2022-01-15 Intergalactic Zoom Fixit Clinic DCXXII (622) Brampton Ontario CAN
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The video from 2022-01-15 Intergalactic Zoom Fixit Clinic DCXXII (622) Brampton Ontario CAN is up on Youtube and indexed by item as below; and the chat is pasted below that.
Thanks to everyone who participated in another great Zoom Fixit Clinic with great participants and great Fixit Coaches! These keep getting better and better.
Cheers, -Peter
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Participants-622 2022-01-15 Zoom Fixit Clinic Brampton ON CAN
RETURNING:
Angela from USA-MA-Arlington: Angela (composter, salt lamp, laptop from previous Zoom Fixit Clinics) is bringing a Grill Wafflebaker Black and Decker CAT No G48TD I received this used from someone. When plugged in nothing happens, no lights, no heat.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=305
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=6663
Joanna from GBR-East Sussex-Heathfield: Joanna (Chailey (GBR) Repair Café repairer, many previous Zoom Fixit Clinics) is bringing a Light IKEA Rocker switch on a cable for a bedside light 2018 Cable broke. I have bought a new rocker switch and will have the tools ready
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=651
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=4510
Debbie from USA-CA-Walnut Creek: Debbie with light from 2020-09-10 Virtual Fixit Clinic University of California Berkeley CA USA) An Ottlite Ottlite Model #olfo18tc b-ffp Needs to have ballast installed. I have the part from the manufacturer. Attended a fixit clinic last year. I ordered the ballast for it. It needs to be installed.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=762
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=4760, https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5505
Patricia from USA-CA-Boulder: Pat (numerous previous Zoom Fixit Clinics) is back with an Osterizer (blender) Oster R 07K Under performs, possibly overheating Nothing, afraid to open it up.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=852
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=4903, https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5625
NEW:
Amy from USA-CA-San Francisco: Soda Stream Soda Stream PU6001 The hose line from the cylinder to the bottle has disconnected. I have opened up the appliance and haven’t found where to connect the hose back in Researched online fixes - YouTube videos
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1050
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5256
Lori from USA-NY-New York: Printer Brother MFC-J985DW It doesn't recognize print cartridges. I spoke with Brother to try to fix it and followed all of their instructions -- essentially rebooting the computer repeatedly and uninstalling/reinstalling the ink cartridges.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1122
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=3984, https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5400
Jeanne from USA-NJ-Freehold: all in one printer Brother MFC-L2750DW won't turn on Seems "no power" to unit various you-tube tricks in addition to checking power source/outlet/multiple outlets
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1326
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=7114
Oleanne from CAN-ON-Brantford: Over the range whirlpool microwave Whirlpool YWMH31017HS Microwave sparks and smokes above the touch panel where the air ducts are when trying to heat items. Items no longer heat up I did some research and it maybe a magnetron issue but I'm not sure
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1492
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=4932
Jennifer from USA-CA-Oakland: Electric tea kettle - OXO Brew adjustable temp pour over kettle Oxo 8717100 Lights up but doesn’t heat up. The bottom connector element got bent, but still worked. But when my husband tried to straighten it, it stopped working. Moving the bottom connector with pliers. That broke it.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1846
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5131
Sandeep from CAN-ON-Brampton: Bathroom Shower Pipe The pipes make a lot of noise when the water is running I am not sure where to start
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=2004
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=3828
And here’s the chat:
09:56:29 From chris to Everyone:
chris witt here, usually in Berkeley, CA, USA,but now temporarily in San Francisco,ca. I may have to leave early today due to a family emergency but I do want to be around for at least the beginning.
09:57:14 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thanks for letting us know, Chris! Not to worry!
09:59:30 From chris to Everyone:
hey nothing virtual here! or virtuous either.
10:01:36 From Rotimi to Everyone:
Hi everyone, New Year greetings to all. Glad to partake.
10:01:51 From Wayne Seltzer Boulder-U-Fix-It Clinic, Colorado USA to Everyone:
Greetings Rotimi. Glad you're here.
10:02:14 From chris to Everyone:
hey erin, that's a really cool slide you put together
10:02:46 From Alvin to Everyone:
New year greetings to you as well Rotimi!
10:03:26 From Oleanne Dsouza to Everyone:
New Years greetings to everyone looking forward to meeting everyone and grateful for this space
10:04:49 From debbie to Everyone:
hi,
10:04:54 From Raashi S. Bay Area USA to Everyone:
Hi, this is Raashi and Rakesh from Bay Area, California
10:04:57 From Lori Fox in NYC to Everyone:
Hi, Lori here in NYC. I am not an engineer.
10:04:57 From Pat to Everyone:
Pat Guilbeault from Boulder, Colorado ready!
10:05:07 From Dailey Brannin, Boston USA to Everyone:
Hello! Dailey from Boston MA, happy to be here!
10:05:14 From Peter Mui Fixit Clinic Berkeley CA USA to Everyone:
Hello from Berkeley CA we’re under a tsunami warning this evening.
10:05:23 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
Calvin from San Leandro, CA
10:05:27 From debbie to Everyone:
I'm Debbie. I live in Walnut Creek, CA Glad to be here!
10:05:30 From Jessika, Repair Cafe Lund/Malmö to Everyone:
Hello from cold and dark Sweden!
10:05:38 From Bhavesh Kumar - Fremont, CA to Everyone:
Hello all, I’m Bhavesh from Fremont California. Super excited about today’s clinic!
10:05:42 From Mark Stangl to Everyone:
Mark Stangl, Coach, Boulder CO
10:05:42 From Ryan Lee - Fremont CA USA to Everyone:
Hi, I'm Ryan from Fremont, CA, and I'm excited to be here
10:05:44 From Jo MacLeod, East Sussex UK to Everyone:
Hi all. Jo from southern England. Repair café bod
10:05:44 From Tak to Everyone:
Hello everyone. Tak in Toronto. Thank you for making this learning opportunity possible!
10:05:48 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Alvin from Brampton - I'm here to drink tea and fix things, and I'm all out of tea.
10:05:54 From Sunny - Brampton to Everyone:
Hello, Sunny from Brampton. I am a Mechatronics Engineer
10:06:10 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Awesome!
10:06:49 From Jennifer and Doug (Oakland, CA) to Everyone:
We're Jennifer and Doug from Oakland, CA. Thanks for this amazing event!
10:07:22 From Frederick Zhang - Fremont, CA, USA to Everyone:
Hello I'm Frederick from Fremont and can't wait to see how the repairs go
10:07:53 From Kirstin to Everyone:
HI I’m Kirstin from San Leandro 🙂
10:08:00 From Kirstin to Everyone:
California, us
10:08:21 From Dave West Schenectady New York USA to Everyone:
Dave West in Niskayuna NY great to see everyone
10:08:25 From Kenny Chen Fremont CA USA to Everyone:
Hi I’m Kenny from Fremont, CA. I’m very excited for the repairs!
10:08:35 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Angela from USA-MA-Arlington: Angela (composter, salt lamp, laptop from previous Zoom Fixit Clinics) is bringing a Grill Wafflebaker Black and Decker CAT No G48TD I received this used from someone. When plugged in nothing happens, no lights, no heat.
10:09:27 From chris to Everyone:
angela are you sure the knob is not just stuck in the off position and could be turned using judicious force?
10:14:32 From chris to Everyone:
we don't need no steenking wire colors
10:14:46 From Kirstin to Everyone:
hehehe
10:15:19 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
@Jo, part of the wire would be ribbed, traditionally neutral
10:15:31 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
I like that enthusiasm @Chris :)
10:16:26 From chris to Everyone:
hey Alvin good to C U,happy new year & you are right, we should observe the neutral wire
10:17:48 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Vintage!
10:18:18 From Tak to Everyone:
I have a very similar model; very durable
10:18:22 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Parents still have one of these, astounding how long they last
10:18:43 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
@Pat you may want to get some screwdrivers ready, we'll probably be delving into there
10:18:59 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Just don't make things like they use to!
10:19:54 From chris to Everyone:
right you are Erin, vintage! and when we get into breakout room we should check for a shorted winding in the motor. sometimes they continue to run & overheat with a partially shorted winding. I am not convinced this is mechanical
10:22:54 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Why are printers so tricky?
10:23:02 From Kirstin to Everyone:
indeed!
10:24:03 From chris to Everyone:
lately printers have developed a reputation for falsely telling you that you are out of ink or need new toner, just to sell you new toner or new cartridges from mfr.
10:24:12 From Tak to Everyone:
aftermarket ink?
10:24:17 From chris to Everyone:
hmmmmmm
10:25:03 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
I don't see a Caroline
10:26:04 From chris to Everyone:
printer - have you tried a different outlet
10:26:18 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Could be a blown fuse @Jeanne - laser printers have a large draw when they start/warm-up for a print
10:27:01 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
For @Lori and @Jeanne, please share your printer models for the rest of the fixers here.
10:27:47 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Lori from USA-NY-New York: Printer Brother MFC-J985DW It doesn't recognize print cartridges. I spoke with Brother to try to fix it and followed all of their instructions -- essentially rebooting the computer repeatedly and uninstalling/reinstalling the ink cartridges.
Jeanne from USA-NJ-Freehold: all in one printer Brother MFC-L2750DW won't turn on Seems "no power" to unit various you-tube tricks in addition to checking power source/outlet/multiple outlets
10:27:57 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Thanks Erin!
10:28:15 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Oleanne from CAN-ON-Brantford: Over the range whirlpool microwave Whirlpool YWMH31017HS Microwave sparks and smokes above the touch panel where the air ducts are when trying to heat items. Items no longer heat up I did some research and it maybe a magnetron issue but I'm not sure
10:29:03 From Tak to Everyone:
the housing
10:30:39 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Brother MFC-J985DW:
https://download.brother.com/welcome/doc100531/mfc985dw_use_oug_b.pdf
Brother MFC-L2750DW:
https://download.brother.com/welcome/doc100802/cv_mfcl2750dw_use_oug_f.pdf
10:30:45 From chris to Everyone:
the sparking tells you the high-volt circuit is working. that suggests it is indeed a magnetron issue and it is not possible to service without taking it down. this is usually a 2 person job. TWO persons at minimum. Peter is RIGHT hi voltage is quite dangerous
10:31:05 From Jessika, Repair Cafe Lund/Malmö to Everyone:
yep,we are very careful with microwaves :)
10:31:13 From Kirstin to Everyone:
100%
10:31:18 From chris to Everyone:
magnetron cost varies from 30 $US to infinity
10:32:09 From chris to Everyone:
there may possibly be a short in the capacitor
10:32:14 From Kirstin to Everyone:
Even disconnected and not plugged in, microwaves can be dangerous
10:32:45 From Mark Stangl to Everyone:
www.makeuseof.com/tag/safely-take-apart-microwave
10:32:47 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Agreed with Kirstin - this isn't a project for just Oleanne, a 2nd hand would b helpful if we're just to remove it from the wall
10:33:15 From Jeanne Vigeant to Everyone:
I had no idea microwaves were so dangerous, good to know. I have actually opened one up before, Guess I won't do that anymore!!
10:33:28 From Kirstin to Everyone:
Safety
Warning03.png
It could be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to operate a microwave oven with the cover off, much more dangerous even than working on raw mains electricity. Even after switching off, the capacitor may hold sufficient charge for an extended period to give you a DANGEROUS, possibly LETHAL electric shock. You should NEVER remove the main cover unless you have a complete understanding of the risks.
10:33:44 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Jennifer from USA-CA-Oakland: Electric tea kettle - OXO Brew adjustable temp pour over kettle Oxo 8717100 Lights up but doesn’t heat up. The bottom connector element got bent, but still worked. But when my husband tried to straighten it, it stopped working. Moving the bottom connector with pliers. That broke it.
10:34:55 From chris to Everyone:
and this microwave is going to be HEAVY
10:35:08 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
We need more broken multimeter fixits!
10:35:11 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
As long as you are aware of the risks, unplug it, and discharge the capacitor, microwaves aren’t particularly dangerous. But if you fail to unplug it, it is incredibly lethal. Likewise, if the discharge resistor built into the capacitor fails, and you don’t discharge it, it’s dangerous.
10:35:50 From Wayne Seltzer Boulder-U-Fix-It Clinic, Colorado USA to Everyone:
A "posh" multi-meter. That's a new phrase for me. :-)
10:35:58 From Kirstin to Everyone:
<3
10:36:36 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Sandeep from CAN-ON-Brampton: Bathroom Shower Pipe The pipes make a lot of noise when the water is running I am not sure where to start
10:36:57 From chris to Everyone:
we need to hear the sound in the breakout room
10:38:46 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
I doubt it's random when it happens, there needs to be some pattern - perhaps other water draw in the household affecting pressure to this shower?
10:38:48 From Sandeep - Brampton to Everyone:
Clean the COR?
10:38:51 From Sandeep - Brampton to Everyone:
what is a COR?
10:39:07 From Bryan McAlley Sussex UK to Everyone:
OK - here goes. When folks from England travelled on sea going liners in the 19th century, if they could afford it they specified a cabin on the Port side of the ship going out and on the Starboard side coming back, so they always got the sun. That was shortened to Port Out and Starboard Home or POSH. Bet you’re sorry you asked!!
10:39:35 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Do get an upload @Sandeep, would appreciate it!
10:40:28 From Wayne Seltzer Boulder-U-Fix-It Clinic, Colorado USA to Everyone:
Thanks, Bryan. I had no idea.
10:40:51 From Kirstin to Everyone:
so interesting
10:41:44 From Sandeep - Brampton to Everyone:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Plumbing/comments/s47azu/bathroom_shower_makes_loud_noise_when_water_is/
10:41:54 From Sandeep - Brampton to Everyone:
video with audio of the bathroom noise
10:48:38 From Sunny C to Everyone:
can someone add me to the break out room for shower fix
10:49:14 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
@ Sunny - I've invited you to the Shower Drain room
10:54:15 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Diane, it's not letting me move you back
10:54:35 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
do you have a pop up on your screen?
11:14:28 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks, Sandeep!
11:22:40 From Oleanne Brantford ON CA to Everyone:
Bill is the best he was able to figure out what it was with the schematic diagram and how to fix it an order the replacement hv diode!! Bill for president!!
11:28:55 From Tak to Everyone:
I also need to learn how to use a multimeter
11:32:54 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
It happens to the best of us, Lori!
11:32:56 From Kirstin to Everyone:
good eye on catching that!
11:33:09 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
yes, a good catch!
11:33:54 From Cynthia-Wallnut Creek, CA- USA to Everyone:
Sorry that I have to leave. Thank you for another interesting session! BTW, I too would love to learn how to use a multimeter. Maybe a class???
11:34:14 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks for joining us, Cynthia!
11:34:38 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thank you for joining, Cynthia! Yes, let's learn how to use a multimeter!
11:35:05 From Lori Fox in NYC to Everyone:
Thank you all so much. This is a great experience.
11:36:04 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks, Lori!
11:36:43 From debbie to Everyone:
Thanks for the clinic!
11:38:48 From Oleanne Brantford ON CA to Everyone:
Thank you so much for this invaluable space and all the help especially for the microwave will message you Peter about joining the next clinic with the right parts to do this fix safely
11:40:50 From Jennifer and Doug (Oakland, CA) to Everyone:
we are taking off too but thanks so much! It was great meeting you all and we'll see you at the Ace Makerspace, Peter!
11:41:41 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks, Jennifer and Doug!
11:53:28 From Des Watson (Sussex, UK) to Everyone:
Thanks Brampton folk, and Peter too - an interesting one! Have to go - time to eat! Best wishes
11:57:05 From Bryan McAlley Sussex UK to Everyone:
Thank you all very much - it’s now coming up 8pm here and my dinner will be in the cat if I don’t go! See you next time….!!
11:57:30 From chris to Everyone:
okay brian, good to see you stay healthy
11:57:45 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Enjoy your dinner, Brian!
11:57:52 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
*Bryan!
11:58:06 From chris to Everyone:
sorry, BRYAN
11:58:52 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003433779414.html
11:59:06 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
Here’s a <$5 one with continuity test
12:00:35 From brian weir to Everyone:
bye everyone. nice to meet you all.
12:01:10 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Nice to meet you too, Brian. Reach out to Brampton Library if you need any other advice from the library's perspective
12:03:19 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Join our Discord community for 24/7 repair action :)
https://discord.gg/zBMsw8HC
12:03:44 From Pat to Everyone:
what is a discord community?
12:03:48 From chris to Everyone:
THANKS peter, thanks erin, thanks natalie, stay healthy!
12:03:56 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thanks, Chris!
12:04:15 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
Pat, discord is like a cross between Skype and an online forum.
12:04:35 From chris to Everyone:
peter we need a briefer for Pat on how to join Discord
12:05:09 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Pat, Peter has written instructions on how to join Discord. He can email them to you
12:06:05 From Amber iFixit to Everyone:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Use+A+Multimeter/25632
12:06:17 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thanks, Amber!
12:07:17 From Tak to Everyone:
That's what I'm trying to do now; diagnose a flexible lamp
12:07:26 From Pat to Everyone:
Time to go. Thanks to every one. Peter, would you send me how to join Discord. Thanks.
12:08:13 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Thanks Al! :)
12:08:30 From Jeanne Vigeant to Everyone:
Thank you so much everyone!!
12:08:41 From Amber iFixit to Everyone:
am...@ifixit.com
12:08:46 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thank you, Jeanne! Pleas join us again
12:08:47 From Amber iFixit to Everyone:
comm...@ifixit.com
12:09:38 From Rotimi to Everyone:
My gratitude goes to all, most especially Peter and Erin. Cheerio!
12:10:06 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
Hey! Reddit the cesspool!
12:10:15 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks for joining us, Rotimi!
12:10:17 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
We're at 385 members so far!
12:10:21 From Oleanne Brantford ON CA to Everyone:
Ok got it! Will message you for discord invitation @peter
12:10:34 From PC (Toronto, CAD) to Everyone:
Thank you!
12:10:37 From Oleanne Brantford ON CA to Everyone:
Thank you so much
12:10:39 From Kenny Chen Fremont CA USA to Everyone:
Thank you!
12:10:41 From Ryan Lee - Fremont CA USA to Everyone:
Thank you :)
12:12:39 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thank you, everyone!
The video from 2022-01-15 Intergalactic Zoom Fixit Clinic DCXXII (622) Brampton Ontario CAN is up on Youtube and indexed by item as below; and the chat is pasted below that.
Thanks to everyone who participated in another great Zoom Fixit Clinic with great participants and great Fixit Coaches! These keep getting better and better.
Cheers, -Peter
======================================================
Participants-622 2022-01-15 Zoom Fixit Clinic Brampton ON CAN
RETURNING:
Angela from USA-MA-Arlington: Angela (composter, salt lamp, laptop from previous Zoom Fixit Clinics) is bringing a Grill Wafflebaker Black and Decker CAT No G48TD I received this used from someone. When plugged in nothing happens, no lights, no heat.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=305
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=6663
Joanna from GBR-East Sussex-Heathfield: Joanna (Chailey (GBR) Repair Café repairer, many previous Zoom Fixit Clinics) is bringing a Light IKEA Rocker switch on a cable for a bedside light 2018 Cable broke. I have bought a new rocker switch and will have the tools ready
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=651
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=4510
Debbie from USA-CA-Walnut Creek: Debbie with light from 2020-09-10 Virtual Fixit Clinic University of California Berkeley CA USA) An Ottlite Ottlite Model #olfo18tc b-ffp Needs to have ballast installed. I have the part from the manufacturer. Attended a fixit clinic last year. I ordered the ballast for it. It needs to be installed.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=762
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=4760, https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5505
Patricia from USA-CA-Boulder: Pat (numerous previous Zoom Fixit Clinics) is back with an Osterizer (blender) Oster R 07K Under performs, possibly overheating Nothing, afraid to open it up.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=852
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=4903, https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5625
NEW:
Amy from USA-CA-San Francisco: Soda Stream Soda Stream PU6001 The hose line from the cylinder to the bottle has disconnected. I have opened up the appliance and haven’t found where to connect the hose back in Researched online fixes - YouTube videos
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1050
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5256
Lori from USA-NY-New York: Printer Brother MFC-J985DW It doesn't recognize print cartridges. I spoke with Brother to try to fix it and followed all of their instructions -- essentially rebooting the computer repeatedly and uninstalling/reinstalling the ink cartridges.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1122
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=3984, https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5400
Jeanne from USA-NJ-Freehold: all in one printer Brother MFC-L2750DW won't turn on Seems "no power" to unit various you-tube tricks in addition to checking power source/outlet/multiple outlets
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1326
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=7114
Oleanne from CAN-ON-Brantford: Over the range whirlpool microwave Whirlpool YWMH31017HS Microwave sparks and smokes above the touch panel where the air ducts are when trying to heat items. Items no longer heat up I did some research and it maybe a magnetron issue but I'm not sure
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1492
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=4932
Jennifer from USA-CA-Oakland: Electric tea kettle - OXO Brew adjustable temp pour over kettle Oxo 8717100 Lights up but doesn’t heat up. The bottom connector element got bent, but still worked. But when my husband tried to straighten it, it stopped working. Moving the bottom connector with pliers. That broke it.
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=1846
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=5131
Sandeep from CAN-ON-Brampton: Bathroom Shower Pipe The pipes make a lot of noise when the water is running I am not sure where to start
Initial Presentation: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=2004
Report Back: https://youtu.be/Oi94p82C5Ww?t=3828
And here’s the chat:
09:56:29 From chris to Everyone:
chris witt here, usually in Berkeley, CA, USA,but now temporarily in San Francisco,ca. I may have to leave early today due to a family emergency but I do want to be around for at least the beginning.
09:57:14 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thanks for letting us know, Chris! Not to worry!
09:59:30 From chris to Everyone:
hey nothing virtual here! or virtuous either.
10:01:36 From Rotimi to Everyone:
Hi everyone, New Year greetings to all. Glad to partake.
10:01:51 From Wayne Seltzer Boulder-U-Fix-It Clinic, Colorado USA to Everyone:
Greetings Rotimi. Glad you're here.
10:02:14 From chris to Everyone:
hey erin, that's a really cool slide you put together
10:02:46 From Alvin to Everyone:
New year greetings to you as well Rotimi!
10:03:26 From Oleanne Dsouza to Everyone:
New Years greetings to everyone looking forward to meeting everyone and grateful for this space
10:04:49 From debbie to Everyone:
hi,
10:04:54 From Raashi S. Bay Area USA to Everyone:
Hi, this is Raashi and Rakesh from Bay Area, California
10:04:57 From Lori Fox in NYC to Everyone:
Hi, Lori here in NYC. I am not an engineer.
10:04:57 From Pat to Everyone:
Pat Guilbeault from Boulder, Colorado ready!
10:05:07 From Dailey Brannin, Boston USA to Everyone:
Hello! Dailey from Boston MA, happy to be here!
10:05:14 From Peter Mui Fixit Clinic Berkeley CA USA to Everyone:
Hello from Berkeley CA we’re under a tsunami warning this evening.
10:05:23 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
Calvin from San Leandro, CA
10:05:27 From debbie to Everyone:
I'm Debbie. I live in Walnut Creek, CA Glad to be here!
10:05:30 From Jessika, Repair Cafe Lund/Malmö to Everyone:
Hello from cold and dark Sweden!
10:05:38 From Bhavesh Kumar - Fremont, CA to Everyone:
Hello all, I’m Bhavesh from Fremont California. Super excited about today’s clinic!
10:05:42 From Mark Stangl to Everyone:
Mark Stangl, Coach, Boulder CO
10:05:42 From Ryan Lee - Fremont CA USA to Everyone:
Hi, I'm Ryan from Fremont, CA, and I'm excited to be here
10:05:44 From Jo MacLeod, East Sussex UK to Everyone:
Hi all. Jo from southern England. Repair café bod
10:05:44 From Tak to Everyone:
Hello everyone. Tak in Toronto. Thank you for making this learning opportunity possible!
10:05:48 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Alvin from Brampton - I'm here to drink tea and fix things, and I'm all out of tea.
10:05:54 From Sunny - Brampton to Everyone:
Hello, Sunny from Brampton. I am a Mechatronics Engineer
10:06:10 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Awesome!
10:06:49 From Jennifer and Doug (Oakland, CA) to Everyone:
We're Jennifer and Doug from Oakland, CA. Thanks for this amazing event!
10:07:22 From Frederick Zhang - Fremont, CA, USA to Everyone:
Hello I'm Frederick from Fremont and can't wait to see how the repairs go
10:07:53 From Kirstin to Everyone:
HI I’m Kirstin from San Leandro 🙂
10:08:00 From Kirstin to Everyone:
California, us
10:08:21 From Dave West Schenectady New York USA to Everyone:
Dave West in Niskayuna NY great to see everyone
10:08:25 From Kenny Chen Fremont CA USA to Everyone:
Hi I’m Kenny from Fremont, CA. I’m very excited for the repairs!
10:08:35 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Angela from USA-MA-Arlington: Angela (composter, salt lamp, laptop from previous Zoom Fixit Clinics) is bringing a Grill Wafflebaker Black and Decker CAT No G48TD I received this used from someone. When plugged in nothing happens, no lights, no heat.
10:09:27 From chris to Everyone:
angela are you sure the knob is not just stuck in the off position and could be turned using judicious force?
10:14:32 From chris to Everyone:
we don't need no steenking wire colors
10:14:46 From Kirstin to Everyone:
hehehe
10:15:19 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
@Jo, part of the wire would be ribbed, traditionally neutral
10:15:31 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
I like that enthusiasm @Chris :)
10:16:26 From chris to Everyone:
hey Alvin good to C U,happy new year & you are right, we should observe the neutral wire
10:17:48 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Vintage!
10:18:18 From Tak to Everyone:
I have a very similar model; very durable
10:18:22 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Parents still have one of these, astounding how long they last
10:18:43 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
@Pat you may want to get some screwdrivers ready, we'll probably be delving into there
10:18:59 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Just don't make things like they use to!
10:19:54 From chris to Everyone:
right you are Erin, vintage! and when we get into breakout room we should check for a shorted winding in the motor. sometimes they continue to run & overheat with a partially shorted winding. I am not convinced this is mechanical
10:22:54 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Why are printers so tricky?
10:23:02 From Kirstin to Everyone:
indeed!
10:24:03 From chris to Everyone:
lately printers have developed a reputation for falsely telling you that you are out of ink or need new toner, just to sell you new toner or new cartridges from mfr.
10:24:12 From Tak to Everyone:
aftermarket ink?
10:24:17 From chris to Everyone:
hmmmmmm
10:25:03 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
I don't see a Caroline
10:26:04 From chris to Everyone:
printer - have you tried a different outlet
10:26:18 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Could be a blown fuse @Jeanne - laser printers have a large draw when they start/warm-up for a print
10:27:01 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
For @Lori and @Jeanne, please share your printer models for the rest of the fixers here.
10:27:47 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Lori from USA-NY-New York: Printer Brother MFC-J985DW It doesn't recognize print cartridges. I spoke with Brother to try to fix it and followed all of their instructions -- essentially rebooting the computer repeatedly and uninstalling/reinstalling the ink cartridges.
Jeanne from USA-NJ-Freehold: all in one printer Brother MFC-L2750DW won't turn on Seems "no power" to unit various you-tube tricks in addition to checking power source/outlet/multiple outlets
10:27:57 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Thanks Erin!
10:28:15 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Oleanne from CAN-ON-Brantford: Over the range whirlpool microwave Whirlpool YWMH31017HS Microwave sparks and smokes above the touch panel where the air ducts are when trying to heat items. Items no longer heat up I did some research and it maybe a magnetron issue but I'm not sure
10:29:03 From Tak to Everyone:
the housing
10:30:39 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Brother MFC-J985DW:
https://download.brother.com/welcome/doc100531/mfc985dw_use_oug_b.pdf
Brother MFC-L2750DW:
https://download.brother.com/welcome/doc100802/cv_mfcl2750dw_use_oug_f.pdf
10:30:45 From chris to Everyone:
the sparking tells you the high-volt circuit is working. that suggests it is indeed a magnetron issue and it is not possible to service without taking it down. this is usually a 2 person job. TWO persons at minimum. Peter is RIGHT hi voltage is quite dangerous
10:31:05 From Jessika, Repair Cafe Lund/Malmö to Everyone:
yep,we are very careful with microwaves :)
10:31:13 From Kirstin to Everyone:
100%
10:31:18 From chris to Everyone:
magnetron cost varies from 30 $US to infinity
10:32:09 From chris to Everyone:
there may possibly be a short in the capacitor
10:32:14 From Kirstin to Everyone:
Even disconnected and not plugged in, microwaves can be dangerous
10:32:45 From Mark Stangl to Everyone:
www.makeuseof.com/tag/safely-take-apart-microwave
10:32:47 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Agreed with Kirstin - this isn't a project for just Oleanne, a 2nd hand would b helpful if we're just to remove it from the wall
10:33:15 From Jeanne Vigeant to Everyone:
I had no idea microwaves were so dangerous, good to know. I have actually opened one up before, Guess I won't do that anymore!!
10:33:28 From Kirstin to Everyone:
Safety
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It could be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to operate a microwave oven with the cover off, much more dangerous even than working on raw mains electricity. Even after switching off, the capacitor may hold sufficient charge for an extended period to give you a DANGEROUS, possibly LETHAL electric shock. You should NEVER remove the main cover unless you have a complete understanding of the risks.
10:33:44 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Jennifer from USA-CA-Oakland: Electric tea kettle - OXO Brew adjustable temp pour over kettle Oxo 8717100 Lights up but doesn’t heat up. The bottom connector element got bent, but still worked. But when my husband tried to straighten it, it stopped working. Moving the bottom connector with pliers. That broke it.
10:34:55 From chris to Everyone:
and this microwave is going to be HEAVY
10:35:08 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
We need more broken multimeter fixits!
10:35:11 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
As long as you are aware of the risks, unplug it, and discharge the capacitor, microwaves aren’t particularly dangerous. But if you fail to unplug it, it is incredibly lethal. Likewise, if the discharge resistor built into the capacitor fails, and you don’t discharge it, it’s dangerous.
10:35:50 From Wayne Seltzer Boulder-U-Fix-It Clinic, Colorado USA to Everyone:
A "posh" multi-meter. That's a new phrase for me. :-)
10:35:58 From Kirstin to Everyone:
<3
10:36:36 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Sandeep from CAN-ON-Brampton: Bathroom Shower Pipe The pipes make a lot of noise when the water is running I am not sure where to start
10:36:57 From chris to Everyone:
we need to hear the sound in the breakout room
10:38:46 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
I doubt it's random when it happens, there needs to be some pattern - perhaps other water draw in the household affecting pressure to this shower?
10:38:48 From Sandeep - Brampton to Everyone:
Clean the COR?
10:38:51 From Sandeep - Brampton to Everyone:
what is a COR?
10:39:07 From Bryan McAlley Sussex UK to Everyone:
OK - here goes. When folks from England travelled on sea going liners in the 19th century, if they could afford it they specified a cabin on the Port side of the ship going out and on the Starboard side coming back, so they always got the sun. That was shortened to Port Out and Starboard Home or POSH. Bet you’re sorry you asked!!
10:39:35 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Do get an upload @Sandeep, would appreciate it!
10:40:28 From Wayne Seltzer Boulder-U-Fix-It Clinic, Colorado USA to Everyone:
Thanks, Bryan. I had no idea.
10:40:51 From Kirstin to Everyone:
so interesting
10:41:44 From Sandeep - Brampton to Everyone:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Plumbing/comments/s47azu/bathroom_shower_makes_loud_noise_when_water_is/
10:41:54 From Sandeep - Brampton to Everyone:
video with audio of the bathroom noise
10:48:38 From Sunny C to Everyone:
can someone add me to the break out room for shower fix
10:49:14 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
@ Sunny - I've invited you to the Shower Drain room
10:54:15 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Diane, it's not letting me move you back
10:54:35 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
do you have a pop up on your screen?
11:14:28 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks, Sandeep!
11:22:40 From Oleanne Brantford ON CA to Everyone:
Bill is the best he was able to figure out what it was with the schematic diagram and how to fix it an order the replacement hv diode!! Bill for president!!
11:28:55 From Tak to Everyone:
I also need to learn how to use a multimeter
11:32:54 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
It happens to the best of us, Lori!
11:32:56 From Kirstin to Everyone:
good eye on catching that!
11:33:09 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
yes, a good catch!
11:33:54 From Cynthia-Wallnut Creek, CA- USA to Everyone:
Sorry that I have to leave. Thank you for another interesting session! BTW, I too would love to learn how to use a multimeter. Maybe a class???
11:34:14 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks for joining us, Cynthia!
11:34:38 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thank you for joining, Cynthia! Yes, let's learn how to use a multimeter!
11:35:05 From Lori Fox in NYC to Everyone:
Thank you all so much. This is a great experience.
11:36:04 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks, Lori!
11:36:43 From debbie to Everyone:
Thanks for the clinic!
11:38:48 From Oleanne Brantford ON CA to Everyone:
Thank you so much for this invaluable space and all the help especially for the microwave will message you Peter about joining the next clinic with the right parts to do this fix safely
11:40:50 From Jennifer and Doug (Oakland, CA) to Everyone:
we are taking off too but thanks so much! It was great meeting you all and we'll see you at the Ace Makerspace, Peter!
11:41:41 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks, Jennifer and Doug!
11:53:28 From Des Watson (Sussex, UK) to Everyone:
Thanks Brampton folk, and Peter too - an interesting one! Have to go - time to eat! Best wishes
11:57:05 From Bryan McAlley Sussex UK to Everyone:
Thank you all very much - it’s now coming up 8pm here and my dinner will be in the cat if I don’t go! See you next time….!!
11:57:30 From chris to Everyone:
okay brian, good to see you stay healthy
11:57:45 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Enjoy your dinner, Brian!
11:57:52 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
*Bryan!
11:58:06 From chris to Everyone:
sorry, BRYAN
11:58:52 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003433779414.html
11:59:06 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
Here’s a <$5 one with continuity test
12:00:35 From brian weir to Everyone:
bye everyone. nice to meet you all.
12:01:10 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Nice to meet you too, Brian. Reach out to Brampton Library if you need any other advice from the library's perspective
12:03:19 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Join our Discord community for 24/7 repair action :)
https://discord.gg/zBMsw8HC
12:03:44 From Pat to Everyone:
what is a discord community?
12:03:48 From chris to Everyone:
THANKS peter, thanks erin, thanks natalie, stay healthy!
12:03:56 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thanks, Chris!
12:04:15 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
Pat, discord is like a cross between Skype and an online forum.
12:04:35 From chris to Everyone:
peter we need a briefer for Pat on how to join Discord
12:05:09 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Pat, Peter has written instructions on how to join Discord. He can email them to you
12:06:05 From Amber iFixit to Everyone:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Use+A+Multimeter/25632
12:06:17 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thanks, Amber!
12:07:17 From Tak to Everyone:
That's what I'm trying to do now; diagnose a flexible lamp
12:07:26 From Pat to Everyone:
Time to go. Thanks to every one. Peter, would you send me how to join Discord. Thanks.
12:08:13 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
Thanks Al! :)
12:08:30 From Jeanne Vigeant to Everyone:
Thank you so much everyone!!
12:08:41 From Amber iFixit to Everyone:
am...@ifixit.com
12:08:46 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thank you, Jeanne! Pleas join us again
12:08:47 From Amber iFixit to Everyone:
comm...@ifixit.com
12:09:38 From Rotimi to Everyone:
My gratitude goes to all, most especially Peter and Erin. Cheerio!
12:10:06 From Calvin Holmes San Leandro CA USA to Everyone:
Hey! Reddit the cesspool!
12:10:15 From Erin (she/her) - Brampton Library to Everyone:
Thanks for joining us, Rotimi!
12:10:17 From Alvin - Brampton, ON to Everyone:
We're at 385 members so far!
12:10:21 From Oleanne Brantford ON CA to Everyone:
Ok got it! Will message you for discord invitation @peter
12:10:34 From PC (Toronto, CAD) to Everyone:
Thank you!
12:10:37 From Oleanne Brantford ON CA to Everyone:
Thank you so much
12:10:39 From Kenny Chen Fremont CA USA to Everyone:
Thank you!
12:10:41 From Ryan Lee - Fremont CA USA to Everyone:
Thank you :)
12:12:39 From Natalie Haid -- Brampton Library Events to Everyone:
Thank you, everyone!
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