COLD DARK ROOM

[Lyn W]

I found a date of 1986 under one section of carpet. I'm wondering if the fibers have broken down into something that is an irritant.
I had no idea it was that old. It still looked pretty good.

Probably mites as Linda said. I had moths in an old carpet of mine once - just under the heavy furniture that isn't moved regularly for cleaning. I had no idea until I did move everything and vacuumed - all the carpet fibres disappeared into the machine leaving me with the hessian backing! I couldn't believe my eyes - and when I found the culprits had to take it all up and burn it. Have you tried an anti histamine to see if it stops your itching? Hope you get some sleep tonight, Ed.

 

[Lyn W]

Afternoon all, my car failed its MOT
Something strange happening with the lights.
Apparently when the brake lights go on so do the side lights, but can't say I've noticed this.
Wondering if its something to do with the automatic sensor control.
I don't know - you fail if the lights don't work and now fail if they do. What do they want??
Just waiting for them to ring to see if I can collect it this evening.

 

[JoesMum]

Afternoon all, my car failed its MOT
Something strange happening with the lights.
Apparently when the brake lights go on so do the side lights, but can't say I've noticed this.
Wondering if its something to do with the automatic sensor control.
I don't know - you fail if the lights don't work and now fail if they do. What do they want??
Just waiting for them to ring to see if I can collect it this evening.

This is frequently caused by an earthing problem - depending on how easy it is track down it could be anything from wrapping a bit of electrical tape round a wire to replacing a loom.

Fingers crossed that they find it quickly.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

All of the marker lights come on with the brake lights?
The brake circuit could be back feeding the running lights via your tail/brake light connections somewhere.
Do the brake lights light up when you turn on your running lights, also? Likely no.
The brake switch and lighting is separate from the running and headlight circuit except at the tail lights them selves.
They do, as Pearly mentioned, all share a ground . Usually the brakes use a chassis ground and the headlamps use a floating ground but they both ground at some point to the chassis..And the battery. (I actually like that loom theory. Wires pinched or rubbed through.)
Any shop with a handheld meter can figure this out.
Don't stress about it.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Probably mites as Linda said. I had moths in an old carpet of mine once - just under the heavy furniture that isn't moved regularly for cleaning. I had no idea until I did move everything and vacuumed - all the carpet fibres disappeared into the machine leaving me with the hessian backing! I couldn't believe my eyes - and when I found the culprits had to take it all up and burn it. Have you tried an anti histamine to see if it stops your itching? Hope you get some sleep tonight, Ed.

I'm really feeling itchy and unclean now.
I'll bet ya'll are correct about mites. It does feel like bites and would explain the poor little dogs reactions.

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

I'm just feeling miserable and unloved.
It happens.
I'm rather a pathetic individual, really.

WAIT ! i love you ! i love having you in the CDR. I'm sure we ALL do. I'm sorry i havent been on alot lately. School is really killing me. I miss being on the forum ALL the time. And I do try to pop in when I can.
And I'm taking a little break from my essay so i'm here reading the posts from this weekend

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Hello All !
Can you get mites in the carpet?
I personally love carpet. I don't like hardwood floors. They're so cold
But maybe its time to steam/wash the carpet? or would you need to replace it ?

 

[Lyn W]

This is frequently caused by an earthing problem - depending on how easy it is track down it could be anything from wrapping a bit of electrical tape round a wire to replacing a loom.

Fingers crossed that they find it quickly.

All of the marker lights come on with the brake lights?
The brake circuit could be back feeding the running lights via your tail/brake light connections somewhere.
Do the brake lights light up when you turn on your running lights, also? Likely no.
The brake switch and lighting is separate from the running and headlight circuit except at the tail lights them selves.
They do, as Pearly mentioned, all share a ground . Usually the brakes use a chassis ground and the headlamps use a floating ground but they both ground at some point to the chassis..And the battery. (I actually like that loom theory. Wires pinched or rubbed through.)
Any shop with a handheld meter can figure this out.
Don't stress about it.

All sorted and the problem was a wrong bulb!
My fault - I replaced one a few weeks ago in a hurry and should have checked it against the one I took I out.
Cost me the grand total of £1.99.............and my pride

 

[JoesMum]

All sorted and the problem was a wrong bulb!
My fault - I replaced one a few weeks ago in a hurry and should have checked it against the one I took I out.
Cost me the grand total of £1.99.............and my pride

Excellent news

 

[Lyn W]

WAIT ! i love you ! i love having you in the CDR. I'm sure we ALL do. I'm sorry i havent been on alot lately. School is really killing me. I miss being on the forum ALL the time. And I do try to pop in when I can.
And I'm taking a little break from my essay so i'm here reading the posts from this weekend

You've missed Adam, Linhdan!
He is taking a break for a while to catch up on his work, but hopefully he will check his posts occasionally even if he doesn't have time to reply.
But I'm sure he doesn't take it personally when people have other commitments, we all have busy patches so don't worry.
Nice to see you in the CDR though.

 

[Lyn W]

Hello All !
Can you get mites in the carpet?
I personally love carpet. I don't like hardwood floors. They're so cold
But maybe its time to steam/wash the carpet? or would you need to replace it ?

Yes - unfortunately those pesky dust mites love carpets, or any soft furnishings like curtains, cushions, mattresses really, we'll never be rid of them completely - its best not to think about it too much!! People with asthma and eczema etc are advised to avoid soft furnishings.
I prefer carpets too. My neighbours have wood/laminate floors and the noise levels rose without the carpet to absorb sounds.

 

[Lyn W]

Not many CDRers around to say goodnight to at the moment
but Nos Da @JoesMum if your still popping in and out.
Hope everyone has a good Tuesday and take care.

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

You've missed Adam, Linhdan!
He is taking a break for a while to catch up on his work, but hopefully he will check his posts occasionally even if he doesn't have time to reply.
But I'm sure he doesn't take it personally when people have other commitments, we all have busy patches so don't worry.
Nice to see you in the CDR though.

Yes i see I've missed him
But oh yes his work! Well good for him. I wish i didnt have any other commitments other than food, sleep, and the forum.
Its nice being "back", even if its for a short time. I see you've been posting more often too
And bugs , YUCK! I would replace my carpet if it was making me itchy & vacuuming & washing didnt work.
Hardwood floors are very loud! & ceramic tiles !

 

[johnandjade]

good mornooning friends. had a busy few days with visitors so only had time to lurk. hope everyone is well and happy

 

[144 Grandpa Turtle]

good mornooning friends. had a busy few days with visitors so only had time to lurk. hope everyone is well and happy

Now that your back !

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning John. Hope you had a good time.

Good morning CDR. I'm back home and the realities that entails... laundry, prep for a meeting tomorrow... Oh well it could be worse!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

All sorted and the problem was a wrong bulb!
My fault - I replaced one a few weeks ago in a hurry and should have checked it against the one I took I out.
Cost me the grand total of £1.99.............and my pride

Wow. Overthought that one........

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I think I've gotten to the bottom of the itchy carpet removal.
It's not the carpet. I ripped out and carried the last of it to my truck last night. No itching.
However, when I started cutting into and removing the backing pad (under layment) Is when I started to get itchy arms. On closer inspection, the part that faces the cement floor is fiberglass matting. When I cut into it, I released fiber glass particles that cause the itching. I had been yanking up and rolling up strips of carpet and backing all at once two days ago. But yesterday I removed the carpet first and the the backing later in the day. And started itching then.
I'm starting to lay flooring this afternoon after work. There is still the issue of the giant aquarium that I haven't resolved yet. How to get it back into position without marring up the new floor. It's on a few dollies. The dollies will crease the flooring if I roll it and it can't be lifted unless I can find two other big men to help. My brother and I got it up on the dollies with leverage bars. Now it's sitting near the kitchen in the area I plan to floor last. It must be "manhandled" and carried about 25 feet.
It isn't like building the pyramids, but it will take some engineering. Possibly requiring the dismantling of the thing and then re assembly.

 

[JoesMum]

Fibre glass is VERY itchy and would certainly cause the problems you describe

And sympathies on the aquarium job... Ours required recruiting neighbours to help! We took as much water out as possible and all the fish and then put it back in afterwards.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Fibre glass is VERY itchy and would certainly cause the problems you describe

And sympathies on the aquarium job... Ours required recruiting neighbours to help! We took as much water out as possible and all the fish and then put it back in afterwards.

It's completely empty.