Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Dan Penoff]

Ding! We have winner!

Actually, Amphenol connectors are the dark green finish multi pin connectors 
with threaded locking rings used heavily on military electrical equipment. 
Cannon connectors are similar and used interchangeably.

One of my first jobs after graduating high school was working for an 
electronics distributor that sold Amphenol connectors to the Naval Avionics lab 
in Indianapolis. I spent a lot of time buried in their catalogs with 
specification from the lab putting together bids.

Dan

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On Aug 24, 2012, at 8:47 PM, Craig  wrote:

> On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:55:54 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:
> 
>> Cannon and Amphenol plugs/connectors (aircraft electric, radio, RADAR,
>> etc.) much alike it seems to me; I don't know difference.
>> Manufacturer?  The MANY that I worked with on B-47's and B-52's were
>> "Cannon" plugs - never knew them as "Amphenol."  'Some really biguns at
>> times.
> 
> They are "MIL-Spec" circular connectors (I don't remember off the top of
> my head which one, though). A typical part number for a bulkhead mount
> receptacle is MS3102-14S-5P. The part number for the mating cable plug is
> MS3106-14S-5S. They are made by a number of different manufacturers.
> Cannon (now ITT Cannon, correct spelling), Amphenol, and Spectra are
> among those who make them.
> 
> 
> Craig
> 
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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[OK Don]

Yup, lots of them on a Cessna cowling. Held on the speed ring of the 195
cowling -

On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 12:04 PM, WILTON  wrote:

> OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy for
> some of you.)
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" 
>
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:34 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
>
>
>  On 24/08/2012 10:44 AM, Craig wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:28:36 -0500 Randy Bennell 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Cleared the climbing vine off of the trellis on the chimney last night
>>>> and this weekend I shall di a bit deeper and see if it is easily
>>>> repairable or if there is more rot than is evident.
>>>>
>>>> Keep your fingers crossed for me.
>>>>
>>> Hopefully, the vine is not near where the wasps come and go
>>>
>>>
>>>  Aha! I thought. Just a loose wire. Had to go and buy a bigger Marrette
>>>> than I had but was able to get some out at the lake - wonder of wonders
>>>> and I got it back together and re-installed. You guessed it - did not
>>>> help at all.
>>>>
>>> Marrette? Never heard of the term before, so I looked it up.
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**Wire_nut<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_nut>says
>>>  they are wire nuts, "Twist-on
>>> wire connectors are also known as wire nuts ("Wire-Nut" is a registered
>>> trademark of Ideal Industries[1]) or cone or thimble connectors. Marrette
>>> or Marr connectors are two other trade names for such connectors."
>>>
>>> So you learn something every day.
>>>
>>>
>>> Craig
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> The vine was sort of covering the hole where the wasps were going in and
>> out but it all came off the trellis pretty easily. most of it was dead
>> which basically shows me that I should trim it back more regularly so there
>> would be new growth. It is just Virginia Creeper.
>>
>> Marrette is the twist on type and Marr connectors are the ones with a set
>> screw and a separate screw on cover.
>> Sort of like calling a headache pill and Aspirin - brand name becomes the
>> descriptive term in some cases.
>>
>> Randy
>>
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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Frederick Moir]

We used "Plessy", "Cinch", "Amphenol" connectors, among others. Collins HF and 
ILS/VOR used American connectors of course.
Also used were Dzus and Oddie fasteners for aircraft panels including the plain 
olde slotted machine screw.
Going dormant again.
 
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.


>
> From: Craig 
>To: mercedes@okiebenz.com 
>Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 8:47 PM
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
> 
>On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:55:54 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:
>
>> Cannon and Amphenol plugs/connectors (aircraft electric, radio, RADAR,
>> etc.) much alike it seems to me; I don't know difference.
>> Manufacturer?  The MANY that I worked with on B-47's and B-52's were
>> "Cannon" plugs - never knew them as "Amphenol."  'Some really biguns at
>> times.
>
>They are "MIL-Spec" circular connectors (I don't remember off the top of
>my head which one, though). A typical part number for a bulkhead mount
>receptacle is MS3102-14S-5P. The part number for the mating cable plug is
>MS3106-14S-5S. They are made by a number of different manufacturers.
>Cannon (now ITT Cannon, correct spelling), Amphenol, and Spectra are
>among those who make them.
>
>
>Craig
>
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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[buymbparts]

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:55:54 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:

> Cannon and Amphenol plugs/connectors (aircraft electric, radio, RADAR,
> etc.) much alike it seems to me; I don't know difference.
> Manufacturer?  The MANY that I worked with on B-47's and B-52's were
> "Cannon" plugs - never knew them as "Amphenol."  'Some really biguns at
> times.

They are "MIL-Spec" circular connectors (I don't remember off the top of
my head which one, though). A typical part number for a bulkhead mount
receptacle is MS3102-14S-5P. The part number for the mating cable plug is
MS3106-14S-5S. They are made by a number of different manufacturers.
Cannon (now ITT Cannon, correct spelling), Amphenol, and Spectra are
among those who make them.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Craig]

On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:55:54 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:

> Cannon and Amphenol plugs/connectors (aircraft electric, radio, RADAR,
> etc.) much alike it seems to me; I don't know difference.
> Manufacturer?  The MANY that I worked with on B-47's and B-52's were
> "Cannon" plugs - never knew them as "Amphenol."  'Some really biguns at
> times.

They are "MIL-Spec" circular connectors (I don't remember off the top of
my head which one, though). A typical part number for a bulkhead mount
receptacle is MS3102-14S-5P. The part number for the mating cable plug is
MS3106-14S-5S. They are made by a number of different manufacturers.
Cannon (now ITT Cannon, correct spelling), Amphenol, and Spectra are
among those who make them.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Fmiser]

> > Dan wrote:
> >
> > Back at you - how about an Amphenol connector?

> Dieselhead wrote:
> 
> MOLEX used to be a word nobody knew, but with the advent of
> the ibmpc, it is not an unusual now.

There again, Molex make a whole lot of connectors.  The term
"molex" usually refers to a plastic bodied, rectangular
multi-pin.

Another along those lines is a Phoenix connector.

--   Philip

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Fmiser]

> Dan Penoff wrote:

> Back at you - how about an Amphenol connector?

Well, if we are talking "pro audio", that would be the round
threaded ring co-axial connector used on high impedance mics.
1/2 inch by 24 threads, same as a mic stand - I think.

But like Cannon, Amphenol is a manufacture of a _lot_ of
different connectors!

--   Philip

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Dieselhead]

Actually, it's "Canon", I believe, but they are commonly used for 
audio, typically microphone connectors.


Back at you - how about an Amphenol connector?

Dan



MOLEX used to be a word nobody knew, but with the advent of the 
ibmpc, it is not an unusual now.


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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[WILTON]

'Nother ATTABOY - - and a knurled, threaded attachment ring secured with 
stainless steel safety wire on aircraft.


Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Fmiser" 

To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 6:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



> Wilton wrote:
>
> OK..  How 'bout Cannon plug?



Dan Penoff wrote:



Actually, it's "Canon",


Nope.  That's the cameras. ITT/Cannon is double n.


I believe, but they are commonly used
for audio, typically microphone connectors.


The usual term is "XLR"  but that is actually a Cannon part
number.

In industries other than audio, "Cannon plug" is a round
multi-pin, usually with a thread or bayonet locking ring.

--   Philip

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Fmiser]

> > Wilton wrote:
> >
> > OK..  How 'bout Cannon plug?

> Dan Penoff wrote:

> Actually, it's "Canon",

Nope.  That's the cameras. ITT/Cannon is double n.

> I believe, but they are commonly used
> for audio, typically microphone connectors.

The usual term is "XLR"  but that is actually a Cannon part
number.
 
In industries other than audio, "Cannon plug" is a round
multi-pin, usually with a thread or bayonet locking ring.

--   Philip

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[WILTON]

Cannon and Amphenol plugs/connectors (aircraft electric, radio, RADAR, etc.) 
much alike it seems to me; I don't know difference.  Manufacturer?  The MANY 
that I worked with on B-47's and B-52's were "Cannon" plugs - never knew 
them as "Amphenol."  'Some really biguns at times.


Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Penoff" 

To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 4:40 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending


Actually, it's "Canon", I believe, but they are commonly used for audio, 
typically microphone connectors.


Back at you - how about an Amphenol connector?

Dan

Sent from my iPad



On Aug 24, 2012, at 3:19 PM, "WILTON"  wrote:


OK..  How 'bout Cannon plug?

Wilton

- Original Message - From: "WILTON" 
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending


Got yourself another ATTABOY!  Now, If I just had a nickel for every 
DZUS ("Zeus") fastener I turned (some "cussed") as a B-47 maintenance 
crew chief------


Wilton

----- Original Message - From: "Craig" 
To: 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:04:05 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:

OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy 
for

some of you.)


A quarter-turn fastener used on aircraft and other things.


http://dfcis.com/history.html

1932 – 1935 William Dzus sees a need for a new type of fastener
to meet the requirements of the Aircraft Industry – a quick-acting,
self-locking device. From this idea he invents and develops the
well-known Dzus Fastener, with capability to withstand vibration and a
tolerance for high stress and strain. Manufacturing begins as a one-man
business in a small garage in West Islip, New York. The sheer merit of
the product creates a wide-spread market and the company grows.

1936 The company is incorporated in the State of New York under
the name - Dzus Fastener Co. Inc.

1937 – 1938 The company builds a manufacturing plant on its
present site – 425 Union Boulevard, West Islip, New York.

1939 – 1963 Arrangements are completed for the addition of a
manufacturing operation in England. During World War II the entire 
output

of the West Islip plant was used for defense. It is interesting to note
that the Spiral Cam Fastener was standard equipment on the military
aircraft of all the United Nations. At the conclusion of the War the
program for expanding the market for the Fastener into non-aircraft
fields was renewed, and continues.

1964 The company mourns the untimely death of its founder
William Dzus. He is succeeded by his son Theodore, then President.

1964 – 1987 Theodore Dzus goes on to guide day-to-day operations
until his retirement and the sale of the company.

1988 – 1991 The company is purchased by its British subsidiary,
under a holding company – Dzus International Limited.

1992 – 1993 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. headquarters at West Islip,
New York is purchased by Stephen Meshover and Michael R. P. Knight.

1994 – 1995 The company appoints as exclusive sales and marketing
agent – DFS International, Inc. In order to ensure continued high 
quality

customer service, Dzus sales force and support staff transfer to DFS.
Also in 1994, the company becomes registered in its SIC Code 3429, to 
ISO

9002: 1994: Manufacture of ¼-turn fasteners, quick acting latches and
panel strips in steel, stainless steel, aluminum and plastic for use in
the aerospace, transportation, electronics, air handling, 
refrigeration,
motor control and computer industries to secure access panels, covers 
or

detachable components.

1996 – 2000 DFS International, Inc. is purchased by McKechnie
plc, an industrial holding company with international operations and a
mission of continuing to expand globally through organic growth and
acquisition.

2001 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. elects to rename the company
- DFCI Solutions, Inc. As stated in our recent letter to our valued
customers, this is a name change only. Also in 2001, the company
terminates the Exclusive Agent status with DFS International, Inc.

2002 The new name of the company – DFCI Solutions, Inc. –
better represents the way the company plans to position itself and grow
in the future. The company is newly registered in its SIC Code 3429 
(US)

to ISO 9001:1994, AS9100: 2001 – 08: Design and manufacture of ¼-turn
fasteners, quick acting latches and panel strips in steel, stainless
steel, aluminum and plastic for use in military and commercial 
aerospace,

transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration, motor control
and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or detachable
components.

For more than sixty (60) years, at its manufacturing plant in West 
Islip,
New

Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Dan Penoff]

Actually, it's "Canon", I believe, but they are commonly used for audio, 
typically microphone connectors.

Back at you - how about an Amphenol connector?

Dan

Sent from my iPad



On Aug 24, 2012, at 3:19 PM, "WILTON"  wrote:

> OK..  How 'bout Cannon plug?
> 
> Wilton
> 
> - Original Message - From: "WILTON" 
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
> 
> 
>> Got yourself another ATTABOY!  Now, If I just had a nickel for every DZUS 
>> ("Zeus") fastener I turned (some "cussed") as a B-47 maintenance crew 
>> chief--
>> 
>> Wilton
>> 
>> - Original Message - From: "Craig" 
>> To: 
>> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:28 PM
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
>> 
>> 
>>> On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:04:05 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:
>>> 
>>>> OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy for
>>>> some of you.)
>>> 
>>> A quarter-turn fastener used on aircraft and other things.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> http://dfcis.com/history.html
>>> 
>>> 1932 – 1935 William Dzus sees a need for a new type of fastener
>>> to meet the requirements of the Aircraft Industry – a quick-acting,
>>> self-locking device. From this idea he invents and develops the
>>> well-known Dzus Fastener, with capability to withstand vibration and a
>>> tolerance for high stress and strain. Manufacturing begins as a one-man
>>> business in a small garage in West Islip, New York. The sheer merit of
>>> the product creates a wide-spread market and the company grows.
>>> 
>>> 1936 The company is incorporated in the State of New York under
>>> the name - Dzus Fastener Co. Inc.
>>> 
>>> 1937 – 1938 The company builds a manufacturing plant on its
>>> present site – 425 Union Boulevard, West Islip, New York.
>>> 
>>> 1939 – 1963 Arrangements are completed for the addition of a
>>> manufacturing operation in England. During World War II the entire output
>>> of the West Islip plant was used for defense. It is interesting to note
>>> that the Spiral Cam Fastener was standard equipment on the military
>>> aircraft of all the United Nations. At the conclusion of the War the
>>> program for expanding the market for the Fastener into non-aircraft
>>> fields was renewed, and continues.
>>> 
>>> 1964 The company mourns the untimely death of its founder
>>> William Dzus. He is succeeded by his son Theodore, then President.
>>> 
>>> 1964 – 1987 Theodore Dzus goes on to guide day-to-day operations
>>> until his retirement and the sale of the company.
>>> 
>>> 1988 – 1991 The company is purchased by its British subsidiary,
>>> under a holding company – Dzus International Limited.
>>> 
>>> 1992 – 1993 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. headquarters at West Islip,
>>> New York is purchased by Stephen Meshover and Michael R. P. Knight.
>>> 
>>> 1994 – 1995 The company appoints as exclusive sales and marketing
>>> agent – DFS International, Inc. In order to ensure continued high quality
>>> customer service, Dzus sales force and support staff transfer to DFS.
>>> Also in 1994, the company becomes registered in its SIC Code 3429, to ISO
>>> 9002: 1994: Manufacture of ¼-turn fasteners, quick acting latches and
>>> panel strips in steel, stainless steel, aluminum and plastic for use in
>>> the aerospace, transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration,
>>> motor control and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or
>>> detachable components.
>>> 
>>> 1996 – 2000 DFS International, Inc. is purchased by McKechnie
>>> plc, an industrial holding company with international operations and a
>>> mission of continuing to expand globally through organic growth and
>>> acquisition.
>>> 
>>> 2001 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. elects to rename the company
>>> - DFCI Solutions, Inc. As stated in our recent letter to our valued
>>> customers, this is a name change only. Also in 2001, the company
>>> terminates the Exclusive Agent status with DFS International, Inc.
>>> 
>>> 2002 The new name of the company – DFCI Solutions, Inc. –
>>> better represents the way the company plans to position itself and grow
>>> in the future. The company is

Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[WILTON]

And Marman (or "Marmon") clamp, and how are Marman clamps related to 
(certain) comedians?


Wilton

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From: "WILTON" 

To: "mercedes list" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 3:19 PM
Subject: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



OK..  How 'bout Cannon plug?

Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "WILTON" 

To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending


Got yourself another ATTABOY!  Now, If I just had a nickel for every DZUS 
("Zeus") fastener I turned (some "cussed") as a B-47 maintenance crew 
chief--


Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Craig" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:04:05 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:


OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy for
some of you.)


A quarter-turn fastener used on aircraft and other things.


http://dfcis.com/history.html

1932 – 1935 William Dzus sees a need for a new type of fastener
to meet the requirements of the Aircraft Industry – a quick-acting,
self-locking device. From this idea he invents and develops the
well-known Dzus Fastener, with capability to withstand vibration and a
tolerance for high stress and strain. Manufacturing begins as a one-man
business in a small garage in West Islip, New York. The sheer merit of
the product creates a wide-spread market and the company grows.

1936 The company is incorporated in the State of New York under
the name - Dzus Fastener Co. Inc.

1937 – 1938 The company builds a manufacturing plant on its
present site – 425 Union Boulevard, West Islip, New York.

1939 – 1963 Arrangements are completed for the addition of a
manufacturing operation in England. During World War II the entire 
output

of the West Islip plant was used for defense. It is interesting to note
that the Spiral Cam Fastener was standard equipment on the military
aircraft of all the United Nations. At the conclusion of the War the
program for expanding the market for the Fastener into non-aircraft
fields was renewed, and continues.

1964 The company mourns the untimely death of its founder
William Dzus. He is succeeded by his son Theodore, then President.

1964 – 1987 Theodore Dzus goes on to guide day-to-day operations
until his retirement and the sale of the company.

1988 – 1991 The company is purchased by its British subsidiary,
under a holding company – Dzus International Limited.

1992 – 1993 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. headquarters at West Islip,
New York is purchased by Stephen Meshover and Michael R. P. Knight.

1994 – 1995 The company appoints as exclusive sales and marketing
agent – DFS International, Inc. In order to ensure continued high 
quality

customer service, Dzus sales force and support staff transfer to DFS.
Also in 1994, the company becomes registered in its SIC Code 3429, to 
ISO

9002: 1994: Manufacture of ¼-turn fasteners, quick acting latches and
panel strips in steel, stainless steel, aluminum and plastic for use in
the aerospace, transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration,
motor control and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or
detachable components.

1996 – 2000 DFS International, Inc. is purchased by McKechnie
plc, an industrial holding company with international operations and a
mission of continuing to expand globally through organic growth and
acquisition.

2001 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. elects to rename the company
- DFCI Solutions, Inc. As stated in our recent letter to our valued
customers, this is a name change only. Also in 2001, the company
terminates the Exclusive Agent status with DFS International, Inc.

2002 The new name of the company – DFCI Solutions, Inc. –
better represents the way the company plans to position itself and grow
in the future. The company is newly registered in its SIC Code 3429 (US)
to ISO 9001:1994, AS9100: 2001 – 08: Design and manufacture of ¼-turn
fasteners, quick acting latches and panel strips in steel, stainless
steel, aluminum and plastic for use in military and commercial 
aerospace,

transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration, motor control
and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or detachable
components.

For more than sixty (60) years, at its manufacturing plant in West 
Islip,
New York, the company has designed and manufactured a wide range of 
small

component quarter-turn, quick acting fasteners and latching devices
suited to meet your fastening needs. We look forward to satisfying 
those,

and new applications, in the future.


Craig

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[WILTON]

OK..  How 'bout Cannon plug?

Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "WILTON" 

To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending


Got yourself another ATTABOY!  Now, If I just had a nickel for every DZUS 
("Zeus") fastener I turned (some "cussed") as a B-47 maintenance crew 
chief--


Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Craig" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:04:05 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:


OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy for
some of you.)


A quarter-turn fastener used on aircraft and other things.


http://dfcis.com/history.html

1932 – 1935 William Dzus sees a need for a new type of fastener
to meet the requirements of the Aircraft Industry – a quick-acting,
self-locking device. From this idea he invents and develops the
well-known Dzus Fastener, with capability to withstand vibration and a
tolerance for high stress and strain. Manufacturing begins as a one-man
business in a small garage in West Islip, New York. The sheer merit of
the product creates a wide-spread market and the company grows.

1936 The company is incorporated in the State of New York under
the name - Dzus Fastener Co. Inc.

1937 – 1938 The company builds a manufacturing plant on its
present site – 425 Union Boulevard, West Islip, New York.

1939 – 1963 Arrangements are completed for the addition of a
manufacturing operation in England. During World War II the entire output
of the West Islip plant was used for defense. It is interesting to note
that the Spiral Cam Fastener was standard equipment on the military
aircraft of all the United Nations. At the conclusion of the War the
program for expanding the market for the Fastener into non-aircraft
fields was renewed, and continues.

1964 The company mourns the untimely death of its founder
William Dzus. He is succeeded by his son Theodore, then President.

1964 – 1987 Theodore Dzus goes on to guide day-to-day operations
until his retirement and the sale of the company.

1988 – 1991 The company is purchased by its British subsidiary,
under a holding company – Dzus International Limited.

1992 – 1993 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. headquarters at West Islip,
New York is purchased by Stephen Meshover and Michael R. P. Knight.

1994 – 1995 The company appoints as exclusive sales and marketing
agent – DFS International, Inc. In order to ensure continued high quality
customer service, Dzus sales force and support staff transfer to DFS.
Also in 1994, the company becomes registered in its SIC Code 3429, to ISO
9002: 1994: Manufacture of ¼-turn fasteners, quick acting latches and
panel strips in steel, stainless steel, aluminum and plastic for use in
the aerospace, transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration,
motor control and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or
detachable components.

1996 – 2000 DFS International, Inc. is purchased by McKechnie
plc, an industrial holding company with international operations and a
mission of continuing to expand globally through organic growth and
acquisition.

2001 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. elects to rename the company
- DFCI Solutions, Inc. As stated in our recent letter to our valued
customers, this is a name change only. Also in 2001, the company
terminates the Exclusive Agent status with DFS International, Inc.

2002 The new name of the company – DFCI Solutions, Inc. –
better represents the way the company plans to position itself and grow
in the future. The company is newly registered in its SIC Code 3429 (US)
to ISO 9001:1994, AS9100: 2001 – 08: Design and manufacture of ¼-turn
fasteners, quick acting latches and panel strips in steel, stainless
steel, aluminum and plastic for use in military and commercial aerospace,
transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration, motor control
and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or detachable
components.

For more than sixty (60) years, at its manufacturing plant in West Islip,
New York, the company has designed and manufactured a wide range of small
component quarter-turn, quick acting fasteners and latching devices
suited to meet your fastening needs. We look forward to satisfying those,
and new applications, in the future.


Craig

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[WILTON]

A LOT of 'em.

Wilton

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To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



Quarter turn quick fastener used in the aircraft industry

OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy 
for some of you.)


Wilton

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To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending


On 24/08/2012 10:44 AM, C


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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[WILTON]

In Greenland, I asked one of my Danish friends to help me with the 
pronunciation of the Danish word for "camera" - fotographiapparat.  He 
replied, "Just say 'camera' or 'Kodak,' nobody says 'fotographiapparat' 
anymore."


Wilton

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Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



>
Sort of like calling a headache pill and Aspirin - brand name becomes the 
descriptive term in some cases.


Randy



Randy was trying to make things clear, but one more clarification needs to 
be made.  In the US of A, aspirin is a generic name for acetylsalicylic 
acid.


In the united provinces   (Canada) where Randy is, Aspirin is a trademark 
owned by Bayer, and everyone else sells bottles of acetylsalicylic acid.


So for us southerners, the analogy we would understand is Facial tissue or 
Kleenex;  refrigerator and Frigidaire


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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Fmiser]

> Hendrik & Fay wrote:

> Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry
> to fit the board...

> ... I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board...

> ... hmmnh fuse is blown again...

> ... Test the relay with a 9v battery and it makes click but
> not the right sort of click when compared to the spare relay.

> ... put in new fuse and spare relay...

> ... Well what do you know the shiny thing is turning, slowly
> at first but then goes in 2nd gear and then 3rd. Hip hip hooray

It is quite possible that putting the relay in backwards caused
the fuse to blow.  And it's possible being in backwards damaged
the relay.

Nevertheless, as Wilton would say.  ATTABOY!

--Philip

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[WILTON]

Got yourself another ATTABOY!  Now, If I just had a nickel for every DZUS 
("Zeus") fastener I turned (some "cussed") as a B-47 maintenance crew 
chief--


Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Craig" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:04:05 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:


OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy for
some of you.)


A quarter-turn fastener used on aircraft and other things.


http://dfcis.com/history.html

1932 – 1935 William Dzus sees a need for a new type of fastener
to meet the requirements of the Aircraft Industry – a quick-acting,
self-locking device. From this idea he invents and develops the
well-known Dzus Fastener, with capability to withstand vibration and a
tolerance for high stress and strain. Manufacturing begins as a one-man
business in a small garage in West Islip, New York. The sheer merit of
the product creates a wide-spread market and the company grows.

1936 The company is incorporated in the State of New York under
the name - Dzus Fastener Co. Inc.

1937 – 1938 The company builds a manufacturing plant on its
present site – 425 Union Boulevard, West Islip, New York.

1939 – 1963 Arrangements are completed for the addition of a
manufacturing operation in England. During World War II the entire output
of the West Islip plant was used for defense. It is interesting to note
that the Spiral Cam Fastener was standard equipment on the military
aircraft of all the United Nations. At the conclusion of the War the
program for expanding the market for the Fastener into non-aircraft
fields was renewed, and continues.

1964 The company mourns the untimely death of its founder
William Dzus. He is succeeded by his son Theodore, then President.

1964 – 1987 Theodore Dzus goes on to guide day-to-day operations
until his retirement and the sale of the company.

1988 – 1991 The company is purchased by its British subsidiary,
under a holding company – Dzus International Limited.

1992 – 1993 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. headquarters at West Islip,
New York is purchased by Stephen Meshover and Michael R. P. Knight.

1994 – 1995 The company appoints as exclusive sales and marketing
agent – DFS International, Inc. In order to ensure continued high quality
customer service, Dzus sales force and support staff transfer to DFS.
Also in 1994, the company becomes registered in its SIC Code 3429, to ISO
9002: 1994: Manufacture of ¼-turn fasteners, quick acting latches and
panel strips in steel, stainless steel, aluminum and plastic for use in
the aerospace, transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration,
motor control and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or
detachable components.

1996 – 2000 DFS International, Inc. is purchased by McKechnie
plc, an industrial holding company with international operations and a
mission of continuing to expand globally through organic growth and
acquisition.

2001 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. elects to rename the company
- DFCI Solutions, Inc. As stated in our recent letter to our valued
customers, this is a name change only. Also in 2001, the company
terminates the Exclusive Agent status with DFS International, Inc.

2002 The new name of the company – DFCI Solutions, Inc. –
better represents the way the company plans to position itself and grow
in the future. The company is newly registered in its SIC Code 3429 (US)
to ISO 9001:1994, AS9100: 2001 – 08: Design and manufacture of ¼-turn
fasteners, quick acting latches and panel strips in steel, stainless
steel, aluminum and plastic for use in military and commercial aerospace,
transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration, motor control
and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or detachable
components.

For more than sixty (60) years, at its manufacturing plant in West Islip,
New York, the company has designed and manufactured a wide range of small
component quarter-turn, quick acting fasteners and latching devices
suited to meet your fastening needs. We look forward to satisfying those,
and new applications, in the future.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Dieselhead]

Sort of like calling a headache pill and Aspirin - brand name 
becomes the descriptive term in some cases.


Randy



Randy was trying to make things clear, but one more clarification 
needs to be made.  In the US of A, aspirin is a generic name for 
acetylsalicylic acid.


In the united provinces   (Canada) where Randy is, Aspirin is a 
trademark owned by Bayer, and everyone else sells bottles of 
acetylsalicylic acid.


So for us southerners, the analogy we would understand is Facial 
tissue or Kleenex;  refrigerator and Frigidaire


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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Dieselhead]

Quarter turn quick fastener used in the aircraft industry

OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy 
for some of you.)


Wilton

- Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" 
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending


On 24/08/2012 10:44 AM, C


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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Craig]

On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:04:05 -0400 "WILTON"  wrote:

> OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy for
> some of you.)

A quarter-turn fastener used on aircraft and other things.


http://dfcis.com/history.html

1932 – 1935 William Dzus sees a need for a new type of fastener
to meet the requirements of the Aircraft Industry – a quick-acting,
self-locking device. From this idea he invents and develops the
well-known Dzus Fastener, with capability to withstand vibration and a
tolerance for high stress and strain. Manufacturing begins as a one-man
business in a small garage in West Islip, New York. The sheer merit of
the product creates a wide-spread market and the company grows.

1936The company is incorporated in the State of New York under
the name - Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. 

1937 – 1938 The company builds a manufacturing plant on its
present site – 425 Union Boulevard, West Islip, New York.

1939 – 1963 Arrangements are completed for the addition of a
manufacturing operation in England. During World War II the entire output
of the West Islip plant was used for defense. It is interesting to note
that the Spiral Cam Fastener was standard equipment on the military
aircraft of all the United Nations. At the conclusion of the War the
program for expanding the market for the Fastener into non-aircraft
fields was renewed, and continues.

1964The company mourns the untimely death of its founder
William Dzus. He is succeeded by his son Theodore, then President.

1964 – 1987 Theodore Dzus goes on to guide day-to-day operations
until his retirement and the sale of the company.

1988 – 1991 The company is purchased by its British subsidiary,
under a holding company – Dzus International Limited.

1992 – 1993 Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. headquarters at West Islip,
New York is purchased by Stephen Meshover and Michael R. P. Knight.

1994 – 1995 The company appoints as exclusive sales and marketing
agent – DFS International, Inc. In order to ensure continued high quality
customer service, Dzus sales force and support staff transfer to DFS.
Also in 1994, the company becomes registered in its SIC Code 3429, to ISO
9002: 1994: Manufacture of ¼-turn fasteners, quick acting latches and
panel strips in steel, stainless steel, aluminum and plastic for use in
the aerospace, transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration,
motor control and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or
detachable components. 

1996 – 2000 DFS International, Inc. is purchased by McKechnie
plc, an industrial holding company with international operations and a
mission of continuing to expand globally through organic growth and
acquisition.

2001Dzus Fastener Co. Inc. elects to rename the company
- DFCI Solutions, Inc. As stated in our recent letter to our valued
customers, this is a name change only. Also in 2001, the company
terminates the Exclusive Agent status with DFS International, Inc. 

2002The new name of the company – DFCI Solutions, Inc. –
better represents the way the company plans to position itself and grow
in the future. The company is newly registered in its SIC Code 3429 (US)
to ISO 9001:1994, AS9100: 2001 – 08: Design and manufacture of ¼-turn
fasteners, quick acting latches and panel strips in steel, stainless
steel, aluminum and plastic for use in military and commercial aerospace,
transportation, electronics, air handling, refrigeration, motor control
and computer industries to secure access panels, covers or detachable
components.

For more than sixty (60) years, at its manufacturing plant in West Islip,
New York, the company has designed and manufactured a wide range of small
component quarter-turn, quick acting fasteners and latching devices
suited to meet your fastening needs. We look forward to satisfying those,
and new applications, in the future. 


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Frederick Moir]

Wilton, et al.
There's something oddie about that fastener.
 
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.


>
> From: WILTON 
>To: Mercedes Discussion List  
>Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 1:04 PM
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
> 
>OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy for some 
>of you.)
>
>Wilton
>
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[WILTON]

OK; here's another one:  DZUS fastener.  (Yeah, I know; really easy for some 
of you.)


Wilton

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To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



On 24/08/2012 10:44 AM, Craig wrote:

On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:28:36 -0500 Randy Bennell 
wrote:


Cleared the climbing vine off of the trellis on the chimney last night
and this weekend I shall di a bit deeper and see if it is easily
repairable or if there is more rot than is evident.

Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Hopefully, the vine is not near where the wasps come and go



Aha! I thought. Just a loose wire. Had to go and buy a bigger Marrette
than I had but was able to get some out at the lake - wonder of wonders
and I got it back together and re-installed. You guessed it - did not
help at all.

Marrette? Never heard of the term before, so I looked it up.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_nut says they are wire nuts, "Twist-on
wire connectors are also known as wire nuts ("Wire-Nut" is a registered
trademark of Ideal Industries[1]) or cone or thimble connectors. Marrette
or Marr connectors are two other trade names for such connectors."

So you learn something every day.


Craig




The vine was sort of covering the hole where the wasps were going in and 
out but it all came off the trellis pretty easily. most of it was dead 
which basically shows me that I should trim it back more regularly so 
there would be new growth. It is just Virginia Creeper.


Marrette is the twist on type and Marr connectors are the ones with a set 
screw and a separate screw on cover.
Sort of like calling a headache pill and Aspirin - brand name becomes the 
descriptive term in some cases.


Randy

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Randy Bennell]

On 24/08/2012 10:44 AM, Craig wrote:

On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:28:36 -0500 Randy Bennell 
wrote:


Cleared the climbing vine off of the trellis on the chimney last night
and this weekend I shall di a bit deeper and see if it is easily
repairable or if there is more rot than is evident.

Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Hopefully, the vine is not near where the wasps come and go



Aha! I thought. Just a loose wire. Had to go and buy a bigger Marrette
than I had but was able to get some out at the lake - wonder of wonders
and I got it back together and re-installed. You guessed it - did not
help at all.

Marrette? Never heard of the term before, so I looked it up.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_nut says they are wire nuts, "Twist-on
wire connectors are also known as wire nuts ("Wire-Nut" is a registered
trademark of Ideal Industries[1]) or cone or thimble connectors. Marrette
or Marr connectors are two other trade names for such connectors."

So you learn something every day.


Craig




The vine was sort of covering the hole where the wasps were going in and 
out but it all came off the trellis pretty easily. most of it was dead 
which basically shows me that I should trim it back more regularly so 
there would be new growth. It is just Virginia Creeper.


Marrette is the twist on type and Marr connectors are the ones with a 
set screw and a separate screw on cover.
Sort of like calling a headache pill and Aspirin - brand name becomes 
the descriptive term in some cases.


Randy

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[Craig]

On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:28:36 -0500 Randy Bennell 
wrote:

> Cleared the climbing vine off of the trellis on the chimney last night 
> and this weekend I shall di a bit deeper and see if it is easily 
> repairable or if there is more rot than is evident.
> 
> Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Hopefully, the vine is not near where the wasps come and go


> Aha! I thought. Just a loose wire. Had to go and buy a bigger Marrette
> than I had but was able to get some out at the lake - wonder of wonders
> and I got it back together and re-installed. You guessed it - did not
> help at all.

Marrette? Never heard of the term before, so I looked it up.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_nut says they are wire nuts, "Twist-on
wire connectors are also known as wire nuts ("Wire-Nut" is a registered
trademark of Ideal Industries[1]) or cone or thimble connectors. Marrette
or Marr connectors are two other trade names for such connectors."

So you learn something every day.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Randy Bennell]

On 23/08/2012 6:41 PM, Hendrik wrote a humerous tale for us all


And boy does it ever sound familiar.

I went home on Wednesday evening and encountered a wife who was upset 
and gave every indication that the problem was all my fault.


Turns out we have a wasp's nest in the wall of our house behind the 
fireplace. Fireplace is one of these new fangled zero clearnance doodads 
so the "chimney" is actually a chimney chase with an insulated stove 
pipe thing inside it.
Wood at the bottom corner has become soft and wasps have made a hole and 
built a nest inside.
I have sprayed the hole with a foamy wasp killer a few times but so far 
no real indication that I have dispatched them all. Now there are 
groggy  wasps getting inside the house somehow and she is up in arms 
about it.


Cleared the climbing vine off of the trellis on the chimney last night 
and this weekend I shall di a bit deeper and see if it is easily 
repairable or if there is more rot than is evident.


Keep your fingers crossed for me.

On a second note, we have an electric heater in the cottage out at the 
lake. It is a wall mount thing with 2 units side by side. 3K watts each 
with a fan in each. A little noisy but worked quite well. One side has 
ceased to operate.
It is a bit of a bear to take apart but I did so last Sunday morning. 
Removed the one unit and started to check it out. I took some electrical 
etc back in highschool but I am no expert. I think I have satisfied 
myself that the element is alright so it is likely either wiring or a 
sensor.
However in my efforts to unplug wires so that I could test the element, 
one wire pulled out of a group that was crimped together. Aha! I 
thought. Just a loose wire. Had to go and buy a bigger Marrette than I 
had but was able to get some out at the lake - wonder of wonders and I 
got it back together and re-installed. You guessed it - did not help at all.


I left it for now but will need to address it again on the next trip out 
there.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[G Mann]

I feel your pain mate...
When the missus has a bad day... everybody has a bad day...

Grant...

On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote:

> Wait, you said the missus gave you only that look, which is no Happy
> Ending to the sordid affair.
>
> One hopes that a barley pop or three might have put the mood back in
> place, and that a Happy Ending might yet obtain.
>
> --R
>
>
> On 8/23/2012 7:41 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote:
>
>> I have been busy with this:
>> You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and
>> the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and
>> immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall.
>> "The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's
>> your fault." (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the
>> voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such,
>> water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the
>> middle of the machine.
>> What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far
>> out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen.
>> Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a
>> moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my leaky
>> workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, although
>> worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in this case
>> http://www.diynot.com/forums/**viewtopic.php?t=130792&start=0right
>>  a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of
>> multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile of
>> stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not biting.
>> Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus bitching
>> about the state of the local Laundromat.
>> "But dear I am doing my best," I plead, nah get that look that makes me
>> feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ.
>> Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick
>> up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics sympathise
>> but do not have the right bits but could cobble something together. Hmmnh I
>> think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape.
>> I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the morning
>> I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going sooner rather
>> than later.
>> Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that
>> http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop
>> online but how long will this take?
>> Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick
>> postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I
>> ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares
>> now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on
>> order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time before
>> she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I believe
>> is a MB http://www.miele.com.au/au/**domestic/service/**
>> customersupport.htm)).
>> Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) account
>> to check where my stuff is, get this:
>> Your order has been received.
>> Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being
>> processed.
>>  Your order has been fulfilled.
>>  Your order is being processed.
>>  Your order has been partially shipped.
>>  Your order had been cancelled.
>>  Your order is on hold.
>>
>> What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold???
>> But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I have
>> to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of the
>> house is keeping a close eye on progress.
>> Should I ring them?
>> Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, a
>> fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack
>> Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. Not
>> bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training from MB
>> spares.
>> So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the
>> overworked Miele healthy again.
>> Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the
>> dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay
>> gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually.
>> Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn
>> on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that
>> must be worshipped,  hang on something is not right, OMFG I
>> soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality
>> control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pret

Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[WILTON]

Yep.  ATTABOY, anyway!

Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Max Dillon" 

To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending



ATTABOY!

Did I beat Wilton to it?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD

Hendrik & Fay  wrote:

I have been busy with this:
You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and 
the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and 
immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall.
"The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's 
your fault." (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the 
voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, 
water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the 
middle of the machine.
What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far 
out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen.
Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a 
moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my 
leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, 
although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in 
this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792&start=0 
right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter 
of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile 
of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not 
biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus 
bitching about the state of the local Laundromat.
"But dear I am doing my best," I plead, nah get that look that makes me 
feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ.
Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick 
up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics 
sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something 
together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape.
I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the 
morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going 
sooner rather than later.
Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that 
http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop 
online but how long will this take?
Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick 
postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I 
ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares 
now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on 
order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time 
before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I 
believe is a MB 
http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )).
Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) 
account to check where my stuff is, get this:

Your order has been received.
Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being 
processed.

Your order has been fulfilled.
Your order is being processed.
Your order has been partially shipped.
Your order had been cancelled.
Your order is on hold.

What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold???
But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I 
have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of 
the house is keeping a close eye on progress.

Should I ring them?
Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, 
a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack 
Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. 
Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training 
from MB spares.
So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the 
overworked Miele healthy again.
Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the 
dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay 
gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually.
Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn 
on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that 
must be worshipped,  hang on something is not right, OMFG I 
soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality 
control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is 
normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on 
cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is.
Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very 
appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that is the 
Laundromat.
Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the drum to turn, 
yeah right you false idol,

Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Max Dillon]

WW NN SNM!
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD

Rich Thomas  wrote:

Wait, you said the missus gave you only that look, which is no Happy 
Ending to the sordid affair.

One hopes that a barley pop or three might have put the mood back in 
place, and that a Happy Ending might yet obtain.

--R

On 8/23/2012 7:41 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote:
> I have been busy with this:
> You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home 
> and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can 
> produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall.
> "The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and 
> it's your fault." (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone 
> in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons 
> and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round 
> thingy in the middle of the machine.
> What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far 
> out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen.
> Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a 
> moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my 
> leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the 
> brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing 
> board or in this case 
> http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792&start=0 right a 
> problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of 
> multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile 
> of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not 
> biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging 
> missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat.
> "But dear I am doing my best," I plead, nah get that look that makes 
> me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ.
> Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I 
> pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics 
> sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something 
> together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape.
> I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the 
> morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going 
> sooner rather than later.
> Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that 
> http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop 
> online but how long will this take?
> Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick 
> postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I 
> ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have 
> spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that 
> parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me 
> some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red 
> van (which I believe is a MB 
> http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )).
> Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) 
> account to check where my stuff is, get this:
> Your order has been received.
> Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently 
> being processed.
> Your order has been fulfilled.
> Your order is being processed.
> Your order has been partially shipped.
> Your order had been cancelled.
> Your order is on hold.
>
> What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold???
> But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I 
> have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady 
> of the house is keeping a close eye on progress.
> Should I ring them?
> Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the 
> blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my 
> feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag 
> of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have 
> got training from MB spares.
> So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the 
> overworked Miele healthy again.
> Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the 
> dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong 
> relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually.
> Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, 
> turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a 
> God that must be worshipped,  hang on something is not right, 
> OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for 
> quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and 
> pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a 
> hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is.
> Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be 
> very appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that 
> is the Laundromat.
> Turn the

Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Rich Thomas]

Wait, you said the missus gave you only that look, which is no Happy 
Ending to the sordid affair.


One hopes that a barley pop or three might have put the mood back in 
place, and that a Happy Ending might yet obtain.


--R

On 8/23/2012 7:41 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote:

I have been busy with this:
You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home 
and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can 
produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall.
"The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and 
it's your fault." (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone 
in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons 
and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round 
thingy in the middle of the machine.
What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far 
out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen.
Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a 
moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my 
leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the 
brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing 
board or in this case 
http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792&start=0 right a 
problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of 
multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile 
of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not 
biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging 
missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat.
"But dear I am doing my best," I plead, nah get that look that makes 
me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ.
Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I 
pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics 
sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something 
together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape.
I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the 
morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going 
sooner rather than later.
Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that 
http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop 
online but how long will this take?
Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick 
postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I 
ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have 
spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that 
parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me 
some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red 
van (which I believe is a MB 
http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )).
Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) 
account to check where my stuff is, get this:

Your order has been received.
Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently 
being processed.

 Your order has been fulfilled.
 Your order is being processed.
 Your order has been partially shipped.
 Your order had been cancelled.
 Your order is on hold.

What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold???
But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I 
have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady 
of the house is keeping a close eye on progress.

Should I ring them?
Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the 
blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my 
feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag 
of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have 
got training from MB spares.
So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the 
overworked Miele healthy again.
Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the 
dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong 
relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually.
Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, 
turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a 
God that must be worshipped,  hang on something is not right, 
OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for 
quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and 
pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a 
hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is.
Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be 
very appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that 
is the Laundromat.
Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the drum to turn, 
yeah right you false idol, the rinse light is telling me that I am not 
a God but a mere mortal who must face trials in order to be gra

Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[OK Don]

It's the journey, not the destinatio that counts. You would not have had
NEARLY so much fun had it worked the first time! We would not have had such
an intertaining story to read. Fay would not have been anymore appreciative
of your manly status. See, it's all in your perspective. It worked out just
as it should have.

On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 7:02 PM, Max Dillon wrote:

> ATTABOY!
>
> Did I beat Wilton to it?
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '95 E300
> '87 300TD
>
> Hendrik & Fay  wrote:
>
> I have been busy with this:
> You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and
> the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and
> immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall.
> "The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's
> your fault." (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the
> voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such,
> water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the
> middle of the machine.
> What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far
> out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen.
> Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a
> moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my
> leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes,
> although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in
> this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792&start=0
> right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter
> of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile
> of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not
> biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus
> bitching about the state of the local Laundromat.
> "But dear I am doing my best," I plead, nah get that look that makes me
> feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ.
> Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick
> up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics
> sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something
> together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape.
> I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the
> morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going
> sooner rather than later.
> Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that
> http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop
> online but how long will this take?
> Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick
> postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I
> ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares
> now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on
> order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time
> before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I
> believe is a MB
> http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )).
> Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy)
> account to check where my stuff is, get this:
> Your order has been received.
> Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being
> processed.
> Your order has been fulfilled.
> Your order is being processed.
> Your order has been partially shipped.
> Your order had been cancelled.
> Your order is on hold.
>
> What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold???
> But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I
> have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of
> the house is keeping a close eye on progress.
> Should I ring them?
> Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower,
> a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack
> Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies.
> Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training
> from MB spares.
> So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the
> overworked Miele healthy again.
> Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the
> dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay
> gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually.
> Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn
> on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that
> must be worshipped,  hang on something is not right, OMFG I
> soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality
> control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is
> normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on
> cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is.
> Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very
>

Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Max Dillon]

ATTABOY!

Did I beat Wilton to it?
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD

Hendrik & Fay  wrote:

I have been busy with this:
You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and 
the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and 
immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall.
"The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's 
your fault." (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the 
voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, 
water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the 
middle of the machine.
What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far 
out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen.
Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a 
moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my 
leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, 
although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in 
this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792&start=0 
right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter 
of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile 
of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not 
biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus 
bitching about the state of the local Laundromat.
"But dear I am doing my best," I plead, nah get that look that makes me 
feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ.
Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick 
up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics 
sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something 
together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape.
I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the 
morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going 
sooner rather than later.
Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that 
http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop 
online but how long will this take?
Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick 
postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I 
ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares 
now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on 
order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time 
before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I 
believe is a MB 
http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )).
Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) 
account to check where my stuff is, get this:
Your order has been received.
Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being 
processed.
Your order has been fulfilled.
Your order is being processed.
Your order has been partially shipped.
Your order had been cancelled.
Your order is on hold.

What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold???
But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I 
have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of 
the house is keeping a close eye on progress.
Should I ring them?
Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, 
a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack 
Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. 
Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training 
from MB spares.
So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the 
overworked Miele healthy again.
Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the 
dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay 
gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually.
Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn 
on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that 
must be worshipped,  hang on something is not right, OMFG I 
soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality 
control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is 
normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on 
cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is.
Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very 
appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that is the 
Laundromat.
Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the drum to turn, 
yeah right you false idol, the rinse light is telling me that I am not a 
God but a mere mortal who must face trials in order to be granted entry 
into the kingdom of the one true God.
Holding back the tears I pull the board from the machine and drag my 
sorry behind back to the table, hmmnh fuse is blown again, this can 
happen if th

Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending

[Hendrik & Fay]

I have been busy with this:
You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and 
the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and 
immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall.
"The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's 
your fault." (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the 
voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, 
water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the 
middle of the machine.
What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far 
out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen.
Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a 
moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my 
leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, 
although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in 
this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792&start=0 
right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter 
of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile 
of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not 
biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus 
bitching about the state of the local Laundromat.
"But dear I am doing my best," I plead, nah get that look that makes me 
feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ.
Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick 
up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics 
sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something 
together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape.
I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the 
morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going 
sooner rather than later.
Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that 
http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop 
online but how long will this take?
Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick 
postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I 
ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares 
now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on 
order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time 
before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I 
believe is a MB 
http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )).
Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) 
account to check where my stuff is, get this:

Your order has been received.
Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being 
processed.

 Your order has been fulfilled.
 Your order is being processed.
 Your order has been partially shipped.
 Your order had been cancelled.
 Your order is on hold.

What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold???
But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I 
have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of 
the house is keeping a close eye on progress.

Should I ring them?
Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, 
a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack 
Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. 
Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training 
from MB spares.
So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the 
overworked Miele healthy again.
Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the 
dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay 
gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually.
Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn 
on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that 
must be worshipped,  hang on something is not right, OMFG I 
soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality 
control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is 
normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on 
cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is.
Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very 
appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that is the 
Laundromat.
Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the drum to turn, 
yeah right you false idol, the rinse light is telling me that I am not a 
God but a mere mortal who must face trials in order to be granted entry 
into the kingdom of the one true God.
Holding back the tears I pull the board from the machine and drag my 
sorry behind back to the table, hmmnh fuse is blown again, this can 
happen if the relay is not replaced but I replaced it. Test the relay 
with a 9v b