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- Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:51 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: paraffin heater
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3051
Re: paraffin heater
I have a similar problem myself. I am going to explore the cost of opening a chimney so that I can install a solid-fuel burner, but I do have a gas fire at the moment. It might sound simple, but don't underestimate the power of a wool blanket - wool maintains heat retention capabilities even when w...
- Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:14 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: My Multi Fuel Burner
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2491
Re: My Multi Fuel Burner
Few things to considerer been a prepper Chimney fires... Also home insurance many now request copies of installation certificates and sweep reciepts from a hetas registared firm or they might invalidate your cover http://www.hetas.co.uk/ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stirrup-pump-Ex-army-Circa-1945-/110...
- Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:00 pm
- Forum: Logistics and Transport
- Topic: Snow chains
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5844
Re: Snow chains
There have been some really interesting and informative posts, I think I will go with snow chains as I live in a rural and really hilly place but I will be sure to take them off as soon as required, I have seen some on eBay for as little as £20 with great feedback at that price I will probably give...
- Tue Oct 08, 2013 8:15 pm
- Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
- Topic: Inverter power supply
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9653
Re: Inverter power supply
Very interesting indeed. What are "Smart relays for battery charging"? Are they relays with a sensor which automatically shuts them off at a voltage level? Whilst the mains charger is Smart http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caravan-Motorhome-Leisure-Battery-Charger-20AMP-New-/160613918172?pt=UK_C...
- Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:53 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Waterproof, solar powered, rugged laptop - $400
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4601
Re: Waterproof, solar powered, rugged laptop - $400
320GB HDD.....
Not going to store many HD err "survival" videos on that
Not going to store many HD err "survival" videos on that
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:08 am
- Forum: How are you preparing
- Topic: winter driving
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1503
Re: winter driving
If on a budget how about some half decent led cycle lights. Look for the smart one with IIRC a 1/2 watt led its very bright at about a tenner from the on line cycle retailers
- Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:06 pm
- Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
- Topic: Inverter power supply
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9653
Re: Inverter power supply
grabbed a few more pics when i checked the batteries and gave them something to do for 30 mins this afternoon... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7406/10120868546_2eff079aba_c.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/10120828145_f321e1ab20_z.jpg and it will run a 1kw heater http://farm6.staticflickr.com/...
- Sun Oct 06, 2013 10:09 am
- Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
- Topic: Inverter power supply
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9653
Inverter power supply
Been tinkering with this for a few months and just about finished it daren't add up what its cost but bought the bits over a good few months so didn't really notice till i sat down and thought about it :shock: Not intending it to run the house or anything but to make life a bit more comfortable if w...
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:23 pm
- Forum: Water
- Topic: Compact water bottles..
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1423
Compact water bottles..
Stumbled across these today in Poundstretcher for 99p each they seemed worth a punt to stuff in a bug out bag as additional water storage in place of a condom in a sock should you come across a clean source of water, ive not filled them as i could see them been a pain to dry out and looking at the c...
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:48 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: First Knife
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2112
Re: First Knife
Ive had one of these years
http://www.gerbergear.co.uk/Hunting/Kni ... nife_46904
picked it up for £25 when the local "landrover" store closed down
holds a nice edge and easily sharpens with the Whitby steel i have
http://www.gerbergear.co.uk/Hunting/Kni ... nife_46904
picked it up for £25 when the local "landrover" store closed down
holds a nice edge and easily sharpens with the Whitby steel i have