Steve Bullman

https://arbtalk.co.uk/settings/signature/ Theres loads of online speed tests, Google is the simplest but doesn't provide as much indepth techincal stuff as the other tools https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/

Well I can see you've put a lot of work into it for sure! Content wise it looks like you've done your homework... Important changes, it needs to be responsive more than ever, and that is reflected in googles ranking of sites these days. Its poorly optimised, scoring just 11 out of 100 on a page speed test The content could be laid out a lot better. I wasn't sure where to look for what on each page and found it hard to read through it all smoothly without getting sidetracked.

One right under your nose who can do that ?

Thank you!

how so?

Big tree mate. Did you rig the crown?

Pretty sure there’s a plug in that can handle that on Wordpress

Sad news indeed, I’m sorry to hear that

You should have come to me ?

i think you need a bit of everything. But yes your website is important, its basically your shop window, the most effort you put into it the more likely you are to get custom. Drop me a pm if you want a quote etc

they are still there if you choose that option. No one seemed to like it though so I switched the default back to the previous format

Not yet, I was hoping to get a few more for some upcoming projects, I suppose I should wrap it up though, its been a while ?

Thanks, but @BowlandStoves takes the credit for that.

Agreed, doesn’t exactly look very stable

We live in an era where politicians project an air of obsession when it comes to the environment and green technology. We have all seen the headlines, massive reductions in CO2 emissions, cleaner power supplies and drastically reduced air pollution. In reality very few if any of these targets are ever met, many are kicked into the long grass for another day before rolling out yet another green policy. Recently the credentials of wood-burning stoves have been under attack amid suggestions that the UK government is looking to tighten regulations and may consider a ban in certain areas. Amidst the clamour for tighter regulations it is easy to forget that the modern day wood-burning stove may look the same as it did 20 years ago but the inner workings and fine-tuned technology are very different. While there is no doubt that any wood-burning stove creates emissions there is also no doubt that these emissions have been greatly reduced over the last decade. Coal fires and wood-burning stoves Before we begin to look at the new technology which has taken wood-burning stove efficiency to a new level, it is worth reminding ourselves how they compare to the likes of coal fires. Over the years we have seen many reports suggesting that the efficiency rating of a traditional coal fire is anywhere between 20% and 30%. This effectively means that between 70% and 80% of the source fuel energy is lost in the burning process. When you bear in mind that a modern day wood-burning stove has an efficiency rating of around 80%, this means that only 20% of the source fuel energy is lost during the combustion process. So, as far as efficiency goes there is no real comparison? Combustion systems As we touched on above, there have been some major developments in the wood-burning stove combustion process. Those stoves which are approved by DEFRA for use in smoke controlled areas are extremely efficient and well-designed. The combustion process centres round the primary, secondary and tertiary air supply which works as follows:- Primary air supply The primary air supply enters your stove through the ash pan or simply through the stove door which remains open during the initial burning process. Many people use kindling to start the burning process which heats the primary air supply. As the air rises in the combustion chamber the temperature begins to rise as more hot air is created. Once the fire has caught hold then the door can be closed and the temperature within the combustion chamber will gradually increase. Secondary air supply The vast majority of wood-burning stoves today have what is known as an “air wash system” which ensures that the glass in the stove door remains clear at all times. This secondary air supply is drawn in through vents towards the top of the door, brushing past the stove door glass and cleaning it in the process. This secondary supply is also used to enhance the initial combustion process by joining the primary air supply to ignite fuel and gases in the combustion chamber. Tertiary air supply Many modern day wood-burning stoves also offer a tertiary air supply with air drawn in through vents towards the rear of the stove body. The tertiary air supply is very quickly preheated, as the stove temperature increases significantly during the initial combustion process, and used to enhance the combustion process helping to burn off excess gas which would otherwise have left the stove via the flue pipe. It is the burning and re-burning of fuel and gas emissions which has created a machine which is extremely efficient. Carbon neutral fuel One issue which is often overlooked by critics of wood-burning stoves is the fact that a tree will absorb more carbon in its lifetime than it will release during the burning process. This essentially means that wood fuel for wood-burning stoves is better than carbon neutral and this is before we even look at the replanting of uprooted trees. When you compare this statistic to other forms of energy/heat creation it is difficult to understand why there is so much criticism of wood-burning stoves today and their greatly reduced emissions. There is no doubt that certain political parties and political movements have an agenda which does not reflect the comparable benefits of wood-burning stoves. Ever tightening regulations The vast majority of new stoves today are known as “clean burn” as the need to abide by DEFRA regulations continues to strengthen. DEFRA approval means that a stove can be used in smoke control areas although there is talk of legislation which could ban the use of certain types of stove in smoke control areas when air pollution is relatively high. Whether or not such legislation makes onto the statute books remains to be seen - surely politicians must have more important issues to address? Back to basics The reality is that any combustion process will create a variety of different emissions which will have an impact upon the immediate environment. The very fact that wood-burning stoves have been pushed for their “green credentials” in years gone by seems to have conveniently been forgotten by many politicians. We have a machine which loses less than 20% of source fuel energy in the combustion process, is able to burn and re-burn fuel and gases, not to mention based on a fuel source which is carbon neutral at worst. The proposed introduction of new air pollution regulations will have a greater impact on older stoves but as stove technology continues to improve it is difficult to see anything but greater efficiencies and lower emissions going forward. In simple terms, the modern day stove industry is well ahead of the efficiency curve and continues to strengthen its green credentials. This article was written by Mark Benson who works for https://www.bowlandstoves.co.uk/. The company offers an array of wood burning and multi-fuel stoves together with spares and accessories. View full record

Yep, not worth taking it further with those sorts of figures. Lesson learned unfortunately. In future just assume everyones out to rip you off and you won't go far wrong

Tricky one mate, specially as you didn't give him a quote for the tree. You might have to take this one on the chin and take the 1/3 I think. Unless anyone else has a better suggestion

haha!! Theres other ways to target areas out of your main SEO area, just requires some work. Whats your website? Regarding budgets and targeting, I think on site SEO should always be the main priority...as for targeting it can be done quite wrong. Lots of keyword research is required on your competitors websites. You need to find out what you are being outranked on.

It doesn't just stop there. My girlfriend was asked during an interview if she was straight, bi or gay. When she enquired to the reason for the question she was told they have a quote to fill for sexuality also.

1-0 to Tunisia or a draw

Haecksler is based in Amsterdam and has successfully been supplying compact but highly efficient wood chippers throughout Europe for years now. Because of the popularity among tree workers and professional landscapers, demand for our machines has been high from the start. Introducing our chippers step-by-step in to various European countries we were able to gradually increase our production capacity. By the way: Haecksler is one of the very few truly European producers of small wood chippers. Design, production, test-facilities and service are in our own hands and all located in Europe. With the introduction of Haecksler 4 we realized our dream to build a better and more efficient wood chipper than all machines before. This model 4 has lots of improvements and a longer life span than our old model 3. Our strategy has been from the start to directsale and supply professionals straight out of stock. Innovation Our sales- , design- and production teams work in close cooperation. This way we have been able to continuously improve our machines by anticipating to information coming from our customers. This has resulted in a stronger, faster machine. And yet still it fits through a door. Some of the more recent improvements are: * Improved longevity compared to our former series Haecksler 3 * Easier feeding of forked branches without jamming: Wider feeding hopper * 40% Wider rotor and cutting blades for better processing of bundles of branches * Heavier rotor for more momentum and higher efficiency and easier shredding * A stiffer frame to absorb the strong centrifugal forces combined with vibrations * Heavier welding of materials avoid premature cracks * Full compliance with recent EN and CE standards, mandatory by labor legislation. * More ground clearance. Maneuvering with the old model 3 caused the frame to hit the ground or to be dragged through the grass. Haecksler 4 no longer has this problem. * The feeding height for the branches is lower on model 4! * Better 6-ply all-terrain tires instead of 2-ply * In height adjustable foot * Extra standard on rear side against tipping (Quick-connector) * Quick-connector for towbar (lawn mower, mini tractor) * Improved V-belt tensioning system: Tightening with two nuts only * Quicker and easier chipper knife change * Optional stronger 18 hp engine * Optional Easy Rider system for moving on rough terrain and slopes * Double safety curtain More information can be found on www.woodchipper-pro.com View full record

That aside, you may have missed the point that they were setting a speed trap in an area where there was nothing but standing queues of traffic