Commando
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Thanks for that. Thinking I might go Iroko instead of oak. Plenty of products available, both Treatex and Osmo. Also probably last longer too!!? And a fair bit cheaper. Craig Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App
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I have some exterior European Oak doors and windows to treat before fitting. Have read a couple of posts about the Osma Exterior UV oil but wondering just how good it is? I have used Treatex products on Iroko but they don't do anything for oak that I am aware of. How long is the Osma oil lasting before needing re applying? Any advice appreciated. Thx Craig
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Good Effort! Are you a true Commando?? Ha Ha
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Try Machine Mart, plenty of options on there? Cdo
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You will need some type of storage vessel- cylinder or heat bank/store. We ran our existing combi to heat the heat bank until we got round to installing the new boiler stove. Probably not the most efficient use of a combi but if you set the system up with buffer stats then you can get the combi to fire longer and less often.
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Aga Rayburn....Prime example of a company trading on its past record. Their newer boiler stoves have a shocking reputation. I have heard of them lasting 5yrs and then cost of fixing them being so expensive that you might as well scrap them. And that was from a supplier/installer. Very sad.
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Ha Ha. Yes not a cheap option but it takes the reliance away from oil. (Installed when oil price was >70p/litre) Only really worth doing if you are in a position where you need to change the cylinder and stove or new build and you have a free or cheap supply of wood. I still rate a stand alone wood burner for room heating. Cheers Cdo
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We fitted a Dunsley Yorkshire boiler stove, gives 6Kw to the room and 8Kw to water, so although a large stove it doesn't overheat the room. We have it connected to a DPS thermal heat bank along with an oil fired boiler and hopefully solar thermal in the future. It works great, fully automated so that when the bank is up to temp either the stove auto damps down or it will dump heat to rads/UFH. DHW is also at mains pressure via plate heat exchanger. Although not the cheapest setup, I can honestly say that it functions really well. Cdo
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What effect would scottish independence have on the UK tree industry?
Commando replied to daltontrees's topic in General chat
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Handy Tool that Dan, what model is it? Can I be cheeky and ask what sort of money it s worth? Cdo QUOTE=Daniel Jiggins;1054968]Here's mine but it's not that rough![ATTACH]148284[/ATTACH]
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Cheers chaps! Thats an expense saved!! Much appreciated! Cdo
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Thanks for the replies, I have seen the 300mm/12 inch rule in front of a stove but that states non combustable, would seem a bit overkill to want another hearth on what is an already non combustable surface AND given that it is a pedestal stove designed to be run with the door closed. Cheers Cdo
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I would appreciate any advice from stove installers- I want to install a Morso 7648 pedestal stove in my new lounge. The floor will be completely slate flagstones (non-combustable) and the fire box elevated on the pedestal. The stove is designed to be run only with the door closed. Question is do i still need a designated hearth? I have seen some examples with a glass hearth or a slightly raised up 'hearth' in the same material as the floor. I cant find anything in building regs etc, perhaps i'm not looking in the right place. Any advice appreciated!! Cdo
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+1:thumbup: Check the reviews on the What Stove website
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I don't think there is any way anyone can say that it's not sexism; however should it be censored or removed.. absolutely not. If people find it offensive... don't look at it and if it really offends... don't buy the product!
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Has anyone heard of 'The Royal Marine Diet', have a look on the web. It appears to be a quick 7 day fix to lose a stone, is this ketosis at work? Comments appreciated (Don't know why it has that name as I don't know any former RM that has heard of it!! Cheers Cdo
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Gonna build me a tractor shed!(hopefully)
Commando replied to chris hennelly's topic in General chat
No neighbours....get on and build it, any probs go for retrospective planning. -
Just bought an iPad Air....Wow!! Depends what you want to spend, TBH the iPad 2 is still a cracking bit of kit. Cdo
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Treehugger I have a 1.5m INO flail on y blades on my 50hp Alpine, its a cracking combination and deals with some pretty thick stuff on steep ground, dont think id go much bigger mind as it takes some running & anything heavier might upset the balance. Speak to Jim at Riko, he gives good advice!! Cdo.
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WTF do you mean by that? In the military it's usually the ones doing all the gobbin off and whinging that don't do any work!!
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Interesting comments here- Climbing Rope Wear and Degradation seems no damage even when soaked overnight! Might be prudent to wash the rope in a mild detergent and rinse/dry (naturally) well.
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I recently bought a Honda Petrol water pump back from the Gulf. The Honda showroom issued me with a certificate to say it was free from fuel and lubricants (they said this was a common form/Doc). To be honest I wasn't asked for it (at Gulf end or Heathrow) anyway. I then had it wrapped at the airport with the industrial clingfilm you can pay for. At the UK end.....Customs? You are having a laugh, never there!! Well worth taking the chance!! Top Tip- Vent the saw for as long as you can before you pack it! You dont want it smelling of petrol!!
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I bought a pair of Laser Pig Ring Pliers a while back and cannot for the life of me remember how to refill the staples:confused1:!! Typically didn't read the instructions so no RTFM comments please! Many Thanks Cdo
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Anyone have any suggestions on how to overcome the two hand operation on a WX540 without serious mod/welding etc? Pain in the Ar*e! I remember seeing a post where someone had a simple method of making it one handed operation? I don't lend it or let anyone else use it so surely not an issue? Thanks Cdo.
