Fish keeping has many advantages over the keeping of other pets. For one thing a tank of fish takes up very little room; a space of only two or three square feet is needed to accommodate an aquarium containing...
The list below is things you should NEVER do when fitting a cast iron stove. They are not only against building regulations and HETAS guidelines - but could seriously put your health / life at risk. HORIZONTAL...
Legally, for all installations after 1st of April 2002 - you require a BUILDING CONTROL NOTICE from your local council should you wish to fit or replace a woodburning or multifuel stove, flue pipe or make...
Its a common problem in hot weather for fish to be oxygen starved, this occurs when the higher levels of sun light increase plant growth starving the water of oxygen. The best way to get oxygen back into the...
What is a Flue Damper A flue damper is a cast iron plate with a spindle that you fit inside your first piece of flue pipe that connects to your cast iron multifuel or woodburning stove. It works as a butterfly...
If you have a cast iron stove, investing in a stove thermometer is a very worthwhile thing to do. By burning at the correct temperature, this will help get the best heatout put from your stove and lengthen the...
Controls Multi-fuel stoves are fitted with a variety of controls - the most common of which is a damper fitted in the stove outlet where the flue pipe is connected. (Please note - not all stoves have a damper...
I am writing this guide because when I purchased a new Baumatic Range Cooker on eBay it did not come with a fitted bayonet hose. When I enquired about how to get it fitted and collected quotes, I discovered...
This is a short edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete Guide to Miniature Steam" which is available on CDROM or by Internet download. A lot of newcomers to the hobby of live steam spend too much...
LAWN DRAINAGE Most drainage systems are based on agricultural systems, which can be very effective. Follow this guide and sort out that soggy lawn. The key to designing and installing a drainage system in a...