Guinness Surger Help

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 18:42

Guinness Surger Help (Or Electronics Experts)

So I've plugged it in, and the unit is making a continous clicking noise.

Then, when I push the button, it emits a high pitched bleep lasting 2 seconds.

What's going on?

What, in electronics, does a continous clicking sound usually mean?

Neoni · 17 Mar 2006 at 18:47

The Guinness Widget is a neat feat of engineering and it does pour a halfway decent pint from a can, compared to what you’d get from a keg at a pub, but if you live in the UK you have another option as of this month. The Guinness Surger is a electrical device with a small metal plate on it; you pour a little water onto the plate, put a pint of the special Guinness Draught Surger Beer in place and then turn the power on, sending ultrasonic pulses up through the beer to create the creamy head we all know and love.

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 18:52

Yeah, I've obviously put water on the plate but that doesn't explain the clicking noises.

Neoni · 17 Mar 2006 at 18:53

borked??

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:09

This is typical. God hates me. Sums up my day really!

Neoni · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:10

cheer up matey! have a drink!

its friday just relaxxxx....

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:13

Neon said:
cheer up matey! have a drink!

its friday just relaxxxx....

Well that's kind of what the Surger was for!

I'll give their helpline a ring.

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:15

In electronics what is the usual symptom of a continous clicking sound?

pyro · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:18

Tommy B said:
In electronics what is the usual symptom of a continous clicking sound?

Well if it's a vibrator it means it's working good, all else, borked.

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:19

pyro said:
Well if it's a vibrator it means it's working good, all else, borked.

Yeah but when I push the button the Ultra Sound thing comes on for 2 seconds then stops, and the unit returns to the clicking sound.

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:25

Blast I can't ring them either... out of hours.

Cries

pyro · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:25

Tommy B said:
Yeah but when I push the button the Ultra Sound thing comes on for 2 seconds then stops, and the unit returns to the clicking sound.

Smack it a bit?

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:27

pyro said:
Smack it a bit?

I'll let you know what happens.

If I screw it up even more and Guinness refuse to replace it, i'll blame you

Jks

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:34

Nope, still doesn't work.

Neoni · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:35

Harder?

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:37

What are you saying... I should use a hammer?

Somehow this approach seems futile.

I've gotta say though, the Guinness from the surger cans does taste very good indeed.

Neoni · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:42

check the band....futile.

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 19:44

Sounds good.

I've no been told you can pick them up in the local where I live, which wasn't on the Guinness website. I feel guted now! Should I go and pick one up, or just get Guinness to repair this one?

Neoni · 17 Mar 2006 at 20:36

go and pick one up would be quicker and easier.

sorry for delay been on t3h phone!

Tommy B · 17 Mar 2006 at 20:38

Neon said:
go and pick one up would be quicker and easier.

sorry for delay been on t3h phone!

Yeah but I'm left with the broken one!

I'll pick one up... get the broken one repaired, and sell it on to my mate. At least I'll gain 2 cans of Guinness and another pint glass!