scbk
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The only problem with a bigger blade is you lose power (or need a bigger ram to push it) as there is more surface area. And then the problem with a bigger ram is you lose speed (or need a bigger pump/engine to power it) And then the problem with a bigger engine is it costs more to buy, run, and isn't as compact. Swings and roundabouts! Or course if the machine is only ever going to be used in a nice big level yard then being compact isn't an issue Oh and I've always wondered if a good splitter could be made using a scrap diesel car. An old Peugeot engine with no computers would be good?
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You're not going to get much for £500 How much have you got to split and what size/species? Post up a photo
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I'm still working towards the leafblower ticket
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Wire rope winch on steep slopes
scbk replied to Peter Simpson's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
How steep is the bank, is there any easier way down, maybe even from the other side of the river (how wide/deep is it?) A track barrow is a great bit of kit, and you could possibly buy a good 2nd hand one, use it for a year, then sell it for about what you paid for it. -
Not very easy to film one handed.............
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One year on......................... I am still dead chuffed with the Condor Hydrostatic drive is a joy, and with the width of the machine you can nip into really tight spots. Top forward speed is almost jogging! With the low deck you can get the nose underneath bushes/hedges etc. Copes well with chest high nettles, brambles etc and still leaves a good enough finish on lawns. The strimmers have seen a lot less use due to this mower
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Big thanks to everyone who replied Fitted a new O ring on the float bowl and it all seems good now £3.29 for the seal kit from Garden & Hire Spares https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carb-Carburettor-Seal-Kit-Fits-HONDA-GX110-GX120-GX140-GX160-GX200/401553233696?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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I've got the terrasaur blade, it's pretty handy. I was using it on spruce and the problem there is the sap gums the blade up.
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Sounds like the easiest option would be a fire! You can make a good incinerator out of an old oil drum.
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Hard to tell exactly as it's only a fairly small amount, but looks like the top of the float bowl. I know there's an O ring there, but assume the fuel level shouldn't be that high anyway?
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Hi, Honda GXV120 engine There is a small fuel leak from the carb, with the fuel tap on, and the engine either on or off I've had the float valve off a good few times trying to clean it - no obvious signs of dirt though. The float looks ok - no pinhole or fuel inside weighing it down With the bowl off, you can push the float right up by hand and the fuel stops fine Looking for any suggestions of the next step? Replace float and needle valve? They both look ok?
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Infact it seems you only get 4p if you have an EPC of D or better, otherwise the rate for solar pv isn't even worth counting - 0.25p/kwh
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Yes that's what I mean though, it's ok if you already have solar PV, but the feed in tariff is apparently now about 4p http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/renewable-energy/electricity/solar-panels/feed-tariffs I have plenty of space for ground mounted solar but not worth doing at that price
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It might vary in different parts of the UK, but the advice I got from Home Energy Scotland (Energy Saving Trust), solar isn't worth it at the current rates unless you're home all day long to use the free electricity
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Glad you got an outcome but can't see it being genuine at that price!
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Hi, is anyone cutting up IBCs for storing logs in? After a couple of valves (in good working order) to replace ones that are broken on IBC tanks I have here ££
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The council run site is full of rubbish, but no-one knows how it got there https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Travellers-condemn-city-site-as-junk-filled-and-dirty-19062018.htm
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Another leak I dug up was a long length of now redundant pipe which had just been blanked off at the far end and buried, so still under pressure. Think I dug that out all the way back to the junction at the "main" supply pipe
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You'll probably be best off replacing the whole length of pipe. My experience is you don't know what hodge podge is underground. Joins, junctions, redundant pipes blanked off etc. There was one leaking pipe we dig up which was blue MDPE, joined to black alkathene, joined to copper, joined to lead !! You can listen for and locate leaks using a steel rod (like a pinch bar). Some people believe in dousing too.
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I would think so, post a photo
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Nice day for it
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No, Rustoleum, folks use it to paint vans, you will get it from a local supplier https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/lubricants-and-chemicals/paints-and-primers/combicolor-metal-paints/f/8134
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IMO, a couple cans of rustoleum and a pack of foam rollers, and she will look fine, and be easy to touch up
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I've got the kellfri tree jack, doesn't get used much, but still handy to have
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There's a more basic version called the elephants trunk. I use it up a ladder. Never used or seen an easy lift harness so can't compare
