sandspider
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NACS appears to be the regulatory body. Turns out my sweep isn't listed there! Nor at the Guild Of Master Chimney Sweeps! Though they also state that "Sweeps within the UK are still not legally obliged to pursue any training or gain any qualifications in order to trade. However, for a chimney sweep to become a member of the Guild they must meet and adhere to strict criteria while also achieving the highest minimum standards in the industry."
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Set up a small company as a chimney sweep, and contract yourself to sweep your own chimney?! Probably not worth it, and not so simple either. What counts as a "qualified" sweep?
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True. I get a receipt rather than an actual certificate. I suppose there's a bit more to it than just poking a brush up a chimney, but I could get a decent set of rods and brushes for the cost of one or two sweeping visits...
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Had mine swept a week or two ago. Might just buy a brush next time!
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Only just seen that, thanks. Better plant some trees!
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Lashing it down in Bristol. Staying at home is not an option, so off to my computer desk I go Better than being outside I suppose though.
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What he said! Seen plenty of companies mentioned on here for good service, I just think you can't name and shame... Cheers.
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True. But I'd like to go there anyway, one day.
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Thanks Ben. I managed to convert the prices, but wasn't totally sure what the prices were actually for!
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Would you mind sharing who you used? And how many HP your tractor is? Thanks.
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Cheers.
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Can I ask roughly how much you paid? And what's the biggest diameter it will chop? Also, how.many HP is your tractor? Thank you.
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Thanks. I'll go and brush up my Swedish!
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Looks interesting. No prices on that site though, and do they ship to the UK?
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I've got one. Don't use it for work, but it's very good off road. Doesn't have a huge amount of space in the back, though the rear seats do fold down and lift out. Not bad on fuel either. Got some character! Standard road wheels on mine. When they wear out, I'll fit ATs. Can't be bothered to lift it etc. as it spoils road holding, and I don't do hard core off roading really.
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looking for cheap cord wood about 2/3 transit loads
sandspider replied to littlerob's topic in Firewood forum
Yep, good effort. -
looking for cheap cord wood about 2/3 transit loads
sandspider replied to littlerob's topic in Firewood forum
Why are you buying in wood to give it away? -
Sign me up for testing! If I can use it, anyone can...!
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Hi all Bit of a long shot, but was wondering if anyone has a set of Yokohama Geolandar tyres (205 70 15R, with reasonable tread) they want to get rid of? Looking for a set for my Jimny, thought it might be worth asking here before I shell out on new ones... Cheers.
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Biodegradable weed matting on roll - what's best?
sandspider replied to SteveA's topic in Landscaping
Only lasts "up to" 16 weeks though. Would that be long enough? -
Website doesn't seem to work. Hope this project didn't come to nothing? I've not yet found a tree ID app that does a reliable job...
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Don't suppose you're passing anywhere near Bristol on your way home?!
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Can't really help directly, but I once lit a garden bonfire rather too close to a young beech tree. Half the tree died, but I just left it alone, and eventually it recovered fairly well. Took a few years for it to stop looking lopsided though... What kind of nob end sets fires for the sake of it? Good luck.
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I did wonder! Wouldn't have been surprised to see a unicorn or something knocking around in that pic!
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Can't stand black coffee, apart from the occasional espresso in the sun with a croissant somewhere... I'm guessing no croissants either?!
