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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12900 on: May 26, 2024, 11:18:45 PM »
Yesterday, I bought another "broken tool" from a yard sale.

A mid '70s Sears battery charger, "old and slow" the kid said. "It works but it shuts off and then comes back on."  Hmmmm.
Three bucks.

Got it home and found it's charging with AC. 17V AC, 3V DC = broken rectifier. Shouldn't be any big deal to replace the diode bridge or build a new one and get it going again.

Cool piece, has chrome on it! Charges at 6V, 12V or 24V, heavy!
Got it open and found it was built by the LEH, Inc company, which is the same company that makes Lincoln Welders.
Never knew they also built chargers for Sears.

Certain I can get this going again. Cool item! I'll probably keep this thing.
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12901 on: May 26, 2024, 11:24:27 PM »
Wished I didn't ask my question about my lack of self-esteem -___-
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12902 on: May 27, 2024, 05:30:29 PM »
I tackled a small painting project I've been putting off for forever. :hadron: I also watched my guys install the new microwave. :heart:
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12903 on: May 27, 2024, 05:35:47 PM »
 :clap: That was great.... what's next?
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12904 on: May 27, 2024, 06:00:08 PM »
Quote from: Genesis on May 27, 2024, 05:35:47 PM
:clap: That was great.... what's next?

A big bunch of nothing.  :zoinks: Seriously though, I clean and stock everything on the weekends so I don't have to do anything during the week other than dishes. Unless of course something random comes up.  :dunno:
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12905 on: May 27, 2024, 07:03:50 PM »
Mom hates it when I have a big bunch of nothing to do when I'm at home, so I make sure to stay busy.
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12906 on: May 28, 2024, 08:28:13 PM »
Quote from: Gopher Gary on May 27, 2024, 05:30:29 PM
I tackled a small painting project I've been putting off for forever. :hadron: I also watched my guys install the new microwave. :heart:
You got a new microwave and I got a new fridge!

We've gone through a few microwaves in the 10 years here. The best one was an old Breville. What happened to your old one? The fan stopped working in our old one.
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12907 on: May 29, 2024, 12:16:03 AM »
Today I turned my mattress around. I didn't realise it was so heavy. So it took me some time, turning it bit by bit. It didn't help that my bedroom is small. But it's done along with different sheets, pillowcases and my winter doona. I'm typing this now with Rowan asleep on my legs.
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12908 on: May 29, 2024, 04:11:05 PM »
I went to court today, The next step of the arrangements for "The Driver" is the 14th of June. He wanted to get released, but due to the new law in Illinois I never knew about and the judge's precautions she didn't want to risk it.
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12909 on: May 29, 2024, 05:41:54 PM »
Quote from: renaeden on May 28, 2024, 08:28:13 PM
Quote from: Gopher Gary on May 27, 2024, 05:30:29 PM
I tackled a small painting project I've been putting off for forever. :hadron: I also watched my guys install the new microwave. :heart:
You got a new microwave and I got a new fridge!

We've gone through a few microwaves in the 10 years here. The best one was an old Breville. What happened to your old one? The fan stopped working in our old one.

Sugarbutt said our microwave was 18 years old.  :o  Maybe about a decade ago, a power surge or something hit it and the only thing that worked was the add 30 seconds button, and the cancel/stop button. We only used it for heating things and popcorn, so repeatedly pressing the 30 second button worked fine and we've been doing that ever since.   :dunno:
It finally stopped working completely, and that made us give a crap enough to get a new one.  :lol1:
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12910 on: May 29, 2024, 07:18:37 PM »
Spent some time meditating and not giving a shit about some past problems and interactions.  Life is good at my age! 8)
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12911 on: May 29, 2024, 07:32:27 PM »
I went to a church function with Mom. She needed the time out, so I went with her.
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Re: What have you done today? (Pt 2)
« Reply #12912 on: Yesterday at 12:55:40 AM »
Shopping at Aldi. Spent more than I should have. Glad I get paid next week.
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