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by bigkev
Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: But what can I do?
Topic: Avoiding Supermarkets....
Replies: 25
Views: 13438

Re: Avoiding Supermarkets....

Took a wee look at the website concerned Cow and other manure but not dogs i have a consultants report here which suggests different so maybye you can help me out off the confusion that surrounds composting and other ideas off course all materials should be approched with caution and a mask worn at ...
by bigkev
Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: But what can I do?
Topic: Avoiding Supermarkets....
Replies: 25
Views: 13438

Re: Avoiding Supermarkets....

Hi there If you can gaurantee proper sanitation at tempatures in access of 45 degrees then it is totally safe to put the material into an in vessel composter However if it is the heap at the bottom off the garden then no Sorry about that Composting releases pathogens and bioorcals so care is needed ...
by bigkev
Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Topic: Paper logs
Replies: 24
Views: 11030

Re: Paper logs

Hi A simple home log maker can i know be made with the following An jaw shaped piece off metal Weld on an old bottle jack to the bottom and a lid to the top make a metal frame with a movable bottom Slot box full off paper between jaws and use jack to compress the paper Al arger system can use a hydr...
by bigkev
Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:24 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Most practical energy source for renovated home?
Replies: 9
Views: 4494

Re: Most practical energy source for renovated home?

Hello Captain caveman have you ver considered building your own solar water heater It can be build using basic junk bits and will provide some hot water Building your own combined heat and power unit is not hard either but you must get a qualified lecky man to sort it out and insure you do not elect...
by bigkev
Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:01 am
Forum: But what can I do?
Topic: Avoiding Supermarkets....
Replies: 25
Views: 13438

Re: Avoiding Supermarkets....

Another little thought on the ignore the supermarkets Dog and cat and rabbit litter can be made using recycled newspapaer and when soilded threw into the composter unit to encourage the microbial bacteria to breed what about setting up a co op to encourage the cost reduction needed I make pasta you ...
by bigkev
Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: Alternative Transport
Topic: trailer for a bike
Replies: 12
Views: 6753

Re: trailer for a bike

Hi there
me Again the website you should look at is the following
cyclemaximus .com i hope it is ok to post websites here as i am new It will give you a good idea off what is available
Chow for now
by bigkev
Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: Alternative Transport
Topic: trailer for a bike
Replies: 12
Views: 6753

Re: trailer for a bike

Hi Folks I have just seen an ad for something that may solve your problems You can now purchase a rickshaw type bike with an eletric motor already within it It can carry two adults at the back and comes with seaatbelts I am sure that it could be adapted to take two kids As i have only signed up toda...
by bigkev
Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:36 am
Forum: But what can I do?
Topic: Avoiding Supermarkets....
Replies: 25
Views: 13438

Re: Avoiding Supermarkets....

Interesting topic can i say that there are many natural caleaning products in your home today Baking soda will clean cup plates and many other vessels with food stains on them Vinigar is also a greater provider than many people think as it is dirived from alcohol (soured wine ) it is a great anti fr...