Recent content by lou1661

  • The awesome MakerMoot is coming up (13-15th Nov 2026), Visit the TORM & ARM markets,and have space back at camp to work on projects and enjoy great company. PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
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    Promaster Tough - cell replacement?

    My eco-drive was sent to Citizen for repair. Was pretty simple and with a quick turn around. Citizen watch service Louis
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    Home Solar

    Has anyone any experience with home solar systems, I have been looking at panels and a battery system, had a quote from octopus and an install plan. Any pointers or experiences that could help. Cheers Louis
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    Guess what I’m watching

    The product of a miss spent youth, were often on late in the evening perfect after getting back from the pub. Louis
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    Guess what I’m watching

    Bit of a long shot, Pale Rider?
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    Guess what I’m watching

    Now I need to watch it again…… thanks!!!!
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    Guess what I’m watching

    Outlaw Joey Wales?
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    Wild fires - Survival Skills.

    what mattress, how big a window? imagine getting the mattress stuck in the window. bit of a disaster there. how much difference does a mattress make when landing on a patio or flower bed or garden furniture. prevention and early detection are what makes the difference. Not sure how old you are...
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    Old OS Maps? To keep or not to keep?

    Always interesting looking at old maps of your area is fascinating, also looks lovely on the wall or another way to display. .
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    Wild fires - Survival Skills.

    A bit from a wildfire preparedness aide memoir published in Oregon
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    Wild fires - Survival Skills.

    @Broch if that window is straightforward to access from the ground, that would probably be a good spot to head for if heading downstairs was not an option, that with a means to communicate which unless you still have the old style PSTN telephone that was hard wired into the wall. Not using a 3...
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    Wild fires - Survival Skills.

    @Broch detection is your friend, minimum of detectors on your escape route, at least one on each floor. Ideally in other rooms too but don’t put smoke detection in kitchens (you can get heat detectors for that) That “should” give enough early warning to walk down the stairs and out your door. So...
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    Wild fires - Survival Skills.

    With out and about, I would be moving away from it no matter what direction I “thought” it would be heading.
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    Wild fires - Survival Skills.

    If your out and about I would have thought situational awareness would be your best line of defense, know your location. Plan for a variety of escape routes and move early to a place of safety rather than “wait and see” worth remembering that an ffp3 mask will only provide protection from...
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    Wild fires - Survival Skills.

    @TeeDee as a visitor to those areas or residing in those areas?
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    Chest Rigs - How Useful Are They?

    @Chris how have you been getting on with yours?