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by Blackfriar
Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar panel, small battery charging Question
Replies: 10
Views: 3859

Re: Solar panel, small battery charging Question

I had planned to keep the entire solar kit stored away and only bring it out if the grid goes down, for charging mobile phones, batteries for my torches, etc. I don't really have the space (or need) to install it and use it daily. From what I've read these deep cycle 12v solar batteries should be ke...
by Blackfriar
Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:24 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar panel, small battery charging Question
Replies: 10
Views: 3859

Re: Solar panel, small battery charging Question

Thanks for clearing that up. I've found this on Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solar-Panels-MPPT-Controller-5A-DC-buck-Step-down-Constant-Voltage-Current-Modul-/171927211595 If used in this manner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fUkdJI9mE8&list=WL&index=14 could it replace the MPPT in my ...
by Blackfriar
Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar panel, small battery charging Question
Replies: 10
Views: 3859

Solar panel, small battery charging Question

Hi all. I'm interested in putting together an emergency use solar panel setup for charging small batteries. This would be squirrelled away and brought out when necessary. I do not want a permanent system with 12v batteries to worry about. I want to charge AA's, AAA's, 18650's and some 22400mah USB p...
by Blackfriar
Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Question: purchase of nylon gear from abroad & customs
Replies: 9
Views: 2619

Re: Question: purchase of nylon gear from abroad & customs

Thanks very much for the advice. The additional tips for PSG/licencing are also very welcome and will come in handy when I start applying in the new year. I had assumed getting a SGC and showing safe practice/competence with ownership of a 2+1 for 6 months or so would be a good pathway for applying ...
by Blackfriar
Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:04 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Question: purchase of nylon gear from abroad & customs
Replies: 9
Views: 2619

Question: purchase of nylon gear from abroad & customs

Hi there! I wonder if anyone with some legal knowledge can help me out. I purchased a "12ga Micro Rig" and some shell holders from a custom nylon gear company in the states. Basically, it is a Cordura nylon shotgun shell holder vest thing. I do not yet own a shotgun, but I will be buying a...
by Blackfriar
Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bulk Mylar Bags & Oxygen Absorbers Purchase
Replies: 54
Views: 79339

Re: Bulk Mylar/Oxy Absorbers Purchase

Hi itsy,
Are you planning one of these group buys in the near future at all? If so, do you have any idea when?
Cheers
by Blackfriar
Tue Sep 13, 2016 7:18 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: 5 Gallon Mylar bags (big ones)?
Replies: 3
Views: 1759

Re: 5 Gallon Mylar bags (big ones)?

pseudonym wrote:Please pop over to the new members area and make an introductory post. Many thanks.
Done and done. Cheers pal :)
by Blackfriar
Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: New member from Scotland
Replies: 3
Views: 919

New member from Scotland

Hi there
English guy just recently moved to Scotland. Just starting to get into prepping, so food and water are my current priorities.
by Blackfriar
Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: 5 Gallon Mylar bags (big ones)?
Replies: 3
Views: 1759

5 Gallon Mylar bags (big ones)?

Hi guys I have bought some bulk dried food and want to store it in mylar bags. I need to get the 5 gallon size, but after googling around I can't really find any good deals in the UK. Does anyone have any recommendations for mylar in the UK or europe? I don't really want to purchase from the USA as ...