Harnser Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, DaveLister said: It's not just the future costs of fuel. It's the availability. I forsee rolling power cuts when demand outstrips supply. Maybe rationing. Currently I keep a supply of fuel for a generator. I'd rather be able to run off solar/wind supplied batteries instead. We have a 3/3.5 kw max silent inverter generator bought after a 3 day power cut about 5 years ago - not much fun sitting in a dark house with no lights, sat TV, internet, mobile phone , land line phones were out, the local cell mast power also was out, we had to drive around looking for high ground to get a phone signal to reassure our daughters in the UK that we were ok after a storm. We were ok for heat with wood stoves and cooking with bottled gas but the electrically heated hot water was running out. I did all the changeover switchgear and cabling for running the house, barn and workshop. As there have been warnings about impending rolling power cuts this coming winter I'm going to increase our generator fuel stock to a week's worth at 12 hours a day running time at half load. It's all about self-reliance. Edited August 31, 2022 by Harnser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menthe Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Well, DavidLister, as with everything, hindsight is wonderful, isn't it? How could any of this be foreseen by the ordinary, run-of-the-mill person? I'm sorry about your pool, especially as I am sure you could do with it in all this heat. If you truly no longer want it, maybe think of some other use for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLister Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 14 minutes ago, menthe said: Well, DavidLister, as with everything, hindsight is wonderful, isn't it? How could any of this be foreseen by the ordinary, run-of-the-mill person? I'm sorry about your pool, especially as I am sure you could do with it in all this heat. If you truly no longer want it, maybe think of some other use for it? something like this you mean? At last, somewhere to put those solar panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menthe Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 What, it's an indoor pool? Only sort of pool to have in my opinion. Or at least in my opinion until this year when outdoor and fed by a freezing cold mountain stream would be best...nothing short of that is worth having. I was thinking more along the lines of a sunken cactus garden. Would make a great burglar trap as well, don't you think?😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLister Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 No water, it'd bu66er up the electrics. I thought maybe instead of the desks I could use the space as a green house. Grow a few veg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella Dallas Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 When purchasing firewood or wood pellets, there may be a chance of swindles. To avoid these ask the seller for certification of the type of wood they are selling, and to prove that it is of high quality. Make sure that the wood is dry, as damp wood can cause smoke and make fires more difficult to control. It is also important to check if the wood has been treated with dangerous chemicals. Additionally, get a guarantee that the wood is free from insects and pests, as wood that is not inspected can attract unwanted pests. Finally, make sure that the measurements of wood match what is on the invoice. All of these steps can help ensure that the firewood and pellet you buy are of a high quality and not part of a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 15 hours ago, Ella Dallas said: When purchasing firewood or wood pellets, there may be a chance of swindles. To avoid these ask the seller for certification of the type of wood they are selling, and to prove that it is of high quality. Make sure that the wood is dry, as damp wood can cause smoke and make fires more difficult to control. It is also important to check if the wood has been treated with dangerous chemicals. Additionally, get a guarantee that the wood is free from insects and pests, as wood that is not inspected can attract unwanted pests. Finally, make sure that the measurements of wood match what is on the invoice. All of these steps can help ensure that the firewood and pellet you buy are of a high quality and not part of a scam. Wouldn't it be better, and more diplomatic, to only use a supplier that you know to be good? A neighbour perhaps, could advise. Asking for the guarantees you suggest amounts to an insult to reputable suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betise Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Ken said: Wouldn't it be better, and more diplomatic, to only use a supplier that you know to be good? A neighbour perhaps, could advise. Asking for the guarantees you suggest amounts to an insult to reputable suppliers. I have the tiniest suspicion that Miss Dallas is not a real person (apologies if not true). Sounds a bit AI to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectorsdad Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 As usual her (it’s) recent post is simply a revamp of what was offered in the first two posts a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssomon Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 It's strange how some people don't recognise a spurious response on a thread. several months after the last post. Doesn't say much for their intelligence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherbanana Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 I couldn’t see a link to anything illegal so I left it but remain suspicious!😵💫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLister Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Like Mr Banana I'm keeping an eye but I'm still on a learning curve. I was waiting to see what angle ( if any ) surfaces in later posts. Now that our cumulative suspicions have been made public I'm sure Miss Dallas will be along shortly to defend herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehaut Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 She looks suspiciously like the women who want to be my friend on Facebook or WhatsApp. Wonder if she is any relation to Debbie, who also had Dallas in the film title? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betise Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) They often seem to quote their previous post, and then insert a link into the quoted text. Miss (mister, master, ms ?) Dallas has a very pretty photo though. I'm not sure that Alina Stanislavovna Sanko knows that Debbie has pinched her photo! https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=Alina+Sanko&meta=&rlz=1I7GGLL_enFR425 Edited May 29, 2023 by betise smelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menthe Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 betise, how on earth did you link the two? Mind boggling indeed! You should change your name to "betise hunter"😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betise Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 1 hour ago, menthe said: betise, how on earth did you link the two? Mind boggling indeed! You should change your name to "betise hunter"😜 Google image search is my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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