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  1. nickf

    Asbestos encapsulation

    I understand the pros and cons of applying spray foam to the underside of asbestos roof sheets. i had never come across external encapsulation until a local builder told me about it. This is where the roof is thoroughly cleaned and spray foam is applied to the outside of the sheets and then...
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    Data Protection Fee

    I have just received a letter from the Information Commissioner's Office trying to encourage me to part with £40 or £60 of hard earned each year for each Ltd company I run in order to register with the ICO and pay a data protection fee. I'm not really sure what benefit I will receive from...
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    Concrete grain panels

    A friend of mine was at Lamma and mentioned that he saw a manufacturer of prestressed concrete grain panels, whereby they had a system such that you could sit a 150mm panel on top of a 200mm panel but he has forgotten who it was. I like to use a panel below ground level to act as shuttering for...
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    T-Sem Contour

    I have had a search of the forum and these drills are mentioned only twice I think but it seems no one has much to say about them. I understand the boot is the same as the Simtech but I prefer the look of the greater stagger and contour following of the T-Sem. I have had a look on the French...
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    Marsk Stig Paragrubber

    Does anyone know if parts are available for a Marsk Stig Paragrubber. Specifically feet and shins, possibly whole legs if available. Other option is cut existing legs off and weld on Kongskilde legs. I have searched internet and asked around but drawn a blank so far. Many thanks Nick
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    Sewage treatment plant

    I have got to instal a sewage treatment plant for a new house I am building. Groundwater is too high for traditional septic tank. I will be draining cleaned outfall into a ditch so tank must be EN 12566. I have looked at the various manufacturers including Klargester, Biocell, Tricel etc.. I...
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    Wicket door in roller shutter

    I am putting up a new shed for general purpose storage. I have the option of putting in a steel personnel door and a roller shutter next to it. The roller shutter company suggest not to bother with the cost of the personnel door and just fit the roller shutter with a built in wicket door...
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    Atcost concrete gutter repair

    I have a 60ft atcost concrete gutter to repair. I have got quotes for Plygene and seamless aluminium to line it with but both seem a bit pricey. I read that some people had used fibreglass on the joints effectively and cheaply. Could anyone recommend the best place to source the fibreglass...
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    DP8b furrow

    I am after another furrow for my DP8b plough. 14 inch furrow width, UCN bodies, with XL skims
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    Options after unharvested forage maize

    I have taken just on some new land, 45 acres. Previous tenant had a forage maize crop planted last year but it was never harvested. The over wintered maize crop has just been chopped and the ground is littered with cobs and shed corn. My first plan was to plant spring barley or peas but am...
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    Methiocarb

    I received the following email this morning. Has anyone else heard this? "I regret to have to inform you that the European Standing Committee has voted for the removal of Bayer’s molluscicide Methiocarb (Decoy Wetex, Draza Forte etc) due to the theoretical risk to birds and all Methiocarb...
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