sandspider
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Unless the moving of the map is all that happens? I can find tip sites by scrolling around but there's no list or anything that pops up?
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I tried that, the search button still doesn't seem to do anything...
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On Firefox 62, incidentally.
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I tried it Steve, but got no search results? I could find local by sites by dragging the map around - unless that's all that's supposed to happen? I tried again with a different postcode and got an error pop up saying I needed to enable localisation! (The postcode I was searching for isn't actually where I am...)
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kilndried firewood Re-humidify oak crates of 11% humidity dry wood?
sandspider replied to Sophia81's topic in Firewood forum
There's no such thing as a log that's too dry. I'd snap them up at 10% ish! (Though I only use air dried logs myself). If you leave them in an open sided barn they will pick up a bit more moisture from the air (in time) as they equilibrate. As said, please don't re-wet them, that's an offence against firewood, and the energy that was spent to kiln dry them in the first place.- 19 replies
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Educate your customers that properly air dried wood is as good as kiln dried, and better for the environment! Though I appreciate that doesn't really answer your question...
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I've seen Paisley freight recommended. Never actually used them myself though.
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I can't see a way that a habitat pile could ever be bad... (For the environment that is)
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My dehumidifier (a decent brand, but not commercial) claims to remove 10 litres of water a day. In practice it will do 1 litre, maybe a little more. This is at about 80% humidity, 20C ish. Manufacturer's figures are wildly optimistic!
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I'm by no means an expert, but I think you'll just be blowing warm, moist air around your logs. If you don't figure out a way to release moisture (without losing heat) I'm not sure that will help much?
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That wasn't on wet wood, I'd imagine it would be worse on wet wood which is moist anyway?
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I used creocote a while ago on a log store. Sold the house a year or so later so can't check on the store's condition, but the creocote seemed watery and weak when I put it on. Proper creosote much better.
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Got ya. Just thinking aloud, I've never made a willow basket!
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Bryco can get the gasket! Fairly pricey compared to the US one, but at least it's in the right country. Just waiting to hear from a local place who could also do the fitting, if necessary...
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Would it not be easier and cheaper to make baskets from narrow / young willow rods, rather than buying expensive mature cricket bat willow that you've then got to cut down into strips?
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Did think it might be a bit far, unless you're coming back this way anyway!
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I'm just over the bridge near Chepstow if that's any good to you?
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Cheers, I'll try them too. I'm building quite a comprehensive list of small diesel engine part suppliers!
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I just drain most of the fuel off, idle saw until it stalls, pull the starter a couple more times to be sure and put away. I'll also pull the starter cord every so often just to move the bits and pieces around over winter and stop things getting stuck in place. It's worked for me, so far!
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Many thanks for all the suggestions. Engines Plus don't import Yanmar stuff any more (good quick response though!), Barrus do now - and they can't get parts for it. Still waiting to hear from a couple of other suggestions. If I can't get a proper gasket sounds like one of the liquid types is worth a try. I did strip the tractor down over the weekend, and got as far as the rocker cover - it didn't come off easily so I decided I'd wait until I have a gasket or some sort of replacement before I start splitting things!
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choosing a replacement wood burner
sandspider replied to openspaceman's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
I've got a bigger Burley, 8KW nominal I think but ~12 peak. The moisture meter that comes with it protests about wood that's more than 16% moisture, but it actually burns damper wood without problem - just a smidge less heat, obviously. It really does punt the heat out anyway, and having just had mine swept, there wasn't much clag in the chimney, even after a long winter of burning "dry" logs I bought that were not. (Once I ran out of my own properly seasoned stuff). Though I did do my best to stack em by the fire for a day or two before burning. Does get through quite a lot of logs, but it's heating a big cold room. Oh, and the draw on my flue is pretty bad when lighting, but fine once it's going. Agreed re room kit, no one needs a cold draught down their bum crack when feeding the stove. -
Thanks chaps. As above- approx costs and can they cope with slopes? Also, can they cope with towing a small trailer? Perhaps I'm better off with a (newer) tractor!
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Thanks both. I'd not heard of Seddon plant, but have sent them an email as it's too late to ring. Still waiting to hear back from LS Engineers too. Fingers crossed. Given that the gasket (rubber I believe, but haven't taken the cover off yet) is $9 in the US but postage is $35 it stings a bit! A decent UK supplier would be great, but failing that I hope a bit of JB weld stype stuff would do the trick... I'll take Ratman's advice!
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Hi all My ancient Yanmar YM1600 tractor seems to have an oil leak, which I think is coming from the rocker cover gasket. I'm struggling to find a new gasket in the UK, and postage from the US is 3x the cost of the gasket! Given that the rocker cover gasket doesn't have to resist huge pressure, I was wondering if liquid gasket / silicone sealer type stuff work work? Either to plug a hole in said gasket, or to remove the gasket altogether and create a new one using the liquid gasket / a bead of silicone. If this is a sensible option, can anyone recommend a good brand of liquid gasket? There are several on ebay at different prices, but it would be nice to have a good one recommended that will resist warm oil, and last! (I do have high temp silicone sealant already to hand, but guessing there's probably a better product than this available...) Cheers.
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Thanks Jonny, I feared as much. Suppose I'd better try and keep the tractor going, and fix my old petrol lawn mower!
