Wife's Water Features

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Today I will be fixing a solar powered pond fountain and investigating the low water shut off mechanism that I wasnt expecting. I use my 3d printer to print a potting box that is then filled using a quick setting epoxy resin.
Price £26.99
Brand AISITIN
Item dimensions L x W x H 22.5 x 19.5 x 4 centimetres
Item weight 250 Grams
Power source Solar Powered, Battery Powered
Solar floating fountain water pump with 6.5w high-quality solar panels, it allows the water pump to work continuously, even when the sunlight is weak. Solar fountain built-in high-performance rechargeable lithium battery (maximum working time 2.0-2.5 hours under full power), automatic storage of solar energy, real green solar water pump.

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7 сен 2024

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@Radiocruncher 2 года назад

Mrs Cruncher keeps me very busy with repairs as she seems to love breaking things. Interesting way of sensing water level though and much easier to manufacture than I float switch I expect. Loved the little potting box and it’s surprising how much heat the epoxy gives off. Cheers Graham

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Thanks Graham it’s nice to do these non challenging jobs! And have an excuse to use the 3D printer

@fullwaverecked 2 года назад

Always a joy and a hoot! Thanks Chris!

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

A hoot or hooters

@fullwaverecked 2 года назад

@@allthegearnoidea6752 Boff!

@oldblokeh 2 года назад

The three spousal words we all dread: "Could you just .... ?" They inevitably result in a shed load of work, often ending in either failure, vast expense or spousal displeasure. You did well with this one, Chris. Interesting water sensor, though. By the way, the rate of reaction (e.g. epoxy setting) will roughly double for every 10 degree celsius rise in temperature. For a fast setting epoxy, the larger the quantity, the faster it will set as a result.

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Not as frightening as the two little words “I do” That epoxy is very fast I prefer the standard stuff as not enough mixing time for the rapid.

@BoB4jjjjs 2 года назад

@@allthegearnoidea6752 I keep the 15 minute setting stuff, it gives time to alter things and mix it well, even then it can be touch and go if it is difficult work.

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

@@BoB4jjjjs yes that’s also my preference.

@Codeeze 2 года назад

Happy Wife, happy life. That's why we do it. Good, and interesting video. The water level sensor explained as you did now makes a bit more sense to me. 4 times I've fixed Mrs C's GHD hairdryer. It paid dividends each time...

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Happy wife happy life bang on!

@daveodessa 2 года назад

We'll do just about anything for a peaceful life. Cheers Chris.

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Absolutely!

@Andrewausfa 2 года назад

Beautiful little pond that Chris.

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Yes the birds love it and I enjoy especially looking at the tits whenever I can.

@GeorgeChristofi 2 года назад

got to keep the wifes water features working cos as they get older they tend to dry up a little and for some reason they object to you getting a newer model in.

@hestheMaster 2 года назад

The little metal peg at 5:47 is indeed a water sense , if water is not present at the level the peg is at in the bowl it turns off the motor. It is sensitive to the capacitance of your finger so it turns the motor on. Aren't we all living on borrowed time? Looks like the potting box was indeed a good fix. As long as you get a new pump identical to the old old here and if the old one craps out just switch in the new one and the Mrs. will never be the wiser,ha,ha!

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

You know we have these make work jobs and probably not worth repairing. But sometimes the joy is just the work itself. Very clever the water sensor works very reliably. Thanks for watching regards Chris

@thehappylittlefoxakabenji8154 2 года назад

Very nice Fix Chris I have done similar fixes often with that Glued Heat shrink dont how well that would work under water but it certainly made a good fix for joining two cables

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Yes I have used hot melt glue in the past but not submerged it etc.

@zx8401ztv 2 года назад

Well i think you fixed that for a couple of years or more. What a neat little box you made, handy for one off projects or re-creating broken plastic parts. I would have gone really cheap and use an old film container, fill it with thick grease to slow the water down :-D Nice little osciliscope, handy like a multimeter :-D Smashing video chris, the misses is happy, you are safe lol.

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

To be honest I did look for an alternative container but nothing came to hand. I bet those film containers are like rocking horse teeth now LOL. To be honest I do really like the Owon and that’s saying something for a Tektronix fanboy like me. You keep safe thanks for watching Chris

@DJ_Cthulhu 2 года назад

I wondered what that doofus sticking out of the side of that that pump did. Crikey !!

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Yes quite surprised I was. Thanks regards Chris

@michaeldranfield7140 2 года назад

Hi , Chris, sorry about delay, forgot on Tuesday and closed on a Wendsday , I have a look at my TP1 and there is only an instruction book with no circuit diagram in it , instructions might be useful though if you can fix yours ?

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

No worries thanks for checking. Much appreciated

@radio-ged4626 2 года назад

Went for a wee.

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Needed a weeee!

@paulc9139 2 года назад

Happy wife, happy life, until they forget you've fixed it usually 4 secs later , then your in the dog house again, why do we do it.

@danishnative9555 2 года назад

Exothermic reactions are a commonly overlooked source of human suffering & grief. Not speaking about simple epoxy adhesives Chris. TNX

@markkelly9225 2 года назад

Great video! Unfortunately many companies in recent years have gone to a soy-based insulation which rodents love to eat.

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Unfortunately we have a lot of rodents as we keep chickens and feed the wild birds so this doesn’t help. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment best regards Chris

@jheissjr 2 года назад

Chris will your wife watch this one? ;)

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

No I think she has more sense than to watch my videos. Thanks for watching regards Chris

@chefbink61 2 года назад

Hehehehe

@Steveuk405 2 года назад

Women don't understand these things and it shows. Nor do Relatives! I once had an old Telephone Answering Machine with the phrase 'it won't be much' - it was not much but getting it apart and together was. It was someone from church and they paid in Chocolate. And it was Fruit and Nut and I am allergic to nuts. And 'can you set up my DVD/Sateline or whatever - for nothing as it is a 'Friend'. I now refuse to give my time for free!

@allthegearnoidea6752 2 года назад

Yes these small jobs can be a rabbit hole indeed. LOL