MATTMOSS

No code for me either, never mind can't abuse anyone in chat room

Thanks for the link spud

Good question that shows your thinking about it. I came up with the same question also. I think the best way to look at it is in two ways, energy levels and decay probability? Pruning in winter in most circumstances is better for the tree in terms of not depleting the trees energy levels, which it needs to stay strong and vigorous. However at this time it is probably the worst time in terms of the trees biological defences are concerned. This damage can be mitigated by proper pruning practices to some degree, Pruning to b standard eg branch collars gives the tree the best chance of compartmentalising the forthcoming dysfunction and possible decay. Most sp of trees biological defence mechanisms are inactive around zero degrees as Chris says so the tree cannot begin to respond to damage until warmer temperatures and the onset of growth begins. Personally I think every scenario - species, tempreture, season, tree vitality can be analysed to death to come up with the best time to carry out a certain procedure on a certain tree for the best results or the least Ill effects. The best advice is to prune trees when they're young and vigourous and can overcome most damage, when they become more mature it can be very damaging. The right tree for the right place. Err what was the question

Yes

Got mine, hope it gets to 10K

yes oyster fungus

I wouldn't liked to be hit by that bumper anyway! Nice motor tho.

Pine don't look good either

It depends on how harsh the reduction is I suppose. I would say birch trees don't lend themselves to crown reduction very well, they don't have the latent buds for re growth and are also poor compartmentalisers of decay.

daughter loved it, watched the whole ten minutes. However she is now lied under the Xmas tree foaming at the mouth mumbling badger badger badger

And they are based in Leicester

Anyone know what happened to bundle2 ? Sorry for the derail

Yes i have seen a few pairs do this on boots that were bought earlier this year. puts me off buying a pair.

The four bolts that allow the engine to be removed also hold it together, usually the gasket sealant is enough to stop it falling apart until it's out.

Ok, I was just trying to explain the significance of chlorine content in biomass in relation to fuel for power stations, where the arb waste goes.

I doubt it is significant in corroding anything. [/b][/b] It accelerates corrosion. The design of new biomass-fired power plants with increased steam temperature raises concerns of high-temperature corrosion. The high potassium and chlorine contents in many biomasses are potentially harmful elements with regard to corrosion. This paper condenses the current knowledge of chlorine-induced, high-temperature corrosion and describes the potential corrosion problems associated with burning biomass fuels either alone or in blends with coal, for electricity production. Chlorine may cause accelerated corrosion resulting in increased oxidation, metal wastage, internal attack, void formations, and loose non-adherent scales. The partial pressure of HCl in a biomass-derived flue gas, is not high enough to cause severe gas- phase corrosion attacks, but may provide scale failure and increased sulfidation of water walls in areas where locally reducing conditions occur due to poor combustion and flame impingement. The most severe corrosion problems in biomass-fired systems are expected to occur due to Cl-rich deposits formed on superheater tubes. The presence of alkali chloride salts in deposits may cause accelerated corrosion well below the melting point of the salt. The corrosion can be severe in air but may be further enhanced by SO2 which may cause intra-deposit sulfation of the alkali chlorides liberating HCl or Cl2 gas close to the metal surface. In case the metal surface temperature becomes high enough for molten phases to form in the deposit, the corrosion may be even further enhanced

Something to do with secondary meristems in the bark cambium

Here is a couple of links that explain things a bit better. http://www.biomassenergycentre.org.uk/portal/page?_pageid=77,_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL https://cdm.unfccc.int/Projects/DB/BVQI1183006068.53/ReviewInitialComments/8EEQTOLYI3EGIIOU4TDGNDGYOBF8D8

I can vouch for them, Chris is a decent guy to deal with.

There is more chlorine in brash and green waste than clean wood. The chlorine doesn't burn and corrodes the boilers

I'd say pine, I have some scots pine that looks the same.

Take it apart, dry it out, give it a blast with wd40, put it back together and get it running and re lube. Should be ok.

Sorry I cannot help as I have no experience using one, but I would like to gain some experience if anyone has one and is within reasonable distance to me, oldham, Manchester area.

Whats up? too spicy for ya!!