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1st Mar 2024, 12:47 PM
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All good now, thanks.
All good now, thanks.
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28th Feb 2024, 06:15 PM
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It's a septic pump from the tanks up to the sand...
It's a septic pump from the tanks up to the sand filter.
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10th Feb 2024, 09:00 AM
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Thanks for that. I've never seen them before....
Thanks for that. I've never seen them before. Seem a little pricey for what they are. Looks like I have a few options now though.
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9th Feb 2024, 06:24 PM
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Thanks for that. Yes, this one from Jaycar might...
Thanks for that. Yes, this one from Jaycar might be the next best thing.
I had a situation a while ago when the float switch got hooked up and the pump kept running 24 / 7 and I didn't know it.... -
9th Feb 2024, 01:12 PM
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Indicator light for submersible pump operation
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Just wondering if anyone knows of a plug in device that could go between a 240 volt outlet and a 3 pin plug that would activate an indicator light when the float switch on the submersible... -
19th Jan 2024, 03:29 PM
Thread: Drilling toughened glass
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Thanks for that. I was thinking of adapting a mag...
Thanks for that. I was thinking of adapting a mag drill onto a frame with suction cups, but what a mess around.
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19th Jan 2024, 10:18 AM
Thread: Drilling toughened glass
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Drilling toughened glass
I have a job that requires four 20mm holes to be drilled in 10mm thick toughened glass and just wondered if anyone has had experience in doing this kind of operation.
I'm assuming I'll need a... -
2nd Jan 2024, 10:40 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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I'll have to make one up just to try it out. I...
I'll have to make one up just to try it out. I would imagine high tensile wire would be best because the looped over end bits would tend to hold better. (maybe??)
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2nd Jan 2024, 07:31 AM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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Thanks for that link . Pity their images are all...
Thanks for that link . Pity their images are all out of focus.
Seem to be mixed opinions on this system.
Looks like you had a good outcome with this method.
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31st Dec 2023, 07:10 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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Seen them a lot, but never used them. I'm not...
Seen them a lot, but never used them. I'm not real keen on those worm screw ones either.
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31st Dec 2023, 01:30 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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Good to know, thanks. Probably not worth pursuing...
Good to know, thanks. Probably not worth pursuing then!
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31st Dec 2023, 08:59 AM
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Wire Clamping Tool
Hi guys,
I just came across this wire clamp tool and thought it looked like a great idea. Probably wouldn't take much to make one of these units.
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22nd Dec 2023, 07:17 PM
Thread: Advice needed on fastener type
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Thanks Chris, good points. I tried to get on to...
Thanks Chris, good points. I tried to get on to Sika Flex technical department for some advice, but got put on hold for forty minutes, so just gave up. I certainly wouldn't use liquid nails. I've...
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18th Dec 2023, 08:31 AM
Thread: Advice needed on fastener type
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Yes initially I thought it may be easier to have...
Yes initially I thought it may be easier to have pilot holes, but I ran out of the winged ones and then just got the standard tek screws to finish the job. Big difference in price.
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16th Dec 2023, 12:49 PM
Thread: Advice needed on fastener type
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Just been using those winged TEK screws and must...
Just been using those winged TEK screws and must that I'm hooked. They work great. I did put a 4mm pilot hole in first. Thanks for the heads up!!
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12th Dec 2023, 06:36 PM
Thread: Advice needed on fastener type
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Thanks, yes a possibility, but those winged TEK...
Thanks, yes a possibility, but those winged TEK screws look like the way to go.
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12th Dec 2023, 06:34 PM
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Yep, they look perfect, thanks. I'll grab some...
Yep, they look perfect, thanks. I'll grab some tomorrow. Never used them before.
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12th Dec 2023, 06:33 PM
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Perfect, thanks. That's what I'll be using.
Perfect, thanks. That's what I'll be using.
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12th Dec 2023, 06:31 PM
Thread: Advice needed on fastener type
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A lot of extra work as well. I'll go with the...
A lot of extra work as well.
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12th Dec 2023, 06:29 PM
Thread: Advice needed on fastener type
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Thanks for that. The type 17 bugle batten screws,...
Thanks for that. The type 17 bugle batten screws, yes I know the ones you are referring to. I've used them before and do like them.
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12th Dec 2023, 11:52 AM
Thread: Advice needed on fastener type
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Advice needed on fastener type
Hi Guys, I have a project that requires the fastening of 19mm yellow tongue flooring to some lengths of 3mm thick black angle. Just after some suggestions on the best type of fasteners to use. The...
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11th Aug 2023, 07:33 PM
Thread: Mystery Fastener.
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Wow, that's a good resource, thanks. Noticed that...
Wow, that's a good resource, thanks. Noticed that some of those fittings have a 9mm thread. Pretty unusual. Never come across a nine before.
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11th Aug 2023, 01:52 PM
Thread: Mystery Fastener.
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They don't seem too common, or I've just been...
They don't seem too common, or I've just been looking in the wrong places. It seems most of the ones listed on ebay are in England.
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10th Aug 2023, 08:58 PM
Thread: Mystery Fastener.
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Mystery Fastener.
Any ideas on what this type of fastener is called?
I'm going down to Dandy bolts tomorrow, so I'll se if they can give me some insights.
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28th Jul 2023, 10:00 AM
Thread: Debossing Tool
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We have ample tonnage for the operation as it...
We have ample tonnage for the operation as it will be used in conjunction with punching a series of 5mm holes.
The quoted cost for this tooling with freight from China is only $600.00 with the... -
28th Jul 2023, 09:48 AM
Thread: Debossing Tool
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Possibly, but it's a Chinese company so I want to...
Possibly, but it's a Chinese company so I want to arm myself with the required information.
They won't need a sample because I don't expect them to set it up and run any OTS. They will just be... -
27th Jul 2023, 07:16 PM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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The reservoir will be on castors and the lid will...
The reservoir will be on castors and the lid will be the base for the four 150mm pipes.
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27th Jul 2023, 03:57 PM
Thread: Debossing Tool
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Debossing Tool
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I'm looking to getting a debossing tool made for a company logo for use in a press brake and was wondering about material selection and Rockwell hardness. It's just to deboss into Redcor... -
21st Jul 2023, 08:08 PM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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Thanks Harry, but it sort of becomes a bit...
Thanks Harry, but it sort of becomes a bit amateurish with adaptations. I'm thinking 2mm stainless is the way to go now.
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20th Jul 2023, 09:16 PM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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Thanks for that. I hadn't seen them before. It...
Thanks for that. I hadn't seen them before.
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20th Jul 2023, 04:39 PM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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Thanks Joe, yes I'm convinced now that it's not...
Thanks Joe, yes I'm convinced now that it's not suitable. Here's more info to support what you say....
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7th Jul 2023, 09:45 AM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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Yes I did think of that initially and was going...
Yes I did think of that initially and was going to use a remote 1000litre ibc, but it defeats the purpose really. The idea is to make maximum use of the square meterage.
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7th Jul 2023, 09:33 AM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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No it is correct, but I should have put "dia"...
No it is correct, but I should have put "dia" after it. (my bad).
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7th Jul 2023, 09:31 AM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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I'm working on drawings at the moment, but the...
I'm working on drawings at the moment, but the lid needs to have the growth towers attached and there has to be a drain in the bottom of the tank along with castor wheel attachments. I was going to...
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6th Jul 2023, 08:20 AM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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That's a really good idea, thanks, but I'm just...
That's a really good idea, thanks, but I'm just wondering how I'd go with all the fittings.
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5th Jul 2023, 09:46 AM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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Like a liner. Yes that could work I guess....
Like a liner. Yes that could work I guess. Thanks. I'll weigh that one up.
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5th Jul 2023, 09:43 AM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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I've never heard of that stuff. Sounds really...
I've never heard of that stuff. Sounds really good. I'll check it out now, thanks.
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5th Jul 2023, 09:41 AM
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The problem with plastic is the load imposed on...
The problem with plastic is the load imposed on the top lid will be significant. It's the mounting point for the four 150mm PVCu growth towers. There are also quite a few additional fittings to the...
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5th Jul 2023, 09:36 AM
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I found some cheap ones on FB Marketplace. Not...
I found some cheap ones on FB Marketplace. Not really suitable for my requirements, but I could use them for the Kratky method. Thanks.
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5th Jul 2023, 09:32 AM
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Could be a good option if I were to do multiples....
Could be a good option if I were to do multiples. A fair bit of work for one off. Something to consider though.
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4th Jul 2023, 10:43 AM
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Thanks for that. I just checked the brand out...
Thanks for that. I just checked the brand out here :- https://www.screwfix.com/p/polytank-cold-water-tank-50gallon-uk-1190-x-610-x-500mm/10134
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4th Jul 2023, 10:31 AM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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Always an issue.
Always an issue.
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4th Jul 2023, 10:30 AM
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My original thought was to have all four vertical...
My original thought was to have all four vertical towers feed off a 1000 litre ibc, but this kinda defeats the purpose of getting the highest yield per square metre of ground space. My current design...
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3rd Jul 2023, 10:21 AM
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I won't be at the factory until Wednesday, so can...
I won't be at the factory until Wednesday, so can get a picture then, but it was purchased from Surdex as gal, so I'm sure it won't contain any aluminium. ...
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3rd Jul 2023, 07:00 AM
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Probably not that easy to find something like...
Probably not that easy to find something like that. I'd prefer to start from scratch though, mainly due to all the cut outs for fitting, The laser makes quick work for this.
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3rd Jul 2023, 06:50 AM
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I did think of that as well. I would imagine that...
I did think of that as well. I would imagine that 2mm thick material would suck a lot of heat from a large soldering iron. I could have a go with some scrap off cuts.
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3rd Jul 2023, 06:40 AM
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The homemade ones I've seen are single tower and...
The homemade ones I've seen are single tower and just use whatever type of container they can adapt. Usually plastic. Mine is a bit different. It's a 4 tower unit using the one reservoir.
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2nd Jul 2023, 09:52 AM
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It's just a nutrient tank to feed a vertical...
It's just a nutrient tank to feed a vertical planting system. Nothing complex. Pump fed to 2.5 metres with spray nozzles over the root systems. It's called NFT (nutrient film technique). I'm still...
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2nd Jul 2023, 09:40 AM
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Yes I've had many items done by them as well over...
Yes I've had many items done by them as well over the years. Last time was about 7 years ago when they lost a key piece of the fabrication. I had to remake the part, but they didn't charge me for all...
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2nd Jul 2023, 09:26 AM
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Thanks for that. It would be good to get the...
Thanks for that. It would be good to get the whole story. I'd imagine their pH levels would have been extreme. I can't see a problem if it's kept within the acceptable parameters, but I'm certainly...