Repairing Stuff
REPAIR NETWORK
The Repair Network is on hold until December 2024
Colin is having a break until December 2024 this year to focus on making stained glass.
In Spring 2020 we launched a local repair service for things that can't easily be repaired elsewhere. We don't intend to take work away from people who currently do repairs as a living, but we do want to help people get things repaired to prevent so much stuff being needlessly thrown away. If you have something that needs fixing then please email repairs@charlburygreenhub.org.uk to see if we know someone with the skills to do the repair. Electrical items are PAT-tested before return. This is a free service but we would welcome donations to Charlbury Green Hub (cash, cheque, or bank transfer) to show your appreciation for getting the item repaired and of course payment for replacement parts. Also if you have repair skills and would like to help with local repairs, then please contact us. The following list gives an idea of the sorts of things that we have repaired.
Audio/Visual Equipment
Roberts radio - soldered aerial wire & mended handle
Phillips CD - replaced optical unit
Cambridge audio/CD - replaced optical unit
Logitech amplifier - replaced various components
PVR - replaced corrupt disk and copied files over
CD Player - cleaned & serviced to stop jumping
Bose speaker - unable to fix but sourced replacement
Pioneer Blue Ray Player - replaced diode
Roberts Digital Radio - repaired PCB track
Sony Radio Cassete Player - replaced perished drive belts
Sony Walkman - replaced perished drive belt
CD Player - unjammed disk
CD Player - cleaned & lubricated
Radios - replaced broken aerials
IT Equipment
Laptop - installed Linux OS
Mac PSU - replaced capacitors
HP Laptop - replaced case
MacBook Pro - replaced keyboard
Laptop - removed jammed SD card
Printers repaired
Kitchen Equipment
Cafetiere - replaced domed nut
Nutribullit - cleaned spillage from bearings
Kenwood mixer - replaced capacitors & plug
Tefal iron - cleaned corroded contacts
Electronic scales - repaired charging point and replaced charger
Kitchenaid mixer - replacement gear
Kettle - carbonised contacts cleaned
Braun hand blender - replacement coupler 3D printed
Dualit toaster - replaced element
Kenwood mixer - cleaned, replaced grease
Weighing scales - replaced battery
Toaster - repaired timer
Salter scales - reattached sensor
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele vacuum cleaner - unblocked & cleaned
Bosch Pro Animal vacuum cleaner - restored charger
Panasonic vacuum cleaner - replaced belt
Dyson vacuum cleaner - unblocked & cleaned
Dyson DC34 vacuum cleaner - replaced power supply
Vileda Robot vacuum cleaner - replaced wheel driver chips
Dyson vacuum cleaner - replaced body & motor
Miele vacuum cleaner - repaired motor
Miele vacuum cleaner - unblocked & cleaned
Other Electrical Equipment
Rechargeable torch - replaced charging unit
Soldering iron - replaced heating element
Extension cables - cut down damaged lengths
Touch table lamps - replaced triacs
Standard lamp - replaced fitting for bulb
Table lamp - replaced switch
Travel hairdryer - shortened broken flex
Easy Home hairdryer - replaced cord and plug
Dyson hairdryer - replaced triacs & heatshrink
Solar powered lights - re-soldered connector
Miscellaneous
Merino wool jumper - darned holes
Icebreaker merino wool top - darned holes
Stainless steel spade - replaced rivets
Stainless steel spade - fitted new handle
Loppers - broken stays replaced with stainless steel
Alabaster statue - glued broken base
Silver Photo Frame - repaired support
Faded B&W Photo - rescanned, digitally enhanced and reprinted
Spectacles Frame - replaced hinge
Wristwatch Strap - removed links to fit
Wristwatch - cleaned corrosion & replaced battery
Jewellery Box - hinge repaired
Toilet Seat - new lugs 3D printed
Wooden Venetian Blind - replaced cord
Bankers Lamp - replaced shade
Alarm Clock - cleaned
Minolta SLR Film Camera - replaced capacitor
Rucksack Strap - resewn
Laminator - unblocked
Atomiser - removed broken top so contents could be transferred
Spectacles - replaced screw and tightened hinges