The eagle has landed
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James Vette
CCCUK Member
That's awesome.
Mad4slalom
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Progress! Water, light and power across. Getting started on insulating and blocking up walls soon . Oil boiler and rads ready to fit in the vette room. Hopefully be something like ready for next winter. 
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Mad4slalom
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I have only just got up off the floor after paying the invoice for the wiring !Well posh !
Mr. Cricket
Committee Member
Looking great and really like the wood treatment down low.
We're moving in 6 weeks and I'm going from a 30 x 22 to 0 x 0 so will be going through the same malarkey. Not sure what I'm going to do in the meantime with the tools and Corvettes
We're moving in 6 weeks and I'm going from a 30 x 22 to 0 x 0 so will be going through the same malarkey. Not sure what I'm going to do in the meantime with the tools and Corvettes
Mad4slalom
Well-known user
Looking great and really like the wood treatment down low.
We're moving in 6 weeks and I'm going from a 30 x 22 to 0 x 0 so will be going through the same malarkey. Not sure what I'm going to do in the meantime with the tools and Corvettes
teamzr1
Supporting vendor
Just a nosey question from a yank
Is this an electrical outlet those cables are plugged into ?
If so I thought the UK used 240 V AC and if so the gage of those wires look small ?
What amperage is that wall outlet circuit ?
Here in the USA we use 120 AC and most outlets are 15 or 20 Amp circuits with 14 or 12 AWG wire gage
Is this an electrical outlet those cables are plugged into ?
If so I thought the UK used 240 V AC and if so the gage of those wires look small ?
What amperage is that wall outlet circuit ?
Here in the USA we use 120 AC and most outlets are 15 or 20 Amp circuits with 14 or 12 AWG wire gage
Mad4slalom
Well-known user
The Eagle is growing ! One minute I think its small, then I think its Huge !
the eagle is growing quickly
Yes a standard power circuit, the old plug is just an old radio and the other a work light. Only temporary lights in that section until ceiling is up. Started the block walls today
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Mr. Cricket
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Team, 240 v wiring in the UK is measured in metric / MM and in the case of a double outlet such as this would be wired in 2.5mm on a ring main. The maximum any one plug can be is 13 amps and is backed up by a 32 amp circuit breaker at the panel.
Roscobbc
Moderator
Comparing UK's 240 v domestic supply to USA's 110 v is like the comparison back in the early 50's when all cars (and bikes) shifted over to 12v. The higher voltage is more efficient in terms of distribution - a lighter gauge cable can be used both in terms of house wiring and appliance wiring. Anything with an electric motor is generally smaller too. Some might say that there is more risk to life using a 240v supply..........however 'like for like' anything that is 110v powered generally has to be of a higher amperage so is likely to be of an equal safety risk. The UK's electrical safety standards are considered to be the most stringent in the world........most European countries also use 230 - 250 volts..........but many use two wire domestic distribution (like the USA?)........they do not have proper 'earthing'.......it is this this creates a greater risk to personal and building safety.
teamzr1
Supporting vendor
Thanks for the info guys
I see why the electrical cords are smaller in diameter as here in the USA
we use in most cases singe phase 120 V with a hot, neutral and a ground so 3 wire with 14 or 12 gage wire that covers 15 and 20 Amps
Our main circuit breaker panel is feed from the street side of anywhere from 100 to 200 Amps, for homes.
I see why the electrical cords are smaller in diameter as here in the USA
we use in most cases singe phase 120 V with a hot, neutral and a ground so 3 wire with 14 or 12 gage wire that covers 15 and 20 Amps
Our main circuit breaker panel is feed from the street side of anywhere from 100 to 200 Amps, for homes.
CaptainK
CCCUK Member
Where did you get the Corvette sign from? I desperately need one of them. Just the other day I had the electricians around, and some of those buggers decided to draw lines in the light dust layer on my Vette from it being stored in the garage. I was un-amused and sent a complaint email to their company - the people that came around were just "lackies" that work for the company.
Mad4slalom
Well-known user
Ooh !
a gift from my daughter, I think found online , I will ask her.
someone writing on dust on a car is trivial some would say , … I would be grunpy as f@ck!! Thats really cheeky and disrespectful and prob just a muppet who knew nothing about car paintwork . As you are a captain then I would suggest keelhauling a quite legitimate punishment
Mad4slalom
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Just had a quick google capt K and sign comes up along with various othersOoh !
a gift from my daughter, I think found online , I will ask her.
someone writing on dust on a car is trivial some would say , … I would be grunpy as f@ck!! Thats really cheeky and disrespectful and prob just a muppet who knew nothing about car paintwork . As you are a captain then I would suggest keelhauling a quite legitimate punishment
CaptainK
CCCUK Member
Indeed, most "non-car people" think it trivial, and yes I was somewhat annoyed. Thankfully, the people who run this local electrician company are car enthusiasts (and do track days etc) and they went mad when I told them what their staff had done, and immediately dragged ALL their staff up and gave them a b0ll0cking and explained the facts of respect and people's property etc. Obviously the staff who were in my garage on the day denied it, but the evidence is right there on the car complete with fingerprints. Gotta wonder the logic of some people - thin layer of dust, you draw in it, you can't exact cover it up / undo it.someone writing on dust on a car is trivial some would say , … I would be grunpy as f@ck!! Thats really cheeky and disrespectful and prob just a muppet who knew nothing about car paintwork . As you are a captain then I would suggest keelhauling a quite legitimate punishment
CaptainK
CCCUK Member
I had a look too, and they seem to mostly be coming from America. Randomly I found this one - granted I don't read French, but I get the general jist (and Google translate):Just had a quick google capt K and sign comes up along with various others
(Google: This Corvette is powered by a V8. As lightning accelerations can cause a feeling of suffocation, passengers are advised to remove all underwear that could cause respiratory discomfort.)
CaptainK
CCCUK Member
Minor update in case anyone wanted to know - the staff member in question was on leave during the "all staff b0ll0cking" event, and has since confessed to the crime and apologised for being a nob. Turns out he is a young apprentice and its being reported back to his apprentice class people as a topic to discuss as part of their learning - aka don't mess with customers stuff.
So I'm happy he has confessed, apologised, and stuff is being done about it. No beatings required this time.
So I'm happy he has confessed, apologised, and stuff is being done about it. No beatings required this time.
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