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by Yorkshire Andy
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: LORA ((Meshtastic network))
Replies: 6
Views: 172

LORA ((Meshtastic network))

Been having a dabble with a couple of these.. Put simply and none technical for lil ;). Modern walkie talkies that you send text messages with ;) IMG_20240309_224216856_HDR.jpg You buy the bits individually or as a bundle I've got two heltec V3 units bottom end of the market but simpler.. Put simply...
by Yorkshire Andy
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: National grid (electric) look to suspend night time call outs to domestic power cuts
Replies: 27
Views: 623

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

What the dead batteries in the torches 😂 and a couple bottles of water .... I remember reading that..think you had more supplies than the whole of the powergrid 🤣 That's the one and dont forget the flat power bank :lol: Won't mention that the mil gifted some of the pack contents as Christmas gifts ...
by Yorkshire Andy
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: National grid (electric) look to suspend night time call outs to domestic power cuts
Replies: 27
Views: 623

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

We are on a power cut now 9 houses in the area of course ours had to be one of them We are on the priority register but I doubt very much itll make much difference mr Ggs chemo is ok at moment he has it twice a day at home now for rest of his life I've logged mine got the email back that engineers ...
by Yorkshire Andy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Pallet Wood quality Question
Replies: 22
Views: 452

Re: Pallet Wood quality Question

Pallet wood is generally as good as most..... Now the biggest killer is rot yes no sh1t but most modern treated timber in the DIY emporiums is errrr uc1 grade treatment ie its green and looks good intended for above ground use .. for flooring / joists on a shed your wanting uc4 treatment... But that...
by Yorkshire Andy
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:05 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 11
Replies: 186
Views: 14274

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 11

diamond lil wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:26 am I miss home grown tatties Andy, well done!
Got enough for about another 4 rows so once I get another dry day I'll stick more in this supposed spud shortage from last year might bite yet..

The good old grow what you eat and spuds never go amis
by Yorkshire Andy
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar panel bargain...
Replies: 14
Views: 424

Re: Solar panel bargain...

Little testing done today ...
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Spring sunshine it's pushing 109w happily enough about 20 when it clouded over
by Yorkshire Andy
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 11
Replies: 186
Views: 14274

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 11

Started on the allotment got 5 rows of main crop spuds in after dumping plenty of chicken house sweepings on the area and rotorvating the area well fingers crossed fir a good crop this year
by Yorkshire Andy
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: National grid (electric) look to suspend night time call outs to domestic power cuts
Replies: 27
Views: 623

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

jansman wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:21 am What a surprise that a company can be so financially and cynical planned! :lol:
Be interesting what happens and they ignore you then theres a subsequent big arc flash that kills or BBQs some poor soul walking down the street
by Yorkshire Andy
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar panel bargain...
Replies: 14
Views: 424

Re: Solar panel bargain...

Hi jansman, yes, the 100W one I've got is portable, though not bendy :) and comes in its own little carrying case. I have a modern power bank, with new cable, I've just bought, so it can be used to charge that (though it looks like twilight at the moment, at 11am, its so overcast!) I was wondering ...
by Yorkshire Andy
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar panel bargain...
Replies: 14
Views: 424

Re: Solar panel bargain...

I even have power pack fluffy jacket and shoulder blanket to avoid switching heating on. It’s rather effectively charged via portable solar and is effectively cost free when charged that way. Can just see you on a sunny day plugged in to the panel making the most of the free heat images.jpeg :mrgre...