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by korolev
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Gas canisters
Replies: 6
Views: 170

Re: Gas canisters

When we had our little fire one of the firemen ran through a checklist to give us any advice; we were ok on all of it and when I mentioned I had a few cans of gas for the bistro stove in my workshop he said that wasn't a problem. If they were looking a bit iffy I'd take them to the household waste r...
by korolev
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:12 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: National grid (electric) look to suspend night time call outs to domestic power cuts
Replies: 5
Views: 210

Re: National grid (electric) look to suspend night time call outs to domestic power cuts

The simple(!) solution is open-ended fines so that they are charged per hour that a customer is off over the primary period.
by korolev
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar panel bargain...
Replies: 14
Views: 395

Re: Solar panel bargain...

All we need now is for this bleedin' rain to stop and it might be some use.
by korolev
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: CB SSB
Replies: 2
Views: 891

Re: CB SSB

Are there repeaters in the area ? They enable you to get much further (100 miles is pushing it though, to say the least).
To use legally you'd need a license.
by korolev
Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Self defence ideas
Replies: 79
Views: 3614

Re: Self defence ideas

He jumped on me with nasty intentions but I was warned that if I had done anything then I'd be carted off too So I listened I didn't like it and still don't but listened If the Police turn up to an incident and it's not clear who's done what then they may well arrest both parties. If that happens, ...
by korolev
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Self defence ideas
Replies: 79
Views: 3614

Re: Self defence ideas

This popped up on my feed the other day (odd really as mostly it's smart home and football), seems like good advice:
https://youtube.com/shorts/TZGQveDXFYk?feature=shared
by korolev
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: new member!
Replies: 7
Views: 791

Re: new member!

Welcome aboard, I'm in East Sussex.
by korolev
Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Snow.......
Replies: 8
Views: 875

Re: Snow.......

Mrs K has just started doing a bit of care work and needs to drive to some of them. Fortunately we're a flat 200m from an A-road that will be gritted and as we're in the mildest part of the country, we rarely get much (if any). If we get a proper flumping then we can walk to the shops (and the pub)....
by korolev
Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: I am back for a while
Replies: 19
Views: 1430

Re: I am back for a while

Glad to see you back. Take it easy.
by korolev
Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Temu quality lighting and blades
Replies: 7
Views: 839

Re: Temu quality lighting and blades

"Buy cheap, buy twice"