joe90

Sorry no room, it’s full of bikes that are mid re build and other projects

And I think this is why rocket stoves “appear” to be effective, very hot burn. I do fancy making one to heat my garage when I have to work out there (and I have loads of timber offcuts from my wood shop and a forest on my doorstep with fallen timber.) plus I love making stuff.

No idea, the path is very old and not flat and I think ice has formed in what would be puddles. Certainly no drains.

Pretty but not exactly life changing

I agree and the same can be said for brickies but you have not answered my question about who you think is qualified to instal cavity wall insulation.

I presume you mean “would not” . It’s a shame you tar all trades with the same brush. Despite my many years of being in this trade I would not say the same of architects. So, who, in your opinion is qualified to instal cavity wall insulation properly?

Started snowing here at 6pm but don’t think we will get any more.Bristol airport suspending flights and several crashes on M4 and other roads nearby, due to turn to rain later in the night. My mate is in .Canada and they would laugh at our .”little dusting”.

Sorry @Menessis, I have no idea about the maths and this lot are like trying to herd cats at times. I do however like the idea of your rocket stove and sounds ideal for my workshop. Can you link to your plans? come on guys surely someone knows if his maths is correct (whatever units he is using over the pond ) 🤷‍♂️

That’s what this forum is about, good workmanship. Why not, ? Mine was with a little attention to detail. Old news, the batts (that I used ) had a bba certificate for full fill and even when a fault caused damp to get into my batts in one location it didn’t migrate (soak through) .

I did thst with 200mm cavity

No Yes

Nice to know it’s not on your lungs 🤷‍♂️

@SteamyTea what was the outcome from the supplier, be good to think they took notice of the potential hazard.

Yes I remember, chances of height and flow rate being sufficient are very slim for most I guess

Unless batteries are used lighting cannot be run on a solar panel 🤷‍♂️. Don’t get me wrong I am sure the figures don’t stack up for most but as a “project” to play with I find it fascinating

Thinking back I remember Dick was lucky to find an 80-1 gearbox to drive his alternator but they have losses (and are expensive or impossible to find, ) my thoughts were to use a chain drive (fewer losses than gearboxes). He also ran his house lighting on 12 volt from the alternator but that required up rated wiring and my thoughts were to use an inverter and use 240 volt on standard lighting cable.

Hello and welcome to THE forum, lots of knowledge here from folk that have “been there, done that “ and not sellers of snake oil. Bring on the questions and remember there is no such thing as a stupid question, stupid is not asking, we all started somewhere.

I was fascinated with Dick Strawbridge and his water wheel in Cornwall, yes I too always wanted a stream to be able to “try” to generate lekky. here is @ “blast from the past “ http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=5510

Reminds me of going ski ing and restaurant had a wood fire in a huge masonry “lump” with pockets all over to dry gloves in.

I suppose you could with enough of them, it’s weight would need to be calculated and cost justified.

And I would suggest that’s the architect.

I would disagree, this was your architects mistake and if it were me I would ask how THEY. are going to resolve it.

Yes sounds like plastic expanding ( Like guttering tends to do)

yes . 🤣(sorry)

Also to make things repairable.