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Deeps wrote:Due to my own meandering ways, I only got round to listening to this now, unfortunately its not on the iplayer anymore. Booooo !

It's on youtube Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyM0a_lHrBM

Now on Ebay for £155!!!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Poli ... SwhmJZ3e5u

To go back to the solar discussion, one of the options for dealing with excess power is to heat water, there are 12V and 24V immersion elements readily available that will fit standard hot water tanks

An alternative to car boot sales is the local selling groups on facebook, I've used these a few times with good results.

I've been told that having a metal liner when using a woodburner is better as it heats up quicker and helps to draw the fire, (or something like that), so it maybe that there's nothing wrong with your chimney. The best thing to do would be to check with the chimney sweep to verify what the problem is.

If you're in the Essex, (or nearby), then try the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society; http://www.g0mwt.org.uk/training/index.htm#Foundation

How to make a DIY Version Of The Tesla Powerwall

http://www.offgridquest.com/energy/diy-tesla-powerwall

" However, by living off the land and using solar power, they manage to survive on just $12,000 (£9,600) a year." I have to say for people who live off-grid, that's a very expensive lifestyle. Last time I was unemployed I could just about make do on Job Seekers, (if you ignore the mortgage...

Another reason for getting a diesel generator is that you can use Red diesel, as it's not being used as a road fuel you don't pay the road fuel tax.

ForgeCorvus wrote: am hoping to find a range that I can shoot at.

Not sure where you are but this might be of use, http://hesa.uk.com/ Herts & Essex Shooting Association, they have a blackpowder section.