Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

waterbuoy

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    626

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    2

 Content Type 

Everything posted by waterbuoy

  1. waterbuoy
    Try before you buy as ergonimics can be awful on some of them - my wife and I found the Honda range to have their handles far too low so settled on a Husky in the end.
  2. waterbuoy
    The inspector at the first inspection said just about the only thing I had done right was to have separate bank accounts for personal and business use. Believe me that during an inspection you want them 'onside' or they can simply make life hell for you - not everything is as objective as you might think. My second VAT inspector came back 8 times over two months, following which I had to pay the princely sum of £8.40 - but had lost over £2k in turnover. Keep it simple and transparent, and above all make sure there is a paper trail for everything. Back on thread, I use the Clydesdale as I'm based in Scotland and the monthly charge is £5 per account which I don't think is too bad to be honest.
  3. waterbuoy
    In the past 20 years I've had three VAT inspections and one tax inspection (as a sole trader). Quite simply, they would crucify you if you were running two business/personal accounts in parallel as suggested. The transactions have to be kept separate, as suggested by Skyhuck, and completely transparent.
  4. waterbuoy
    Quite possibly the issue of legality?! Generally speaking, if it sounds too good to be true then it often is!
  5. waterbuoy
    I think the prices are Aus dollars though? The 2500 unit looks to be man enoyugh for most jobs, and is available in UK for around £1,500
  6. waterbuoy
    Not sure about the VAT from a US perspective, but you definitely cannot reclaimfrom HMRC on your quarterly return. If unable to claim/avoid paying in the US (as for export) then the whole amount can at least be offset for tax purposes.
  7. waterbuoy
    They do larger versions of the tracked unit - look good too! Trailer Mover | Camper Trailer Mover
  8. waterbuoy

    Dehumidifiers

    waterbuoy replied to gdh's topic in General chat

    Can you not remove the majority of the moisture through natural ventilation, and then 'finish off' using your kiln? Simple air extraction will help with this, but a much cheaper option (space permitting) might be to initially store under a simple open sided but roofed structure - particularly during the summer months.
  9. waterbuoy
    Yup Long time since I used them but Durex used to specifically advise against using Vaseline with their latex condoms Rather than risk searching for 'vaseline and rubber' take a look at: What is it that you rub on your car door seal to prevent it freezing?, snowHeads ski forum and https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110601234725AA9g5us
  10. waterbuoy
    Noooo - vaseline will degrade the rubber!
  11. waterbuoy
    Almost unique - a Scottish councillor with both a conscience and a sense of humour!
  12. waterbuoy
    Maybe over the top for what you are wanting, but we have used Tek Tanks a number of times for both water and diesel tanks - off the shelf and made to measure. One possible plastic tank is linked to here: Series A Large 1590 x 1240 x 590 1000LTRBLN Certainly fits the need to be slim at just 590 wide
  13. waterbuoy
    Definitely don't need Professional Indemnity. As advised, Product Liability and possibly Public Liability if they are visiting you - speak to a broker. I have Contractors/Engineering All Risks amongst others, but think that is over the top for what you are doing.
  14. waterbuoy
    Scatter the chip over the ground and build jumps using the arisings. You can then charge the little Henrietas to have their gymkanas on it - win win!
  15. waterbuoy
    Snap! (to the climbing and diving gear plus bikes anyhow!
  16. waterbuoy
    Looking at the amount of kit you have there has to be a degree of duplicity. If space is an issue as you suggest then why not sell the 'duplicates' and keep some of the items for 'just in case' or to fulfill the hoarding instinct which many of us seem to share? That way you'dhave enough to get started if/when necessary without having too much money sitting there doing nothing. Years down the line old kit will be even older - almost everything depreciates, regardless of whether or not it is used.
  17. waterbuoy
    Sounds like the paper pushers at the DVSA are just about as competent as many of the TO's trying to interpret 211s that have been reported on here
  18. waterbuoy
    Maybe something to do with the oil having 'separated'- has it been frosted at all? Unlikely to be temperature related today I'd have thought - over ten degrees up here!
  19. waterbuoy
    WesD Simples Rice is cheap as chips, and when cooked counts for almost half of the 500g weight in the meal. The most expensive item is the chicken -12% of 500g is 60g, cost less than 50p even if you buy it ready cooked. Remainder of ingredients are either spices, seasoning, milk, onion, cooking oil or flour - which most kitchens should have as stock items anyhow!
  20. waterbuoy
    Compare like with like A homemade pizza does not cost the same to make as the example meal you have quoted!
  21. waterbuoy
    I'd try flushing the box through (and checking what comes out) and then refilling with fresh oil before starting any major dismantling - has worked well on vehicles ranging from elderly dumper trucks to more modern (!) land rovers
  22. waterbuoy
    Don't want the squaddies twisting their ankles in something that resembles a crater eh?!
  23. waterbuoy
    I had to read that a few times to work out what you were saying!!
  24. waterbuoy
    Agree re 1&1 charges - I've been asking for confirmation of what I'm paying for for 8 months, but they simply will not provide a straight answer They seem to be charging me more for a 'seconday' account than they are for the one I actually have the website on!
  25. waterbuoy
    JUst under 60hp I think, but a much older machine

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

Articles

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.