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I'm a 50 Plus Dad, But I hope there is something here for everyone, I share DIY projects, life hacks, and really cool tips. I don't plan my videos too much; I just record what I've been up to as life throws up its challenges.
I'm all about bringing out the creator in you. I share easy projects, cool tricks, and lots of tips that everyone can enjoy. I believe everyone can DIY and make amazing things happen.
Come along with me, we'll fix stuff, create new things, and have a blast because that's where all the magic happens.
My goal is to share what I know and learn from you. Teamwork is awesome, and discovering new things is key. Whether you're already a DIY pro or just starting, let's inspire each other, give a thumbs up, and most importantly, have a ton of fun together!
Here's to creating, learning, and having a whole lot of fun!
I'm all about bringing out the creator in you. I share easy projects, cool tricks, and lots of tips that everyone can enjoy. I believe everyone can DIY and make amazing things happen.
Come along with me, we'll fix stuff, create new things, and have a blast because that's where all the magic happens.
My goal is to share what I know and learn from you. Teamwork is awesome, and discovering new things is key. Whether you're already a DIY pro or just starting, let's inspire each other, give a thumbs up, and most importantly, have a ton of fun together!
Here's to creating, learning, and having a whole lot of fun!
The Solution for Pushbox Level 1
Level 1 solution for Pushbox on Waayu, Kiddosnap, Gofunly Kids cameras. I found this game really addictive and annoying.
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A Simple Tape Measure Trick for Perfect Inside Measurements!
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If you have ever cut an inside measurement wrong then this simple trick will measure perfectly ever time, you only need a tape measure and a pencil.
How to Access Bosch Dryer Secret Service Menu!
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This is how you get to the service menu on a Bosch dryer, I tried the cleaning option P:07 to see how well it works, my machine is pretty clean at the moment but this is something quick and easy to do and may help keep the machine clean.
We Bought The Wrong Door Handles, What Now!
มุมมอง 53วันที่ผ่านมา
So I get out the door handles and lock we bought 4yrs ago for the bathroom remodel and find that they are too close together and don't fit DISASTER! So with nothing to lose I took them to the grinder!
Making A 90 degree Trim Wider, Easy Hack!
มุมมอง 7221 วันที่ผ่านมา
Installing shower panel board, I needed to make a 90 degree corner trim fit a 140 degree corner, so I found I way to change the angle from 90 to 140.
How to Fix a Stripped Hole in Timber- Simple and Easy!
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Fitting the door I needed to move the hinge and fix the hole I just drilled, This repair is quick, simple and easy and I can screw the hinge in the right place.
How to Extend Plywood Sheets (Save Money)
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I need a sheet of plywood 300mm wider than I can buy from any local timber yard, so the easiest way is to extend the sheet using a lap joint.
Framing an Angled Stud Wall Corner with a Simple Hack!
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Sometimes you need to frame a corner that is not 90 or 45 degrees, it not ideal but it is possible. se this simple trick to make a nice neat corner that can support any finish you apply..
How You Can Sharpen Diamond Core Bits?
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I hate drilling through stone walls and this one was no different, I always get impatient, push too hard and dull the core bit. But you can squeeze a bit more life out of them!
How To Select Your Vw/Audi/Skoda Wiper Blade Service Mode!
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Wiper blades smearing so you may need to replace them, this is how to select wiper blade service mode to get clear access to them.
Cheap Fix for a VW Central Locking Motor!
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The central locking on my vw stopped working so I thought I'd take it apart and see if I could repair it rather than replace it. I found that the motor had was full of carbon and was able to clean it out and get it working.
Using Massive Wedges to Level an Uneven Floor!
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The timber floor in this old bathroom is uneven and drops nearly 2 inches. So to level the floor I cut wedges from 2x4 timber fixed them to joists and refitted the floor boards to leave a nice even floor. 0:00 the problem 1:24 the answer 2:16 cutting timber wedges 6:38 layout
Easy 1 Person Cast Iron Bath Removal in less than 25 mins!
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Cast Iron Bathtubs are solid but when it comes to removing one on your own they are far too heavy. Breaking up a cast iron bath is you only real option, You don't need lots of tools just a medium size ball-pein hammer , so watch as I smash this thing into pieces that can be easily taken outside.
VW T5 Central Locking Motor, Simple Cheap fix!!
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VW T5 Central Locking Motor, Simple Cheap fix!!
How Bad Can They Be? Rear Brakes Sticking
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How Bad Can They Be? Rear Brakes Sticking
How to Replace Sway Bar/Anti Roll Bar Link rods Simple!
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How to Replace Sway Bar/Anti Roll Bar Link rods Simple!
How to Balance Mower Blades with Kitchen Scales!
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How to Balance Mower Blades with Kitchen Scales!
How to fix VW T5 - ABS / ESP Wiring Fault 00287 Permanent FIX!
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How to fix VW T5 - ABS / ESP Wiring Fault 00287 Permanent FIX!
VW ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Fault - T5 Transporter FIXED!!
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VW ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Fault - T5 Transporter FIXED!!
VW T5 2.5 TDI Automatic Transporter - Starter Motor Replacement!
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VW T5 2.5 TDI Automatic Transporter - Starter Motor Replacement!
How to Splice into a Wiring Harness like a pro
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How to Splice into a Wiring Harness like a pro
Learn How to Solder Wires - Simple Beginners Guide
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Learn How to Solder Wires - Simple Beginners Guide
Make a Circular Saw Cross Cut Mitre Jig from Cheap Scrap!
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Make a Circular Saw Cross Cut Mitre Jig from Cheap Scrap!
How to Mount Heavy Items to a Stud Wall!
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How to Mount Heavy Items to a Stud Wall!
How to Fix a Bouncy floor - DIY Floor Struts!
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How to Fix a Bouncy floor - DIY Floor Struts!
Is an Infrared Paint Stripper Really Better than a Heat Gun?
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Is an Infrared Paint Stripper Really Better than a Heat Gun?
VW Radio Navigation System Draining Battery (Volkswagen Skoda Seat Ford)
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VW Radio Navigation System Draining Battery (Volkswagen Skoda Seat Ford)
How to Fix Your Bosch Tumble Dryer not Drying Properly!
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How to Fix Your Bosch Tumble Dryer not Drying Properly!
The Simple Way to Find Parasitic Battery Drain!
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The Simple Way to Find Parasitic Battery Drain!
How to Remove Connector Lock Tabs - 3 Simple Tools!
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How to Remove Connector Lock Tabs - 3 Simple Tools!
Thank you so much!! That really helped me and I finally did clean it!! Much appreciated 🙏🥰
Your welcome 👍
Where do you get the replacement panel from?
There is an amazon link in the description 👍
Pfff, my luck: Can get the red lockpiece up but doesn't unlock the tab that holds the pin. After putting in a little metalpiece from the back the tab seems broken as it doesn't hold the new pins anymore. Tried it on 5 connecters. All the same issue's😂
I feel your pain😁
Going to give this a try ..what about a steam cleaner used from a couple of inch’s away from the fins ?
You need to be able to get right into the back, the hand sprayer seemed to do the trick
I tried p3 got nothing out but p7 and a little bit of cleaner shifted some stuff out !!!
Nice one 👍
thanks for your vedio.
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it 😊
Thanks mate, this was very helpful to me in fixing 3 Braun shavers when I saw the price of a new one.
Nice glad it helped 👍
What if there are several electrical holes in the floor joist? The electrician had to move the box to a new location. The floors were bouncy before this happened, but now I am unsure how to reinforce it.
If you think there are too many holes you can "sister" the joist with another timber bolted to the existing joist. If the holes are not too big or too close together depending on the length of unsupported joist you could do 2 lines of struts across the floor just to be sure, divide the room into 3 and do a line of struts at the 1/3 and 2/3 position. just be aware that the struts will reduce deflection or bounce but won't add strength to the joist if too much material is missing i.e. holes too big or too close together so if your not sure get someone to look at it for you, good luck with it
Great Video, a quick question as i have a similar fault but using vcds i can see the speed sensors all show a speed would this point to a fault more with the ABS pump/Ecu rather then the wiring? I was about to do that same process you have done but not sure if i have the same issue now? Thanks
Might be worth checking the wiring if it's pointing to a specific wheel especially o/s/r as it may be failing under load, I replaced the sensor first could see speed on live data and it was ok for a few days then failed again.
@@50plusdad-uk thank you, I wanted to double check the wiring like you did but didn't want to waste time if the speed showing on the sensor was a good indication the wiring is ok.
No problem 👍
Good video; thanks. Btw the 'H' in NiMH stands for 'hydride'.
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2:13 Finally a video that shows what it looks like after its been in the terminal block. Thank you!!
No problem thanks for watching 😁👍
@@50plusdad-uk You're welcome 🙂
My Bosch Dishwasher threw an E15 code. Upon inspection (pulled out from cabinet, folded up the sound deadening batting to look underneath, noticed the float (styrofoam disc in bottom center of base, which rises if water is present to trigger switch above it) was a bit disintegrated (meaning water had been working on it for a while - but I never had a leak externally). Ran a few express cycles and watched for leaks - eventually I noticed a dripping from between the the "sump" housing (the large central grey round plastic pump housing in the center of the bottom base attached to DW tub above). Was thinking of replacing the sump seal (but it looked like a bit of a pain) so I just tightened the four torx screws on the floor of the inner DW tub. Note: the two visible rearmost screws would tighten but one felt like it was almost stripped and wouldn't catch very strongly (as it's screwing into the plastic sump housing below - not a great design by Bosch). So I put some glue on the screw before putting it in - let it dry over night and tightened it up after 24 hours - it still wasn't a tight a screw down feeling as I would like but it seemed to do the trick (the righthmost screw seemed to grab and tighten well - the 2 frontmost screws were already tight as they could go.). This seems to have cured the leaking problem after running a few test cycles and looking for leaks - so all good for now. I may need to replace the seal in the future -or- drop some epoxy in the screw holes to get a stronger screw down tightness. Thanks for all the info. Oh, I replaced the float which was simple as the switch just pulls up with a tug and new foam float sets in place - unfortunately, this little piece of Styrofoam is way overpriced and was like $30 online (oh, well.).
Nice job sounds like you had fun, $30 is a bit much but i doubt if there is a cheaper alternative.
cool too. but only got 8 ferrule ends to make. not worth the cost of buying a tool I'll never ever use again. any suggestions?
The way the tool works, i'm not sure you can get a reliable crimp using pliers or normal terminal crimpers. I only had a few to do and bought a tool but have done more since
Dropped my fuel tank off my motorcycle, broke the fuel line connector and the electrical connector's locking tab that holds the plug to the fuel pump. Didn't trust it to stay in place. Used Google image search to find similar connectors. Then image searched the proper ($85) plug end only to find it on Amazon for $14. Bought a pin tool kit like you have for $9. Watched your video, confirming what I expected I needed to do. Good angles and detail, especially the cutaway which was useful to explain to my friend what needed to be done. $23 saved me from replacing an expensive harness and hours of labor.
Thats cool, I'm glad you found it useful 👍
These had a flush cycle where it flushes entire water container (you fill it with warm water) but it's some weird combo of buttons I could never figure out myself. Service dude won't tell either, top secret! The new series 8 seem to have a maintenance cleaning cycle that does exactly this and is accessible within the settings menu. Still wish there was a fluff pre-filter on top of auto-flush, something like Miele has on their dryers that you can clean/replace but theirs don't flush.
I've tried that and it does get a little bit out but on mine not the baked on fluff or the dog fur. @jmolsson85 left the button combo in the comments, do steps 1-4 fairly quickly it's a bit hit and miss but keep trying and you will get there. 1. Turn the dryer on 2. Move the program selector to Allergy+ 3. Press and hold the temperature target button (bottom row, second one from the left) 4. While holding button, move program selector clockwise to the next program and release the button. Dryer should now say P:01 for the first test program. 5, Moving the program selector clockwise to P:07 and pressing the start button performs a condensor clean cycle of running the pump and then dumping the water from the water tray into the condensor. I put some warm water into the tray before running it. Pausing after step 1 and restaring was a good way of gradually emptying the condensor area after spraying water into it.
I have a regular 3 pin box connector and a 2 pin on my tractor and the box has a little latch on the inside to catch the a hole on the pin like the latch you are showing but my box is different. my box is old and crumbling apart, my pins connected to the wire is in great shape. My question is what type of 2 and 3 pin box do I need to replace my bad ones.my box is the square type with a push on the out side to release the male side from the female side like those on most vehicles. all the ones I see are the type where the pin has a little piece that sticks up to latch in box. I need the latch in the box. What do they call this type of box----Thank you
It's hard to say as there are so many types, as it's old it might not be available any more and cheaper/easier to just replace the whole thing pins and all.
@@50plusdad-uk Thank you for the reply
@montyparks734 👍
What a great idea, I’ll be trying that for sure.
Thanks 😊
How did the fins become so bent in the first place?
Before I fitted the maintenance panel I used a pipe on the end of my wet vac to try and clean it, but you can't see what your doing oops 😬
@@50plusdad-uk thanks for the reply! I’ve just ordered a Bosch dryer but it doesn’t have self cleaning so presumably I’ll have access to the condenser fins and I’ll be sure to clean regularly. 👍🏻
@zoltar808 👍
Excellent tutorial!
Thanks 😊
Ive just had 2 of these brands installed today and was wondering how you get yhe covers off seems fidly
It is the first time but after that it's pretty quick and Easy 👍
Thank you - I’ve been looking for an alternative to sanding / heat gun for similar reasons (thick lead paint everywhere in 1920s house) and was considering this. Have now just bought one (£45 from Brewers, which I thought was great value as others were v expensive). Appreciate the video!
No problem, the next time I used it was much better once I found the sweet spot between holding it too long and not long enough in the same spot.
What are your thoughts on the throttle response? On mine, even with it set to the lowest speed and response, the throttle twists 25 degrees with nothing happening, then it starts going, and there, with just a tiny bit more twist of the throttle, the rear wheel spins.
Agree totally with you, it's way too harsh goes from 0 to 100 in a slight twist which is probably for me the worst bit about the bike especially when my 8yr old is riding it. A controller upgrade would be the answer. I find the adjuster dials a bit vague as well my response dial has no stop and keeps turning a new controller would probably do away with them via an app etc, maybe one day.
I have a question so I am like 4’8 I was wondering if this would fit me I am looking forwards to buy this e-bike
I'm 5'7 and my son is 4'4 8yr old neither of us have a problem riding it, I do reduce power to the minimum for him as it's a bit of a beast. Have fun 👍
Nicely done!
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Thx for the video! Now my dryer is working again! 👍
No problem, nice job 👍
Perfect! Repaired my machine with this! 800€ saved!
That's great I'm glad it helped you 😀
I dont think youre supposed to use ferrules on wire like that.
They protect the cable from screw connectors
@@50plusdad-uk It has thick strands, as far as I heard you aren't supposed to put ferrules on that type of stranded wire.
If you know the pitch between the condenser fins you can get a cheap radiator fin comb to straighten them out. I'm running a second hand Bosch self cleaning heat pump dryer. It's about 10 years old. Just replaced the tumbler belt and the bearing. Still somehow works and dries like a champ. It did cost me 80 quid though.
A Phenomenally well executed video and thoroughly explaining pinned connections and depinning connections. Thanks a lot.
Thanks, I'm so glad you liked it 😊
Do you know how to use the aux thingy with music and audio if yes please make a video about it
I don't use it but I think you need a Aux input lead and when you plug it in you can select the Aux input and listen to whatever you have plugged into it via a pair of RCA connectors (red and white stereo leads)
@@50plusdad-uk the thing is i have no idea where to plug the input at i've been searching about it all day
The lead goes in the rear of the unit and you then run the other end to somewhere accessible like the glove box or centre console so you can plug you aux device in. Search Google images for vw mfd-1 rear, it will show the plug at the back, its a round multipin connector.
@@50plusdad-uk thank you!!
have a look at this picture, it's the round "DIN" connector www.r32oc.com/threads/mfd-auxiliary-point.103905/
Nice, May I know they part (cover) name and where do you get that ? Thanks
Thanks, it's a maintenance cover, there is a link in the description to amazon with part number 😀
@@50plusdad-uk thank you
@Darkpool_trading no problem good luck with it 👍
Very good(best) explanation of depinning an electrical connector.need more views and likes to get to the front of watch list
Thanks 😁
Thanks a lot for this video, leaves no questions open! Reached to get my shaver working again!
Thanks 😊
Quick question how tall are you I'm looking at getting one just wondering if I'm to tall
Just over 5'7" size wise it's bigger than a pw80 taller and slightly longer if you know that bike.
Nice one
Thanks 👍🙂
I would like to quote the great movie. Billy Madison. You all know the quote lol
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Thanks great video
Glad you liked it 👍
Great tip. Never knew that, thanks 👌🏻
No problem, it saves a lot of guess work and can help you zero in on the problem 👍👍
What was the point of that
Its how to move a hole, thats drilled slightly in the wrong place. If you try and re drill it the hole will be too big and no use so you fill the hole with wood so you can re drill it.
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Thanks for making this video. Really helpful to see what's going on within the connector shells - particularly the orientation of the locking tabs. Cheers.
Thanks, Glad you liked it.
Hi dear friend! Which one do you think is less troublesome? Self cleaning condencer or manuel ? I was going to buy Bosch Serie 8, but I think I should buy Serie 6 to avoid buying a self-cleaning model? what do you say?
The manual is probably easier to clean although i have seen that the new self cleaning machine has an access panel and another lint trap which will make it a lot better.
Really helped me out. Great video. One point to make is that the back of my hub had a cover on it “protecting” the reluctor ring so had to level that off to then punch the remains of the sensor through. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, good tip about the cover, mine was missing or never there. 👍
Just did mine - just used a spray bottle with water & dishwashing - then flushed with water - voila ! Foamed up a bit which set off the water full alarm. Got a wet towel and put that in the drum. Problem solved and thats without a condensor cover - just put the front fascia back on - works a dream now.
Nice one 👍👍
Nice one, do you have to filler both sides
Thanks, you can do both but you dont really need to, i did but i was was on auto pilot, you only filler on the side that you are going to see and or paint.
I never would have put it together on my own.
Nicely done I'm glad it helped
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And how to remove front part? You skipped that part to record?
Thanks for watching, Have a look at this one th-cam.com/video/vS94WOMAvIo/w-d-xo.html it shows how to get it off.
Thanks
Thanks for watching 🙂👍👍
Thank you, helped me fix and clean👍
I'm glad it helped 🙂👍