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13th October 2009, 09:18 AM
Thread: Driving lights/roo blinders!!
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Cheapie HID Update
Hi.
It's been just over a year since I posted my previous blurb above and thought I'd report back with an update.
Well, the cheapie Chinese HIDs in the Corolla were priceless during our time in... -
5th February 2009, 06:52 AM
Thread: Ladder on Roof Racks - How ?
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I'll PM you my response Ian ... no point posting...
I'll PM you my response Ian ... no point posting anything else on this forum. Here I was thinking this was the place to get a bit of old fashioned friendly advice from others who have done it all...
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8th December 2008, 01:10 PM
Thread: Ladder on Roof Racks - How ?
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Yep, but I'd still have to chuck it on the roof...
Yep, but I'd still have to chuck it on the roof of the car and drive long distances (well, long for Tassie anyway ;) as the house is a fair distance from the type of place where a Kennards would...
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8th December 2008, 12:40 PM
Thread: Ladder on Roof Racks - How ?
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Yep, totally agree however I actually have a...
Yep, totally agree however I actually have a ladder down there already ... one of those funky multi-fold jobbies that's more than adequate to do 99% of jobs around the house and get up on the roof...
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8th December 2008, 09:34 AM
Thread: Ladder on Roof Racks - How ?
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Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence...
Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence Christopha. Although the test drive went well I'm still a bit nervous about it but then I consider that to be a healthy attitude and should keep me more alert...
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8th December 2008, 12:43 AM
Thread: Ladder on Roof Racks - How ?
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Oh man, you guys are funny :) Loaded up the...
Oh man, you guys are funny :)
Loaded up the bike rack this morning and changed the way I tied the hitch straps to the ladder & roof rack rails. The straps were on so tight that the front one had... -
7th December 2008, 05:14 AM
Thread: Ladder on Roof Racks - How ?
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The ladder is shorter than the car length by a...
The ladder is shorter than the car length by a good metre or so plus the height limit for the 'Spirit of Tasmania' ferry is 2.1m (I had to find out when I was getting the roof box) so there shouldn't...
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6th December 2008, 07:31 PM
Thread: Ladder on Roof Racks - How ?
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Ladder on Roof Racks - How ?
Hi,
I'm about to drive from Brisbane to Tasmania for a well deserved long holiday and need to re-stain the cottage while I'm down there so I need to take an extension ladder. I've got the Roof... -
2nd October 2008, 03:17 PM
Thread: Driving lights/roo blinders!!
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Cheapie HID Retrofits
Just thought I'd report on my experience with the cheapie HID retrofittable bulb kits you can now get via eBay from China.
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28th April 2008, 09:53 PM
Thread: Sir walter turf problems
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I'm not a lawn expert but from what I've seen of...
I'm not a lawn expert but from what I've seen of that Sir Walter stuff on a neighbours lawn it seems that it's far too aggressive for the standard yard and it wouldn't surprise me if it was...
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28th April 2008, 09:37 PM
Thread: Which chainsaw ??
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Yep, couldn't agree more ! I just did my...
Yep, couldn't agree more !
I just did my Chainsaw course today (Interlink Training) and learnt all the basics including safety, safety, safety, general maintenance & chain sharpening ... oh and... -
17th April 2008, 10:47 PM
Thread: Which chainsaw ??
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Village People ? I think I'll pass thanks ;) ...
Village People ? I think I'll pass thanks ;)
Well, I just bought a chainsaw thanks to the advice I got here. It's the Husqvarna 455 'Farm Tough' model with the 55cc engine, 3.4hp and a 20" bar.... -
17th April 2008, 01:52 PM
Thread: Which chainsaw ??
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Update I just found the next model up...
Update
I just found the next model up (Husqvarna 455 'Rancher') which is basically the same but with a bit more oomph on eBay for less than the price quoted above for the lesser model. It's from... -
16th April 2008, 02:58 PM
Thread: Which chainsaw ??
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Super. Just did a bit of research and found the...
Super. Just did a bit of research and found the Husqvarna 450e to probably be the best suited (http://www.husqvarna.com.au/node1556.aspx?pid=12452)
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16th April 2008, 12:10 PM
Thread: Which chainsaw ??
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Wow, what a great response !! Thanks to all who...
Wow, what a great response !! Thanks to all who replied.
It seems it's a no-brainer. Either a non Brazilian Stihl (if they exist these days) but most probably a Husky as I've heard nothing bad... -
15th April 2008, 10:26 PM
Thread: Which chainsaw ??
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Which chainsaw ??
Hi,
Just bought a small 5 acre property on the East Coast of Tassie. It's all natural bush with many tall trees scattered around however it's the old fallen trees I need help with.
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15th April 2008, 10:15 PM
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No problem, I'll answer my own posting ;) I...
No problem, I'll answer my own posting ;)
I found out that it's Cedar and I'm planning on using a multi-step 'Intergrain' treatment. Not cheap (not even on a little place like this) but I've... -
25th March 2008, 07:03 AM
Thread: House Alarm
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Is this to install yourself or did you need it...
Is this to install yourself or did you need it installed & monitored by a security company ?
Also, how complex is the setup to be ? Several different zones with a multitude of sensors, a few... -
24th March 2008, 11:49 PM
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What timber is this and how do I treat it ??
Hi,
My wife and I are only weeks away from settlement on a cute little holiday home in the hinterland of the East coast of Tasmania.
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22nd June 2007, 05:58 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Yeah there is, but probably not the best for our...
Yeah there is, but probably not the best for our application. My parents had that in their old house and used it to widen the double driveway so a car could be stored on the side without getting in...
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22nd June 2007, 05:30 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Yeah, I see your point.
Yeah, I see your point.
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21st June 2007, 10:18 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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That's just under $2000 worth for the approx....
That's just under $2000 worth for the approx. area we need to cover (3mx22m) but of course I'll then need the gravel and the various other things to finish it off and I'm not sure if the slabs we can...
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21st June 2007, 09:47 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Wow, what a fantastic idea ! I was concerned...
Wow, what a fantastic idea ! I was concerned that it might not do too well on the slope however looking further into the info on the website it seems that if you add a bit of cement (7%) to the...
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19th June 2007, 11:29 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Yeah right ! We've got two sets of good friends...
Yeah right ! We've got two sets of good friends who think similarly but all our other friends are too busy striving to buy their concrete McMansion and fill it with as many energy guzzling...
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19th June 2007, 11:04 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Yep, that's priority number one for all our house...
Yep, that's priority number one for all our house & garden renovations but WoW it's difficult as I'm sure a lot of you would know. It's so difficult weighing up the pros & cons of each & every...
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19th June 2007, 10:51 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Yeah, it probably would be slippery in wet...
Yeah, it probably would be slippery in wet weather ... but hey, how many times has it rained in Brisbane in the last 2 years ? Kidding of course ;)
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18th June 2007, 11:57 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Yeah, that's the problem hey. The better the...
Yeah, that's the problem hey. The better the timber is treated the more nasty stuff can leach out and for longer too ! 'H5 Hazard Environments', wow ! You know it's serious stuff if it has to be...
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18th June 2007, 05:08 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Yeah, double or even triple treated pine might be...
Yeah, double or even triple treated pine might be the only way I'll be able to get away with it. I was considering treating the treated pine before laying it all down and then re-treating it yet...
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18th June 2007, 04:07 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Just thought I'd throw this in too : ...
Just thought I'd throw this in too :
http://ourhouse.ninemsn.com.au/ourhouse/factsheets/db/makeovers/05/529.asp
It's a link to something someone else has done and includes a dodgy, small &... -
18th June 2007, 03:58 PM
Thread: Timber Driveway - How & what ?
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Timber Driveway - How & what ?
Hi,
Just looking at some 'green' alternatives for a few renovations to our house & yard and as one of the things we need to do is install a new driveway my first thought was 'why not timber?'.
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30th March 2007, 04:31 PM
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Yeah, but an inline switch wont allow you to dim...
Yeah, but an inline switch wont allow you to dim unless of course it's one of those sliding dimmer switch thingys ... plus as these lamps have circuitry in the base I've got a nice big area to play...
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27th March 2007, 12:52 PM
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Sorry Millennium, this is definitely an...
Sorry Millennium, this is definitely an electrical noise, not a mechanical noise ! I know it's hard to imagine but those who have experienced it will know exactly what I'm talking about :)
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1st March 2007, 11:37 PM
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Ha, yeah. I was ROFLMAO'ing too just thinking...
Ha, yeah. I was ROFLMAO'ing too just thinking about that :)
Nah, I'm inner West Brissie. I have been filling out my log form and reporting any noise bursts to the second so they know exactly... -
1st March 2007, 10:49 PM
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Spartan, are you serious ?? If so, what does...
Spartan, are you serious ??
If so, what does the street name start & end with and what letter doubles up somewhere in the name ?
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28th February 2007, 07:45 PM
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Well, it's been a month since my last entry and...
Well, it's been a month since my last entry and that's mainly because I had nothing more to say ... until today !
When I walked to the train station this morning I noticed a couple of Energex... -
25th January 2007, 05:22 PM
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Well, there's a dead end ! Energex left a...
Well, there's a dead end !
Energex left a great note in the letterbox telling me that everything checked out OK and that they would be in contact to discuss the problem further ... but of course... -
20th January 2007, 09:53 AM
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Thanks 'Master Spliter' however I know that this...
Thanks 'Master Spliter' however I know that this isn't a bearing related problem because this has been happening from the day the fans were initially installed from new. Sure they may have been...
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20th January 2007, 12:15 AM
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Whoa, now we're getting somewhere !! Thanks a...
Whoa, now we're getting somewhere !! Thanks a bunch Null & Void :)
OK, I called Energex at about 5pm and just asked if anything could be done. Strangely enough this type of thing is classed as... -
19th January 2007, 02:48 PM
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Great ... so the people who try to do the right...
Great ... so the people who try to do the right thing by buying houses designed for the climate (ie. nice old airey QLD'ers instead of those new eave-less black-roofed brick & tile boxes) so they...
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16th January 2007, 08:57 PM
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Thanks guys ... but here are a few responses : ...
Thanks guys ... but here are a few responses :
NCArcher - I thought it was the fans too however our dimmable bed-side lights flicker the same rhythm 'pattern' whenever the fans make the noise. I... -
15th January 2007, 10:46 PM
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DIY 'Ripple Signal' Ceiling Fan Noise Fix ?
Hi,
Before my wife and I rip our hair out in frustration I was wondering if any of you clever guys & gals knew of a way to stop the amplified Ripple Signals in the mains from making our expensive... -
15th January 2007, 10:45 PM
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DIY 'Ripple Signal' Ceiling Fan Noise Fix ?
Hi,
Before my wife and I rip our hair out in frustration I was wondering if any of you clever guys & gals knew of a way to stop the amplified Ripple Signals in the mains from making our expensive... -
23rd October 2006, 12:12 PM
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All done ! Called up GWT Earthmoving based in...
All done !
Called up GWT Earthmoving based in Ipswich (thanks Bluegum) and arranged for them to come around and deal with it.
Cost me $300 all up for the job & the disposal which is a little... -
16th October 2006, 01:20 PM
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Thanks Kerry, that's a great article. I...
Thanks Kerry, that's a great article.
I didn't get around to applying the samples on the weekend (too many other things to do) however as soon as I do I'll post up a short report.
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9th October 2006, 08:35 PM
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Sounds great Bluegum. PM me your company name &...
Sounds great Bluegum. PM me your company name & number or just reply with the details however I suppose that would be classed as free advertising. PM me if you don't want to risk it.
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9th October 2006, 05:42 PM
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Whoops, sorry Silent, it was your idea first :p ...
Whoops, sorry Silent, it was your idea first :p I didn't realise it was so inexpensive until Woodsprites post. For some reason I thought it'd cost at least $400 for something like that.
I'm... -
9th October 2006, 05:30 PM
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Yeah, good idea Woodsprite. Yes, I do have very...
Yeah, good idea Woodsprite. Yes, I do have very good access down the side of the house to the backyard where the two slabs are.
I might look into a bobcat as that does sound like a lot less... -
9th October 2006, 05:16 PM
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Got my 'Natural Paint' samples today along with a...
Got my 'Natural Paint' samples today along with a few colour charts and some extra info on natural paints.
I'll update this thread once I get around to painting up a few things and leaving them... -
9th October 2006, 05:01 PM
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Hmmm, now there's food for thought ! Thanks Ian...
Hmmm, now there's food for thought ! Thanks Ian & JDub.
A concern I have is that one or both slabs have been hand laid (I think the BBQ is definitely hand laid) and knowing how my Dad & I used... -
9th October 2006, 04:07 PM
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SilentC, you seem to answer all my queries within...
SilentC, you seem to answer all my queries within minutes of me posting them ! It's great, thanks :)
Believe it or not I was considering using my sledgy to break the slab up as that's what my...