One For Two
27 March 2016 | Straits Quay, Penang
Sunday 27 March 2016
Hot water abides. After checking current at appropriate locations on recalcitrant water heater, thermostat was determined to be culprit. While contemplating bypassing that to check if element was operational noticed a pin sized bit of red plastic sticking out of it. "Hmmm?", he queried. When pressed this niblet made a clicking sound and disappeared. "Hmmm", he declared. Subsequent manipulation of circuit breaker showed amp increase and voila, back in business.
Felicitous circumstances, however, have not translated to winch. After pulling off aft shower headliner discovered that power unit had been improperly installed and winch drum shaft was rusted solidly into gearbox. As loving ministrations and sweet blandishments proved ineffective, borrowed sledge from helpful local guy Aziz to apply somewhat more incentive. Apparently the thing is immune to all such cajolery. Will write ahead to James at Harbour Island, Pangkor, to facilitate finding professional assistance (possibly with torches and a bigger hammer).
Jack