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It's an option I had fitted from new. Not expensive. Just a switch with a breaker on it and the corresponding pipework and solenoid valve under the floor.
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Good shout. 250 or 180 amp? I have the spool gun attachment for them if you ever need to borrow it to weld some ally.
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How much was it? What options did you go for?
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There is on the E27, I have it. Not on the E19/20 though.
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Compactness. You can even get small batteries that fit inside the handles of the tools. Not all tools need 18v. just bought the top of the range 18v Milwaukee impact driver after the equivalent makita died after two years. HALF the price and a fair bit higher max torque. I’m impressed.
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Looks very clean- how old is it?
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If electrical, then could be anywhere on the tipper loom. You really need to get a multimeter and learn the basics, it's a valuable skill and not rocket science so don't be too put off. If it's been parked for three months it might corrosion on a terminal. Which one, I have no idea- that's what the multimeter is for. Start by testing for voltage at the switch and continuity across the switch when engaged. Then jump the switch or have someone hold it and test for voltage down the line. but when you say no power for the truck to tip, what exactly do you mean? Is the pump engaging but not pumping the ram up?
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They chew through the bags for me. we had a feral ferret for a month or so- cheeky bugger came into the mess room and ate the cat food! Didn’t mind as it would keep rats down too but I think the cat and it had a disagreement cause I’ve only got one left 🤷♂️
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They loved to nest in my bags. Was a right pain. Get a farm cat or something.
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Best bet in my book is to take your vehicles to a place that only does MOTs. I've been doing this years and no complaints- well worth the 25 minute drive for me. No bull, no sales, the most they'll do is adjust a headlight or change a bulb so it passes. My local place is now Motest, and I think they are nationwide.
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I had pretty much the same critera for my little Corsa van. After running winter tyres for the winter, I though, why not all year? Grip is so much better in muddy lanes. Ended up with Nokian Weatherproof and they've been good and worn well. Not used them offroad much in the wet but they look to be about 80/20 road/offroad. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164552964274
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Weedfree Landscapes reduce workshop costs by 95% thanks to switch to Aspen Fuel
doobin commented on Steve Bullman's record in News
I smell bullshit. I mean, tacky sales copy. -
Is biomass usage sustainable and as green as it is made out to be?
doobin replied to Pete Mctree's topic in General chat
The problem is, you’re advocating biomass as a complete replacement for every other fuel source. Have you any idea of the calorific content per kg dry matter of wood vs coal? That’s the crux of the matter. Coal is technically biomass. Trouble is it’s the accumulated and concentrated biomass of thousands of years of sunshine over a massive area. Biomass will only ever be a small scale solution for individuals or small communities, and of course, a diversionary tactic for governments and corporations. So you can add biomass to your initial list of ‘things that will never supply UK electricity needs’ 😂 -
Dithering over which little old tractor
doobin replied to Mr. Ed's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Old Fords and massey are overpriced and underspecced if you actually want to work with it. For that the price you could get an international or David brown with power loader, power steering, pick up hitch and a drawbar, two speed pto, more horsepower etc -
Leylandii and larch are bloody brilliant firewoods.
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Impact wrenches are fantastic tools. I have the big 3/4 makita, smaller 1/2” makita plus a right angle mikwaukee 1/2” which is proper handy.
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Having looked at the woodsure site, I see no reason why you can’t sell over 2m3 so long as accompanied with the lengthy declaration regarding home seasoning.
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The Stihl MS241 on a picco chain is perfect power to weight ratio for coppicing- it weighs near on the same as the MS181 but far more power. However, I've had two and they both ate the drive shaft. Gone over to Echo (CS501SX) and I really rate it. I'd have a look at their range if I were you.
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The missus got me to try sushi last year, I thought I'd hate it being the paragon of red eat meating manliness that I am. To my surprise it was bloody delicious.
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Can I do some extra freelance work for the company I work for?
doobin replied to Sam's topic in General chat
Yes we do. -
Don't forget the bark chippings. You know, those bags that are sold in garden centres that contain only bark? Tree surgeons strip the bark off and chip it before felling the tree and it's a shame to let it go to waste.
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Distance a Tree Can be safely growing to a house
doobin replied to Dan27's topic in Trees and the Law
What I can't work out is why a millionaire's son is dicking around charging £1 a window (figures from his website, and don't worry, he's a licensed window cleaner, plus you know he's trustworthy because he was a fireman for 18 years.) At least Donald Trump's father set him up in property. A 10k hot wash system doesn't really compare to your first office block. -
Distance a Tree Can be safely growing to a house
doobin replied to Dan27's topic in Trees and the Law
This always happens on these threads- the true motivation slips out.. Seems to me you just want the tree out and see your son's allergy as a convenient heart-wrencher. My advice? Don't buy a rabbit hutch with a big tree next to it unless you like trees. -
I loved the 241 and was pretty much Stihl like a stick of rock at the time. But both saws I bought just weren’t reliable.
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As a follow up to this- I'm really starting to like the Echo. Despite the extra vibes, the awkward chain changing, despite the way the MS241 is more ergonomic in every way, for some reason after four months of having both on the shelf the Echo is the one I reach for every time. It just rips with a picco chain. Raw power- does the job and makes me smile. Sold the MS241 for £350 yesterday and don't thnk I'll miss it.
