WAMT....what annoyed me today!

This WAMT pales into insignificance to others situations (@Pixbarmy fingers crossed for a good outcome now the NHS are doing their finest for your wife)

My issue is the NHS app that they are pushing IMO very hard.
For the past few days I have been unable to reset my password using their 'forgotten password' system. I simply do not get the email (yes, junk folder checked too).

It seems I have two accounts which is not good.....but every interaction with the help desk falls on deaf ears i.e. going round in circles. The last reply I sent them was, are you an AI bot if so I want to a Human reply to my suggestion that 'they' delete both accounts so that I create a new one .....the response was along the lines of passing it to the appropriate team.

I shall have to see if that illicits a meaningful reply next week.

Such a simple technical issue should be simple & rapid to fix. ...but no, they make it annoying & frustrating for the 'client' to resolve:(
 
Nod said:
Fingers crossed, Mike.
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Best wishes to the both of you, I was where you are now a few years ago. I agree that the NHS cancer treatment is wonderful.
 
Building a pretty decent computer and then finding that a 75 photo HDR Pano stictch from my D810 is grinding very slowly. Performance shows nothing being stressed, CPU at 10%, RAM at 68%, NVME at 1%. What is actually working? Meh.
 
gman said:
Building a pretty decent computer and then finding that a 75 photo HDR Pano stictch from my D810 is grinding very slowly. Performance shows nothing being stressed, CPU at 10%, RAM at 68%, NVME at 1%. What is actually working? Meh.
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A lot of modern programmes make use of the GPU and it's VRAM.

So two thoughts....

Which program and what are its preference settings?

And what GPU and how much VRAM does it have?
 
Seeing so many people drive with their windows all misted up. then some have the gall to turn on their fog lights!!
 
Box Brownie said:
A lot of modern programmes make use of the GPU and it's VRAM.

So two thoughts....

Which program and what are its preference settings?

And what GPU and how much VRAM does it have?
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It's only using 1GB of the GPU memory and 1% of the GPU processor. Since my last message it's only reached 50% processed. It's Lightroom. I appreciate these are big files and a lot of them, but I would have thought something would be bottlenecked causing the slowness.
 
Yesterday.

We went to Saltburn and Mrs WW wanted the loo. They've installed pay barriers in the toilets and of course you can't pay with cash. Mrs WW tried to pay by phone but couldn't get a signal, tried her card and it wouldn't take it. Seems when you gotta go, you can't. What seems to be happening here is less free parking and fewer free loos and more and ever increasing charges. As Mrs WW said, "They'll make it so no one wants to come here." Well, yes they will. Reminded me of this.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Upf_B9RLQ
 
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gman said:
Building a pretty decent computer and then finding that a 75 photo HDR Pano stictch from my D810 is grinding very slowly. Performance shows nothing being stressed, CPU at 10%, RAM at 68%, NVME at 1%. What is actually working? Meh.
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Cpu could be maxed out if the program is single threaded. CPU’s have many cores and if only one is being used by an 8 core processor then it’s technically at 12(ish) percent but thoroughly bottlenecked.
 
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Building a pretty decent computer and then finding that a 75 photo HDR Pano stictch from my D810 is grinding very slowly. Performance shows nothing being stressed, CPU at 10%, RAM at 68%, NVME at 1%. What is actually working? Meh.
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I've never done a pano with 75 pictures, 20 odd is the most I've done. I usually just let the pc get on with it these days but in the past I've resized the files before doing the stitch as these things end up massive anyway and there's a point for me at which I don't need a bigger picture.
 
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I've never done a pano with 75 pictures, 20 odd is the most I've done. I usually just let the pc get on with it these days but in the past I've resized the files before doing the stitch as these things end up massive anyway and there's a point for me at which I don't need a bigger picture.
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It was definitely overkill, the multiple exposure element certainly didn't help and to be honest looking at the HDR and the single exposure stitch I actually prefer the latter. I'll be sticking to smaller quantities going forward unless absolutely necessary.

Link to photos: https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/titan-clydebank.773356/
 
gman said:
It was definitely overkill, the multiple exposure element certainly didn't help and to be honest looking at the HDR and the single exposure stitch I actually prefer the latter. I'll be sticking to smaller quantities going forward unless absolutely necessary.

Link to photos: https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/titan-clydebank.773356/
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If I understand what you've done I think that explains the high number of pictures, thanks, but resizing the pictures before starting could help if you want to stitch large numbers together.
 
woof woof said:
If I understand what you've done I think that explains the high number of pictures, thanks, but resizing the pictures before starting could help if you want to stitch large numbers together.
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Aye for sure, especially with those D810 files. Was brutal. Never again! haha
 
gman said:
Aye for sure, especially with those D810 files. Was brutal. Never again! haha
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My A7cII is 33mp and the files are much larger than my 24mp A7III and previous A7 to the point that it taxes my pc a lot more.
 
Build quality,

Putting my underpants on this morning the leg has worn through and the elastic jammed between my toes almost causing me to fall over, they just don't make stuff as durable as they used too. I have only had them 20 yrs. :(
 
Something like 5 years ago or maybe more we had the bathroom redone. A couple of months ago the sink tap started dripping so I replaced it. A bit later there was water on a shelf in the under sink cupboard, when I thought about it this has been a long running thing with a small amount of water or evidence of water being there whenever I cleaned the cupboard. I thought something might need tightening but I couldn't find any evidence of a leak so I decided to check again later. Today I looked and there was water in the cupboard again and again I couldn't find any leak but what I did spot was that the sink overflow didn't go anywhere. It's just an angle pipe with nothing attached to it. It seems it's been like that since we had the bathroom done, damn cowboys, and we've just been lucky so far that we haven't ruined the kitchen ceiling. It's strange that we've got away with this for years but hey-ho. Sorting this is beyond me so I phoned a plumber who doesn't seem to think it's a big job. I hope it isn't.
 
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Something like 5 years ago or maybe more we had the bathroom redone. A couple of months ago the sink tap started dripping so I replaced it. A bit later there was water on a shelf in the under sink cupboard, when I thought about it this has been a long running thing with a small amount of water or evidence of water being there whenever I cleaned the cupboard. I thought something might need tightening but I couldn't find any evidence of a leak so I decided to check again later. Today I looked and there was water in the cupboard again and again I couldn't find any leak but what I did spot was that the sink overflow didn't go anywhere. It's just an angle pipe with nothing attached to it. It seems it's been like that since we had the bathroom done, damn cowboys, and we've just been lucky so far that we haven't ruined the kitchen ceiling. It's strange that we've got away with this for years but hey-ho. Sorting this is beyond me so I phoned a plumber who doesn't seem to think it's a big job. I hope it isn't.
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the overflow , if its not internal should feed to the main pipe below the plug hole, the connection should be facing backwards so you wont see it.

two minute job to re-connect, if that.
 
Barney said:
the overflow , if its not internal should feed to the main pipe below the plug hole, the connection should be facing backwards so you wont see it.

two minute job to re-connect, if that.
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There's nothing there Wayne.

There's the very short angle pipe from the overflow connected to nothing. The metal threaded outlet coming from the sink plug hole goes into a plastic U bend pipe. I've felt all around both the metal thread outlet and the plastic pipe and there's nothing for an overflow pipe to connect to. There's no dangling pipe and no hole. Nothing.

To give the overflow credit it works :D I can stick my finger up it and see it wiggling when I look at the overflow in the sink. It'd work even better if connected to something to take the water away.
 
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Barney said:
Build quality,

Putting my underpants on this morning the leg has worn through and the elastic jammed between my toes almost causing me to fall over, they just don't make stuff as durable as they used too. I have only had them 20 yrs. :(
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That's over 7300 days of wear, I'm not sure what the average lifetime is though.
 
woof woof said:
There's nothing there Wayne.

There's the very short angle pipe from the overflow connected to nothing. The metal threaded outlet coming from the sink plug hole goes into a plastic U bend pipe. I've felt all around both the metal thread outlet and the plastic pipe and there's nothing for an overflow pipe to connect to. There's no dangling pipe and no hole. Nothing.

To give the overflow credit it works :D I can stick my finger up it and see it wiggling when I look at the overflow in the sink. It'd work even better if connected to something to take the water away.
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look at screwfix

Wastes and traps
 
Suvv said:
That's over 7300 days of wear, I'm not sure what the average lifetime is though.
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I bought two 3 packs i use in rotation.
 
Barney said:
look at screwfix

Wastes and traps
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I hope what's needed is able to fit between the sink outlet and the U bend or is a replacement U bend with a connection for the overflow. I'll leave it to the plumber as it looks like it needs a replacement part and a pipe leading to the overflow.
 
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I hope what's needed is able to fit between the sink outlet and the U bend or is a replacement U bend with a connection for the overflow. I'll leave it to the plumber as it looks like it needs a replacement part and a pipe leading to the overflow.
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difficult to get in 32 mm, the basin should have an internal one cast into the basin which drops into the drain hole under the plug.
 
Barney said:
difficult to get in 32 mm, the basin should have an internal one cast into the basin which drops into the drain hole under the plug.
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It has nothing. The easiest fix looks to be a new U bend with an overflow connection plus the extra pipe to connect the overflow to the U bend and then there's the question of if it'll fit in the space. If not, more work. I'm mad that I didn't notice this before but you have to get down on your hands and knees and look up and realise that there's something missing. I should have noticed when I changed the tap but I was never a plumber and a missing pipe and connection just never entered my mind.
 
Plumber will sort it, a couple of adapters,

pedestal stand may cause problems but a vanity unit should be ok.
 
Barney said:
Plumber will sort it, a couple of adapters,

pedestal stand may cause problems but a vanity unit should be ok.
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When I replaced the tap I had all sorts of faff on getting a UK tap to fit the existing pipes or adapters or whatever they were and had to replace the pipes going back to the valves. I think they'd used Chinese made stuff meant for Europe not the UK maybe? I wouldn't be surprised at anything now but hopefully a new U bend and pipe/hose to the overflow will be easy to get if the plumber hasn't got them already. I've learned a lesson, don't trust any tradesman, check everything.
 
woof woof said:
When I replaced the tap I had all sorts of faff on getting a UK tap to fit the existing pipes or adapters or whatever they were and had to replace the pipes going back to the valves. I think they'd used Chinese made stuff meant for Europe not the UK maybe? I wouldn't be surprised at anything now but hopefully a new U bend and pipe/hose to the overflow will be easy to get if the plumber hasn't got them already. I've learned a lesson, don't trust any tradesman, check everything.
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Problems happen everyday,

Best practice is to inform the customer then at least they know whats going on. Problem for many tradesmen is that customers automatically assume that you are trying to rip them off when if fact you are trying to help them. Some just keep quiet and go, its not worth the hassle and being called a rip off merchant.
 
Barney said:
Problems happen everyday,

Best practice is to inform the customer then at least they know whats going on. Problem for many tradesmen is that customers automatically assume that you are trying to rip them off when if fact you are trying to help them. Some just keep quiet and go, its not worth the hassle and being called a rip off merchant.
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I think this is a bit more than a problem. As above I was never a plumber but whoever fitted the basin and connected it up must have known the overflow didn't go anywhere. That's a biggie for me and I really can't see any excuse. Using non UK spec taps and bits and bobs is disappointing too but thankfully the trade counter I bought the tap from had everything I needed to get it connected up with all non UK standard spec stuff removed and replaced.
 
Marc said:
A letter from the DWP telling me my official retirement age and the year it will be.

How much money is wasted in this way? :mad:
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I get electronic letters from the hospital informing me of an appointment, and you have to cancel, rebook, or confirm. There is no point in rebooking as nobody ever answers the phone, so generally I confirm, and get a message saying "thank you for confirming etc..." I then receive weekly remiders for the appointment, and they send the letter in the post anyway. How much money is wasted on all of that? Once I've confirmed, that should be it....
 
Jelster said:
I get electronic letters from the hospital informing me of an appointment, and you have to cancel, rebook, or confirm. There is no point in rebooking as nobody ever answers the phone, so generally I confirm, and get a message saying "thank you for confirming etc..." I then receive weekly remiders for the appointment, and they send the letter in the post anyway. How much money is wasted on all of that? Once I've confirmed, that should be it....
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I get the same, only by text.
 
Marc said:
I get the same, only by text.
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It's yet another example of "damned if you do; damned if you don't".

They're told they have to maintain communication with their patients and that seems to me a good thing. On the other hand, they seldom have any real idea of the best way to communicate with those patients, so they default to the most universal way.

They'll often be grateful, if someone tells them to use email but the patient has to do that.
 
A statement from Octopus today... they said we used 60% of our electricity at the day time peak rate.

The data I downloaded from Octopus's own system said we used 1% of our electricity at the day time peak rate.

How can they even make that mistake?
 
Jelster said:
I get electronic letters from the hospital informing me of an appointment, and you have to cancel, rebook, or confirm. There is no point in rebooking as nobody ever answers the phone, so generally I confirm, and get a message saying "thank you for confirming etc..." I then receive weekly remiders for the appointment, and they send the letter in the post anyway. How much money is wasted on all of that? Once I've confirmed, that should be it....
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About 10 days ago, I had a call on the landline which was from the NHS, inviting me for an MRI scan (hopefully the last one and I'll be signed off!). Having arranged the date and time, I was asked if I wanted/needed a confirmation letter and I declined. Had I wanted one, I expect I'd still be waiting for it...
 
I had the same DWP letter.

I was reassured as last week I read articles which stated retirement age had gone up to 68.

The kids will soon be singing six eight instead of six seven.
 
My Volvo!!! Owned it for 7 years and has been a very reliable until last night.... Car was parked up outside the house and front and rear lights were on... No keys in the ignition and the headlight switch in was not in parking lights position.... Started it up for a couple of minutes before turning it off. Noticed the instrument panel no working. Disconnected battery and left it overnight. This morning checked the car and when I started it headlight/taillight problem was gone, but still no instrument panel indication. CEM is mounted above the passenger footwell... As I was dropping it down to access the fuses I could smell the dreaded burnt out electrical component smell. Removed the CEM, split the casing open and found a relay has burnt out and that relay feeds the fuse of the instrument panel.

Ordered a replacement CEM, hopefully it will arrive tomorrow and then I'll need to send it off with the faulty one to get cloned...
 
TheFiend said:
My Volvo!!! Owned it for 7 years and has been a very reliable until last night.... Car was parked up outside the house and front and rear lights were on... No keys in the ignition and the headlight switch in was not in parking lights position.... Started it up for a couple of minutes before turning it off. Noticed the instrument panel no working. Disconnected battery and left it overnight. This morning checked the car and when I started it headlight/taillight problem was gone, but still no instrument panel indication. CEM is mounted above the passenger footwell... As I was dropping it down to access the fuses I could smell the dreaded burnt out electrical component smell. Removed the CEM, split the casing open and found a relay has burnt out and that relay feeds the fuse of the instrument panel.

Ordered a replacement CEM, hopefully it will arrive tomorrow and then I'll need to send it off with the faulty one to get cloned...
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Well, The replacement CEM arrived this morning and after checking it internally It is now waiting to be picked up by the courier. The place I am sending it to has good reviews with a quick turnaround so I should have it back fairly quick....

I bet it would have cost a fortune to fix it if I'd took it to a local garage to get it looked at!!!
 
WAMT: For the love of God, when someone is joining the carriageway/motorway behind you, don't start braking so that you can stare at them like a weirdo in your rear view mirror. You are now making their gap smaller than your IQ. :mad:
 
TheFiend said:
Well, The replacement CEM arrived this morning and after checking it internally It is now waiting to be picked up by the courier. The place I am sending it to has good reviews with a quick turnaround so I should have it back fairly quick....

I bet it would have cost a fortune to fix it if I'd took it to a local garage to get it looked at!!!
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I'm surprised that the relays aren't plug and play like most cars I've known, but when having a look they seem to be soldered and integrated. Could a replacement relay not be soldered in rather than replacing the whole CEM and reflashing?
 
gman said:
I'm surprised that the relays aren't plug and play like most cars I've known, but when having a look they seem to be soldered and integrated. Could a replacement relay not be soldered in rather than replacing the whole CEM and reflashing?
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When I checked the internals of the CEM it didn't take long to realise how difficult a job it would be to replace the relay .... The module has 3 stacked PCB's with soldered supports also acting as conductors. The burnt out relay itself was pretty compact but de soldering it to replace it without splitting the boards would be impossible. I'm a retired control systems engineer so it's something I could do but it wouldn't be worth the time and effort, especially when I have a lot of other things on my plate to take care of....

The cost of the replacement CEM and cloning hasn't actually been that high. The car itself has been very reliable during the 8 years I've owned it even though it's now 17 years old and it still passes MOT's
 
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