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Forum: Canada
Dec 13th 2009, 1:42 am
Replies: 68
Views: 12,008
Posted By squargle

Re: UK & Canadian electric plug query. Help ?

How could it not be recommended for double insulated equipment ?

Just out of interest does that mean that a 240V canadian electric cooker is constucted differently than a UK one ?

I concede...
Forum: Canada
Dec 11th 2009, 10:01 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 12,008
Posted By squargle

Re: UK & Canadian electric plug query. Help ?

What insurance companies dont know doesnt hurt them,
From what I've seen of Canadian electrics I'm surprised more homes dont burn down . Those stupid connectors where the wires are just twisted...
Forum: Canada
Dec 5th 2009, 1:45 am
Replies: 68
Views: 12,008
Posted By squargle

Re: UK & Canadian electric plug query. Help ?

Most Canadian homes are supplied with 240V which is split into 2 110V curciuts in the fuse box. most homes also have big ugly 240V sockets for the cooker and washer/dryer . I wired in a UK 4 way...
Forum: Canada
Nov 18th 2009, 1:13 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,161
Posted By squargle

Re: Importing my Motorcycles

Get some paperwork from somewhere for your 1975 bike, eg get a letter from DVLA or an owners club recipt for buying it from a buisness with no papers and a plausible reason for no paperwork. remember...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2009, 9:52 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 13,294
Posted By squargle

Re: Toyota Sienna AWD

Please dont misunderstand me , four wheel drive is not a substitute for winter tyres but can make a big difference to traction and stability when the going is difficult . It doesnt help you stop any...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2009, 1:46 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 13,294
Posted By squargle

Re: Toyota Sienna AWD

Yes , I'm very impressed by the efficiancy of snow removal operations but here in Atlantic Canada there is often a daytime melt nightime freeze situation than can leave roads that are just a sheet of...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2009, 7:04 am
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Posted By squargle

Re: emloyers getting payed

The benefit to the employer is that if you're on a work permit you are unlikely to quit or take another job because your work permit ties you to that employer.
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2009, 6:59 am
Replies: 35
Views: 13,294
Posted By squargle

Re: Toyota Sienna AWD

Why would anyone not want a four wheel drive in a country with ice on the roads for 3 months of the year ?
I am constantly amazed that people buy 2wd SUVs - a big ugly car that still gets stuck!
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Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2009, 4:07 am
Replies: 36
Views: 13,025
Posted By squargle

Re: Auto tech flat rate pay system- my experience

I have been working in a flat rate shop for a couple of years now and am aware of the seasonal nature of the auto service industry. I am an experienced tradesman, red seal qualified and would have...
Forum: Canada
Nov 15th 2009, 2:38 am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,161
Posted By squargle

Re: Importing my Motorcycles

Of course if you are coming to Canada on a work permit you are allowed a temporary import that does not have to comply with Canada safety standards. If your bikes are nearly old enough then by the...
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