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    You seem to think that is safe but personally I would never leave it like that. Exposed terminal screws, a falling object (perhaps you or one of your kids) pulling wires out, your kids or their friends meddling are all risks that could be avoided. I presume you know RCDs do not last for ever and need regular testing. We have had one fail recently and would not trip.
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    Certainly fused whatever the voltage and certainly swinging in the breeze. So easy for someone to put their fingers behind. No children around I trust. I hope there is an RCD protecting the workshop.
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    If thats a12 volt switch running 240 I don't think I would employ you as an electrician. Good luck with that. Don't touch it with wet hands. On second thoughts don't touch it at all.
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    Don't go Hitachi Steve. One of our clan had one but it didn't last long. Not like they used to be unfortunately. One thing with li ion batteries as Stubby said they have almost full power until they need a charge. However do not be tempted to put in that extra screw as the battery recovers a little. Worst thing you can do to a lithium ion battery apparently.
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    Thanks Barrie. Usefull info. Never had trouble with starting, only real problem was pickup on a small strimmer. I think it needed a good 1/4 turn.
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    I think aspen is definitely worth using for low use or in a hedgetrimmer where the fumes are in your face, but when you praise it be fair guys. I have found problems when switching from pump fuel to aspen which I put down to carb tuning. I think it was just 1/8 or 1/4 of turn of a mixture screw when I changed from one to the other. Can't remember which way now but some of my machines seemed unaffected while one would hardly run. Might be of use to know if carbs are generally adjusted richer or weaker ?
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    Glad someone can spell Erbauer. I should have been able to as we have had a few. Only bought the first, the rest were under guarantee. Screwfix are very good to deal with though.
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    Nowhere near as aggressive as wasps. There was a hornets nest in the house I grew up in. Never got stung but they certainly look the business.
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    It is.
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    I think you have missed log's point. He is happy to market his wood but the problem comes with generalisations that slander the competitions product. His air dried may or may not be drier than your kiln dried, but would you be happy if your competitors advert said "air seasoned is better for the environment and also has a lower MC than kiln dried."
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    Looking at Paulwil's picture I would have thought something like car polish/silicone/oil in the non contact areas such as in the stamped name will help repel water and stop the rust stains. Presumably you would want to keep away it from the rope contact areas but it should help your problem. That and store in a reasonably dry environment. I can see the high strength stainless used would be superior to marine grade for this application but it needs a little TLC.
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    We installed a biomass boiler before RHI as it was just over a 3 year payback over oil. Ash would have done the same with his kiln. Its the EU and UK politicians that have got it wrong.
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    I needed a split shaft machine and briefly looked at a km130. I believe its only a 1/4 inch square shaft so very weak. Not what you would expect from a £1000 system.
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    Does anyone mention to their customers that their taxes are subsidising drying of the wood via RHI?
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    Presumably a hi torque head means it is geared down to give increed torque at the expense of rpm. You might be able to run bigger diameter but would it not be slower cutting? For my heavy line cutting it seems to work better if you have the power to keep the rpm high. Low rpm and the line is more likely to snap. My point is make sure you get enough power to do what you have to do.As the Americans used to say there is no substitute for cubic inches.
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    There are many different grades of stainless steel with different compositions, different corrosion resistances, different properties and strengths. Improving one characteristic will come at the expense of another such as strength. Chromium protects the iron from corrosion, add molybdenum for marine enviroments where extra corrosion resistance is required. However this extra corrosion resistance not only comes at a higher financial price, it also comes with reduced mechanical properties such as strength and wear. Best to accept that you have the extra strength etc and do a little maintenance to prevent corrosion.
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    Under cover I would not expect a sigificant rise if any above 20% even in winter. That said I don't know your area so that could make a difference.
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    Had the same on another forum. They gave me the area code or something that I tracked to Italy.
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    You wont go wrong with Makita 18v Jon We use our drills every day and they get a lot of work. Only trouble has been gear selectors. Dewalt run a bit fast and the battery doesn't last long. Bosch reasonable. Ryobi rubbish now. Erbra doesn't last. Just bought a 18v from b&q. DIY range battery but seems fine. They do a pro range to fit other tools but unless you need that its extra money. Depends on how much you use it.
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    We put ours in with a good hi torque cordless but as you say sleepers can be hard. I would think best not seal the membrane too well if there is a lot of water flow as I have known mypex to block with fines eventually. Also I have known a tanalised 5x5 post turn to total mush in less than 10 years when a lot of water is present.
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    Timberlok from screwfix
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    Presumably your man knows you are going on holiday but you have not asked him to take charge. That must really boost his morale. Have you sat down with him and asked why he is bored and thinking of moving on. Have you inquired if there is anything you can do? Have you asked him if he would like more responsibility?
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    We have twin wall on our commercial boilers and it looks really attractive. Much nicer to look at than an ugly stone fire surround and chimney brest.
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    Metal rebar as you were thinking. As added security concrete in a few pieces of 16 mm threaded bar to hold the sleepers together and down. 2 ft of soil should not exert much pressure unless its waterlogged so ensure good drainage and a flat footing and you should be fine. I have seen sleepers used to form a wall with just rebar driven into the ground. Depends on the ground of course.

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