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by Yorkshire Andy
Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: New Prepper Oxford
Replies: 14
Views: 2796

Re: New Prepper Oxford

Welcome


Start stockpiling nappies ;)



How's your fire safety preparation.

Before you get 6 months of stuff stockpiled domestic housefires account for something like 300 fatalities every year, that and you protect your preps
by Yorkshire Andy
Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:55 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: heating
Replies: 11
Views: 6549

Re: heating

Appin wrote: Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:03 am Carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air

So it rises.

https://healthybuildingscience.com/2013 ... ide-facts/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk%3ACa ... e_detector

I stand corrected ;)
by Yorkshire Andy
Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:30 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Power Inverters
Replies: 6
Views: 1523

Re: Power Inverters

No problem.. This conversation came up at work this week our fitter has aponea and caravans Other option is to get her a backup unit which takes 12v be more reliable A leisure battery can be charged via solar / wind / jump leads onto the car etc .. Just seen the sites adapter for a battery £30!!! ht...
by Yorkshire Andy
Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Power Inverters
Replies: 6
Views: 1523

Re: Power Inverters

Stop don't buy anything yet ... What is the power supply like? Has it got a inline transformer? You will find a cheap inverter pants .. modified sine wave will wreck sensitive electronics Can you get a 12v lead for her machine? Less loss = longer battery life If the unit uses 12v via a transformer i...
by Yorkshire Andy
Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: heating
Replies: 11
Views: 6549

Re: heating

Stonecarver wrote: Fri Feb 01, 2019 7:24 pm So what are you saying exactly. If you take precautions then it is fine to use this type of heater indoors? As you can with those big hulking things

Well it's a risk I'm looking at if shtf I'm thinking of getting a new co alarm with ppm display
by Yorkshire Andy
Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: heating
Replies: 11
Views: 6549

Re: heating

Am thinking the new heaters are much more efficient at burning the gas than older ones but manufacturers just covering their rear end and leaving warnings on. Also doesnt CO sink, so if you used in house -where everyone sleep on their high beds or sit on sofas etc- it is less of an issue That's wha...
by Yorkshire Andy
Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: heating
Replies: 11
Views: 6549

Re: heating

Then you get helpful "advice' from the bio ethanol fireplace manufacturers Like,: 12. Do I have to ventilate the room when the fire is on? Unlike gas or wood-burning fireplaces, there is no need for a flue or chimney in a room with a bio ethanol fireplace. That being said, bio ethanol fires con...
by Yorkshire Andy
Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: heating
Replies: 11
Views: 6549

heating

Well kids in bed my new toy came today courtesy of aldi https://www.rothenberger-industrial.com/produkte/produktansicht/rotemp-m-2000-234/ https://www.aldi.co.uk/portable-gas-heater-with-canister/p/087741246405900 Cirtainly belts out some heat.... One thing puzzling me the likes of calor gas heaters...