My Mate Vince Advent Christmas Fixathon Challenge - Day 9

Day 9 of the MMV Christmas Advent Fixathon Challenge, 24 fixes in 24 days!!
Different item each day.
Join me in this Christmas Special where we will attempt to fix a faulty item everyday in the run up to Christmas.
Should be fun!
Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things. I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things, so I hope that comes across in these videos.
Many thanks, Vince.

[@Mymatevince]

Quick question please. Is it ok to put in a thermal fuse of a HIGHER amp rating like this 16 amp one in place of the 10 amp one if the temperature rating is the same. The internet has mixed views on this. If amp rating is important (too high NOT too low) why does the same thermal fuse have different ratings for different voltages, like the G4 series Microtemp are rated at 10 Amps at 250V ac and 15 amps at 120V ac. If it was that critical wouldn't they make 2 thermal fuses, one at 250v and one at 120v. I was under the impression the temperature was the important part and the amp rating as long as it isn't too small wasn't critical. Please reply if you know the answer. Thank you.

[@ZZtop-gg3lu]

I already answered that question in your previous pinned comment, but it's gone now For the G4 series, the stated 10A is the maximum breaking current it can safely break So it is ok to replace a thermal fuse with one that has a higher breaking current The voltage indicated is the maximum working voltage, you can use it on lower voltages, just the maximum breaking current changes As you see for the G4 series, it can break 24VDC only at 5 Amps As you said, the thermal fuse (TCO) disconnects at the stated temperature only, not on the current rating From the documentation: Rated Voltage: The maximum voltage that can be applied to the circuit in which the thermal cutoff is used. Rated Current: The maximum current that the thermal cutoff is rated to interrupt at the rated voltage.

[@Mymatevince]

@ZZtop-gg3lu Thank you ZZ, I appreciate that. I did heart your previous comment, but some of the other comments coming in were getting derogatory to the original commenter so I un-pinned the comment. I'd like to keep it polite in the comments section if at all possible. Your original helpful comment will still be there, as long as the original commenter doesn't delete his comment. Thanks again 👍👍👍

[@MikeB_UK]

The amp rating is how much the fuse can safely break without arcing or flashover as it blows - which could weld the fuse back into the conducting state. The voltage rating is both to do with electrical separation once it has blown as well as being in conjunction with the amp rating to give an acceptably low level of internal heating of the fuse during use (Volts x Amps). In other words too much voltage and current through the fuse's own internal resistance could make it blow regardless of external heat. In general when replacing the temp value must always be same as original but voltage and current rating can be higher than the device actually needs. The AC rating of most devices is shown as roughly half that of DC as AC voltage is normally the average value where the peaks are (Voltage x Square root of 2). This is why recified mains in a switching power supply often gives about 340v on the capacitors and not simply 240v - the 340v are the peaks. Hope this helps.

[@williamgrenville1203]

I'd just like to say I really enjoyed the video only thing I would say is be careful using superglue where there is heat as if it gets hot enough to burn the superglue it can give off formaldehyde and or cyanide gases keep up the great work

[@GinandTronics]

I'm not a expert at all. But if the one in the plug is rated at 10amps how can this one ever pull more than 10 amps? Without that one tripping the circuit?

[@TheCod3r]

Heater repairs, now there's a hot topic 🔥 I must say I'm quickly becoming a fan! It's really cool how you get these things going again

[@Mymatevince]

The PunMaster at work doing what he does best, apart from fixing consoles that is. I have to concede, my main man Phil cannot be beaten, I stand down, I bow down to you. I thought I might be able to beat you with the variety of items, when that failed, I thought I might bore you into submission with an upload everyday, but I was wrong. I hearby give you the title of winner early so you don't have to watch all the days of advent (I mean you can if you want, you can watch some adverts too if it pleases you!).You have been relinquished from your duty my good sir, go forth and enjoy the next 14 days without having to endure a MMV video. You did well my friend and also started a perhaps unstoppable pun craze on my channel comments section...Not sure if I'm overly thankful for that one 😂 Enjoy Christmas buddy, hope you and yours have a great one 🎄🎄

[@TheCod3r]

​@@MymatevinceLol I actually enjoy it. It gives me something to look forward to every day 😂 oh and I have premium, so you get paid anyway. Actually, it should be quite high from me since premium works on revenue share, and all I watch on here is you and snooker. I just can't bare ads so I pay for the premium subscription 😊 The pun master 3000 sounds like a good title. I'll take it 😂 it's pretty cool how people have followed suit, since it should help with engagement etc which in turn helps the channel, so that's a win 🏆 Merry Christmas buddy. I hope you and your family have a great holiday 🎉 🎅

[@Mymatevince]

@@TheCod3r Fair play Phil, you've always supported my channel and had my back when I've read annoying comments about myself on other channels, and done it without highlighting it to me. I do my best not to get involved in any drama, but it is noted mate. Thank you Punmaster 3000 ❤️

[@TheCod3r]

@Mymatevince without getting too soppy, you've done a lot for the community. You're an inspiration to a lot of have a go heroes and give people confidence to just give it a shot. You also don't let the success get to you like a lot of channels I know of. Keep doing your thing buddy, you deserve every bit of success 🙌 here's to a million in 2025 too!

[@Mymatevince]

@TheCod3r Cheers buddy, very kind words, those words apply to you too. Let's hope we're still doing this strange career path this time next year and many years to come 💪

[@michaelridley5457]

Vince, not boring at at all, you show the important relevant stuff that we all learn from. Thanks and keep up the good work mate.

[@ronroberts34]

I watched all the way through - even if it was 2 hours long I would still watch - never boring - love your fixes. Looking forward to the next one.

[@leavemyrightsalone]

The explanation about the switch was the best bit.

[@thegees]

people who like learning are never disappointed on this channel, never would've guessed the dials use cams and a ball bearing to move round! & putting your name in google i knew you'd say something about the results ha people love to google that sorta stuff

[@AndreasTorger]

Not a boring video at all. Loved it!

[@JemTheWire]

To be honest that fan seems to be well made. A very simple design with excellent safety features that have been proven to work. No capacitors to dry out either! Very interesting fix Vince. If I was in the market for a portable fan heater I would have no hesitation to buy one of those. I swear I could watch you fault find a knitting needle and enjoy it. Really, really enjoying this Fixathon and appreciate how much work and time it takes up for you. It is well worth it Vince. Great stuff.

[@FuNnY71818]

Never boring Vince I love your explanation.

[@calzonemoto4651]

because of you Vince, I've fixed an old Xbox 360 and my son's handheld game console. Your videos gave me the confidence to just try to fix things I would have never touched before. I'm mechanically inclined and work on engines of all sizes. But electronics always made me nervous. Thank you for what you do and the humility you express while doing it!

[@coctailrob]

I like this one. Not only did you find both faults but worked out how the one fault would have caused the other.

[@jrsc01.]

loving this series Vince! Thanks for another day of Advent fixing

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you!!!

[@Butchey24]

@@Mymatevince by the way that’s not LED it’s a neon light. Edited. I just noticed you put it’s not LED on the screen, but I’m gonna keep this here just in case others didn’t see it.

[@darrenbird2526]

Be bloody serious, this cheap crap is rubbish content!

[@erik.dahlberg]

The Switch part was the most enjoyable part. Love those geeking out moments, where you are puzzled initially and together or simultaneously with us viewers are working out the logic. Just loving this advent calendar run. But please remember that that we can handle if there are a few days with gaps of new content - spend that time with your family and friends! Merry Christmas in advance.

[@codebeatr]

What I'm loving about this series is that it is a more realistic representation of the day-to-day work at your average electronics repair place. Thermal fuses, wonky switches and dead batteries. Surprisingly comfortable.

[@HollyPadfield]

I found this one really interesting, Vince! I'm really enjoying the advent series too! x

[@pr0tux]

This is my only advent calendar this year. Thank you very much for your effort! 🥳 🎅☃️❄️

[@calzonemoto4651]

I know this is a slog for you to do all these videos. But I wanted to tell you how much I'm enjoying all of them! Thank you for the hard work and spoiling us this Christmas season.

[@ForDBssake]

I actually enjoyed the part about the switch. It made sense and it's good to fully understand the fault and see it resolved with a logical explanation

[@kabo9860]

Nice repair. The "LED" looks more like a neon bulb. 😉

[@krankyfish781]

I just checked to see if anyone else has added this, and they have! Neons work directly on AC so are ideal where there's no DC, such as here.

[@Techie111]

Thanks for keeping up with the fast pace of this advent fixathon Im sure I can speak for everyone when I say were all realy enjoying this series.

[@Timothycan]

This is a brilliant series of fixes, Vince. I think there are people out there who just don't realise how much work and skill goes into making videos. It's hard work and you earn your money, since you not only have to do the fixing, and film it, but also explain it as you go (the best part) and then there's all the editing. My own videos are just done as a hobby, using a mobile phone and Microsoft Clipchamp, but even so I found it was considerably more difficult and involved more work than I'd originally thought. Keep up the excellent work!

[@Mymatevince]

@@Timothycan Thank you Tim, I haven't used Clipchamp, but quite a few of us use Filmora (Wondershare Filmora). Well those that don't want to learn the bigger professional packages. It is easy to learn and not very expensive as long as you don't buy the add ons (not needed). No matter what package you use the editing is by far the biggest time consumer! Anyway, must dash, I got to edit today's video 😭

[@srivedanthbadri6637]

Absolutely loved the video vince! Ive been reading comments and i honestly cannot handle the stupidity of a few people. Yes, they do have good points, but they have a horrendous way of making them. They dont seem to be getting the core and essence of what makes your channel "My Mate Vince"!! Yet you go out of your way to make your point and stand your ground and also learn from the negativity. At the end of the day, it is your channel Vince, and the people who love your content will stay and the people who dont, will brood and leave, thats just how it is. Many people love your content (including me), and don't find it boring. Love this series and I am eagerly waiting for more repairs!! P.S:- Ive learnt a crap ton from your failures and your method of finding faults, and many other people have done so as well, so.. you are doing something right, and its working! Keep it up Vince!

[@mrjsv4935]

Nice fix and interesting item. Looks a bit like fancy car interior pre-heater for winter, a fan with heater element. The broken piece of plastic suggest though it's not intended to be used in car environment, as it has to be strong enough to withstand all vibrations etc. inside a car. I wonder why some people don't watch videos like this fully, it's like if they were reading a repair manual, or a scientific fact book about something, they'd just read some part of it, and miss the important bits they didn't bother to read. Have seen some viewers even complain about something they missed because they didn't watch the entire video :D

[@DracoMcGuyver]

Vince, I stayed to the end. Great video as always.

[@DavidDeLuge]

Another great fix. I’m looking forward to these more than the chocolate in my advent calendar! Great stuff, Vince. Thank you 😬👍🏻

[@dodgydruid]

I received my last watch today, a pine green soviet Slava "fridge" in an endeavour inspired by your good self all those years back whilst recovering from a triple bypass and today having prob the biggest Soviet collections in the UK and a whole collection of several hundred non Soviet. In the new year I will be offering something to your good self you might be happy with as a kinda thank ya' all down to me finding a small piece of paper to make it good, you will not be disappointed :D

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Ian! It's so great that you found a new passion and I helped you on that path. Other may criticise a non watchmaker attempting repairs on watches like Omega, but it shows that sometimes watching an amateur attempt something might encourage someone into a hobby just as much or on occasion more than a professional. Good on you💪

[@anthonyhenryhoover9278]

These thermal fuses are the Bain of Vince’s life atm 😂 But always really interesting fixed as something else goes and causes them to break. Another great video really truly enjoying this series can’t wait for the Tomorrows, keep it up.

[@nicktheroyalturner3370]

You can get CA, superglue, activator which you spray on for an instant bond.

[@WesleyNixon]

This!!!

[@rbuschy]

you can just blow on it too, but activator is better. Also he can use the CA Glue and Baking Powder(?) to make strong repairs

[@OneHundredEnvelopes]

Many thanks for another great video. In regards to the soldering thermal fuse issue, I think I remember that there is such a thing as electrical conductive adhesive. I hope that this is helpful

[@jocktrucker1]

I have the exact same heater. It has. different name on it, so it must be a generic make and rebranded to different purchasers. Thanks for the tip that it can stand up, looked at mine and it does. Made it through your video, cheers Vince and Happy Christmas to you and your family.

[@GinandTronics]

Don't stand it up. I don't believe it has a safety switch switch to cut power if it tips over

[@zs1dfr]

@@GinandTronics It has air-intake vents on both flat surfaces so will not really overheat if it falls over on the wrong side. But apart from the thermal fuse, it also has the thermostatic bimetallic strip switch which will cut out of it gets too hot in there, I've had mine for 25 years and it has never given heat problems, in any position

[@wayne3790]

Thoroughly enjoyable video as always Vince, thank you very much mate ☺️👍

[@vforvendetta7763]

36:20 We surely made it Vince… Keep up the good work!

[@johnmolnar2957]

I admire your ability on those small switches to get them back together, I usually have pcs flying when I pop them open!

[@gregnockolds3855]

Thank you Vince for a perfect MMV video, it's like you're following a script? Seemingly dead ends, detours and deliberations before an oh so satisfying demo on the carpet! Like some other commenters Ive, on occasion, done some back seat driving whilst you take us on your journey but eventually wake up and realise it is not all about the destination. And the detour into that switch was my absolute favourite bit of Vinspection to date.

[@waynestyles7916]

Loved this as its things many of us will do. Stayed through for you. Thanks Vince will get one of these little heaters

[@MikeB_UK]

Another one fixed! Well done. As you have proved, investigate enough and it will click in the end (sorry, lousy joke!). I expect you are pretty fed up of video editing by now and looking forwards to a well earned Christmas break!

[@StormwatchDruid]

Thanks Vince for another 'Advent Fix', great selection of fixes from a lawn mower to a farting rubber man, what more can we ask for. More variety than our Cadburys advent calendar and even then I only get a chocolate on the 'odd' days as my wife opens the 'even' days, Hey I am sixty a week after new years day so need any jollies I can get. I remember the days I could see where my soldering iron was pointing, and that is not a euphemism, I did electrical engineering as a trade back in the days when we had proper components before any of this surface mount stuff lol.

[@ncross1857]

I enjoyed that, thank you. You should look at using bicarbonate of soda with your superglue.

[@rondickson1491]

Another awesome video. Nice job finding both faults. I was getting a little heated when you had the test leads on opposite sides of the switch stating there was no continuity. There is no connection between the two sides of the switch because one side is the fan and the other is the heating element, which you did explain later in the video, so I cooled down. Keep up the awesome work on these advent videos!! Best wishes from the USA!

[@NeilAinsworth-ev1rm]

Try super glue activator it comes in a spray can Steve - keep up the great videos and respect doing one with a hangover

[@HooperDJ]

Brilliant fix, glad you showed us the switch and how it works. It was interesting.

[@wisher21uk]

Dam good heater them, use one in the shed for when it gets cold 😊 Thanks Vince keep em coming

[@Mymatevince]

@@wisher21uk Cheers Gary, thank you👍

[@gusbert]

Vince, use super glue gel and a kicker. You can lay it on thick to build up a big blob if you want, and it cures almost instantly.

[@davidhannum9017]

Absolutely loving this series Vince! Its been a great way to relax at the end of the day

[@CNEClean]

🎉🎉 I've never come so close to clapping at my TV in my life! Wasn't boring at all! I could hear the celebration in your voice! 🎉

[@Jack-nb1zx]

Made it through the waffling. I do enjoy your long form content🎉

[@beavis6363]

Epoxy has it's uses indeed (but not always). I highly recommend some two part putty epoxy as well. It's super useful. For example you could have created strengthening base around that broken standoff. US here, "JB Weld" brand here makes a variety of such two part putties, surely you can source something similar. Trust me, once you have it to hand you'll see uses. Especially on some of the broken internal plastic posts and stuff.

[@stevebigfoot1287]

Hi Vincent, got a tip for you regarding reinforcing super glued plastic Parts. I have seen you multiple times say a glued repair won't last. Glue as normal then add some extra glue over the join and sprinkle baking powder on the glue, it forms a hard plastic in seconds. You can keep adding more glue and baking powder to suit. It is also possible to slowly form plastic lugs etc by this method. (Baking powder is also known as baking soda in USA etc) Hope this helps you.

[@billykl2790]

Baking powder and Baking soda are 2 different things

[@dimitarlazarov2094]

​@@billykl2790They are absolutely the same thing. It's just a bicarbonate of soda. In "baking powder" they add some acid. Someone needs to revisit simple 6th grade chemistry classes

[@Marco_Chiappetta]

​@dimitarlazarov2094 if acid is added, they are not the same. They have the same main ingredient, but are not the same.

[@fatcontrole1]

​​@@dimitarlazarov2094you may need to revisit cooking classes to understand the difference between them.

[@iamsleepyhollow]

Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate while baking powder is sodium bicarbonate with an acid and a thickener. Not the same at all, and both are available in the USA.

[@dg2076]

Poor Vince Potter having to sleep in a loft with no heating 😂

[@curtisdrayton97]

Glad you’re back to the blue Matt 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@chrisxbell714]

Love your repair videos been watching you for a while now. Thanks for the entertainment that is repairing electronics.

[@andymouse]

Nice product, it proved itself safe ! cause and effect, karma is good and the universe is happy that all is in balance, entropy is low and time's arrow flies straight and true. It is surely the best time to be alive.

[@proesterchen]

Just a note on the FLIR readings: Since you're measuring the metal parts of the heat sink, which is a reflective surface, this leads to unreliable readings. Basically, those 200°C may be a bad reading, which you could confirm by putting a K-type thermocouple on the heat sink and comparing its (reliable) readings to the FLIR camera.

[@jpatston1]

It doesn’t matter how long you take it’s nice to see exactly how you do what you do

[@binkman853]

This was a really good fix. Thanks again!

[@Blue-Crits]

What is so funny is I’m watching this video with the heater blowing in front of me. The exact same one. What are the odds! Best video

[@daves_channel1491]

Good job, after watching your video, well explained, and yeah it is live sort of, but that is why I watch, the problem solving is the fun part. I and anyone else who watches will now know how to fix. As others have said the Christmas challenge is great idea Vince 🙂

[@Foxhound682]

Great Christmas videos keep up the good work PS I never get bored watching your videos don't care what you are working on love them keep it up My Mate Vince and hello from the United States

[@TheTony111111]

Another informative video Vince. i always watch from beginning to the end just in case i miss something 👍👍

[@RobisonRacing68]

This is getting addictive Vince! Liking this every day fixes too much!!!

[@fouroakfarm]

35:50 Im here for the whole video. Keep on doing what youre doing, great stuff. Thanks Vince

[@iawa2k]

Another cracking advent fix, ignore the haters Vince. With the retention comment, I know YT shows you stats but can always add a “type ‘X’ in the comments to show you stayed” and change up the word (X) each video. The first one maybe could be ‘Loyal’ but knowing your humour you’ll probably pick ‘glutton for punishment’ 😅❤

[@Mymatevince]

😂😂

[@ytmadpoo]

That thermal fuse is there in case the fan dies, so it makes sense it's at a lower temp than the heating element itself. If the fan stopped blowing, it would heat up pretty quick and kill the power, saving everything else with a low melting point (all the plastic parts) from catching fire.

[@flyboy5736]

Good fix Vince. Get yourself some UV glue, much easier than mixing epoxy, and glues just about any material. Merry Christmas :)

[@PollokPoochesDogWalking]

You are my advent calendar this year and I'm loving it

[@TDax]

I actually found that switch bit interesting.

[@GadgetUK164]

OMG I have a video to go up on the EXACT same heater, fuse blew on mine too... I fixed mine twice, two different ways. Interesting you had a slightly different issue to me - and you approach it differently to start with =D Great job Vince!!! These heaters are really good for the money imo! Mine failed from switching between the two heat ranges, after it had been running for a few hours!

[@NewTestamentDoc]

It took me a while to learn, too.. but epoxy over super-glue often better choice... not always... but often!

[@andymouse]

He does know that, but he's on a very tight schedule :)

[@av2367]

Thanks Vince for another fix. Little tip, make a little drawing of the wiring and switches. Then you can also make some notes on it so you don't have to remember it.

[@jonathanmartin3375]

Another present in the form of a MMV video! Thanks Vince!

[@chrisrobson8540]

good little heater I've had one for a while about a tenner from Aldi.....nice to know how it all works and i had no idea it could go flat either lol good fix and thoroughly enjoying the advent.....miles better than overpriced choccies👍

[@watercreator]

Love the content, keep it up! Great job!

[@Shadowmanbluesbluesman]

great fix, and I always watch to the end

[@recoilification]

Hey man that was very entertaining great job. subbed

[@SardiPax]

You can get low temperature electrical solder. There is a common one that melts at 160'C that might be suitable for these applications. You can also sprinkle baking soda onto a drop of superglue to form a filled glue which may be a good compromise between pure superglue and Araldite.

[@ktaragorn]

Intro was funny.. got a little tiny sense of how crazy you must be going with 1 fix a day!

[@leewatts1570]

Merry Christmas vince and all!!

[@Rep2369]

I won't bail on ya Vince, I stayed til the end! Here's at least my stat for you :D Happy holidays my friend!

[@marcellipovsky8222]

Hi Vince, can you imagine the time saved if you would have some rivets and the riveting pliers. When you order them, get also some hand cream, the IPA does a pretty good job drying your hands. I also told you that if you sprinkle some baking soda on the superglue, it works as a catalyst and it gets hard immediately. 👍

[@thehermitish1]

We've got a couple of those heaters and they're surprisingly reliable considering they probably knock them out in the factory for less than you had to pay for the pack of 5 fuses when you think we can buy them here for less than £15

[@johnbutcher125]

For plastic parts try one of the plastic model making glues. Humbrol/Revell/Airfix. Have recently fixed a fridge door milk holder with a few cracks and split bottom section ,still going strong.

[@dcee2899]

For gluing ABS you can use MEK solvent or use PVC pipe weld which will also work. Quick is to use CA glue with the activator. or UV cure adhesives. A trick you can use is apply a good splash of CA on the joint and then sprinkle some bicarbonate of soda over the glued joint and the CA will set instantly like cement.

[@fillrobs7726]

Great fix - fix in my opinion was also interesting 😁

[@luisg.2457]

That broken piece of plastic was the perfect candidate to reinforce it with baking soda and superglue.

[@TerryLawrence001]

What happens when they call you Vinney or Vinny? Jeez now I need to watch "My cousin Vinny" tonight! Love the series, never boring! It's even cool when the porcupine pops in for a visit, just like Racoon Saloon

[@snafu2350]

~14:00 The thermal fuse fixings are easier to replace if you have a simple, cheap fabric eyelet crimper: remove the existing eyelets, form the ends ow the thermal fuse leads around some suitable diameter to get the circle, then simply crimp a new 'eyelet' onto the board. Obviously, the eyelets used should be copper or a similar bare metal, not chrome-covered plastic (or aluminium) As you said, super (CA) glue is excellent for quick bonds, esp for materials that have some moisture-absorption such as organics or some rubbers (as well as skin/flesh, its original application), but next to useless for a more permanent bond between rigid non-permeable materials: for that, epoxy (or plastic weld in this case) is the preferred method for permanent bonding, but 'hot snot' may well have been just as good as it allows for a small amount of flex (to allow for thermal expansion/contraction of the element/backplane/metal grille)

[@-ZERO-00000]

you could also use a mechanical connection to fix the broken plastic such as a Heat welder using the metal staples that melt the plastic and fuse it around the metal staples although it does require a bit of finesse because you can go through the plastic. was great to watch.

[@matthewstanton6288]

Hey Vince, just an idea. You could set up a little test with one of these thermal fueses to see how long you can spend soldering onto a leg before the temperature causes it to break. Or better yet there are rapid cooling sprays specific to electronics that should eleviate any worries. Keep up the good work, missing the roller series.

[@scottb8809]

"Nine! ...Day Nine!" 😂

[@johnboi8346]

I weld plastic parts with an old soldering iron may help you instead of super glue. Or try an activator spray with your glue.

[@davidroberts965]

Quick tip Vince Why not use small nut and bolts to secure the thermal fuse in place Loving the series keep up the good work

[@jackmanatee3162]

Fun videos Vince. And I like your resolution to use epoxy instead of super glue as I've never had any luck with it either.

[@zs1dfr]

Have you tried reinforcing superglue by adding bicarbonate of soda around the glued item, and pouring more glue over it? Goes solid immediately, and MUCH stronger than the superglue on its own.... Good fix! I am using an identical fan which is still working about 25 years after I bought it. Thermal fuse has never popped, but poor wire connections have needed cleaning from corrosion! Keep up the good work. Your perseveration with the switch positions was worth it, to explain to us mere mortals exactly what the switch was supposed to be doing.

[@debbie62140]

I have the same heater with a different badge. It works well in my bathroom, but the lead gets very warm. My guess is the penny pinching manufacturer used some sort of alloy for the mains lead.

[@vilhelmboor8542]

Try a bit bicarb soda with superglue. Now it gets hot so take care. I advise a play before you want to do something you want to glue. also you can add oxide colour to your mix to weld computer hinges etc if you dont want white.

[@guidomersmann9744]

Before using any glue, check if the plastic is ABS. In that case you can use aceton to weld it. The connection is than as strong as it was original.

[@UnCoolDad]

There is an RS electronics in Watford - might be faster than waiting for the post from CPC

[@smaza2009]

Good video vince but think you worry too much about wrapping that thermal fuse the camera angle showed that it was perfectly connected, keep up the good work

[@thomasdoherty6876]

mitre bond is the best super glue, comes with an accelerator spray so it actually cures in seconds, well better than poundland superglue and lasts ages as long as you keep the nozzle clean, otherwise the lid can stick on permanantly

[@starrat46]

Hi Vince. Buy mitre glue instead of superglue. I think it might be the same, but it comes with an accelerator and sets instantly when it’s sprayed on to the glue.