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The number 1 bit of advice that I received is "don't put a skylight over your bed" Have a good plan for ventilation, inc. passive and fans. Have a plan for kitchen extraction New windows or skylights (& any shell penetration): seat with non-setting butyl tape, and use Sikaflex 552 as the...

Yes, I ve been cutting brambles today with the Stihl FSA 86R. Other half uses it commercially as a gardener. Loaded with the recommended 2mm line, it can do brambles, but is a grass etc strimmer first & foremost. It's one of the the lightest cutters in the pro range. ( The more...

Big thanks to Tony and whole team of organisers - also to everyone who came along. A fantastic event from start to finish.

From a policeprofessional.com article: "Specific exemptions will be made for legitimate articles, such as objects of historical importance and those that are hand-made, to avoid negative impacts on the antiques market and British-made industries that rely on top-end, high-value blades that are...

Arrived thanks so much @sandbag47 What a gentleman 10/10!

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Thank you for arranging this one Sandbag47. 1. Mesquite - 2 x DD XL tarps 2. 66jj99 - 2no. DD Tarp Poles XL size; DD Heavy Duty Pegs x12; DD Tarp 4x4 Coyote brown; DD Magic Carpet XL; 2no. DD Cord (10m)

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Hi, What's the steel type / thickness / hardness / handle material, please? Is there a sheath pic? Ta

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Thanks for a great time everyone. Best of luck those weathering the storm.

Question one for determining system size is almost always: How much power do you need? Use a solar calculator to find out: https://www.bimblesolar.com/solarcalc

Never heard of the place, but now thanks to BCUK I have. Will be looking them up and booking something in with them in the future. Am sure others will do the same.

You did amazing with your system then there Bishop! UK winters see something like 15 to 20 percent of our normal summer sunshine input. Because of the big swing It's often a really difficult job to spec off-grid systems that are cycled / used for power daily, (Vs a back up system) over...

Look for something with Sunpower cells. Try to get the efficiency rating of the cells or panel. What you have in your goalzero set up is a system, If you look at a system as panel + charge controller (or battery charger) + battery bank, and understand their numbers in amps, volts and amp...

Looking for a hand adze with curved bit to use on bowls. If you know of one gathering dust, I'd be interested to have a chat.

Think peanuts for example are about 50% fat. I didn't realise till recently that both sorts of calories/Calories are measurements of heat energy. 1 is what it takes to increase the temperature of a gram / kilogram of water by 1 degree C. Food used to be flambed to work out the calorific...

On it's way. Enjoy!

Wow, this is so intresting to read about and incredibly useful info for those of us who haven't started to investigate the properties yet. Thanks for taking the time to share this adventure in sinew John!