Solar led light electric slug & snail fence – hack how to convert

This is how to convert a cheap pound store or dollar store solar led light into an electric slug or snail fence.

Electric slug fences provide a barrier to slugs or snails and stop them eating your plants. The voltage used is safe for children, pets and wildlife. Slugs are most active at night, so the operation of the solar light suits this purpose very well. In fact there is one commercial unit that operates in the same way, but at a considerably higher cost.

The solar led light used in this video was purchased from Poundland and cost £2 for 3 lights or 67p each.  Almost all of the cheap solar lights available can also be used for this purpose, just pick the units with the largest solar panel and if you can open one up the largest rechargeable battery. The electrolytic capacitor was removed from an old circuit board, Although it is preferable it is not essential, as the capacitance from the two wires running in parallel is usually enough to allow the circuit to operate.

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How to move add and delete apps on the Smarthub of a Samsung Smart TV

This is how to move, add, delete & edit the apps installed on the Smarthub of a Samsung Smart TV. If you have found that the apps have disappeared or moved to another screen then this video shows you how to get them back.

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Anker premium glass screen protector iphone 5c review & installation

Glass screen protectors are much easier to fit than plastic film protectors, the problem is that there are so many choices and not all the products available are of good quality.

Anker is a brand that I have used many times before and  I have always been very happy with their products. Checkout the video below to see how easy it is to fit the Anker Premium glass screen prtector to an Apple iphone 5c.

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Zooki 39 in 1 ultimate combo accessory kit for Gopro unboxing & review

The zooki 39 in 1 ultimate accessory kit for gorp 4 3+ 3 2 1 Black SIlver includes the following parts:

Head Belt Strap Mount
Chest Belt Strap Mount
360-degree Rotating Wrist Strap Mount
Extendable Handle Monopod
Car Suction Cup Mount
Bike Handlebar Holder Mount
Helmet Strap Mount
Wrist Strap
Three-way Adjustable Pivot Arm(With Surface Quick Release Buckle)
Floating Handle Grip
Tripod Mount Adapters
Surface J-Hook Buckles
Surface Quick Release Buckles
Adapters(2 x long + 2 x short)
Flat & 2 x Arc Mounts
Screws Bolts(4 x long + 2 x short)
Adhesive pads for Flat & 5 for Curved Mounts)

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Otterbox symmetry iphone 5c case unboxing and review

The Otterbox symmetry case for the iphone 5c features an ultra slim profile while providing excellent protection with the Otterbox certified drop+ protection. It is designed to absorb the shock from falls and prevent damage to the phone while maintaining your phones sleek design.

Checkout the video below for an unboxing & review of the Otterbox symmetry for the iphone 5c.

How to wire a French electric plug CEE 7/6

 

This is how to wire a French electric plug CEE 7/6. Also some information about French sockets CEE 7/5.
priseélectrique Fiche électrique  interrupteur Disjoncteur differential

Earth Live Neutral Terre Phase Neutre France


 

Jumpking Ovalpod Trampoline Net Repair & Replacement

The safety net on my daughters trampoline finally gave up and I had was forced to replace it. To be fair it did last five years in a fairly exposed site, with heavy wind, rain and a couple of years when it snowed in the winter.

I had spent many hours repairing the net, ulitmately using a hot glue gun to reinforce any holes that appeared in it.

This was quite successful and extended the life of the net by a considerable period, but finally after many hole repairs I ordered a replacement net.

The installation took about an hour which you can see in the video below, most of the video is 16x speed with a couple of sections at 32x.

 

 

Ultimately I am pleased with this trampoline and how well it has lasted. My daughter does give it one hell of a hammering each day, so if your in the market for a trampoline I can recommend the Jumpking Ovalpod trampoline range.