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So, call me too trusting, or worse...

Martin Ladd contacted me saying he was a retired Arborist that fixes chainsaws.  Thought ok, I'll go with it...

He took two older chainsaws away and a fortnight later came back with them.  One fixed, the other not quite.  Tried to fix it here, couldn't went away with it, and another "spares" saw and a MS201 with new parts to put on.  All good I thought saves me time, I doing OK, so he can have the business.

Can I get hold of him to return the saws?  Not a chance, just reported as theft!

Not saying that trust is a bad thing, just know who to trust

Found a damn good guy based near Wymondham, Norfolk;

Matt Watkins

07766055875

[email protected]

Does repairs, LOLER

Hi Guys,

Anyone recommend a MEWP Engineer, got a CTE 20z that pops up problems from time to time

Outstanding

43 minutes ago, Rich Rule said:

 As for subbyclimbers use the term freelance climber or contract climber makes the waters a lot clearer.

Well put

43 minutes ago, Rich Rule said:

 

 

All fair points...  Guess, well not just a guess really, the whole job is a team effort and I have overall responsibility, certainly can't just rely on trust, and should've just doubled checked it's how I wanted that part done, and all are clear what is required for the desired outcome.

It's easy to think that if it were me, as the cutter, I'd want to apologise and make things right.  Told the client straight away and went to see a Stone Mason.

So, I use a subcontractor his standard is very good, and I've put him though pretty much all of his tickets, he also gets his own work - not a problem.  I trust him to do a good job and leave him to it.  As with most Arbs they don't like being questioned.  All fair enough.

The question I have is about a broken gravestone, in my opinion it's the guy who does the cutting that is generally responsible for his actions?

It gets slightly more complicated as the guy doing the lowering, is a young lad.  I had previously lowered another using a 3:1 system and raising the branch maintaining control, used the lad to be eyes as it wasn't that easy to see Arb cutting etc. 

Looking at the broken gravestone (1896!) Arb took 3:1 system out, expected lad to drop it at the right time, doing his own thing,  I was chipping some stuff as I don't want to be constantly questioning what said Arb, or other competent Arbs do.

Who is liable?

I do have insurances, his opinion (and no apology) is that it's my business I have to take it on the chin. 

Over to the floor

I just wanted to add to this....I think that at the heart of the problem was the.....Alternator!  The further issues we had were; battery draining very quickly and not charging, lights remaining on - fuel level etc when engine was running, flashing beacons totally cut the system dead.  The hydraulic controls need power, when the alternator fails or is failing it "steals" from other systems.

What I have learnt is; CTE charge a fk load for spares (about 400% mark-up), it may not just be hydraulics that are the problem, but a symptom, having a good mechanic about is key and cherry pickers are great.

So bought one, ended up being £400, and appeared to have been opened and had fitting marks.

Went to the hydraulic manufacturer, part number 105 003 20206 (or 105 003 20206 for slightly bigger) and have bought another £225 delivered.  To help those in the future;

CTE price for valves £378 + VAT,  VHS Hydraulic Components 01142764430, £78 + VAT

CTE hydraulic pump, £400.73 delivered, OMFB Hydraulic Components via CVH 01773511521, £225.60 delivered

True, but their valves are £378+VAT whereas if you go to the manufacturer they are £79 for exactly the same thing...

Howdy,

Anybody know what hydraulic pump a CTE z20e cherry picker has?  Quote from CTE is £300 + VAT + delivery & as CTE tend to charge a fortune for parts, wanted to know options

If you're going to advertise, why not add a price!  Grrrr

Nelson, is a nice place. I worked for Treescape, but then got bored of the big company bull. You can pretty much go anywhere and go through the phone book, won't take long to get a job. If Chris still has Tree Tech, I think, he was OK, also Tree Fellas are an interesting bunch, Nick of NZ Tree Climbers, but this was a while ago.....Is slow paced right enough, and they don't do sausages at all well

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Hi, the reason that the Certified Arborist is a level 2 will be mostly due to it being a multiple choice exam, is not really to do with the level of knowledge. You can take the exam whenever you like if you book in for a Computer Based Test. Pearson Vue I think the company venues are but book through ISA HQ for the moment. Locations are widespread.

The exam questions are drawn from the Arborists' Certification Study Guide ISBN 978-1-881956-69-3 and other general literature. Hopefully sit down paper exams will return in the near future, if there's an update, it will be posted.

I'm not sure how many schemes there are out there, we generally know of Arb Ass's Approved Contractors, CHAS, ROLO, CSCS....I'm fortunate enough to have a local hospital as a client, they, in their wisdom have decided to go, making it mandatory, with a new lot, RESET Certification Scheme. This latest bunch of schemers want to charge the contractors an; application fee, annual subscription fee and individual card monthly fee, which;

"No other card or system is compatible with Reset or Reset Access, only Reset cards"

I've now emailed them twice to ask with qualifications they expect me, and those with me, to have when on site. Guess what, no reply.

If, whatever you think of, our industry specific schemes, are blasted out into the wilderness, what is the point of joining (and committing financially)???

Actually not confused, just down right grumpy....a bit more than usual

an you immobilise unit as well?

I do wonder about a trade organisation that advertises a conference, and doesn't give a cost.

Anyone know what it is?

Ron Tuplin was the guy responsible for the wiring harness of the GBT 367 chipper, when he worked for Parkinsons Electrical Harnesses of Boston. He is retired now, but you might get him on this number (07951313782 ) If this does not work try Parkinsons. Nick Townsend from RDS is the guy to speak to regarding the computer on BEL ( Bingham) chippers; office no. 01453733331. I have one of each of these chippers and they are usually easy to fix!

Binghams were bought out and are now Cardley Bingham.who dont do tow-behind chippers.

Grev Bray is now Sales Manager for Truxta and as you can see I have one of these too. This week I have ordered some attachments for the Truxta, which I will unveil in the near future

Usually! We I have had enough practice, lol.

Many thanks for your response I will check him, it'll go to a auto-electricians I think.

I've got the same chipper I've no wiring diagram, when you say conked out when you try to start it are you getting a click at the key or nothing?

They are reasonably easy chippers to work on and lots of the loom can be un plugged and checked.

Started worked for a bit, and then died. It is as if the stop button is engaged - which it isn't. In position 1 & 3 nothing, 2 will stop glow plug light on. Power to key switch, starter does click in, but won't turn. Guessing the engine is electrically killed as opposed to mechanical. Found two fuses, both ok...........

Would anyone have, or know where to get a wiring diagram for the GBT 367 Wood Chipper?

Effin thing conked out,and checked the usual things, going to delve deeper....head first

I quite liked Mike, always had time for him. Never looked for the limelight, but always worked in the background furthering arboriculture. Should've made more of an effort to go and see him, with some people you always expect them to be about.

His decisions, industry input, and legacies live on.

Thanks guys, I am still abit sceptical, although does appear to be casuing a white rot. Must admit it is what I thought at first but, you read some stuff and then question it.

Anyway will be good to document, tree doesn't need to come down for a while.

Thanks again

Really? No top, or bottom to it though, but it is fresh out, between live and dead boundary. The main reason I ask is that I wondered what Daldinia looks like young.

Anyone for a second opinion?

Saw this on a beech last week, and not a 100% certain what it is, any suggestions?

Mmmm think it is a bit more complicated than that, all that follows is opinion, and I am happy to be corrected on points....

No Lantra update as yet unless I have missed it.

Problem has all started with defination of "independent" assessment. This no longer means 3rd party without a vested interest. It now means separate from the training.

So as long as the trainee is being told that he is being assessed, that is separate from the training, even though it is the same person assessing him.

OK it would appear Lantra & NPTC (or City and Guilds) are offering the same products, however, a current Lantra Trainer will have to do a "how to assess" course, cost £300+VAT even if he is a current NPTC Assessor. Ergo a current NPTC Assessor will have to do a 2 day "how to train and how to use a "Digi-pen"" course £300 + VAT for course and £300+VAT for pen (which actually increases the paperwork, but we won't go there!) The pen thing, is a joy to behold, not.

The only people to have a foot in both camps, are the Verifiers, most Trainers & Assessors who are both are likely to choose 1, or spend twice?

Also NPTC can't offer the insurance for the training element, so this has to be separate, and can't actually offer the training although sweeteners by Husky including vouchers for sucessful candidates, instruction manuals etc are part of the deal.

Why because the industry tells us via the NOS (National Occupational Standards) set by the Trees & Timber Group (??) that this is what we want

Ads & Disads, well chainsaw units will no longer be denoted by CS, possibly cheaper courses, trainees are hand-held until they become "competent" candidates, confusion of what qualifications mean what to employers/insurance industry/public & clients