Arched top box sash window repaired.

And another one bites the dust.
Yet another sash window painted shut.
This one had a Vent Axia ventilator in the top sash.
Why? I will never know
It had never been wired up!

It can take a surprising amount of time to get things right

KB Glass did the arch top glass.
It took over an hour to get the old glass out and 30 minutes to cut and set the new glass in.
The rest was down to me.
Now with the window re-corded, re-glazed, and draught proofed it slides up and down like a dream.

Just to let you know

From January 2010 the new home page of "Jim'll Fix It Services" will be www.rwjsear.com.
As always, whatever you need I can help. If I can't help - I'll know someone who can!
Whether its property maintenance, or a computer problem that needs solving

give me a call on 07930 335 937.

A new hair salon - Bliss

There's a new gal in town
A lot of my work is recommendations from customers.
This job was no exception.
Opening a new business for the first time is scary.
Camilla has decided to go it alone and will be opening her hair salon on Thursday.
My job was, amongst other things, to put a a couple of mirrors and a couple of shelves.
It was great to be part of the excited stress of the pre opening preparations.
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish her well.
Go see for yourselves at 'Bliss' 64 Seaside, Eastbourne. (Almost opposite Armoury Locksmiths)

Just to let you know

From January 2010 the new home page of "Jim'll Fix It Services" will be www.rwjsear.com.
As always, whatever you need I can help. If I can't help - I'll know someone who can!
Whether its property maintenance, or a computer problem that needs solving

give me a call on 07930 335 937.

Fluorescent lighting

The last job of the week was to change a defective fluorescent light fitting.

Generally, if a fluorescent fitting gives up the ghost it's one of three things.

1. The tube
2.The starter
3.The transformer.
In this case it was the transformer.

The units are so cheap it hardly worth trying to get a replacement transformer, it's more cost effective to get a whole new unit. Fitting is simple. This one was on a landing in a block of flats.

The landing was pitch black and the fitting was12' up on the ceiling.
I had the good fortune to have the help of one of the residents - Robert.
Already past retirement age and just as active as ever.
He effectively became my 'mate'.
Holding the torch steady on the job and passing me the right tools up the ladder.
We had a long natter about God and the world, and found we shared a lot of similar ideas about things.
It made a very pleasant end to the week and we got the light working as well.

Robert

Many thanks for your help

Jim

Just to let you know

From January 2010 the new home page of "Jim'll Fix It Services" will be www.rwjsear.com.
As always, whatever you need I can help. If I can't help - I'll know someone who can!
Whether its property maintenance, or a computer problem that needs solving

give me a call on 07930 335 937.