LondonLax Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Paddywhack said: Not the thread for it and only loosely connected, but I do find it odd that when my dad was younger he could have built his own house; wired it, plumbed it, plastered it etc, but he can't use his smartphone. I might not be able to change a plug, but at least I'm not scared of the cashpoint. I use my smart phone to learn how to change a plug 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 15, 2021 Author VT Supporter Share Posted June 15, 2021 Seriously, people don't know how to wire a plug??? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted June 15, 2021 Moderator Share Posted June 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Seriously, people don't know how to wire a plug??? All come fitted and sealed these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Seriously, people don't know how to wire a plug??? Thank god you're here Mike. Please tell me where the live goes? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, LondonLax said: I use my smart phone to learn how to change a plug Same, YouTube whenever I have an issue with anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Straggler Posted June 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, sidcow said: Thank god you're here Mike. Please tell me where the live goes? I was also going to post a pic of a plug, but thanks to my search history something similar but significantly different came up... 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Straggler said: I was also going to post a pic of a plug, but thanks to my search history something similar but significantly different came up... You don't want to end up being the butt of the joke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 13 hours ago, mjmooney said: Seriously, people don't know how to wire a plug??? I wouldn't have the first clue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted June 16, 2021 Moderator Share Posted June 16, 2021 14 hours ago, sidcow said: Thank god you're here Mike. Please tell me where the live goes? Just stick the wire anywhere in the bathwater, what could possibly go wrong? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted June 16, 2021 Moderator Share Posted June 16, 2021 53 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: I wouldn't have the first clue. I'll put you down as neutral then. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted June 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 16, 2021 I’ve wired a plug that was out of use, kinda just as a demonstration. That was years ago. Never had to do it properly. Changed a fuse once or twice. It’s funny because I remember the diagram of a plug being quite prominent at school but I don’t recall ever physically taking one apart which to me seems like the obvious way to learn about it. See also changing a tyre. I’ve done a couple of practice changes so I have an idea should it be required, but never in a real life scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Mark Albrighton said: I’ve wired a plug that was out of use, kinda just as a demonstration. That was years ago. Never had to do it properly. Changed a fuse once or twice. It’s funny because I remember the diagram of a plug being quite prominent at school but I don’t recall ever physically taking one apart which to me seems like the obvious way to learn about it. See also changing a tyre. I’ve done a couple of practice changes so I have an idea should it be required, but never in a real life scenario. I had to change one at the side of the M42 once, absolutely terrifying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: See also changing a tyre. I’ve done a couple of practice changes so I have an idea should it be required, but never in a real life scenario. I've done about 4 maybe 5 When I was a yoof and had a couple of bangers the hardest part was just getting the **** thing off in the first place, you needed to be Eddie Hall to undo the nuts, drove me to disppair, I'd have to phone like the father in law or step dad and you'd get that look of disgust because you don't know how to do it, I do know how to do it I just can't get the nuts off! "so you're not stupid you're just weak..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted June 16, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2021 26 minutes ago, Genie said: I had to change one at the side of the M42 once, absolutely terrifying. I really see absolutely no reason why you should be changing a plug at the side of the motorway. You should be prosecuted really. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted June 16, 2021 Moderator Share Posted June 16, 2021 You people that have no clue how to change a plug. What do you do if you buy a new light fitting for the ceiling? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I can change a plug/fuse/change a tyre or whatever, but it's practice and need. I can see why people wouldn't know how to do it. It's just another skill which is pretty much throwaway really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, bickster said: You people that have no clue how to change a plug. What do you do if you buy a new light fitting for the ceiling? when i moved to germany it was the first time id ever done it, was actually quite easy, before that i'd never done it, changed the bulb obviously, changed the light shade too but not had to wire the actual fitting rental flats as standard come with no light fittings or kitchen, its weird Edited June 16, 2021 by villa4europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted June 16, 2021 Moderator Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 hour ago, sidcow said: I really see absolutely no reason why you should be changing a plug at the side of the motorway. You should be prosecuted really. The police should certainly have a lead to go on 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Change plugs, changed fascias for single and double plugs, changed the odd light fitting. I would prefer to do none of them but my squeakiness means I tackle jobs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 44 minutes ago, bickster said: You people that have no clue how to change a plug. What do you do if you buy a new light fitting for the ceiling? I pay a proper grown-up to do it for me. The motto on our family crest is EGO POSTULO ADULTUS, i.e. "I need an adult". 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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