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Post by groundhog Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:01 am

Cheers Ian I will give that a go. Trip to get some new fuel as what I have is at least six months old.
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Post by burlingtonboaby Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:37 pm

Easy start, or start yer ba****d, usually does the trick.
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Post by Dave 418 Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:55 pm

I got wrapped up to go for an appointment with the nurse thinking it would be cold in the wind but it’s quite warm. By the time I took muttly for his walk it’s turning into a nice bright morning. He was a bit skittish because of the wind.
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Post by IanH Fri Feb 17, 2023 5:46 pm

Stale petrol is a real problem, especially in lawn mowers etc. We had a local small engine guy who was obsessional re the additive you can get to keep it over winter.
Easy start is, unfortunately not a good option. It will get the thing going but deglazes the bores and compression is lost. Engines become "addicted to it for that reason....
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Post by groundhog Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:09 pm

It was wet weather when I drained out all the old fuel (6 months old) changed the oil and fitted a new (decent) spark plug. Replaced fuel with E5 posh stuff. The b*gger started second pull so old fuel it was, another lesson learned!
Quick bath then death in paradise is calling, I reckon Sophie has framed the Inspector somehow. hugegrins
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Post by IanH Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:01 pm

E5 is 95% petrol, E 10 is only 90%, so in terms of flammability I'd guess that E5 is best, recommended for virtually all small engines anyway. The 5% and 10% difference is ethanol, aka food!!
Proper non greeniot petrol would, of course, be even better!!!
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Post by Paulmold Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:04 pm

groundhog wrote:
Quick bath then death in paradise is calling, I reckon Sophie has framed the Inspector somehow. hugegrins
You was right!

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Post by Tinwheeler Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:33 pm

groundhog wrote:It was wet weather when I drained out all the old fuel (6 months old) changed the oil and fitted a new (decent) spark plug. Replaced fuel with E5 posh stuff. The b*gger started second pull so old fuel it was, another lesson learned!
Quick bath then death in paradise is calling, I reckon Sophie has framed the Inspector somehow. hugegrins
Have you heard about the spin off series, GH? It’s set in a fictional Devon town but filmed in Looe, Cornwall. Have they no idea the River Tamar separates the two counties?
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Post by groundhog Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:37 pm

Looking forward to it, guess it is because there is so little to offer the other side of the Tamar. As long as they remember jam first should be ok though, snigger
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Post by Tinwheeler Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:02 pm

Goodness, we don't want any of them fureign habits creeping in  so_sad
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Post by burlingtonboaby Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:16 am

Heavy rain showers overnight, still very windy but drying of, shorter walk with Tag and back for eggs on toast for change.
Have a nice day.
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Post by IanH Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:15 am

Windy here too but comparatively warm, 9c right now.
Truck to Blakeney today, read papers then home, hope its same up there too.
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Post by Askit Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:34 am

Forecast for yesterday was way off, we had a decent sunny day with a moderate breeze so we got a washing hung out and dried. Plenty of rain overnight,  still dull but it's dry just now. Mild too at 9°c but we'll get more wet stuff later. 

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Post by Bilbobaggins Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:19 am

2degrees, sunny with fresh snow on near hills

Last day of Sunshine on Leith,  matinee at 2.30 and last show at 7.30. Really enjoyed this, probably 15 years since I last played for a show, string sections were replaced by extra keyboard as cost saving.

Need to keep energy up today so square sausage and tattie scone on a roll with mug of builders tea for breakfast...lovely up!

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Post by Cymro Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:29 am

Unremitting drizzle all day yesterday and today
. "Land of the Leak"....

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Post by Cymro Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:40 am

groundhog wrote:It was wet weather when I drained out all the old fuel (6 months old) changed the oil and fitted a new (decent) spark plug. Replaced fuel with E5 posh stuff. The b*gger started second pull so old fuel it was, another lesson learned!
 Sorry to come late to this. I also endured years of struggling to start mower / chainsaw etc at start of new season. But then discovered Aspen. Synthetic fuel. Sold in 1 litre bottles. One for 4 stroke and one for 2 stroke. 

So at end of season I run mower so that it runs out of fuel after the final cut; then put in a cupful or so of Aspen; start engine and run for a minute or so, and stop. 

Next season, it starts easily. Aspen doesn't degrade for about 4 years. 

Works for me..

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Post by Dave Gee Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:10 am

8 degrees here and dry at the moment but the rain is due to start again later.
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Post by groundhog Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:29 am

12 degrees and a few spots of rain about, back outside to carry on the good work, probably about a weeks worth of pressure washing to do but this Wilks machine is much faster than my old one which was bigger and heavier. Interesting about the Aspen , thanks Cymro, mowing is a 12 month task down here but good to know about.
Bb good luck with the final show, hope it all goes well.
Had eggs on toast for tea last night Boaby, very nice for a change as you say.
Have a great day all allthumbz
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Post by Tinwheeler Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:52 pm

That’s useful info re Aspen, Cymro. Their website has a supplier location finder and there are even a few down this way.
https://aspenfuel.co.uk/
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Post by IanH Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:50 pm

burlingtonboaby wrote:Heavy rain showers overnight, still very windy but drying of, shorter walk with Tag and back for eggs on toast for change.
Have a nice day.
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Found this quite by chance...... up!
https://youtu.be/DjUKgoMsG4A
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Post by burlingtonboaby Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:03 am

Not signed into u tube on this old I pad Ian, dreich night with thick rolling fret/har coming down from the north west, Tag had his 3 peaks Water proof on this morning,really wet under foot.
Have a nice day,stay warm.
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Post by Askit Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:25 am

Colder up here this morning, only 4°c but drying out after a wet day yesterday. Forecast suggests it should stay dry and breezy. Out for the Sunday papers and then I'll be stuck in my chair  shrugg  

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Post by Bilbobaggins Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:16 am

2degrees but still and calm. Was a threat of sleet or snow last night but only had rain in early evening. Dry by time I drove back from Arbroath after final Sunshine on Leith show. Good fun and great success. I took the WXL through and retired to it after matinee for comfortable break and some food.  Cheque for my services in the band will pay for a couple of tanks of diesel for the WXL smile!

Quiet day ahead then back to orchestral rehearsals tomorrow night for next concert in March

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Post by Dave 418 Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:45 am

A nice bright and dry start to the day here. It’s was warm enough to leave the door open whilst I made breakfast but muttly wasn’t for going any were just yet. He has a routine and struggles with any changes.
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Post by Paulmold Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:48 am

Rather dull here and 8°, a bit down on yesterday.  Some light rain overnight but dry now.

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