Nopedigree

So it’s a mk4, so happens I’ve got a 97 model, assume it's petrol, even so that is crap consumption as mine has done 140k from new (when I bought it) and still gives me 60 plus to the gallon on a run, it’s a diesel though and pulls like a train. NoPedigree

How old a golf? Sounds like the thermostat is not working right, try starting from cold and feel if the top hose gets warm quickly, it shouldn’t. Had an old triumph torledo many years ago and swooped the thermostat every six months, one for winter one for summer running. NoPedigree

The pioneer can be fitted with an external air supply kit although not something I've bothered with. I'm in an older house, insulated but far from airtight but I think older (20year plus) houses need to breath and the air the stove takes helps with this. I also have a Franco Belge in the lounge which is cast iron but controlling the burn once going is an art, I'm sure the seal between the cast body and the top plate allows air in so when lit and upto temp I shut the slider fully and control the heat by the timing of stoking, number of logs and size. The other think I don't like is the top plate is not smooth so kettle and stove fan do not make the best contact for heat transfer. I will replace it sometime with a clearview 500. NoPedigree

Well following the photos you look like a vandal, stripping the light off a public tree, stealing it and planting it in your woodland, you should hang your head in shame ? NoPedigeee

I was having issues for a couple of weeks with " server not found"message from 8am to 8ish pm and thought it was to too much traffic ( all other internet stuff ok) not had a problem for the last 4 or 5 days. NoPedigree

While I'm all for real fires for heat surely getting some insulation in the loft is a quick, cost effective hit to make the vast amount of wood you are currently getting through ( and it ain't cold yet) go further?? regards, NoPedigree

Hi All, Unfortunately while a local building supply firm was delivering sand and cement last night a hose on the lifting arm gave way resulting in the newly built wall, pillar grass and road getting a good coating. The manager come out and while the driver used sand and his spill kit to contain the oil from running to far down the road he reported it to the local council. Later two young lads polled up from the council (it was dark then) saying all they had was granules to put on the oil, pointless as it had been covered in sand to contain hours before. I left then shovelling contaminated sand on to their truck. This morning in day light 80% of the sand is still there and the mats and “sausages” from the spill kit remain. Should the council carry out the clean up, obviously charging the company or their insurance? Any suggestions what to do or tell the supply company to do to clean up the brickwork and more importantly the lime mortar used in the wall? Do I just leave the grass verge to allow the weather to wash the oil away over time or will it die off? Any input would be much appreciated. Regards, NoPedigree

Currently there is only my 1994 mercedes SL280 with 52,000 mile on the clock, its powered hood is a thing of beauty to operate and a joy to drive with the hood down. I will soon be getting (inherited) my Dads 1969 MGC roadster, one owner from new with the Austin Healy 3liter straight six engine and overdrive down here too. I don't want mice etc feasting on wiring and other bits! regards, NoPedigree

Hi all, Does anyone have any recommendations and or experience of these devices, are they effective? Got a couple of old cars in the garage plus other kit and would like to deter the critters taking up residence. Cheers, NoPedigree

Must admit to feeling a little smug having managed to secure upto two years heating oil ( depending how cold the winter will be) at .20ppl together with 4 plus years stacked wood for the two stoves, free bar time, effort and fuel for the saw. By more luck than judgement I susspect I will never be in the same position for the same expenditure ever again. All I need now is for the 26 year old Rayburn to keep plodding on, touching a large pice of oak while crossing fingers! NoPedigree

The following gives a overview of various energy costs whic I find interesting copied from Energy Cost Comparison – Nottingham Energy Partnership NOTTENERGY.COM Visit the post for more. Energy Cost Comparison – July 2020 Fuel Fuel price (p per unit) Unit Pence per kWh (after boiler efficiency) Energy content (kWh per unit) CO2e emissions per kWh* Electricity Standard Rate1 20.58 kWh 20.58 (100%) 1 0.288 Electricity Online Rate1 20.78 kWh 20.78 (100%) 1 0.288 Mains Gas Standard Rate2 3.99 kWh 4.75 (90%) 1 0.208 Mains Gas Online Rate2 4.28 kWh 4.75 (90%) 1 0.208 Kerosene3 30.07 Litre 3.41 (90%) 9.8 0.298 Gas oil4 47.95 Litre 5.12 (90%) 10.4 0.316 LPG5 42.59 Litre 6.66 (90%) 6.66 0.241 Butane6 167.99 Litre 23.42 (90%) 7.97 0.241 Propane7 74.24 Litre 11.67 (90%) 7.07 0.241 Seasoned Wood8 22.39 Kg 6.27 (85%) 4.20 0.028 Pellets9 26.33 Kg 6.20 (90%) 4.72 0.053 Smokeless fuel10 42.78 Kg 8.58 (75%) 8.51 0.396 Coal10 31.85 Kg 6.18 (75%) 6.20 0.396 GSHP11 20.58 kWh 5.88 (350%) 1 0.082 ASHP11 20.78 kWh 7.70 (270%) 1 0.107 *C02e emissions are based on UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting Scope 3, which includes emissions from Transmission and Distribution References: Electricity: Based on an average of the 6 major electricity suppliers’ online prepayment, credit and direct debit tariffs, including standing charges and VAT, but not Economy 7. Data used are the Tariff Comparison Rates (TCR) provided on the 6 major energy suppliers’ website. Gas: Based on an average of the 6 major gas suppliers’ standard prepayment, credit and direct debit tariffs, including standing charges and VAT. Data used are the Tariff Comparison Rates (TCR) provided on the 6 major energy suppliers’ website. Kerosene: Based on an average prices from Boiler Juice, Heating Oiland Home Fuels Direct. Gas Oil: Based on an average prices from Boiler Juice, HeatingOil and Home Fuels Direct. LPG: Based on an average prices from Calor Gas (0800 626 626), Extra Fueland Nottinghamshire LPG. Butane: Based on prices from Flogas. Propane: Based on an average prices from: Flogas, and Calor Gas – 0800 662 663. Note: The bottled gas market is very competitive and prices vary. It is recommended that you contact as many suppliers as possible in your area for the best price. We have used the CO2eq factor of LPG, as both propane and butane are components of LPG and there is currently no specific GHG conversion factor for these Seasoned Wood: Based on an average prices from House Fuel, Logs Coal UK, and Nottinghamshire Logs. We have used the CO2factor as there is currently no specific GHG CO2eq conversion factor for this. Note: The values for seasoned logs have been updated based on the latest information on the Net CVs of Seasoned logs from Biomass Energy Centre. Wood Pellets: Based on average prices from Wood Pellets Stove, Forever Fuels and Logs2U. Smokeless fuel and coal: Based on average prices from Coal Delivery, Coals2U and Coal Merchant. We have used the CO2eq factor of coal, as the components of smokeless fuels are coal-based and there is currently no specific GHG conversion factor for this. GSHP (Ground Source Heat Pump) and ASHP (Air Source Heat Pump): Based on best electricity price taken from electric online rate. The boiler efficiency used in the calculation is based on the best available information from Review of Technical Information on Renewable Heat Technologies Report 2011. Regards, NoPedigree

I bought a clearview 500 25 years ago when free firewood was everywhere as not many stoves about then. Moved house a few times since then but my old man got the same model a year later, still going well and looking great despite being worked hard all its life. Obviously had a few bricks and baffle plates in this time but top stoves in my view. In process of fitting a clearview 400 in my conservatory and replacing the lounge Franco belge with a 500. regards NoPedigree

These are tamper proof locks used duty free and drinks trolliesgoing to and from and onboard the aircraft. I world in the airline world for sometime. cheers NoPedigree

Lots of post on this issue I can't be bothered to read! Ithink it maybe a needle valve problem myself, have you checked it out....... ?

So I have just been into Tesco Honestly it was shocking - they had no toilet paper at all. Reluctantly I headed for the customer service and asked if they Had any. A firm NO and a look in disgust was the answer. Walking back to the toilets with my pants and trousers around my ankles was a walk I never want to do again.

Checked on a spares website and that indicates the 2004 3 ltr model has four glow plugs try checking one of these sites and using your reg number it would at least tell you if you have one per pot or one in the Manifold ( I would have thought this was an outdated preheat method. Regards, NoPedigree

Replace the holder and give the wiring a good coat of looking at. There is too much load going through the fuses so I susspect a wire earthing some where. If nothing visable take some time troubleshooting, run at idle, have blades running, then collector etc and feel when the holder heats up. I had a clicking soi on the starter late last year and suspected the battery, the ignition lights still came on after being left for 5 plus months this spring so charged the battery and checked some wiring. Found a loose earth bonding strap to the engine, cleaned up the connectors to the battery and the spade connector on the thin wire to the sol. Not had an issue since then. If you have a leak to earth it may just be your battery is not getting the charge it needs. Cheers Nopedigree