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Post by martin44 on Apr 21, 2020 21:08:25 GMT
My fencing, decking and huts are now ready for the annual treatment, for the first time i have been looking at, "Bugger the treatments at £20 for 5L (they are the cheap ones) can i come up with something that is a lot cheaper. Well my tip is here. 5L of new mineral engine oil £9.99 mixed with 5L of red diesel £4.20 = £14.19 for a 10L mix...(check google, red diesel is available at petrol stations) expand that to 20L of oil and 20L of red diesel = £32.00 + £16.00 ... £48.00 for 40L.. about £1.20p L compared with £4 a L for off the shelf. My initial research shows no detriment to plants over and above the bought stuff, and having now mixed and used it, it works a treat, and unlike creocote, sote, pote, or whatever, virtually no odour or staining , and a lovely natural colour. That's my tip, the object of the thread is as per the subject title... it can be about anything.. * And during these times, especially pertinent.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2020 10:02:24 GMT
"annual treatment", I just put up wooden rail fencing up and leave it. Some panels. Been up for 20 years now, no treatment. Occasionally my neighbours crash through bits and repair it for me, but really do people still treat this stuff?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2020 10:03:19 GMT
It reminds me of the old food recipe, "use leftover wine".....left over wine, what is that?
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Post by dan1 on Apr 22, 2020 10:51:02 GMT
My fencing, decking and huts are now ready for the annual treatment, for the first time i have been looking at, "Bugger the treatments at £20 for 5L (they are the cheap ones) can i come up with something that is a lot cheaper. Well my tip is here. 5L of new mineral engine oil £9.99 mixed with 5L of red diesel £4.20 = £14.19 for a 10L mix...(check google, red diesel is available at petrol stations) expand that to 20L of oil and 20L of red diesel = £32.00 + £16.00 ... £48.00 for 40L.. about £1.20p L compared with £4 a L for off the shelf. My initial research shows no detriment to plants over and above the bought stuff, and having now mixed and used it, it works a treat, and unlike creocote, sote, pote, or whatever, virtually no odour or staining , and a lovely natural colour. That's my tip, the object of the thread is as per the subject title... it can be about anything.. * And during these times, especially pertinent. I can't get past the image of you applying your home brew with a lit fag hanging out of your mouth 
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Post by agent69 on Apr 22, 2020 10:57:01 GMT
My fencing, decking and huts are now ready for the annual treatment, for the first time i have been looking at, " Bugger the treatments at £20 for 5L (they are the cheap ones) can i come up with something that is a lot cheaper. Well my tip is here. 5L of new mineral engine oil £9.99 mixed with 5L of red diesel £4.20 = £14.19 for a 10L mix...(check google, red diesel is available at petrol stations) expand that to 20L of oil and 20L of red diesel = £32.00 + £16.00 ... £48.00 for 40L.. about £1.20p L compared with £4 a L for off the shelf. My initial research shows no detriment to plants over and above the bought stuff, and having now mixed and used it, it works a treat, and unlike creocote, sote, pote, or whatever, virtually no odour or staining , and a lovely natural colour. That's my tip, the object of the thread is as per the subject title... it can be about anything.. * And during these times, especially pertinent. You can get 9L from Homebase for £15
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Post by iRobot on Apr 22, 2020 11:28:30 GMT
My fencing, decking and huts are now ready for the annual treatment, for the first time i have been looking at, "Bugger the treatments at £20 for 5L (they are the cheap ones) can i come up with something that is a lot cheaper. Well my tip is here. 5L of new mineral engine oil £9.99 mixed with 5L of red diesel £4.20 = £14.19 for a 10L mix...(check google, red diesel is available at petrol stations) expand that to 20L of oil and 20L of red diesel = £32.00 + £16.00 ... £48.00 for 40L.. about £1.20p L compared with £4 a L for off the shelf. My initial research shows no detriment to plants over and above the bought stuff, and having now mixed and used it, it works a treat, and unlike creocote, sote, pote, or whatever, virtually no odour or staining , and a lovely natural colour. That's my tip, the object of the thread is as per the subject title... it can be about anything.. * And during these times, especially pertinent. I can't get past the image of you applying your home brew with a lit fag hanging out of your mouth I hope that's a hosted image and not an attached one 
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Post by dan1 on Apr 22, 2020 11:29:11 GMT
I can't get past the image of you applying your home brew with a lit fag hanging out of your mouth I hope that's a hosted image and not an attached one Mental in both senses 
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Post by travolta on Apr 22, 2020 11:39:49 GMT
Query: Is your shed really necessary... 'fess up : what do you keep in it?
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Post by macq on Apr 22, 2020 12:32:18 GMT
"annual treatment", I just put up wooden rail fencing up and leave it. Some panels. Been up for 20 years now, no treatment. Occasionally my neighbours crash through bits and repair it for me, but really do people still treat this stuff? most people buy pressure treated wood (used to be a fraction dearer?) which is claimed to not need treating or certainly not for many years but could be to do with the colour maybe. Still wondering about your neighbours driving!
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Post by macq on Apr 22, 2020 12:36:31 GMT
going back to the title of the thread - Use Tesco points for a Now TV subscription 50p = £1.50 and then try to pair with a Now tv promotion for extra saving
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Post by macq on Apr 22, 2020 16:15:33 GMT
lf you like magazines 2 free month trial of Readly at the moment
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Post by daveb on Apr 22, 2020 16:29:03 GMT
Query: Is your shed really necessary... 'fess up : what do you keep in it? You can't come between a man and his shed. Are all your shoes necessary?
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Post by travolta on Apr 22, 2020 16:33:58 GMT
I have 3 pairs (military) and dont keep them in a shed. I have a quonset |
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Post by mariopepper on Apr 23, 2020 10:06:39 GMT
I try to save money within denying all unnecessary stuff
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Post by pip on Apr 23, 2020 11:30:05 GMT
I think a good tip is 'You are never saving money by spending money, you are spending money'. OK not the best rule as sometimes 'a stitch in time saves nine', but worth keeping in mind.
Buying work shirts now in outrageously good offers, is this saving money, nah it is spending money!
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