DIY Series 71: Midea Minibar Malfunction

Midea Minibar MS-50 (50L) Malfunction

Symptoms:

• Suddenly not cold and ice started melting. 
• Suspect either PTC Relay / Overload / both of them spoilt

Photos:

1. Front view of Minibar
2. Back view (top) with Electric Diagram
3. Back view (bottom) with compartment for compressor
4. Unscrew 3 screws in order to remove to cover
5. After unscrewed, you may remove the cover
6. Remove the GND wire
7. Remove the PTC Relay
8. Remove the Overload 
9. Check the PTC Relay using multimeter (Good: Close to 0Ω, NG: Open Loop)
10. Check the Overload using multimeter (Good: Close to 0Ω, NG: Open Loop)
11. Dismantle the PTC Relay, found the round plate inside already broken
12. Check suitable PTC Relay for replacement (12Ω to 33Ω)
13. Check suitable PTC Relay type. I choose 1-Pin 22Ω
14. Check the new PTC Relay using multimeter (Reading: 19.4Ω)

Costs Involved:

• PTC Relay (1-Pin 22Ω): US$1.50 to US$2.50

DIY Series 70: Repair Saga BLM Central Lock Latch Rod (Broken Clip Holder)

Symptoms:

• Unable to latch / unlatch the door lock (left front side) at Proton Saga BLM 2008 model.
• The metal latch rod looks loosen and disconnected from its original mechanism

Photos:

• Unscrew 1 screw from the left door (near side mirror)

• Unscrew 1 screw from door opening holder

• Unscrew 1 screw from the arm rest 

• Remove the corner cover near side mirror

• Remove the latch cover from the metal latch rod (turn it anticlockwise)

• Remove the arm rest cover by disconnect the connector

• Remove the door main cover 

• Study and identify the metal latch rod mechanism and its connection

• Remove the metal latch rod and replace the broken plastic clip holder

Costs Involved:

• Clips (US$0.40 to US$0.70): (10PCS) Car Side Lock Latch Rod 4mm Size Clip Plastic Retainers

DIY A Snail for Children Singing Competition

Preparing For 2024-12-15 Kindergarten Graduation & Singing Competition

• Song Title: The Snail & The Orioles (蜗牛与黄鹂鸟) - (recorded video available at YouTube)

Photos:

• One of the Best Stage Performers in his Kindergarten Singing Competition.

• Prepare a base housing using a recycled cardboard, based on targeted school bag size.

• Insert the base housing into the side pocket of the school bag, for fitting test.

• Check the base housing whether any further modification / trimming is needed.

• Prepare 1st layer of snail shape using cardboard (according to the base housing size).

• Prepare other layers of snail shell (oval shape) and eyes (round shape) using cardboard.

• Try to place all layers onto base housing to see the final appearance.

• Colour all the layers with rainbow colours and put the LED Modules as the eyes. Apply a layer of cellophane tape onto all cardboard layers as water-proof protection. Use double-sided tape to stick all layers into 1 piece.

• Add decoration pictures onto the top view and back view, padded both side with sponge, enhanced support for the eyes with ice-cream sticks.

• Added a pair of base-stand (using toilet paper roll) to support the whole snail during parking.

Videos:

• Testing of LED Modules

• Completed Set

Materials Involved:

• Recycled cardboards for Snail and base housing
• Recycled school bag
• Recycled toilet paper roll
• Ice-cream sticks
• Cellophane tape & masking tape
• Double-sided tape
• Poster colour
• LED Module (One Button Touch-Sensor LED): US$1.00 ~ US$1.50 / unit 

Local Delicacies @ Sitiawan

What to Buy & Eat at Sitiawan?

Local Products

• 家发面线 / Perusahaan Makanan Jia Fatt (https://maps.app.goo.gl/mG4tsVHDykADUzEu8)
• 实兆远面线 / Sitiawan Mee Suah (https://maps.app.goo.gl/CQs7sE7nf5f2UAKs8)
• 福州面线寿 / Hock Chew So Mee Shua (https://maps.app.goo.gl/XtWJgr6RffbWmrNL8)
• Mee Sua / 福州面线
• Dried Noodles / 福州面干
• Wanton Pastry / 福州云吞皮 (面皮)

• Sitiawan Cheong Jia Gong Pian / 曾家光饼 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/VoehfHx6VkSceadM6)
• Gong Pian / 光饼  (several versions available)
• Twisted Bread Stick / 火把饼
• Wanton Pastry / 福州云吞皮 (面皮)

• Cheng Li Biscuit / 光饼 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uzH8G2oLFfhgURhU8)
• Gong Pian / 光饼  (several versions available)
• Twisted Bread Stick / 火把饼

• 实兆远福州光饼 Gong Piang (https://maps.app.goo.gl/nYtdbWs4a9taYhfQ6)
• Gong Pian / 光饼  (several versions available)
• Sweet Gong Pian (Doughnut Shape) / 征东饼

• Changkat Kruing Gong Piang (https://maps.app.goo.gl/a63vd6nbYNoZ8kiW6)
• Gong Pian / 光饼  (several versions available)
• Mee Sua / 福州面线
• Dried Noodles / 福州面干
• Wanton Pastry / 福州云吞皮 (面皮)
• Note: No reservation allowed. Call to check availability.

• Linda Delicious Food (https://maps.app.goo.gl/M8rQpXD5cVFdXQwJA)
• Gong Pian / 光饼  (several versions available)
• Note: Advance reservation is needed via phone call

 

• San Yew Chay Biscuit Shop / 三友齋饼家  (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YANSaBicUuFZnHuy7)
• FooZhou Tau Sa Peah / 豆沙饼 (白豆沙 - 甜带咸, 红豆沙 - 甜) 
• Steamed Egg Sponge Cake / 古早味鸡蛋糕
• Almond Cookies / 杏仁饼 - 甜

• Pekan Gurney Li Jie Pau / 三条路李记包店 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/MA6ATocCSert34nw6)
• Pillow Pau / 枕头包
• Seven Layers Pau / 七层糕
• Other Pau / 其它包点

• Simpang Dua Ho Sing Ee / 二条路和心億 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ob24gaZ6JP8UXGzL7)
• Local bun (with kaya & butter spread)
• Other Pau / 其它包点

• Kim Hock Bakery / 金福麵包廠 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TbJVytDiHHyZiDKH6)
• Famous for coconut bun, kaya bun and muffin

• ING ANG TONG / 永安堂 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/titsQQRqqRRJYiPL8)
• Perniagaan Yin Onn / 仁安参茸药行 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ir8PnKf7LEYGN4ULA)
• Mee Sua / 福州面线
• Dried Noodles / 福州面干
• Wanton Pastry / 福州云吞皮 (面皮)
• Kampung Koh Chili Sauce / 甘文阁辣椒酱
• Chinese Herbs / 药膳汤包

Foods & Drinks

• Come to Eat (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YHfAdLtESaqvc8988)
• Kampua Mee / 福州干盘面
• Loh Mee / 福州卤面
• Ting Bian Hu / 福州鼎边糊
• Long Yen / 福州蛋燕
• Red Wine Noodles / 福州红酒面线
• FooZhou Fried Noodles / 福州炒煮面

• Restoran Lee Chuo (https://maps.app.goo.gl/5HvTn28GdD2zwir87)
• Kampua Mee / 福州干盘面
• Loh Mee / 福州卤面
• Long Yen / 福州蛋燕
• Laksa / 叻沙
• ABC / 红豆冰

• Kampung Koh Noodle Store (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pm4Ry729JxzJYtc69)
• Local Noodles Menu (same as other noodle stalls)
• Specialties: Kampua Mee, Loh Mee, Long Yen

• ABC Kopitiam (https://maps.app.goo.gl/vxHzgb5BpB8rqi5g6)
• Local Noodles Menu (same as other noodle stalls)
• Specialties: Kampua Mee, Loh Mee, Laksa

• Simpang Dua Prawn Mee (https://maps.app.goo.gl/sRBnvUKvxjJ6ijxE6)
• Local Noodles Menu (same as other noodle stalls)
• Specialties: Prawn Noodles, Kampua Mee

• Ah Ling Black Noodle (https://maps.app.goo.gl/gYtxBFJ2ryi9xT2h9)
• Local Noodles (same as other noodle stalls)
• Specialties: Kampua Mee, Loh Mee, Hor Kar Sai

• Home Town Noodle Stall (https://maps.app.goo.gl/utZopmXdC84j4JcU8)
• Local Noodles Menu (same as other noodle stalls)
• Specialties: Prawn Noodles, Pan Mee, Curry Mee, Assam Laksa

• Seng Jee Chan Cafe / 生记栈红糟屋 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/4ZcnqcW9HXcCHqJX6)
• Mee Sua or Red Wine Noodles / 福州红酒面线

• Four Square Food Court (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ux1g3ojCAL6r6Ti9A)
• Sweet Potato Ball Noodles / 番薯丸面

• 吉仔肉骨茶 / Restoran G&J (https://maps.app.goo.gl/StQxbPfCF5yxw4GL9)
• 才进肉骨茶 / Restaurant Chai Chin (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jAGnjPcqzmWiMwjYA)
• 彬彬肉骨茶 / Peng Peng Bakuteh (https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWXcgcgUMnTASgqa8)
• Bak Kut Teh (Soup / Dry) / 肉骨茶(汤/干)
• Steam Fish / Fish Head / 潮州蒸鱼/鱼头
• Preserved Chinese Mustard Green / 梅菜

• Yee Si Restaurant / 依西酒家 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jG3eANnogWxVGq498)
• Cantonese Ying Yong / 广式鸳鸯
• Fish Fillet Rice Noodle / 鱼肉粗米粉
• Local bun (with kaya & butter spread)

• James Cendol (https://maps.app.goo.gl/my7d3qAj6jx8tmQh7)
• Cendol Samy @ Wisma Ganda (https://maps.app.goo.gl/x4v2YNwZjELq3TLm9)
• Cendol / 煎堆

• Kedai Makanan Kuai Kuai Lai (https://maps.app.goo.gl/mTC1TRdDbEmEJHeFA)
• Local desserts (TongSui) / 糖水+糕点

• Moh Kee Coffee House (https://maps.app.goo.gl/EDnsj3bfmiFQXYqu5)
• Coffee, toast & egg, noodles & rice

• Roti Canai Pak Tam Kg. Sitiawan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hU7gMiwB1mQXbn4N7)
• Roti Canai

Seafood Restaurants

• Kuan Hwa Seafood Restaurant (https://maps.app.goo.gl/2Sb8AE1d2azQ5KXcA)
• Amu Seafood Restaurant (https://maps.app.goo.gl/kxyCxLzGXb8uhKhb9)
• Hai Tien Di Restaurant (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ob6zrLw3L4BtVwJfA)
• Jit Yue Hiong Seafood Restaurant (https://maps.app.goo.gl/qhrTGgyiv3DfnWxu8)
• Villa Seafood Restaurant (https://maps.app.goo.gl/MUTU6sqfxBU9eDwX6)
• Ah Pek Lee Kou Hock Seafood (https://maps.app.goo.gl/EzCuQVaDSFuPkhds8)
• 5566 Good Friends Restaurant (https://maps.app.goo.gl/UgJewgFXWRmqpa3y5)
• 新甘光河畔海鲜酒楼 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wjLFheVeVTvT3D3b9)

Local Chinese Restaurants (FooZhou Dishes)

• Bei King Restaurant & Hotel (https://maps.app.goo.gl/5VCp5kz4WvMBPGsm6)
• Restoran Ah Hing (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GBQ6hamG9WwDQrei6)
• Lido Seafood Restaurant (https://maps.app.goo.gl/PxGHVeMyHNKPqPwK9)
• Restoran Happy (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uKXLJpEwtrERxiQC6)
• Restoran Ing Hua (https://maps.app.goo.gl/7bHgQYXtMizviiEL9)
• Restaurant Red Ruby (https://maps.app.goo.gl/cw5vbM5yLjnMasVf6)
• Restoran Sin Han Seong (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pCvt3q8eFxpvzxgk6)

FooZhou Fish Maw / 酸辣鱼鳔

Pork Ribs + Fish Fillet / 排骨+鱼片

FooZhou Pork Ribs / 烂排骨

Eight Delicacies Rice / 八宝饭

FooZhou Mix Vege / 福州杂菜

Oyster Egg / 蚝煎

FooZhou Toufu Soup / 福州豆腐汤

Red Wine Noodles / 福州红酒面线

FooZhou Dried Meat + Fishball / 福州燕皮+鱼丸

FooZhou Pork Liver Roll / 福州猪肝卷

Attractions

• Sitiawan Settlement Museum (https://maps.app.goo.gl/K2jynXMnXi4ZL3YA7)
• Pusat Komuniti Warisan Kampung Koh 甘文阁旧巴刹社区文化中心 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/9J8Z2q8c17Nub4tAA)
• Sitiawan Street Mural Art (https://maps.app.goo.gl/XpyxqMwB6FSv7bEF6)
• Koki Food Sdn Bhd (https://maps.app.goo.gl/z243iGeRUHYXGTeA7)
• Tua Pek Kong Temple (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fKCyoKqp3PZPxP1M9)
• Segari Turtle Sanctuary (https://maps.app.goo.gl/xZuahXXnMDEbS1Gv7)
• City Mangrove Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/469BFwrHdoj4Dhsm7)
• Lumut Waterfront (https://maps.app.goo.gl/yvsZeDorXpQe3u388)
• Marina Island Jetty Complex (https://maps.app.goo.gl/cnfEzSXLt5PJBjzv6)
• Teluk Batik Beach (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8gAikfCwWbFTZMDi6)
• Mr. Honey Bees Farm (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YFuWmVMxbkeyk7v36)
• Disneyland Ayer Tawar (https://maps.app.goo.gl/xYStHQi5XKgUQtt17)
• Jurassic Park of Manjung (https://maps.app.goo.gl/4qFe8bnh12rMLmU8A)
• DoubleTree by Hilton Damai Laut Resort (https://maps.app.goo.gl/APsxTRWRv5edDVxN6)