That looks like our road here.Appear to be unscathed here.
This photo from Reuters with the caption "Fallen barriers in Penarth, Wales" is odd, unless someone is getting paid per photo.
I decided against one previously as the last 30+ hour power cut was meant to be a rare one off. This one has more of a feeling of this is the new normal and no urgency in fixing it (or maintaining the network to stop it happening).
So what model are these power stations? We have some room in our house near the freezer and one of them could be interesting if this is to become the “new normal”
There are several models & brands that we use EcoFlow are good but pricey. Aferiy are a decent, reasonably priced brand. I can get you discounts on either.So what model are these power stations? We have some room in our house near the freezer and one of them could be interesting if this is to become the “new normal”
As well as freezer protection, we use them for router, lighting & oddly enough the central heating pump which we had put on a plug rather than a hardwired spur. Being on LPG we basically just need to run the pump. If it's just for a router you wouldn't need a large one.
Yeah I'd leave that at least until it's off the power lines whilst soaking wet
That's interesting. however I tend to just use it as per the manufacturer's instructions so should be ok. My partner was using a hot water bottle though that was a long time out of date without knowing about the issue. It seems there are hazards with anything hot that you need to be aware of. If you use both thee wheaty bags and the hot water bottle properly then you should be safe. However I do wonder how many know about the issues with the date on hot wateer bottles or the issues with wheaty bags? Alwasys goot do make people aware of the issues bottom I do not think manufacturers make it clear what the risks are. I have yet to have a wheety bag come with those warnings nor a hot water bottle that made clear the use by date and risls with themThose grain bags aren't safe.
They can build up heat, and then when exposed to oxygen (throw the covers off) they go up in flames.
Fine to use around a sore neck when it's all open, but not happed up in a bed under duvets.
Wheat bags
www.dwfire.org.uk
Wheat bags - Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Wheat bags can bring relief and comfort to you when you use them properly, but as with any product involving heat, there is a danger of fire and a risk of injury to you if you do not use them properly.www.notts-fire.gov.uk
I'm still using a rubber hot water bottle from my childhood, and will continue to until it leaks- the difference being I test the temperature of water I fill it with. If hot enough to scald, I add some cold.... No risk other than soggy bedding.
Blown Down Trees by English Countrylife, on Flickr
IMG20241209120522 by English Countrylife, on Flickr
Timber Jack in use by English Countrylife, on Flickr
That looks like a very useful bit of kit.Neighbourhood cleanup work today
If you are bucking up blow downs for firewood, I heartily recommend getting a Timber Jack
A decent timber jack can be used as a Cant Hook / Peavey to roll logs or, as shown below, to lift then for bucking up after snedding. Both ways avoid the risk of grounding the saw & blunting the blade
They are - cheap & very handy. Simple leverage but effective
Mine came with warnings and the hot water bottle has a date upon it. Not an 'end date' but it does have a manufacturing date.
