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HOW TO CHANGE THE BRAKES ON A NISSAN X-TRAIL (ROGUE) | DIY
Learn to easily change the brakes on your car! Here I work on the rear of my Nissan X-Trail (Rogue) which is a little more tricky than other vehicles I have done, so hopefully watching this will make your job a breeze!
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HOW TO BUILD A BATTERY (LiFePO4) | DIY
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Load shedding is back (well, it never really left) and it's time for me to upgrade my home backup system. I opted to build a LiFePO4 battery using 2nd life cells. If you have any suggestions or questions, please put them in the comments below, and if you enjoyed this video please consider giving it a like and subscribing to the channel! Follow: chrisdoesstuffZA ChrisD...
HOW TO MAKE A MASH TUN | COOKING
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I've been brewing beer weekly since the start of lockdown so I wanted to optimise my 2 cook process. I decided to make a mash tun so I could mash my full recipe at once, and because I had most of the bits lying around. If you have any suggestions or questions, please put them in the comments below, and if you enjoyed this video please consider giving it a like and subscribing to the channel! Fo...
HOW TO INSTALL A WATER FILTER | DIY
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We are extremely privileged to have running, drinkable water water at home. Although I'm grateful, I do sometimes find that the water is sometimes slightly over-chlorinated, resulting in a bad taste and smell. I decided to install a water filter to take this out of our drinking and cooking water. As a result we now have clean, healthy water on tap eliminating any need for bottled dinking water....
INSTALL WIFI CONTROLLED OUTDOOR MISTERS (PART 2) | TECH
Переглядів 4534 роки тому
In Part 1 I built a Dual Sonoff water controller for my outdoor misters and deck sprinklers. In this video I install the sprinklers and get it all connected up. Check out Part 1 here: ua-cam.com/video/M450ff8K0vk/v-deo.html If you have any suggestions or questions, please put them in the comments below, and if you enjoyed this video please consider giving it a like and subscribing to the channe...
BUILD A BASIC HYDROPONIC SYSTEM | DIY
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My greenhouse seedlings started to grow and needed to be transplanted, so it was time to get my hydroponic system up and running. I designed this to be simple, modular and low cost. Let me know in the comments if you have any ideas or suggestions, and let me know if you decide to do something like this! Check out my greenhouse video here: ua-cam.com/video/EgMqLkjjKRE/v-deo.html If you have any ...
LEARN TO FIX YOUR BASIN | BASICS
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In this video I go through some basic maintenance, replacing tap seals and servicing plugs. If you have any suggestions or questions, please put them in the comments below, and if you enjoyed this video please consider giving it a like and subscribing to the channel! Follow: chrisdoesstuffZA ChrisDoesStuffZA www.chrisdoesstuff.co.za Disclaimer: This channel and all of...
BUILD A WIFI WATER CONTROLLER (SONOFF) | TECH
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I wanted to control misters and sprinklers on my deck, but I wanted to be able to have them operate automatically. I decided to combine the two using Sonoff's and solenoid valves. Check out Part 2 where I install the system here: ua-cam.com/video/g8b8CM_S8ew/v-deo.html If you have any suggestions or questions, please put them in the comments below, and if you enjoyed this video please consider ...
HOW TO MAKE A GREENHOUSE | DIY
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I've been really keen to start growing some veg and herbs at home, and I'm keen to do it with hydroponics, but I first need something to grow. I decided to build a small greenhouse with some scrap material to get my seedlings going. Check out my detailed instructions here: chrisdoesstuff.co.za/mini-greenhouse/ If you have any suggestions or questions, please put them in the comments below, and ...
MAKE A RASPBERRY PI NAS (OMV) | TECH
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While making these videos I immediately ran into a storage issue for the footage, and I also wanted to have a backup. Ideally a NAS with RAID would be the best solution, but I don't really have budget for that, so next best solution is a Raspberry Pi running Open Media Vault! Check out the step by step guide here: chrisdoesstuff.co.za/raspberry-pi-nas/ And check out my video where I install Ras...
HOW TO MAKE BEER - PART 2 - BOTTLING | COOKING
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After fermenting my beer for 2 weeks, it was time to bottle. Check out Part 1 of my video here: ua-cam.com/video/PN-NoJyUfHw/v-deo.html Check out my Sonoff temperature controller video here: ua-cam.com/video/7YfTUl3zq84/v-deo.html Check out my detailed instructions here: chrisdoesstuff.co.za/how-to-make-beer/ If you have any suggestions or questions, please put them in the comments below, and i...
BUILD A WIFI TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER | TECH
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I've got some beer brewing, but considering it's winter I need to be careful to maintain the fermentation temperature. I wanted to remotely monitor the process, so I opted to use a Sonoff WiFi switch with a temperature input. Check our my detailed guide here: chrisdoesstuff.co.za/make-a-wifi-temp-controller/ Here's my video on how to set up a Sonoff switch: ua-cam.com/video/bCcwlKPhgBI/v-deo.ht...
HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE CHICKEN CURRY | COOKING
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Today I'm making a simple chicken tikka masala curry. This can easily be a quick weekday dinner, and chicken can easily be substituted for a protein of your choice. Check out the full recipe here: chrisdoesstuff.co.za/chicken-curry/ If you have any suggestions or questions, please put them in the comments below, and if you enjoyed this video please consider giving it a like and subscribing to t...
HOW TO MAKE BEER - PART 1 | COOKING
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Lockdown is real, so now it's time to make beer at home! Check out my detailed instructions here: chrisdoesstuff.co.za/how-to-make-beer/ This kit is called South African Pale Ale, and I picked it up here: www.beerlab.co.za/ This is the no-rinse sanitiser I used: beerguevara.com/product/iodaphor-sanitizer-100ml/ If you have any suggestions or questions, please put them in the comments below, and...
ADD A WIFI SWITCH TO ANYTHING! (SONOFF) | TECH
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If you want a simple way to control things from your phone or home assistant, this may be the thing for you! Here I use a Sonoff Basic switch to control a light, but there are tons of other applications for this device! Check out my detailed instructions here: chrisdoesstuff.co.za/add-wifi-switch-to-anything/ Here is where you can find these online locally: www.geewiz.co.za/smart-home-accessori...
LEARN TO MAKE PIZZA FROM SCRATCH! | COOKING
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LEARN TO MAKE PIZZA FROM SCRATCH! | COOKING
HOW TO CHANGE A PLUG | BASICS
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HOW TO CHANGE A PLUG | BASICS
MAKE A LEKKER LAMB POTJIE! | COOKING
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MAKE A LEKKER LAMB POTJIE! | COOKING
BUILDING A SIMPLE DOOR FRAME | DIY
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BUILDING A SIMPLE DOOR FRAME | DIY
HOW TO MAKE A SPOTIFY CONNECT SPEAKER WITH A RASPBERRY PI (RASPOTIFY) | TECH
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HOW TO MAKE A SPOTIFY CONNECT SPEAKER WITH A RASPBERRY PI (RASPOTIFY) | TECH
THE BASIC TOOLBOX | BASICS
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THE BASIC TOOLBOX | BASICS
HOW TO FIX YOUR HUGBUG | DIY
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HOW TO FIX YOUR HUGBUG | DIY

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  • @chrisconboye
    @chrisconboye 2 місяці тому

    Great Video that made the job easy eventually. Initially I kept turning the piston expecting it to start retracting this didn't happen until I applied a plastic clamp and the piston just slid straight back in. So thanks Chris I'll do the other side tomorrow hopefully it wont be raining.

  • @owenjq80
    @owenjq80 3 місяці тому

    good video, but I would never put antisieze on the wheel nuts, wheel studs or the bolts of the caliper. caliper bolts from factory have blue loctite so they can be undone but also will not come loose from when they were installed from the factory. wheel nuts never corrode you need a bigger breaker bar as the factory wheel nut removal tool will not get them undone if they were torqued to spec. also alloy wheels or rims will heat differently to the brake rotor which is steel so sometimes you will have fun getting the wheels off if they have not been off for many years.

  • @KaiGaming84
    @KaiGaming84 6 місяців тому

    I can't give a thumbs up or subscribe if you're not showing the end result, sorry!

  • @mirandaerasmus8233
    @mirandaerasmus8233 6 місяців тому

    Die se ge tydmors om nog te wys hpe groente gesny moet word.

  • @ThatGuy-rp1ly
    @ThatGuy-rp1ly 6 місяців тому

    This is awesome, thanks man. If you have the time i would love to know how you could bipass the internal dac and get the audio to go from usb port to an external dac?

  • @michaeldaly1052
    @michaeldaly1052 7 місяців тому

    I've had my potjie for 34 years, starting in my Greyton W cape holiday house, moving to New Zealand, where I have to use gas. Heretic! Anyway the base of the potjie is smooth as, as Kiwis say. The smell brings back great memories of fires and friends.

    • @richardjooste4636
      @richardjooste4636 6 місяців тому

      You don't have to use gas in nz. Plenty of wood and charcoal here

  • @nerdyguyfatman
    @nerdyguyfatman 8 місяців тому

    Wow thanks very much. Just half stripped mine to remove a twig that I think was messing with mine. Leaving it on now to make sure it does not try and escape the pool. Thank you!

  • @King88Kayo
    @King88Kayo 8 місяців тому

    Europeans and Americans watching this vid seeing a white guy cooking outside his brick hut with a cast iron pot. I LOVE SOUTH AFRICA! Dankie Chris, deffos going to make this!

  • @charlesvanonselen6251
    @charlesvanonselen6251 8 місяців тому

    A potjie is NOT meant to be stirred! That may be a great stew, but its NOT a potjie! Sure you can stir the meat when you braise it but once that is done, you layer it being careful NOT to stir! Believe me, the result will be much better! 40 minutes to 1 hour???? Again, a potjie takes about 4-5 hours to cook as the longer you cook it the more tender the meat! Your explanation of the lines and the cleaning of the pot is spot on sir!

  • @hendrikvanderwalt5866
    @hendrikvanderwalt5866 8 місяців тому

    I know yess but wnne try 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @indranimunsamy9419
    @indranimunsamy9419 9 місяців тому

    I enjoyed watching❤

  • @blainecossey927
    @blainecossey927 9 місяців тому

    Really helpful. Im from South Africa and live in England. Got my first potjie pot yesterday. Off to get mutton now and do my first potjie. Thanks for video mate

  • @micheldumont4619
    @micheldumont4619 11 місяців тому

    Just noticed your clip. What size pot do you use in the clip?

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 11 місяців тому

      It's a no 3 pot. It's probably the most common size in SA.

    • @micheldumont4619
      @micheldumont4619 11 місяців тому

      @@chrisdoesstuffza that’s what I have, but yours looked slightly bigger like a # 4 or maybe a # 6.

  • @alvinpillay9833
    @alvinpillay9833 11 місяців тому

    Tops...like tg way you explained step by step.👍👍👍

  • @alwyntheIII
    @alwyntheIII 11 місяців тому

    Nice one Bro!

  • @alphonsojansen9984
    @alphonsojansen9984 Рік тому

    Did you guys see the end results? I see a guy stirring away for 12 minutes.. Cooking water

  • @ryanodendaal
    @ryanodendaal Рік тому

    Wahoo, my holiday project is coming up, servicing my Hug Bug!

    • @ryanodendaal
      @ryanodendaal Рік тому

      Hey Chris, I’ve just done my service, was a little nervous as there’s a few components, but when I did it, it made sense how everything fits together. A quick visit to Pool Centre, Newton Park in Port Elizabeth, R 550 later for a pair of bellows and a new clutch, and I’m honestly amazed that this Hug Bug has been given a second chance, and I really owe it all to this video, shot man!!!!

  • @MickyBellRoberts
    @MickyBellRoberts Рік тому

    Good morning, I have had my potjie for 53 years now. I take good care of it. I have just subscribed so we can stay in touch via our channels.

  • @peetsnort
    @peetsnort Рік тому

    I love your fire box /pit

  • @peetsnort
    @peetsnort Рік тому

    As a matter interest how much does the no 5 poitjie weigh. I inherited one from the 50s. It was made by Falkirk in Scotland. The walls seem thinner than the modern ones. Mine weighs 9 kg with the lid My grandfather had it copper plated and used it for a coal skuttle. I brought it with me to the uk where I still use it

  • @MartinRavencroft
    @MartinRavencroft Рік тому

    Great combination of tools... I would add a flashlight, pencil/sharpie, notepad and a compact hacksaw... :)

  • @leonbredenkamp6251
    @leonbredenkamp6251 Рік тому

    Hi Chris, I have the strangest situation with my HugBug. I have stripped it down a number of times and replaced old yellow bellows and green flapper tabs. The unit refuses to run and will not even sit on the floor of my pool. It does work but moves very slowly and does not climb the walls of the pool. I have tried and checked everything from suction pressure to blockages to anything else I can think of. Can you suggest anything else I can do to get it working

  • @rogerwilliams4299
    @rogerwilliams4299 Рік тому

    Nee wat, n engelse man kan nie potjie maak nie 😂

  • @panosukgr
    @panosukgr Рік тому

    The valve is 24v and the sonoff output is 220v. So what you present here definitely is not functional.

    • @cvanstrijp
      @cvanstrijp Рік тому

      I used 220v solenoids on this application

    • @panosukgr
      @panosukgr Рік тому

      @@cvanstrijp You had to clearly mention that on your video since what we saw on your solenoids is 24v label. Besides most of the solenoids at the market are 24v.

  • @shamillanembia7989
    @shamillanembia7989 Рік тому

    It is so nice..however it would have been nice to see the final look of the poitjie.

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza Рік тому

      I didn't even realise I cut that out, but you can have a look at it here: www.chrisdoesstuff.co.za/lamb-potjie/

  • @MrBobWareham
    @MrBobWareham Рік тому

    Good luck with ewelink I had nothing but trouble when it would connect then disconnect and a slow connection, plus customer service was crap as it is based in China!!

  • @nicennice
    @nicennice Рік тому

    Best video for doing this that I have found. The caliper retraction cost me hours and your trick got the job done. Also, I took the whole assembly apart but in hindsight, I could have not done this as you show in your video. Great video thanks for posting.

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza Рік тому

      Thanks man, I also struggled plenty! I figured that I just needed to share, because those details aren't covered in the maintenance manual.

  • @عابرسبيل-ك2ف
    @عابرسبيل-ك2ف Рік тому

    who can tell me what the hell is this guy making in this video? and what english accent is he speaking is it south african or kiwi?

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza Рік тому

      South African! And it's a mash tun. When making beer (or whisky) you soak your grains in a temperature controlled environment for a predetermined amount of time. This allows the starches in the grain to convert to sugars and create the wort that is later boiled with hops and fermented to make beer. ua-cam.com/video/PN-NoJyUfHw/v-deo.html

    • @عابرسبيل-ك2ف
      @عابرسبيل-ك2ف Рік тому

      @@chrisdoesstuffza thanks Chris for taking the time to explain, I appreciate your comment. God bless you,mate.

  • @johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555

    You said you can control it directly from your phone if you don't have a home automation hub. Are you saying that these don't have to go to the cloud? As long as your phone and switch are on the same network? Reason being is that where I want to use this I don't have internet service. But I can put a router in and then use wifi.

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza Рік тому

      That right, if you are on the same wifi network, and your devices are up to date, there is a lan control option for control without an internet connection.

  • @experimentaenlavan8081
    @experimentaenlavan8081 2 роки тому

    No funciona en 2022

  • @Daniel-xc8nf
    @Daniel-xc8nf 2 роки тому

    how did you get the GPG key for raspotify in step 3 on the site?

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza Рік тому

      you can just copy past the command in Step 8 here: chrisdoesstuff.co.za/spotify-connect-speaker/

    • @Daniel-xc8nf
      @Daniel-xc8nf Рік тому

      @@chrisdoesstuffza Hey mate I figured out what went wrong got it to work, turns youtube shortened the command, once I typed everything as shown all was well 😅

  • @shaylinpadayachee7766
    @shaylinpadayachee7766 2 роки тому

    Very useful tutorial, thank you!

  • @mbu745
    @mbu745 2 роки тому

    Beste, jij praat veel te vlug en onverstaanbaar, waarom toon je niet de inhoud van je pot, nu zien we jouw gezicht de ganse tijd.

  • @michellemitchell8865
    @michellemitchell8865 2 роки тому

    I am making it today in the UK so wish me luck. It looks awesome x

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 2 роки тому

      And, did it come out good?!

    • @michellemitchell8865
      @michellemitchell8865 2 роки тому

      @@chrisdoesstuffza it was amazing ! All my friends said it was the best lamb Potjie ever ! Thank you for your divine and easy to make recipe. Would love to post pics but don’t know how x

  • @cliffordchester5887
    @cliffordchester5887 2 роки тому

    Just made mine today came out really nice

  • @pinchers101
    @pinchers101 2 роки тому

    Have you got details on the SONOFF switch being used.

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 2 роки тому

      These are the Sonoff Basics. There are a few options that would all work, these are just what I had on hand.

  • @mauriziocandeloro6510
    @mauriziocandeloro6510 2 роки тому

    Bisogna svitare con chiave torx T30 attuatore elettrico togliendo spinetta alimentazione. Poi con chiave torx T45 avvitate in senso orario inserendo chiave nella sede del attuatore fino in fondo, così il pistoncino entrerà senza dover avvitare ma solo spingendolo all'Interno.

  • @richardmoore9027
    @richardmoore9027 2 роки тому

    What happened to your finger

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 2 роки тому

      I sliced a piece off my finger doing this ua-cam.com/video/d52lHSrbc2c/v-deo.html

  • @terrywray7112
    @terrywray7112 2 роки тому

    If you have a manual switch on the power cable to your light already, do you place the Sonoff on the power side or the light side? Other people need to be able to turn the light off/on when you are not around.

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 2 роки тому

      So you can install it between the plug and light, and then the button on the sonoff can be used to switch it, or you can use a sonoff mini that has a button input.

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 2 роки тому

      Alternatively you can set the default state to "ON" so when it gets power it switches on and then you can control it.

    • @miguelvillanueva4816
      @miguelvillanueva4816 2 роки тому

      Piggy back a momentary switch soldered onto the sonoffs test button.

  • @terrywray7112
    @terrywray7112 3 роки тому

    Best lamb potjie recipe I have seen on UA-cam. I had never done a potjie before, and this video takes you through all the steps. Done it a number of times now with great success

  • @druthedj
    @druthedj 3 роки тому

    Very well explained! Simple and to the point. Bought a couple of these to install, so this is of great help.

  • @Mangopa94ify
    @Mangopa94ify 3 роки тому

    careful when you copy the commands from his page because they may appear as accent " ´ " while its " ' "

  • @jasahelariasjaime
    @jasahelariasjaime 3 роки тому

    Sorprendente que buen proyecto

  • @hotwings_za
    @hotwings_za 3 роки тому

    Love your vids wish there were more

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 3 роки тому

      Thanks man, got a couple ready to come out soon!

    • @hotwings_za
      @hotwings_za 3 роки тому

      @@chrisdoesstuffza perfect would like to know the outcome of your aquaponics set up and if you have set up any other smart home products

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 3 роки тому

      The hydroponics came out great! But what is important to note is that if you leave things in too long their root systems overtake the system. Since then I've moved and I'm planning a new system. I've also got some purely home automation stuff coming.

  • @sandra02148
    @sandra02148 3 роки тому

    Awesome, I am making it today

  • @SamoesADIY
    @SamoesADIY 3 роки тому

    love it,

  • @kevinbond3088
    @kevinbond3088 3 роки тому

    Absolutely spot on! Followed your video to the letter and completed the job, handbrake self adjusts when you apply after fitting the pads so don't worry. I managed to pick up the 3 pin wind back tool which made it easier, fyi, it's the same as the Volkswagen / Audi 3 pin tool. Thanks again!!!

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 3 роки тому

      Brilliant, good to know! Ya, if I knew about the wind back tool in advance I would have got one, but by the time I worked it out the breaks were already stripped off.

    • @kevinbond3088
      @kevinbond3088 3 роки тому

      Thanks again buddy. Saved me a lot of time and money 💰

  • @antonlombard4233
    @antonlombard4233 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the very informative video. My last service cost me R500 a year ago and now I have the same problem with my Hugbug. It took me about 20 minutes to strip, clean and assemble and its working 100%. Also didn't need any replacement spares,....and working like a charm. Thanks again!!!

  • @BeingJasonChong
    @BeingJasonChong 3 роки тому

    kudos for attemping this - i did a bit more digging around the electronic parking brake system, and learned the turning motion of the piston is required to unwind the drive thread that applies trust which works in tandem with the hydraulic pressure to drive the piston. ua-cam.com/video/46KgDEyD0Pc/v-deo.html hope this gives a bit more information around your work flow. p.s. you are clamping down on the electronic parking brake motor assembly on the back side of the piston - hope nothing broke!

    • @chrisdoesstuffza
      @chrisdoesstuffza 3 роки тому

      That's pretty interesting, makes a lot of sense. I don't think anything broke, the entire assembly in the Nissan seems to be in the caliper so its well protected.

  • @ss4jBCha0s
    @ss4jBCha0s 3 роки тому

    This recipe is absolutely fantastic and was huge success, thanks!!!!!