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Nick



Joined: 02 Nov 2004
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Location: Hereford
PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 12 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

dpack wrote:
my vote is for posh old pusher


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

Nick



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 12 9:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 12 11:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 8:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

good

sprinklers in the new garage ?

Nick



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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

vegplot



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Ooh. Something to study this weekend. Ta.

dpack



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 9:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Nope. My garage is one of those that isn't for working on cars.

dpack



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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



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Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd
PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 12 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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
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Location: Powys/Hereford Border.Near Hay-on-Wye
PostPosted: Thu Apr 19, 12 8:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

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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