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Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 12 9:29 am Post subject:

dpack wrote:

my vote is for posh old pusher

I've asked,but she says she won't do it.

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 12 9:30 am Post subject:

Lorrainelovesplants wrote:

John asks why are you getting a new one? What is up with old one? cant it be repaired?

The old one has an aluminium deck, and it melted in the garage fire, along with most of the rest of it.

. The Mountfield has a Honda engine.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46211
Location: yes

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 12 11:03 pm Post subject:

Nick wrote:

Lorrainelovesplants wrote:

John asks why are you getting a new one? What is up with old one? cant it be repaired?

The old one has an aluminium deck, and it melted in the garage fire, along with most of the rest of it.

. The Mountfield has a Honda engine.

what a perfect answer to a sensible question

all i can add is get the strongest one that will last

recon me grans one would have gone "phuuuu that was a bit warm " and been fine in the morning

low teck is good, solid is nice ,both is best

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 8:10 am Post subject:
Went for the Mountfield. Started perfectly, and 12 yo was able to drive. So, effortless for me. Coped with the long grass. Hope it lasts.

tahir

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 45669
Location: Essex

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:36 am Post subject:
We've had a Mountfield with B&S engine for 12 years or so, has suffered serious abuse, been serviced once maybe?

dpack

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Location: yes

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:13 pm Post subject:
good sprinklers in the new garage ?

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:20 pm Post subject:
I need a new garage first. Some wheels turn slowly...

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:39 pm Post subject:

Nick wrote:

I need a new garage first. Some wheels turn slowly...

This system maybe of interest. I saw it at EcoBuild and was quite impressed with it.

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:40 pm Post subject:
Ooh. Something to study this weekend. Ta.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
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Location: yes

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:49 pm Post subject:
maybe a bit ott but scaled down perfect for the things you want to put in a garage https://www.firestop.com.pl/english/oferta/sug/info_argonite.html

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46211
Location: yes

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:00 pm Post subject:

vegplot wrote:

Nick wrote:

I need a new garage first. Some wheels turn slowly...

This system maybe of interest. I saw it at EcoBuild and was quite impressed with it.

that seems interesting as a method

another consideration is do you need an inspection pit ? cheap if planned in and less unpleasant than flat out under a thing on the flat

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:02 pm Post subject:
Nope. My garage is one of those that isn't for working on cars.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46211
Location: yes

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:06 pm Post subject:
flat floor easier is pile and slab better than rubble /concrete and slab on that plot to give a solid hard standing ? i sort of remembering it can be a bit jellied mud in your area

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:23 pm Post subject:

Nick wrote:

Ooh. Something to study this weekend. Ta.

Their stand wasn't manned by suits with pointy shiny shoes but by the blokes in work wear that looked like they just cam off the building site. Either clever marketing or they really believe in their system which is the impression I got.

I quickly changed my visitor status from tyre kicker to consultant for architects and got much more useful info that way.

Castle Farm

Joined: 17 Sep 2008
Posts: 457
Location: Powys/Hereford Border.Near Hay-on-Wye

Posted: Thu Apr 19, 12 8:47 pm Post subject:

I have a Haytor, to heavy, but does a nice job.

I bought one from Madley car boot last year called 'Champion' for �50 and it's light and easy to start and easy to push (not self drive) brilliant mower.
But if I was looking for another mower I'd buy a Victor. I had one years ago when I was contracting and it was the dogs dangly bits as far as mowers go, cut anything.

Theres one on ebay in Ludlow.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VICTA-PETROL-LAWN-MOWER-/261006330484?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenPowerTools_CA&hash=item3cc5308a74

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