THEJAMESCASTS

Colin Thomas and James Piecowye talk DIY.   In this episode, it is all about the idea of flow when looking for water leaks.   Intro to flow. 0:00  Understanding the concept of flow. 0:59  Understanding the concept of flow. 3:13  How to test a toilet tank. 5:06  Plumbing fittings and teflon tape. 6:38  The positives and negatives of pvc. 8:15

Glenn Power and James Piecowye Talk cars in their Powerworks podcast.   In this podcast short we ponder if Maserati really needs a Barbie-themed car.

In this bite-sized public speaking reminder/tip, I am talking about nerves and how you can tap your already well-used techniques to get your mind calm to talk.   SUMMARY KEYWORDS public speaking, nerves, james, speak, relaxed, consciously, breathing, people, present, mind, routine, sit, breathing exercises, own worst enemy, work, nervousness, yoga, customer service agents, walking,   How...

Colin Thomas and James Piecowye talk DIY.   This short is about a water leak from an AC unit.   What causes indoor units to freeze? 1:27

Glenn Power and James Piecowye Talk cars in their Powerworks podcast.   This podcast short is all about when you become the person just driving the car because you need to get from point a to b and you don't care about the car.

Colin Thomas and James Piecowye talk DIY.   This is a jammed episode talking the use of flow to diagnose issues.   We love the term misery meter when it comes to repairs being done.   The concept of flow and the problem of leaks. 5:34  Understanding the concept of flow. 10:13  Plumbing fittings and teflon tape. 13:38  Don’t touch your electrics. 17:28  The qualit...

Glenn Power and James Piecowye talk about cars in their podcast.   In this podcast short they are talking about the not-so-distant future when 10% of people will be driving cars that have traditional dirty internal combustion engines.  Being in the last 10% may be a badge of honour!

Glenn Power and James Piecowye talk cars on their podcast.   This podcast short is all about another thought on them.     The problem with plug-in hybrid cars. 1:06  How many cars a week are you seeing on the road? 2:25  Electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai. 4:40  What’s the long-term vision for EVs? 5:32  If it’s dirty energy making them. 6:07

Glenn and James talk cars on their Powerworks Podcast.   This short is a shallow dive into the IQ of a mechanic when it comes to cars.

Glenn and James talk cars on their podcast.    This podcast short is all about Joey and his questionable winter car shopping.   Four-wheel drive is not a winter car. 1:17  Get a Wrangler or get a Golf. 2:35

Glenn Power and James Piecowye talk cars. This episode will keep you on the edge of your walkman! -The Barbie Car -Joey and his car IQ -What is not a good snow car -Used EV battery issues Part 2 by Veloceter Review. 4:27 Hydrogen is becoming cheaper and cheaper every day. 8:27 EVs are sexy and they're convenient. 13:38 Driving in the car admiration moments. 24:24 Top 10 vehicles sold in September...

Colin Thomas and James Piecowye talk DIY.   In this podcast short we are talking about the power of a Google Review.    The problem with Google’s reviews.  1:24 The importance of maintaining a good Google review and customer service. 3:07  The importance of customer service reviews. 4:59

Colin Thomas and I talk DIY.   This podcast short is all about the easy refresh of your place!   Why you need to do a little bit of renovation -. 0:00  If you’ve been in a property for a while, it makes much more sense to refresh rather than to move. 1:28  What does it mean when you don’t have all the materials you need? 3:20  Can you actually do what you’re talking about?...

Colin Thomas and I talk DIY and in this episode it is Ducts! In this podcast short it is all about being competent to do a job.   The importance of duct cleaning in the Middle East. 0:00  What’s the process like to quote a new school in Dubai? 1:33  How do you simplify this process? 3:26 How do you do serious scaffolding? -. 5:14  Three guys holding on to a vertical ladder so t...

Colin Thomas and I talk DIY.   This short podcast is about the office struggle for the perfect temp at a great value.   The air-conditioning in the office debate with Dan. 0:00   Dealing with Dan day in and day out. 1:19   What’s happened this week with the AC unit. 2:45

Colin Thomas and I talk DIY.   In this podcast short we talk about a water tank leak and change, of course, there are issues.   What happens when you have a leak in a building. 0:35  You got another leak! 2:17  The first step is to get the tank connector. 3:23

Colin Thomas and James Piecowye talk DIY! In this episode, we have you covered with a bit of office disagreement, Duct Work, Water tanks and Google reviews. Simply a fun podcast for the family! The air conditioning in the office debate that Dan and Colin constantly have. 1:02 There’s a smell coming off of the roof. 9:48 When will they put the tank on the roof? 14:09 What to do if you’re having a p...

Glenn Power and I talk about a situation where he found the mistakes of another garage, shame on them!

In this podcast short Glenn and I talk a still-chugging away Toyota.

In this podcast short Glenn and I talk about a car that has an oil smoke issue.   The first thing we did was to check the piston rings.1:42   What’s wrong with your engine?3:52   What happens to the oil when it’s vented into the intake.5:48   PCV valves and oil separators that fail five times a day.7:15   How to fix an old Bentley with a Bentley.8:53

Glenn Power and I talk cars and in this podcast short, we discuss the cheap fix and the end result when it comes to a good mechanic.   What’s going on with the bentley?   The most common engine in this region is a 2.2-liter turbocharged engine.1:06  Batteries, oil pressure, oil pump not working.3:31 How do you not sound like a salesman?4:49

Glenn Power and I talk cars and in this short I talk about getting a trade as an education option, should have!

Colin Thomas and I talk about what an inverter AC unit is.   The first challenge is changing the piping in the villa.0:00  Will inverter units be used in new housing developments?0:46  What are the smart thermostats that are available?1:55  What’s the future of conventional units?3:09

Glenn Power and I talk about the UAE's solar charging car, cool idea!   What if you can do 70 kilometres on your daily solar charging from it being outside? 1:51  It’s made in the Netherlands. 3:02  What it’s going to cost to replace these parts. 4:16  Solar power is the future of cars. 5:16

In this conversation, Colin Thomas and James Piecowye talk about the differences in AC types.   What are the different types of AC units? 0:00  The compressor can turn on to 20% of its power and still function at 100%. 1:24  The more ACs you have, the more effective the inverters would be in terms of reducing your dealer bills. 2:11   Do you think these units will need more spa...