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by ollybean
Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:55 pm
Forum: Green Building
Topic: Does some sort of wood/coal fire thing actualy exist?
Replies: 10
Views: 5126

Re: Does some sort of wood/coal fire thing actualy exist?

I believe smokeless areas relate to visible smoke and particles so a well seasoned hard wood or a smokeless coal, or alternate fuel such as compressed wood chips etc will be OK. The flue must be checked first for blockages (eg bird nests or rubble) and for any leakage of fumes into the premises (a s...
by ollybean
Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Topic: RE-USING OLD CANDLES
Replies: 19
Views: 9356

Re: RE-USING OLD CANDLES

I used glass containers with wicks begged from the candle factory.
Found it easier to break up cold wax into the container and then
pour over melted wax to fill. Tried a 3 wicker and it was ok.
by ollybean
Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Heyup from the Lake District, England
Replies: 5
Views: 1468

Heyup from the Lake District, England

I guess 'ish' could be my hobby of delving into skips, which is frowned upon by my wife and so it can be a furtive occupation. Been brought up in the country with parents who have had goats, pigs, ducks, hens, turkeys, ferrets, and dogs. Post war child wearing clothes made out of curtains, blankets,...