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by triffid
Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Underground coating
Replies: 20
Views: 19829

Re: Underground coating

A suitable coating: how about fibreglass? Google 'sheathing a boat' eg http://www.robbins.co.uk/pdf%20files/sheathing_guide.pdf https://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/topic/SheathingBoatsWithFibreglass This is for discussion and IS NOT a 'how to'! Sandblast the steel (resin adheres brilliantly with ...
by triffid
Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Motorhome prepping
Replies: 27
Views: 19207

Re: Motorhome prepping

One thing to be aware of if converting a van is that insurance companies can be a bit funny about DIY conversions and they may only be willing to insure it as a van rather than as a camper. When we did our conversion 11 years ago insurance wasn't a problem. Can't remember who we used (think they we...
by triffid
Fri Nov 03, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Motorhome prepping
Replies: 27
Views: 19207

Re: Motorhome prepping

OP - have you looked into van conversions at all? If not, have a search on the Tube some of them are a better standard than your generic camper. And it seems you get more bang for your buck when you're converting one yourself (if that's something you'd be partial to). I love the idea of converting ...
by triffid
Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:22 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Motorhome prepping
Replies: 27
Views: 19207

Re: Motorhome prepping

As a 'cheaper' way into motorhome-ing we bought a £4000 van (LWB Citroen Relay aka FIAT Ducato) & did a home conversion. Couple of windows, lined & insulated basic kitchen, basic seating/ beds, separate loo/shower spent shade over £1000. We used it for two major trips 1st being two months (U...
by triffid
Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Back yard
Replies: 37
Views: 11124

Re: Back yard

Thanks Triffid. It's an ongoing project. I have fitted PIR lights at the front and back now. This week I've my handyman friend coming round to see if the bulkhead lights I have around the yard can be replaced with PIR versions. We'll also be talking about reinforcing inner and outer doors, and crea...
by triffid
Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Back yard
Replies: 37
Views: 11124

Re: Back yard

Old topic I know.... but check out Lidl offers 22-28 January.
Unfortunately not on line (now) but in weekly newsletter:

Wireless Alarm 69.99
TV simulator 7.99 (good idea but no sound? - so leave radio on?)
Dummy camera 5.99
door alarm/glass alarm 3.99 plus smoke & carbon monoxide alarms
by triffid
Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:01 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Garage Door Security Tip
Replies: 6
Views: 3159

Re: Garage Door Security Tip

If you have one of those Garadoor type up-and over garage door with internal access & a locking handle you can disconnect the wire to the central handle so that the door can only be opened from inside. (ie don't use the locking mechanism). Why would you do this? Well, there are only a limited nu...
by triffid
Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:47 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: A heat exchanger.
Replies: 28
Views: 6305

Re: A heat exchanger.

Matt, the other issue with my flue is that it's already in place and not going to be dismantled. Pipe bending spring ;) , and good luck getting it back out the pipe afterwards as they are a pita. J Agree. Complete PITA In the 'olden' days (before pipe bending springs) plumbers would fill the pipe w...
by triffid
Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:04 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: A heat exchanger.
Replies: 28
Views: 6305

Re: A heat exchanger.

What volume of hot water are you looking for? Just enough for survival or enough to run a household? Assuming, from your post, you want a household supply then a simple indirect immersion tank would suffice. Hot water comes from your heat source passes through a coil in the immersion heater (heat is...
by triffid
Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Home Security Plan
Replies: 25
Views: 8864

Re: Home Security Plan

Good idea to make use of anti-burglar plants http://thecrimepreventionwebsite.com/garden-boundaries-fences-and-defensive-plants/616/anticlimb-measures-for-fences-and-walls/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/9108641/The-30-plants-that-can-help-protect-your-home-against-burglary....