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    Holistic Homestead Energy Systems.

    Thanks. Our power fluctuates a lot. We used one of those plug in meters that monitors power consumption (so not the most accurate thing) but our...
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 28, 2020 at 7:18 PM in forum: The Homestead
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    Holistic Homestead Energy Systems.

    Could you give an example of one so I know what to look for please? We have rather a dodgy mains supply and something like that may be useful for us.
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 28, 2020 at 6:25 PM in forum: The Homestead
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    Holistic Homestead Energy Systems.

    It's not just starting automatically, it's also ensuring you isolate your supply so you don't electrocute any one working on the line I gather....
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 28, 2020 at 5:53 PM in forum: The Homestead
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    Holistic Homestead Energy Systems.

    I'm in a similar position to TeeDee and I'm looking to go down the route of separate wood burner and electric heating for the rest. That will be...
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 28, 2020 at 9:24 AM in forum: The Homestead
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    Holistic Homestead Energy Systems.

    I don't suppose there are any commercial products out there? I've looked at building some form of mass stove but I shudder to think what my house...
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 25, 2020 at 7:47 PM in forum: The Homestead
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    Holistic Homestead Energy Systems.

    Did you follow any plans at all or make it to your own design? I've run a Blake Hydram for a number of years but it needs replacement parts. A...
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 25, 2020 at 7:40 PM in forum: The Homestead
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    Greetings all - Machetes, axes, clearing foot paths?

    I know, I was being sarcastic due to earlier posts.
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 21, 2020 in forum: Kit Chatter
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    Greetings all - Machetes, axes, clearing foot paths?

    You learn something everyday. I now know I shouldn't use a machete in the UK and if I use one clearing my path I'll expect a visit from the...
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 21, 2020 in forum: Kit Chatter
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    What buries it's scat in a hole?

    There's quite a few badger latrines around here. They tell you when the badgers have been about as there's fresh droppings. You can also sometimes...
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 18, 2020 in forum: Flora & Fauna
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    Which .410?

    Funny you should say that... I actually found the moderated single shot 410 ideal for my original uses, it deals with close range pests such as...
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 18, 2020 in forum: Fair Game
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    Sustainable Woodland Management Course - Elan Valley

    Ooh, what did you make on the pole lathe, any photos? How did you get on with it?
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 18, 2020 in forum: DIY and Traditional crafts
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    What buries it's scat in a hole?

    Just to add, google badger latrine for plenty of images.
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 18, 2020 in forum: Flora & Fauna
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    What buries it's scat in a hole?

    Badgers dig holes for loos, sometimes fairly deep (6"+) and sometimes fairly full!
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 18, 2020 in forum: Flora & Fauna
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    Which .410?

    I've not heard of this and it's not something I've come across even though I pattern my guns a fair bit. The Webley and Scott 410 I used just...
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 18, 2020 in forum: Fair Game
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    Which .410?

    Pigeonwatch would seem a better bet or better still one of the US sites for help. I posted here as I was curious to see if anyone here reloads...
    Post by: slowworm, Jan 18, 2020 in forum: Fair Game