Small things matter

Wood stoves, pellets and other bio-fuels
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Re: Small things matter

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Fintray wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:36 pm
Joeboy wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:33 pm
Fintray wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:32 pm

Many thanks for the offer should the apocalypse happen :o
I'd really like to pop round and see your systems in action, I'm on shift Thurs/Fri/Tues so how about next Wed aft/Thur anytime? :D
Any or a day next week, just say. Kettles on. :D
Duh should have said on shift Wed/Thur so how about Friday at a time to suit you?
Friday is cool, 10am?
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Re: Small things matter

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Joeboy wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:43 pm
Fintray wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:36 pm
Joeboy wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:33 pm
Any or a day next week, just say. Kettles on. :D
Duh should have said on shift Wed/Thur so how about Friday at a time to suit you?
Friday is cool, 10am?
Ish? :)
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Re: Small things matter

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10ish sounds good, can you PM me your address?
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Re: Small things matter

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Fintray wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:46 pm 10ish sounds good, can you PM me your address?
All done mate.
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Re: Small things matter

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Well, 4 hours into primo burn of this reconstructed set of forgotten 2nd hand scattered shrapnel, verdict is in... Absolutely the bollocks! All the old junk is burnt off in & out. Burns with little discernable smoke at about 300 degs surface top temp. I've put 1 log on since half 5 and it's all now ember bed emitting. French scalloped WBS kettle (9 Euor Brocante find) is boiling so I'm off for a cuppa. :D
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Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
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Re: Small things matter

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Fintray wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:32 pm
Joeboy wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:42 pm
Fintray wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:19 pm Looking good Joe, just goes to show what can be achieved for little cost if you're willing to recycle and put in some effort. :D
Cheers Iain, it was you I was thinking of in the grid fallover scenario(welcome if ever needed). When you coming down for a swatch at systems. I'm about most of next week?
Many thanks for the offer should the apocalypse happen :o
I'd really like to pop round and see your systems in action, I'm on shift Thurs/Fri/Tues so how about next Wed aft/Thur anytime? :D
Soon to be joining the retired community, yippee!
P.S, Congrats on the imminent retirement 👏 😀 👍
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Re: Small things matter

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Joeboy wrote: Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:54 am P.S, Congrats on the imminent retirement 👏 😀 👍
Cheers Joe, looking forward to it.
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Re: Small things matter

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Funny thing that. SWMBO & I are ongoing at the cabin and we have been speaking about the WBS2 and our earlier expectations of it. We both thought it would be a bit of a cabin gimmick, more a showpiece than a serious bit of kit especially at a ton and a half all in.. Old WBS2 has other ideas! The flanks of the stove are now sitting at 230 degs, the fire is crackling now and then, air draw is set lowish and its just incredible. Bring on Winter! :shock: :lol:
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42kWh LFPO4 storage
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WBSx2
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Re: Small things matter

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Joeboy wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:52 pm Funny thing that. SWMBO & I are ongoing at the cabin and we have been speaking about the WBS2 and our earlier expectations of it. We both thought it would be a bit of a cabin gimmick, more a showpiece than a serious bit of kit especially at a ton and a half all in.. Old WBS2 has other ideas! The flanks of the stove are now sitting at 230 degs, the fire is crackling now and then, air draw is set lowish and its just incredible. Bring on Winter! :shock: :lol:
Getting tempted to camp out in the back end? If it gets much hotter here I'll be thinking seriously about kipping out on the lawn again... or in a tent if rain is forecast - or the midges are too aggressive.
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Re: Small things matter

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AE-NMidlands wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:18 pm
Joeboy wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:52 pm Funny thing that. SWMBO & I are ongoing at the cabin and we have been speaking about the WBS2 and our earlier expectations of it. We both thought it would be a bit of a cabin gimmick, more a showpiece than a serious bit of kit especially at a ton and a half all in.. Old WBS2 has other ideas! The flanks of the stove are now sitting at 230 degs, the fire is crackling now and then, air draw is set lowish and its just incredible. Bring on Winter! :shock: :lol:
Getting tempted to camp out in the back end? If it gets much hotter here I'll be thinking seriously about kipping out on the lawn again... or in a tent if rain is forecast - or the midges are too aggressive.
A
We got a touch of the heat up here but nothing much. Always loved camping out, said to swmbo as we left France 'let's come back next time in EV with tent in back. Surprisingly well received ☺️. Stay hydrated man.

Once Winter bites (Sept) I fancy living for a few days in the cabin. SWMBO bought me a campbed as a kindness. Well I'm telling myself.it was a kindness. See if I can rediscover some of that awe in nature vibe.
19.7kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN & DW
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
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