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Post by bernythedolt on Apr 25, 2020 2:42:41 GMT
I try to save money within denying all unnecessary stuff It's getting tough in the Dolt household - we've had to let a couple of the servants go.
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Post by lara on Apr 25, 2020 7:08:35 GMT
A penny saved is a penny earned.
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Post by martin44 on Apr 25, 2020 19:39:57 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 9L of what?
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Post by martin44 on Apr 25, 2020 19:43:42 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 If you can light either diesel or engine oil with a lit fag then your a genius.
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Post by agent69 on Apr 25, 2020 19:45:26 GMT
You can get 9L from Homebase for £15 9L of what? Ronseal one coat fence life
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Post by martin44 on Apr 25, 2020 19:47:20 GMT
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. Sounds like a bit of a dodgy concoction to me ! Other than the weird mixture, I'm not sure you're comparing like with like on the cost front. If you bought your treatments in bulk packs instead of 5L units you could likely achieve savings. Its not as weird as you might think, traditional creosote is made with old engine oil, and a few other additions, and yes it is still readily available, and as my original post says, "expand that to" ... now if anyone can come up with a better preserver for less than £1.20 a litre then im all ears.
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Post by martin44 on Apr 25, 2020 19:50:17 GMT
Ronseal one coat fence life Water based ..... no good thanks, not for my needs, nor any one else that wants to protect properly. edit. at screwix its only £11.
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Post by Badly Drawn Stickman on Apr 25, 2020 20:00:15 GMT
Ronseal one coat fence life Water based ..... no good thanks, not for my needs, nor any one else that wants to protect properly. edit. at screwix its only £11. And you get a pocket full of free pencils, might even get an f to fix the name.
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Post by martin44 on Apr 25, 2020 20:02:16 GMT
Water based ..... no good thanks, not for my needs, nor any one else that wants to protect properly. edit. at screwix its only £11. And you get a pocket full of free pencils, might even get an f to fix the name. Good spot..
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Post by bernythedolt on Apr 26, 2020 0:47:07 GMT
Sounds like a bit of a dodgy concoction to me ! Other than the weird mixture, I'm not sure you're comparing like with like on the cost front. If you bought your treatments in bulk packs instead of 5L units you could likely achieve savings. Its not as weird as you might think, traditional creosote is made with old engine oil, and a few other additions, and yes it is still readily available, and as my original post says, "expand that to" ... now if anyone can come up with a better preserver for less than £1.20 a litre then im all ears. Not for my oak fence at my last house it wasn't. I used to swear by creosote every few years (and there is no better smell once the job's done!). But it's for professionals only now, as I understand. I had to use 'creocote' which seemed inferior. "Since 30 June 2003 general public can no longer use creosote and coal tar creosote wood preservatives in Great Britain". - www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/copr/creosote.htm
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Post by jonno on Apr 26, 2020 13:45:56 GMT
Its not as weird as you might think, traditional creosote is made with old engine oil, and a few other additions, and yes it is still readily available, and as my original post says, "expand that to" ... now if anyone can come up with a better preserver for less than £1.20 a litre then im all ears. Not for my oak fence at my last house it wasn't. I used to swear by creosote every few years (and there is no better smell once the job's done!). But it's for professionals only now, as I understand. I had to use 'creocote' which seemed inferior. "Since 30 June 2003 general public can no longer use creosote and coal tar creosote wood preservatives in Great Britain". - www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/copr/creosote.htmYeah, I got arrested for painting my front fence in creosote. When sentencing me, I asked the judge to take four other fences into account.
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Post by bernythedolt on Apr 26, 2020 13:58:59 GMT
Not for my oak fence at my last house it wasn't. I used to swear by creosote every few years (and there is no better smell once the job's done!). But it's for professionals only now, as I understand. I had to use 'creocote' which seemed inferior. "Since 30 June 2003 general public can no longer use creosote and coal tar creosote wood preservatives in Great Britain". - www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/copr/creosote.htmYeah, I got arrested for painting my front fence in creosote. When sentencing me, I asked the judge to take four other fences into account. You made be log back on just for THAT...groan!
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Post by martin44 on Apr 26, 2020 19:46:12 GMT
Its not as weird as you might think, traditional creosote is made with old engine oil, and a few other additions, and yes it is still readily available, and as my original post says, "expand that to" ... now if anyone can come up with a better preserver for less than £1.20 a litre then im all ears. Not for my oak fence at my last house it wasn't. I used to swear by creosote every few years (and there is no better smell once the job's done!). But it's for professionals only now, as I understand. I had to use 'creocote' which seemed inferior. "Since 30 June 2003 general public can no longer use creosote and coal tar creosote wood preservatives in Great Britain". - www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/copr/creosote.htmget it here... www.creosotesales.co.uk/ tick one box at the end to say you are using it for yourself and not socially. Yes you can use it in great britain.
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Post by bernythedolt on Apr 26, 2020 22:52:58 GMT
Not for my oak fence at my last house it wasn't. I used to swear by creosote every few years (and there is no better smell once the job's done!). But it's for professionals only now, as I understand. I had to use 'creocote' which seemed inferior. "Since 30 June 2003 general public can no longer use creosote and coal tar creosote wood preservatives in Great Britain". - www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/copr/creosote.htmget it here... www.creosotesales.co.uk/ tick one box at the end to say you are using it for yourself and not socially. Yes you can use it in great britain. Have you ever been to one of those wild creosote parties? Crazy affairs! What the tick box ACTUALLY says of course is, "Confirm that you are a Professional User. **Traditional Creosote is for Industrial / Professional and Farm use only". Thanks anyway, but I wouldn't cope well in prison - this lockdown is bad enough.
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Post by elephantrosie on Jun 8, 2020 1:25:32 GMT
I am selling unwanted items on fb marketplace. Earned £4 this weekend.
Decluttering at the same time. Win win situation.
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