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27th February 2023, 09:16 PM
Thread: CF 80 Weaco fridge / freezer Fault
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Hi just saw this request after some time away...
Hi
just saw this request after some time away from the forum.
Try the CF80 on mains operation, using the original mains cable, or a replacement IEC cable (common).
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1st December 2022, 05:57 PM
Thread: Dunlop IBC 1978 Catalogue.
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DONE: No interest. The book is in the bin. Thread...
No interest.
The book is in the bin.
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19th November 2022, 11:11 AM
Thread: Dunlop IBC 1978 Catalogue.
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DONE: Dunlop IBC 1978 Catalogue.
Dunlop IBC 1978 Catalogue.
Tools, machinery, hardware.
No coffee, pancakes or shirts.
Weighs 2.7 kg.
Reasonable condition, with all pages.
Pickup only
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16th November 2022, 04:31 PM
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Kea Conqueror – Improved Rear Annexe
Kea Conqueror – Improved Rear Annexe
The original annexe over the rear door area is rudimentary at best, ponds with rainwater, and has no side wind protection.
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16th November 2022, 02:37 PM
Thread: Kea Conqueror - Electrical
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Kea Conqueror – Using A Solar Mat and Charger
Kea Conqueror – Using An External Solar Mat and Charger
Last Year I trialed a Hard Korr brand 200 watt solar mat/blanket, and hard wired the supplied charger into the engine bay.
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16th November 2022, 09:59 AM
Thread: Kea Conqueror - Electrical
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Kea Conqueror – Electrical - Adding An Extra House Battery
Kea Conqueror – Electrical - Adding An Extra House Battery
I have recently added an extra AGM house battery, making my house bank two Fullriver 120AH units.
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15th November 2022, 05:27 PM
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Kea Conqueror Canvas Leak and reseal 2022
Kea Conqueror PopTop Canvas "Leakthrough" and Reseal 2022
My canvas, which was new at purchase in 2012, started to show signs of moisture on the inside in wet weather.
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15th November 2022, 05:08 PM
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2022 Rebuilt Lifter Update . Rebuilt Breha...
2022 Rebuilt Lifter Update .
Rebuilt Breha lifters are still rock solid, with just a little "scissor wear", which is normal
Rebuild some more in 2025 if required.
All the rest OK.
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15th November 2022, 03:20 PM
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Hi Beardy CF40 fault. your fault is...
Hi Beardy
CF40 fault.
your fault is symptomatic of a temperature sensor fail, or a sensor connection problem.
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15th November 2022, 03:12 PM
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Kea Conqueror - Pop Top Toyota 4WD – Ten Year Review and Comments
Kea Conqueror Pop Top Toyota 4WD – Ten Year Review and Comments
My ex rental 2009 build Kea Conqueror Camper is based on a 2008 Toyota VDJ78 Troop Carrier with a 4.5 litre V8 diesel.
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15th November 2022, 10:12 AM
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Hi there. CFX45 issue. On the evidence, and...
Hi there.
CFX45 issue.
On the evidence, and ignoring human factors.
Flat battery, frig accidentally left ON, or battery past its life, or a connection issue.
See if you can provoke the... -
14th November 2022, 02:53 PM
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That's a hard call, with many possibles. A...
That's a hard call, with many possibles.
A rain shower should not affect the CF80, so ensure all common sense investigation things are carried out.
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4th September 2021, 08:06 AM
Thread: Kea Conqueror - Electrical
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Home. Photos of cabling for new rooftop solar...
Home.
Photos of cabling for new rooftop solar panel.
Note that the new cabling roof penetration is below the upper roof line and protected from "snags".
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22nd August 2021, 07:50 AM
Thread: Kea Conqueror - Electrical
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My panel cables go singly through the roof "over...
My panel cables go singly through the roof "over the sink" to a connection box on the small slanted roof area, then run in Tyco brand 4 mm 2 twin cable along the roof cornice to the inside of the...
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17th August 2021, 04:55 PM
Thread: Kea Conqueror - Electrical
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Hi Alain Thats good. keep in mind that...
Hi Alain
Thats good.
keep in mind that vehicle rooftop solar panels are good sometimes but cant replace a panel that can be placed on the ground and shifted to follow the sun.
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7th August 2021, 04:39 PM
Thread: Kea Conqueror - Electrical
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Hi Alain I also now carry an aditional foldup...
Hi Alain
I also now carry an aditional foldup solar mat and use a second regulator.
Mine is a Hard Korr 200 watt mat and works well.
It develops the quoted output in blue sky midday sun.
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9th November 2020, 05:21 PM
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Hi there, It is still just possible that...
Hi there,
It is still just possible that either the thermistor or associated wiring and connectors might have a problem.
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19th July 2020, 01:36 PM
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. I have replaced my CF80 with a Waeco Dometic...
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I have replaced my CF80 with a Waeco Dometic CFX75.
I have posted a separate thread about the changeover, as it is not quite as simple as it sounds.
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16th June 2020, 01:18 PM
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Voila! looks like links were lost in my...
Voila!
looks like links were lost in my original post.
You are lucky; I have been absent for quite a while, and just saw your query.
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27th May 2020, 12:50 PM
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Hi there, caution if you are intending to buy...
Hi there,
caution if you are intending to buy a current CFX75.
Dometic - Waeco has changed the design, and I don't know if the new unit will fit the Kea Conqueror cavity.
Dometic seem to change... -
5th July 2019, 09:25 AM
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Magnet is for tips. "U" shaped holder for...
Magnet is for tips.
"U" shaped holder for cleaner rods.
Switch for heater ON/OFF on rear.
Stainless steel scourer tip cleaner pad in lieu wet sponge.
Hi Archer - I use ChemTools gel flux.
What... -
3rd July 2019, 09:08 AM
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OK Archer, I am bit OCD about any noise at all...
OK Archer,
I am bit OCD about any noise at all when I am doing precision component work and cant afford a mistake.
I read somewhere (EEV?) that someone did some temperature tests on this... -
2nd July 2019, 01:43 PM
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Update for 2019 Good machine. I have added...
Update for 2019
Good machine.
I have added two mods.
First is to add a 50 deg C normally open thermal switch, physically mounted on the power supply heatsink, and placed electrically in the... -
2nd July 2019, 01:06 PM
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Kea Conqueror – Replacement of Waeco CF80 Frig Freezer with Dometic (Waeco) CFX75
Kea Conqueror – Replacement of Waeco CF80 Frig Freezer with Dometic (Waeco) CFX75
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15th March 2019, 11:47 AM
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Waeco CF80 - Some more thoughts.
Waeco CF80 Frig Freezer Operating and Fault or Problem Repair Notes
Some more thoughts.
A most interesting Danfoss document with additional details and info than the brief SECOP document.... -
31st January 2019, 06:05 PM
Thread: AVO Electronic Testmeter Mark 4 (1955)
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I think it's actually an AVO MkII (4109). Try...
I think it's actually an AVO MkII (4109).
Try the UK Vintage Radio Forum.
Circuits etc abound.
Websearch.
It's older than me.
Good luck.
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31st January 2019, 10:03 AM
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. Seems I forgot to add the circuit of the Waeco...
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Seems I forgot to add the circuit of the Waeco Main Board.
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And there is a mistake on my Inter-wiring Diagram.
Where the circuit shows a feed from Display Board CP5 to the... -
30th January 2019, 02:37 PM
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Waeco CF80 Frig Freezer Operating and Fault or Problem Repair Notes
Waeco CF80 Frig Freezer Operating and Fault or Problem Repair Notes
Some operating notes, and hints for repair, gathered from personal experience and multiple sources.
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20th September 2018, 05:42 PM
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Stanley Pozidriv Screwdriver PZ1 #65.532 Tip Geometry Incorrect
Stanley Pozidriv Screwdriver PZ1 #65.532 Tip Geometry Incorrect
Last year I bought some new screwdrivers, one of which was a new Stanley Pozidriv 1, cat 65.532.
Recently I used it for the... -
23rd July 2018, 09:48 AM
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On-Guard Sonic Cat Repeller type 72505 ex Bunnings distributed by Brunnings.
Cat Repeller
On-Guard Sonic Cat Repeller type 72505 ex Bunnings distributed by Brunnings.
Also sold under various names.
Some details for purchasers and hopeful repairers like me with certain... -
22nd July 2018, 06:44 PM
Thread: Can I remove these
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Just hold fire for a while. The boffins in the...
Just hold fire for a while.
The boffins in the background are working on a forum problem.
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22nd July 2018, 05:01 PM
Thread: Kea Conqueror - Electrical
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2018 Update No vehicle electrical faults or...
2018 Update
No vehicle electrical faults or unusual happenings to date.
No failures in "house" electrical system cabling, or with components such as lights or pump.
Redarc BCDC charger has... -
22nd July 2018, 04:42 PM
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2018 Update . Rebuilt Breha lifters are still...
2018 Update .
Rebuilt Breha lifters are still rock solid, with just a little "scissor wear", which is normal
Rebuild some more in 2022 if required.
All the rest OK.
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22nd July 2018, 08:56 AM
Thread: Some great old pics
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Thanks for posting the great photos.
Thanks for posting the great photos.
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8th March 2018, 09:28 AM
Thread: Samsung galaxy mobile phone problems
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The secret to get a screen shot with a Samsung...
The secret to get a screen shot with a Samsung Galaxy phone is to click the two buttons simultaneously, and hold for a few seconds until you hear the "shutter" and see the screen pulse.
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12th June 2017, 09:31 AM
Thread: Would you answer this question?
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I think it also has incorrect English by...
I think it also has incorrect English by Centrelink -
"Your partner should answer this question only if they are over ... "
Should be
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19th May 2017, 10:02 PM
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Sharp (Rexon type) Drill Press , Sharp SE-330BS User Manual
Hi all,
I had a request for the user manual.
Here it is.
Has been a great drill press.
Manual attached.
The chuck key may be a special, -
12th May 2017, 10:25 AM
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American Radio History website for old Radio TV etc Magazines - Great
Hi all,
I have just accidentally discovered a website with a huge collection of magazines covering radio, television, computers etc. from both the technical and broadcasting perspectives
Memory... -
10th May 2017, 09:28 AM
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G'day Ern, Yes, whilst the Hema 150K and 250K...
G'day Ern,
Yes, whilst the Hema 150K and 250K maps are great for touring, and the 25K maps (I have only seen the QLD 25K maps) are sometimes too detailed to show the general area, but fine to show... -
7th May 2017, 06:09 PM
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ZD915 80 Watt De-Solder Station Jaycar TS1513 Modifications.
ZD915 80 Watt De-Solder Station Jaycar TS1513 Modifications.
I recently got fed up with the high noise level (about 199 dBA) out of my newish ZD915 generic type de-solder station.
Neighbours... -
28th April 2017, 07:59 AM
Thread: German tools
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Hi there when in Munich, the Deutsches Museum...
Hi there
when in Munich, the Deutsches Museum is a must see for any guy who even turns the workshop lights on.
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25th April 2017, 12:32 PM
Thread: Kea Conqueror – Plumbing
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Kea Conqueror - Plumbing - Replacing the Shurflo 2088 Water Pump with Shurflo 4009
Kea Conqueror - Plumbing - Replacing the Shurflo 2088 Water Pump with a Shurflo 4009 type.
I replaced my water pump as part of general preventive maintenance; it was still working ok.
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20th April 2017, 08:27 AM
Thread: Battery brands and life expectancy.
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Eveready "Black", and "Red", are old fashioned...
Eveready "Black", and "Red", are old fashioned carbon zinc dry cells, with manganese dioxide electrolyte as a gel.
They are relatively poor performers compared with other modern cells.
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18th April 2017, 09:15 AM
Thread: Identify the tool.
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One from Duxford 2017 Others from DH Museum,...
One from Duxford 2017
Others from DH Museum, Shenley North London, 2017.
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24th January 2017, 10:00 AM
Thread: Kea Conqueror - Electrical
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Solar Panel Replacement. I have replaced the...
Solar Panel Replacement.
I have replaced the original 60 watt solar panel(s) with one 180 watt flexible panel.
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8th January 2017, 08:32 PM
Thread: Plough plane recommendations
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Hi Bueller, well if it all goes belly up, you...
Hi Bueller,
well if it all goes belly up, you can blame me.
Don't worry if your blades are a bit short due to old age and lots of use.
It's actually an advantage, as the top end of a long... -
8th January 2017, 02:52 PM
Thread: Plough plane recommendations
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Hi there, If you want to actually use a plough...
Hi there,
If you want to actually use a plough plane, and for a fair bit of work, here are a few things for you to possibly consider.
Working plough planes have skates as thick as possible and... -
13th December 2016, 12:19 PM
Thread: Kea Conqueror – Plumbing
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Drinking Water Filter The original drinking...
Drinking Water Filter
The original drinking water filter in my vehicle was a Hydrolife HL170PP which is difficult to obtain.
It uses 1/4 inch push pull tubing for water connections.
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5th October 2016, 03:02 PM
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Hi, yeah quality is definitely variable. That's...
Hi,
yeah quality is definitely variable.
That's why I pulled my brand new unit down and checked it, and bench run the thing.
Ping goes the warranty, but warranty means zilch outback.
Just out... -
5th October 2016, 08:54 AM
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I have upgraded this to an SCA Monsoon compressor...
I have upgraded this to an SCA Monsoon compressor with 70 litres/minute.
Tried to fit the next size up ie a generic 150 litre/minute, but it is too big.
Removed the new mount plate.
Removed the...