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Offline NorthumBryan

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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #150 on: January 04, 2022, 12:10:23 PM »
Container gone !!! They made had work of it but the big green box is no more. What a relief and how nice to have a bit of a view again.
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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #151 on: January 04, 2022, 08:13:24 PM »
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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #152 on: January 05, 2022, 02:25:33 PM »
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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #153 on: January 13, 2022, 06:06:18 PM »
Things have been bumbling along in the garage and I'm on the last leg now, trimming things off, siliconing edges & sealing frames etc. I've finally got around to installing the 'granny charger' in the garage too (a granny charger is a slow charger for an EV that plus into a 13A socket, usually 3kW). So, having cleared away a load of rubbish to the tip I could back my MG in and have my first 12kW at 5p per kW (12:30 to 04:30) last night. I have a little digital timer socket which controls the charger and it worked very well putting 45 miles range into the battery over the 4 hours. As my daily commute is just under 10 miles (4 1/2 miles each way ish) I've nearly got a weeks worth of travelling to work and back for 20p ! Bargain, it's the Mrs turn tonight and so on, happy.

I also had a length of leftover plastic cladding which I was loathe to just throw away. I had a quick measure and managed to get enough to clad the wall under the window next to the new door. It just needs a 90 degree trim along the top edge and it's sorted. Oh, and a good sweep of the floor...
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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #154 on: January 13, 2022, 08:29:13 PM »
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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #155 on: January 13, 2022, 09:57:02 PM »
Wow 20p that is very impressive makes you think about EV  :thumb:

And great fettling on the cladding  :thumb:

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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #156 on: January 14, 2022, 12:36:05 PM »
Cheers  :thumb:

I honestly have to say I couldn't go back to a 'normal' car again. I appreciate the 'leccy life is not for everyone but when it works for you it really is a superb way to go. If they can just get a bike to do 200 miles at regular speeds I'll be at the front of the queue...
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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #157 on: January 14, 2022, 04:58:49 PM »
Yes I like the sound of a electric motorcycle that can do that sort of Millage and good speed  :thumb:

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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #158 on: January 14, 2022, 05:58:49 PM »
i think it'll happen but it's down to numbers. All the mainstream manufacturers are ploughing millions if not billions into developing EV's with a view to selling them by the 100,000. Sadly, it's never going to be that sort of volume that electric motorbikes will sell in. Harley D's only managed to sell 66 Livewires in the UK (according to the 'how many left' website). Not enough to warrant the investment. So, at best, bikes will get the 'hand me downs' from the car industry. It'll be small, low volume manufacturers that'll probably crack the distance/charge speed equation (good range + rapid charge) first but at what cost ?
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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #159 on: January 23, 2022, 03:08:16 PM »
Finally, after a bit of drama (a part of the cupboards was missing...) I have finally got my garage cupboards hung on the wall. My mate Davey claims a valuable 'assist' and they have gone up surprisingly well. I've spaced them off the wall by 20mm to help them and the wall stay nice & dry and give spiders somewhere to live...

The LED light underneath is superb and gives a great light along the work bench. The worktop that came with the bench is a bit shonky and may well be replaced very soon by something more robust. I shall poulate my bench top tool box with all the most frequently used tools soon. Happy.



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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #160 on: January 23, 2022, 05:36:59 PM »
Looking good.  :thumb:

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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #161 on: January 23, 2022, 08:18:27 PM »
Yes looking real good  :thumb:

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Re: The start of a new man cave
« Reply #162 on: January 24, 2022, 04:32:55 PM »
Cheers chaps. The pleasure of progressing the garage has been tempered somewhat by the arrival of a summons for Jury Duty - bugger. Monday 14th of March for, fingers crossed, no more than 10 days. Work are over the moon with it as it comes at a busy time... Deep joy.
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