David Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 This evening the OH had an accident with the sky remote controller in that she accidentally spilt plain water over it. She wiped it off and left it on the table. I then unknowingly tried to use it and found several buttons did not work. Then suddenly the batteries died. New batteries put in but even more buttons did not work and replacement batteries died. The OH then owned up so more replacement batteries put in, as controller says to replace batteries within ten minutes, and controller put in front of fire to dry out.Question is should I try to open up the controller to dry it out, and if so how do I do that - it is a standard sky controller, or should I just leave it in front of the fire and hope?If it does not work tomorrow, how can it be replaced?Many thanks in anticipation.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Remove the batteries and the back and leave it on a warm radiator. It will probably work when dry. If it fails just buy a universal remote and programme it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Sky will replace it (could be a problem with a French address) or you can get them in Sainsburys for about £15 - I bought one last week. If you want/need I can get you one and post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Very many thanks BB. Will do, but if we need a new universal remote I may have to come back to you for guidance in programming it.Can I put you up for a record in providing a very helpful reply in TWO minutes. Great.Thanks,David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Dick,Our posts crossed. Many thanks for the offer. As we live in France, if the controller does not dry out I may very well take you up on your very kind offer.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote user="Dick Smith"]. If you want/need I can get you one and post it.[/quote]Can you send me a copy of Take a Break and a giant Toblerone please I spilled plain vodka all over all over mine this evening[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote user="TWINKLE"][quote user="Dick Smith"]. If you want/need I can get you one and post it.[/quote]Can you send me a copy of Take a Break and a giant Toblerone please I spilled plain vodka all over all over mine this evening[:)][/quote]And could you get me a copy of this months SuperBike.............[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I must say it Twinks. That was hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 The last thing I want to do is put Dick out of a job, but you can get replacement Sky controls, sent to France, very promptly, from http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page3a.htm. Cheaper and probably more up to date software than Sainsburys or Argos too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Twinkle by the sounds of it you spilt most of that vodka down your neck [:D]BB, you've mentioned bikes, again. [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 That's very helpful Will - thanks!JK!Shall I get my daughters pop-up fairy castle out of the garage ready for the 10th March? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Great with vodka and violet.[+o(]No actually, I get a bit scared when I am stuck in there with you.[:D]Do you think it is OK to hijack this one now. Is it time? The question has been fully answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 You don't usually ask. What's wrong with you?[8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote user="Dotty "]Twinkle by the sounds of it you spilt most of that vodka down your neck [:D]BB, you've mentioned bikes, again. [:P][/quote]So did you.....................................[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote user="Bugbear"][quote user="TWINKLE"][quote user="Dick Smith"]. If you want/need I can get you one and post it.[/quote]Can you send me a copy of Take a Break and a giant Toblerone please I spilled plain vodka all over all over mine this evening[:)][/quote]And could you get me a copy of this months SuperBike.............[:)][/quote]If you want - is that the one with the big girl in danger of getting pneumonia on the cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote user="TWINKLE"][quote user="Dick Smith"]. If you want/need I can get you one and post it.[/quote]Can you send me a copy of Take a Break and a giant Toblerone please I spilled plain vodka all over all over mine this evening[:)][/quote]The giant Toblerone is off the ferry duty-free - what is Take a Break? A sort of Kit Kat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Dotty, I don't hijack anymore. I let someone else do then I join in. I don't get rowed at then.[I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote user="Just Katie "]Dotty, I don't hijack anymore. I let someone else do then I join in. I don't get rowed at then.[I][/quote]You mean sweaty men in boats charge at you backwards with only a little cox for guidance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thought it was already hijacked, but no complaints. Much enjoyed the hijack.You might have fun in the lighter side with "Greek honey" and "Abbreviations".David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Dick!Take a Break is a common version of Womans Own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote user="Just Katie "]Dotty, I don't hijack anymore. I let someone else do then I join in. I don't get rowed at then.[I][/quote]No, I do instead ![:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 If anyone rows at Russethouse they will have me to contend with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 [quote user="TWINKLE"]If anyone rows at Russethouse they will have me to contend with![/quote]Sounds good to me! What shall we row about Gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 You pick a topic and I'll surrender [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 [quote user="TWINKLE"]Dick!Take a Break is a common version of Womans Own.[/quote]Womens own what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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