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by Quercus-robur
Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:52 am
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Trip Wire Alarm
Replies: 5
Views: 3406

Re: Trip Wire Alarm

Thanks for the info. I would love to try building one of these. Afraid I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to circuits. What sort of alarm did you buy? Did all the components come with it or did you take parts from something else? How did you put it all together?

Cheers

Qr
by Quercus-robur
Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:43 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hey from carlisle cumbria
Replies: 8
Views: 3231

Re: Hey from carlisle cumbria

Hello and Welcome to the forum. I am from Workington, there are a couple of fellow preppers from Carlisle and a couple of others dotted around Cumbria. We've just started building a Preppers Network in Cumbria of like minded people who can exchange ideas and support regarding all things prepping. Is...
by Quercus-robur
Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:17 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Potassium Permanganate
Replies: 15
Views: 5700

Re: Potassium Permanganate

Chlorine powder and dot 4? No way, didn't know that one? Sent from my hidey hole using Tapatalk... sssh! Haven't tried it myself yet but there are several videos on Youtube regarding fire making using different chemicals. Try typing in 'survival hacks' on Youtube and you'll be surprised what you le...
by Quercus-robur
Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: tested my food preps,
Replies: 20
Views: 4213

Re: tested my food preps,

Welcome back and I'm glad to hear things have picked up again for you. If it is not too personal please could you tell us what it was like living from your preps through it? Might be a helpful heads up for people. Did you find your preps adequate? Has it changed how you are prepping at all? Again, w...
by Quercus-robur
Tue Nov 04, 2014 12:31 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Sellin' stuff
Replies: 13
Views: 3497

Re: Sellin' stuff

Hey ForgeCorvus,

Is that a Kukri or a Kukri Machete? What is the edge like on it? Does the tang run the full length of the handle?

Do you have any other blades up for barter?

Cheers

Qr
by Quercus-robur
Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:44 pm
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Book Relay.....
Replies: 14
Views: 7047

Re: Book Relay.....

Being Halloween I imagine a lot of people might have went out this weekend. Will keep my book offer up for a bit longer yet before considering alternatives that could be offered up instead.

Qr
by Quercus-robur
Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:13 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Emergency Travel/Radio Broadcasts
Replies: 9
Views: 3998

Re: Emergency Travel/Radio Broadcasts

The travel alert thing on the radio has been on the the go for years on most cars its activated by the TP or TA button often in the menu you can select between local and national broadcasts... Mine also has a news button... As for mobiles https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-alerting-t...
by Quercus-robur
Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:00 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Emergency Travel/Radio Broadcasts
Replies: 9
Views: 3998

Re: Emergency Travel/Radio Broadcasts

Hamradioop wrote:And don't forget Raynet as well for emergency communications.
Never heard of that before but it sounds really useful. Would be great to have fellow preppers as part of Raynet.

Qr
by Quercus-robur
Sat Nov 01, 2014 12:57 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Emergency Travel/Radio Broadcasts
Replies: 9
Views: 3998

Re: Emergency Travel/Radio Broadcasts

The police have the capability to broadcast text messages to all phones in a mobile network cell, local authorities have access to CB radio as well the ability to transmit on normal radio station frequencies in emergencies. Didn't know the police had that capability. Do you know of any incidence of...
by Quercus-robur
Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:40 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Potassium Permanganate
Replies: 15
Views: 5700

Re: Potassium Permanganate

Chlorine powder is also a handy thing to keep with you. You can mix it with break fluid to start a fire.

Qr