronics. I restored antique radios and cringe when I see these precious antiques butchered like this.
@ajinfrance 21 күн бұрын
@@flopalong4524 each to their own I guess. It was heading to the dump and was rescued that's what matters. 👍
@James-pu4ly 21 күн бұрын
Great clear and simple instructions. Well presented and produced. Got me out of trouble so thanks for taking the time to post this. Legend.
@ajinfrance 21 күн бұрын
@@James-pu4ly no problem glad it helped 👍
@ho3inmirzaei487 22 күн бұрын
Hi there Can you help about mhouse board cl3
@ajinfrance 12 күн бұрын
Sorry I don't know much about the internal workings of the boards. I just swap them for a new one
@pierrebiras8373 22 күн бұрын
wow great house, good work, love the English style with all flowers around the house...
@ajinfrance 22 күн бұрын
@@pierrebiras8373 thanks 👍 and thanks for watching.
@jonesy619 23 күн бұрын
Hello. Great video. Having recently bought a nova shadow 2.4 x 3m pergola, i have today started to put it up. It is maybe a newer version of yours? Everything seemed to be going smoothly, and once i got the frame assembled, i started to put together the louvers. I put up the one that is connected to the crank, then the other 14 louvres. At this point, the manual says to use the crank to open the louvres to attach flat bars to both ends, however the crank only opens the first louvre i put up and the rest dont move from a closed position. Its confused me as i wouldnt have expected the crank to be able to open all louvres at this stage. Have i installed the louvre connected to the crank incorrectly? Any help much appreciated. Thanks
@ajinfrance 23 күн бұрын
@@jonesy619 it only opens the first Louvre but all louvres are connected together. You are missing a link I think
@jonesy619 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for reply. Can’t be missing a link as followed it exactly to the manual and up to stage 11, It just then says open the louvres with the crank, and attach a flat bar either side and screw in, before sliding two clips over the crank louvre. Now, when I am trying to open with the crank, none are opening and I can’t seem the work out where I’ve gone wrong. So frustrating…
@ajinfrance 23 күн бұрын
@@jonesy619 stick with it I'm sure you will figure it out. It took me a while as well. Let me know how you get on .
@Escapetofrance-Charente 23 күн бұрын
If I ever feel as though I’m getting too big for my boots when it comes to DIY, I watch one of your videos to emasculate myself. Works every time time. Just off to get myself a mani pedi Laterzzz
@WoodenItBeNice 23 күн бұрын
Fantastic Andy. I had a big smile on my face when the tank just slipped into position. Great video mate as always and maybe one day I'll understand what you are doing LOL. Take care mate. Cheers, Huw
@ajinfrance 12 күн бұрын
Don't worry Huw it will all become apparent when it's finished in 2035
@anamartinez-bj4zs 23 күн бұрын
Looks Really good, will be a success!
@PhilG0BVD 24 күн бұрын
Good work Andy, pipe work by tank looks very neat, other pipes and wires look dodgy lol ;-)
@ajinfrance 24 күн бұрын
@@PhilG0BVD thanks 👍 yep the curse of doing temporary stuff and then it stays there for a decade 😂
@PhilG0BVD 24 күн бұрын
@@ajinfrance Lol know that feeling well with house restorations, whats the old saying I will get around to that one day 🙂
@WoodenItBeNice 24 күн бұрын
1st😂
@ajinfrance 24 күн бұрын
@@WoodenItBeNice Hey Huw loved your last video. Hope the craft fairs are working out this summer. 👍👍👍
@TheOnkeys Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. What make is your Pergola? I just erected at Nova Proteus and it looks exactly the same ( except it cost me £2k in the UK)..
@ajinfrance 26 күн бұрын
Sorry I don't know the exact make but I just checked online and the Nova Proteus looks exactly like it. 👍
@andrewpeters3424 Ай бұрын
Where are those tile cutters from?.
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
I did put a link in the description. I think at the moment you can get them only from the EU distributor. If you live in the US you can buy them on amazon.
@Escapetofrance-Charente Ай бұрын
Any chance you can release videos before a do a project please? Lol
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@Escapetofrance-Charente I wait especially for you to do one then release it 😂
@Escapetofrance-Charente Ай бұрын
@@ajinfrance it certainly seems that way lol
@anamartinez-bj4zs Ай бұрын
Very good job, those tiles looks heavy and difficult to manage, the dustless cutter works really really good
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Yeah it really helps
@WoodenItBeNice Ай бұрын
Brilliant video Andy. The tile cutter really is dust free. I hadn't realised how much planning goes into laying tiles. Take care mate. Cheers, Huw
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Thanks Huw, it takes ages especially with a pattern like that. The tile cutter is amazing
@nativetexson Ай бұрын
Thanks for the demo!
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Thanks Glen. 👍👍👍
@FrenchCountrysideLife Ай бұрын
Interesting stuff. Loved the Grabo. The tile cutter gives a lovely neat cut. Travertine seems like a lot of work. Great video. 👍🏼
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Grabo is superb, you can use it most flat items like glass, wood plasterboard etc.
@WoodenItBeNice Ай бұрын
1st😂
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@WoodenItBeNice that was super fast
@number1genoa Ай бұрын
I am down the Rabbit hole on this problem here in auckland NZ . Its a 2016 Transit LWB 2.2 Turbo Diesel, manual shift with 80,000 Km converted to a campervan. We were on a road trip three days ago and stopped for a short walk, we climbed back in and she would not start. Its now been three days in the Ford workshop with two very experienced technicians. The diagnostic scan showed nothing so they checked and tested all fuses and relays and some of the harness earth points but they have now run out of ideas. They also checked the ignition barrel and even bypassed it but nothing seems to work. I'm now organising for the vehicle to be delivered back to Auckland from the garage it was towed to (180 Km north) So far I'm up for $1800 on Roadside rescue and towing fees plus whatever the workshop bill comes too. I'm going to get it back at the house and evaluate the next steps, might need the power of the internet to sleuth this out. Its funny because being 65 years spent my youth driving old european or british cars as that was all many folks could afford in those days. They needed quite a bit of attention to keep them going but they were technically basic. All was transformed when we started importing 2nd hand japanese vehicles and suddenly you had comparitive luxury and reliability at an affordable price. For 35 years now I have had Toyotas that just never missed a beat and have avoided European/UK vehicles because over here they are expensive to maintain and not perceived as reliable compared to the Japanese brands. Unfortunately Toyota don't make a van the size of the LWB transit (Jumbo) so it was Transit or nothing. Looking at the forums Fiat Ducatos, Mercedes Sprinters, IVECO and LDV dont seem to be any better. Its a shame because everything else about the van is great but the electrics are the weakness.
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
I agree, transit is the only SWB van I can get a full sheet of plasterboard in laying down. Shame about the electrics. As you say 👍 hope you get it sorted.
@number1genoa 26 күн бұрын
After more diagnostic work at the Main Ford agents in Auckland the defect was resolved by reloading (reflashing ?) the ECU software, I think the Powertrain Control Module (PCM ?) was unaffected. Nobody is quite able to explain why there was a glitch in the read- only firmware on the ECU or what caused it but when the defect ist occurred the vehicle battery voltage was low at 11.9 volts and some technicians I talked to think the fault was related to this but not everyone agrees. When we purchased the Van the Ad-Blue system had been disabled via a software modification to the ECU because it was faulty and causing error messages (this from the previous owner). Perhaps this played a role since I'm told the PCM controls the add blue injection but the PCM and ECU do talk to each other . There is also a pre-existing fault for the Park Pilot , probably a dodgy wire connection somewhere but I would no have thought something like that would cause the ECU fault. I would be interested to hear of anybody else who has experience with the ECU "suddenly glitching" and what might have caused it. As an aside parts for the ad-blue system are horrendously expensive here in NZ, e,g I was quoted NZ $2,900 to replace the Ad Blue tank pump and $1020 to replace the heater. The technician said if that did not fix the fault then they would need to replace the injector and the loom, no doubt that would be many thousands more. All folks I talked to said the Ad-blue system is poorly designed and an expensive nightmare to maintain.
@jarvinator7975 Ай бұрын
Giving this a go tomorrow, wish me luck, cheers for the great video
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@jarvinator7975 good luck, there's some more tips people have added in the comments if you need them. Let me know how you get on 👍
@Walczaktowers Ай бұрын
Hi AJ. Interested to know if your 4g setup is still working well? Considering a similar set up as I don't think fibre is available at our house yet (need to look into it when we are in France again).
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@Walczaktowers hi, thanks for watching. Yes since the video was filmed it has worked perfectly and is used every night for netflix. Definitely worth while doing and only costs 14 euros a month to run.
@PaulTurner-z1x Ай бұрын
Super video. I certainly got caught out by the 14 mm pipe trap whilst trying to re-use old British fittings! At the moment I'm trying to work out how you make the flange at the end of copper pipe for radiator valves.
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@PaulTurner-z1x thanks for watching. You can buy flaring tools for that. I just use a copper to 1/2" fitting.
@sejasaleh5022 Ай бұрын
I bought this car three years ago. We didn't have the code. Thanks to you we can enjoy our music. Thanks! 🌷🌼
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@sejasaleh5022 no problems glad it helped 👍
@richardstockmeyer4607 Ай бұрын
Do you have the manufacturer's name? Would be helpful thanks!
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Thanks for the question, I don't know the model or make. I will try and find the receipt but it was bought at Leclerc supermarket in France if that's of any use.
@Russ.L Ай бұрын
Love the pergola! I have one very similar that is 3x3(m) over our hot tub. In white which in hindsight was probably a mistake, could have opted for a darker colour. Being England I'm sure we get a lot more rain than you do but any over time will build up dirt and residue. My question is do you have any advice or tips to help/ aid the cleaning of a pergola such as this particularly the slats. All the best.
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
We have only used a hosepipe since the video was done, it seems to keep on top of it. I am not sure what else would work better. If you find something then let us know on here 👍👍👍
@PhilG0BVD Ай бұрын
Oh I wish for fibre. Worked for BT for 20 years a customer for 50 years! my speed is Upload 19.87 Mb/s Download 48.99Mb/s over copper and ali cable. With all the cables place looks like Jodrell Bank 🙂Great Video Andy never disappoints
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
To be fair that is pretty good where I am for standard ADSL. Probably get that with 4G but 2-10 is normal here. I am so pleased with Fiber. I have some videos coming up on using a VPN to give access to my media and UK TV server. Thanks for watching.
@liamg6997 Ай бұрын
hi there andy replaced my fuel filter but got air stuck in the system how to install bleed it ?
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@liamg6997 on this engine there's no official method, you just fill up the fuel filter right to the top. You can use a vacuum device to bring some fuel up from the tank if you want but normally just fill up the filter.
@Escapetofrance-Charente Ай бұрын
Great video Andy. You can tell your brother is a true craftsman. Having had a number of my floors levelled I know somebody who would have benefited from watching this 😅
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@Escapetofrance-Charente Yes he puts a lot of time into selecting the right products and the best equipment. 👍👍
@Escapetofrance-Charente Ай бұрын
@@ajinfrance you can tell. Can’t wait to see him in FET
@FrenchCountrysideLife Ай бұрын
"I love it when a plan comes together."
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Always
@FrenchCountrysideLife Ай бұрын
Fascinating video. Really interesting to see the application over multiple rooms. The bin on wheels is a brilliant idea. The right tool for the right job. Great editing with great music. Classic AJ slow burner. Nice. 👍🏼p.s. I saw the tile cutting table at the end. Is that specific to Travertine ?
@WoodenItBeNice Ай бұрын
Hi Andy, My brain is frazzled because as a liquid, which is what you were putting down, will find its own level so how can it not do that and make a level floor. Brilliant video by the way. Tae care mate, Cheers, Huw
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Thanks Huw it's amazing stuff !
@anamartinez-bj4zs Ай бұрын
Top work, looks very very good.
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Thanks Ana
@WoodenItBeNice Ай бұрын
1st😂
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Perfect
@lewisgrahamsmall Ай бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for a great video. Would this cause the van to limp and stop after driving fine for a couple of hours? This happened to me and now it won't start at all.
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@lewisgrahamsmall no probably not. A blockage in the air intake or exhaust may do. You can always check by rigging up a can of clean diesel on the feed to the pump.
@lewisgrahamsmall Ай бұрын
@@ajinfrance Thank you! I took the filter out and filled it up but no luck. Will take a look for blockages in the air intake/exhaust
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@lewisgrahamsmall let us know how you get on 👍
@lewisgrahamsmall Ай бұрын
@@ajinfrance Just had the AA out and he reckons the timing chain has gone. Would that fit?
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@lewisgrahamsmall it may do. That's not great news.
@HA05GER Ай бұрын
I went fibre this year in uk. With a small independent i pay £32 for 600 up anddown. Barely get fibre in towns here looks like your in a village. The uk is so useless for fibre infrastructure. 4g is dismal aswell where i am in a smallish town youll be lucky to see ten meg at very best of times. At my house ive seen under a meg its dreadful.
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
Yes I am in a village I am lucky that the government wanted everyone to have access to fibre so even a small hamlet of 5/6 houses gets it. 600 up and down is pretty good though and 32 isn't too bad. It's a life changer.
@tilapiadave3234 Ай бұрын
FibRE
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@tilapiadave3234 tomato tomato
@tilapiadave3234 Ай бұрын
@@ajinfrance But not tomaYto
@badwolf1984 Ай бұрын
Best thing I ever did was going to Fibre over here in Lancashire UK, was getting 950/950 which was imho way too much bandwidth so reduced the pacage to 500mbps and get a solid 540/540 link, only downside to these new fibre conncections they use CGNAT so I needed a Static IP
@ajinfrance Ай бұрын
@@badwolf1984 yeah I have a dynamic IP which is ok for me but I had to request a ipv4 full stack but it was free so can't complain.