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by FlashPan
Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bar Keepers Friend
Replies: 5
Views: 1304

Bar Keepers Friend

Nothing to do with trying to get a free pint. I discovered this stuff recently. Comes in a spray, cream or powder form. Absolutley amazed at how easy and quick it cleans my stainless steel cooking kit. Easy to find on youtube. I only use the powder (advised to) and only a really small amount is need...
by FlashPan
Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Li-Ion and Li-Po Battery Bank Storage
Replies: 0
Views: 3454

Li-Ion and Li-Po Battery Bank Storage

Morning all, So, for a few years I've had a couple of GP Batteries 10,000mah Li-Ion USB battey banks fully charged in storage (used only once or twice). They are starting to go bit wonky now so have bought another 2 from the same brand but different model and still Li-Ion. On a whim I also bought a ...
by FlashPan
Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:24 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Disneyland Paris kit list
Replies: 8
Views: 2641

Re: Disneyland Paris kit list

Another hopefully not too flippant.....something to entertain the kids if waiting in a line for a long time and/or possible lengthy Eurostar delays. So I think packing 1 or 2 usb battery banks may be a good idea. I've never been to Eurodisney myself but have seen people wearing the branded disposabl...
by FlashPan
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Trying to build Solar Power Bank
Replies: 3
Views: 1596

Re: Trying to build Solar Power Bank

Hi and thanks for the info. I guess yes I should have thought before that UPS batteries are not designed to be charged/discharged frequently. I'll start looking at deep cycle ones. Also thanks for the other info. I still got some reading and understanding to do.

Thanks

Steve
by FlashPan
Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:59 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Trying to build Solar Power Bank
Replies: 3
Views: 1596

Trying to build Solar Power Bank

Hello all, I'm thinking of building a solar power bank/wall mainly to power usb lighting, AA/AAA battery chargers, USB battery banks, baofeng radio charger etc nothing major like a tv or fridge. Buying some kit and using existing kit. Unless all prepackaged this subject always gets me somewhat lost....
by FlashPan
Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Barbados Holiday Prep
Replies: 11
Views: 3905

Re: Barbados Holiday Prep

Thanks for the tips. We both have a pre paid Visa debit cards. Mine is Revolut and the Mrs is Caxton. You preload them with sterling and then use in more or less any country and currency you wish. They do not charge fees just make money from the exchange rate (which is very good or you can change al...
by FlashPan
Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:24 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Barbados Holiday Prep
Replies: 11
Views: 3905

Re: Barbados Holiday Prep

Thanks for the advice, appreciated :) The pen knife will be in the hold luggage with the rest of the kit. Carrying while there I do not think will be a problem. It's in a pouch, in a pouch, in a bag. So am not really waving it about plus am thinking that in countries/climates like this having a knif...
by FlashPan
Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:18 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Barbados Holiday Prep
Replies: 11
Views: 3905

Barbados Holiday Prep

Hello all, To celebrate the amazing fact the Mrs and I made it to our 10 year wedding anniversary without becoming a soap opera body under the patio storyline, we are off to Barbados this weekend for a week. Now when we travel which is 2 or 3 mini trips abroad a year mainly to Europe I always have a...
by FlashPan
Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:18 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Running a car on firewood! Russian Style
Replies: 10
Views: 10246

Re: Running a car on firewood! Russian Style

c',mon grenfell...don't be a hero....."we don't need another hero!" ;)
by FlashPan
Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:49 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Denso tape uses?
Replies: 22
Views: 6826

Re: Denso tape uses?

I don't know if this was/is a true story or not. I've seen a few versions on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDJ66QPBUL8

Still gives me a grin :)

Ohh...and this is still off topic ;)