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New Hilux- any DPF issues doing mainly short trips.
JonnyRFT replied to Matthew Storrs's topic in Arb-Trucks
Keep your revs near 3000rpm for a good 15 mins or so. That should clear the DPF. I should’ve said that I do it once a week so it doesn't have to regen as much instead of forcing a regen. You’re essentially forcing through heat into the Particulate Filter and burning off the deposits. 3k is provides enough heat to do this. -
New Hilux- any DPF issues doing mainly short trips.
JonnyRFT replied to Matthew Storrs's topic in Arb-Trucks
I have the new Hilux it’s done me proud so far. Once a week I will force a regen at 2800rpm for as long as the journey as possible to avoid any DPF issues in the future. -
Ginkgo Biloba could be a more manageable tree species to deal with in a housing development. They may be a bit potent come spring time though.
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I’m excited to see this. It’s not a looker at all but insanely practical for a pickup truck. The whole thing is built from a flat chassis so every part of it can be customised. And finally...good storage. Oh and 5000kg towing capacity.
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Commercial variants will be released later next year I believe.
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I read through the 2004 report of “2 rope working” on NTPC/Lantra assessments from the HSE WAHR from groups around the country. The conclusions seem like it’s a confusing scenario and a difficult concept to grasp especially with trainees. I don’t understand why this method is being brought back to consideration when it seemed defunct after so many concerns raised. My team will be trailing this method within the next 2 weeks incorporating rescue situations and I would like to report back. I guess I can only give constructive feedback once I’ve experienced this myself with a team. The duties of ground based staff would be of a higher responsibility. Rope management as well as standard operations could be conflicting. Include rigging operations at the same time, then work efficiency would drop dramatically. Simple operations eliminates confusion. Education is paramount.
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Apologies if this has been posted already.
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I’ve been looking into getting bags installed at the rear. A buddy of mine has had his boss install some on his new Hilux and seems to cope with the weight really well. I drive past a DVLA weigh bridge quite often on the A14 and I’m constantly worried that I’m going to get pulled even when I’m within the threshold as it bogs down so much. Especially when towing also.
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I tow the Avant mostly with my Hilux. When the truck was new, it seemed pretty sluggish and incapable but the gearing is set up for economy. Once the engine gained a few thousand miles it performed so much better. Keeping the gears one step lower with the power band between 2 2.5krpm it tows like a beaut without burning a tonne of diesel. My main gripe with the Hilux is the leaf springs. They seem to be made out of thin pieces of laminate flooring.
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Background to the HSE decision on two rope working
JonnyRFT replied to kevinjohnsonmbe's topic in Training & education
Sorry if this has been mentioned already but...Could you not use a main anchor and then a redirect close to the main anchor? Then using the secondary line for work positioning. That way you have two anchors and 2 ropes albeit not two main lines. But at least you have 3 points of attachment when working. If anchor 1 fails, you still have the redirect with minimal fall/pendulum and still have the secondary for backup. Edit: Sorry, not 3 points of attachment but 3 anchor points. -
You’ll probably want QTRA with a scoring system to allow the tree stock owner to prioritise works also. A PTI level consultant would be highly advised.
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Meetings with remarkable trees, the Arbtalk version
JonnyRFT replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Picture Forum
More the Oak growing out of a Beech -
Meetings with remarkable trees, the Arbtalk version
JonnyRFT replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Picture Forum
Spot the awesomeness...not the defect -
Whats the best t-shirt for climbing trees?
JonnyRFT replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Climbers talk
I got a load of the treehog long sleeve and short sleeves. Really nice and breathable but the neck zips are naff and I look like the kind of tree surgeon that demands 3k for a lop and top from old age pensioners...but I’ve bought the shirts now and will wear them till they die. They’re also very figure hugging for all those curves you really don’t want to show when you’re an 18 stone dude. -
Send me a PM with your details buddy. I’ll have a new position opening soon and also our contractor has a couple of positions also.
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Our demo turned up today. Looking forward to the next couple of weeks using it.
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Win a year's supply of Aspen fuel at the Arb Show 2019
JonnyRFT commented on Steve Bullman's record in News
Can I wear a long sleeve and not take questions on why I can’t bend my arm? -
3 bits of Oak and a small Cherry. I was going to build my kitchen out of it but I’m thinking about selling my house now so I won’t be needing it. I was going to get it milled and use my mates big planer/feeder. It’s sat now for about 4 months. Id rather it go to someone who’ll use it instead of me slicing it up. My yard is in Watton, Norfolk. Anyone interested in them? Jonny.
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Picking up a demo this week
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That’s so good.
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As soon as it’s off you’ll be fine. You should get a safety sheet from UKPN when you arrive on site and just be mindful when cutting and positioning.
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Mick, is there much difference between your Multione and an Avant?
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Might want to lend him a rake too!
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You need some fluffy slipper tracks for indoors
