Clive A

Thanks for the prompt input guys. A lot to consider. I shall give the info to my mate who has offered to build the unit. Laptops are not suitable - I've caused thermal shutdown on several by gaming to hard!

I am considering installing a home built tower computer to run on 12V instead of 240V. I have been led to believe that most internal components run at 5V. Therefore, a way of converting from 12V to 5V is needed .It was suggested that fluctuations in power supply may cause problems. Has anyone built one for themselves? Any suggestions gratefully welcomed

Oil strainer is broken! .....so might have debris blocking oilways up

Next step clean oil strainer, and try to bleed air from system.....now to work out how to do it!

Just managed to borrow a manual....will peruse to to see if troubleshooting might have a quick fix!...fingers crossed.

Have you had a chance to peruse a manual?....Highly over engineered piece of machinery!.....has it put you off?

...I was earlier this week, now in Uxbridge. I have forward but no reverse Already spoke to Primrose Engineering...he's never worked on a BWVD before!

Can anyone suggest a mechanic that knows their way around a Borg Warner Velvet Drive gearbox.

Cheers for your help, purchased motor from Calfire for £16.39 Looking forward to a warm winter!

First off, I can't return my Ecofan to Canada for repair as I have taken my motor apart about 5 times, losing the tiny back bearing during my last self repair(I'm sure this invalidates any guarantee). This leaves me with trying to locate a replacement motor. They look very similar to the type used in powered model making. Is it possible to use one of these? will the power output be sufficient to run? will the internals eventually melt? Does anyone know how to get the correct motor? Your help in this will be greatly appreciated Clive

Cheers for the link Robbo, not too sure what all the symbols mean, but I bow to your superior knowledge. Looks like I'll be filling my freezer box with polystyrene inside a cardboard box! Clive

Does anyone know if it is possible to disconnect the freezer compartment on an electric fridge? At the back is a box with 8 wires attached, corresponding to various letters and symbols, as follows :- - Black(in) , Blue + Red(in), Brown + Black\White F empty D White C Green\Yellow P empty T Black Many friends have suggested trial and error - keep pulling wires off until I achieve the desired result. Having blown up electrical equipment before using this method, I prefer not to chance it. your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

I was under the impression that a battery management system reduces the time spent running the engine to charge the batteries, by maintaining a steady charge rate; which I'm told gradually falls as the battery gets closer to full charge. The lower running costs are my main concern - all I expect from the "flashing lights" is tell me when I need to turn the engine on and off! Clive Love, Light, 'n' Peas

I am considering including a battery management system in my electrics. There is a variety of systems on offer, with impressive sounding statistics (accompanied with impressive prices!), but to a lay-man all the numbers mean little. Any advice on how to choose the right system would be greatly appreciated. Clive Love, Light 'n' Peas

I had already come across the manual, but thanks anyway! All the manual says is "DON'T TOUCH THEM", which is what everyone has been telling me since. I'm hoping I don't have to send off to get it recalibrated.