Tweedledee Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'm sure you will have thought of this Mike, but it might be worth considering putting all your cables in a conduit underneath the decking rather than on top as a trip hazard. Just a thought, or maybe you have planned it differently. Good weather this evening and all day tomorrow for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 There will only be the one cable to consider which is the USB which I will plug in as needed. It's only a sort of temporary obsy that will come down during the summer months and go up as needed during winter. The power will still be supplied via the 12v battery box which will live inside the removable shed structure while needed and go on charge after a session via the outside socket just across the path. It's all right up at the other end of the garden from the house and not in an area that gets used day to day. I am trying to think of a better way to do it though. I am wondering if I might be able to make some sort of waterproof box thing to keep the ends of wires in under a flap in the floor to make things easier and tidier. I've not quite got my head around it yet to be honest. I do have a small channel I might be able to use that crosses the path, failing that I do have half of another plan but at the minute it is all just random thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 You will find various types of waterproof box on ebay, Amazon or electrical retailers, and with a bit of thought have it nicely hidden when not in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Would something like this be any use? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Masterplug-Waterproof-Junction-Box-Outdoor-Electrical-Power-Connector-Enclosure-/221611164936?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33990e0508 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Possibly yes. I am toying with the idea of building some sort of mains powered power box for the mount etc. They do a 20A Rainproof LED power pack thing for around £17 which would give enough juice but I need to think about how to feed it safely and how to store it when not in use. I think I have a plan for getting power from the socket outside to the shed in a safe manner but then my plans fall a bit flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Just make sure you have an RCD somewhere in the line to protect you and the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 The armoured cable out to the outside socket is on an RCD of its own on the distribution board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 mike, i have a 10 mm steel plate about a foot square if that any good to you, rusty strings got me two pieces when i built my pier and i used it for a top plate, your welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks Rob but I have no plans to need any. Thanks for the offer though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Finished work early so popped to B&Q to pick up concrete stuff for posts etc and then to wickes for timber. After unloading the 300kg of ballast and cement and the timber I was in the mood for digging Have made some progress this afternoon and hope to continue tomorrow: Johnnyaardvark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Its not level Mike Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 It's annoying me that the fence is not level, the deck will be but alas it will not look like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Made a huge amount of progress today thanks to Steve coming round and egging me on and doing a cracking job of mixing concrete, he is the man! Bacon butties and a 'nana at half time helped along the way. The frame is almost complete now, just needs a couple more joists putting in and a couple of legs in the middle to stop any springiness. The first pillar of the three is in and I can assure you it is going nowhere with a good 30 or 40 kg of concrete round it! A bit more mix round the two remaining pillars and we are ready for weed fabric and a covering of stone. The last two pillars need aligning so the idea is to let the first one go off fully then rest them on steel stock 6mm thick on top of the bearers, they will dangle while I pop the mount on top of them and wait for dark to polar align it roughly. Then leave it for daylight and fill them in with mix. The first one is in and will finish flush with the top of the deck boards. It's all as level as I can get it and it is pretty damned close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Great progress Mike, it is looking really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Its taking shape now Mike! You must be a happy chappie! It looks well thought out. That shiny new spade is working well! I hope you get a clear sky tonight to set up polar, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Decided to get the concrete mixing done and out of the way so now the last two legs are in the ground for keeps. Had a level on each one, all level in all axis and then between them all and all are level with each other, not an easy task by any stretch but will be worth it. I doubt they are going anywhere, there is about 40 Kg of concrete around each one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Excellent Mike, hopefully all these clouds will have gone by the time you have got all your decking etc done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Finished work early today so had a couple of hours or four laying weed control fabric and sieving the old stones and washing the mud off them to stop weed growth. Then added the remaining two joists and supports. All ready for a quick splash of wood preserver and then start on the decking boards. I will add a few supports around the tripod piles first though, hopefully on Friday when I am again finishing early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Nice progress Mike. Brings to mind a Bernard Cribbins song # You cant dig there Dig it elsewhere Your digging it round and it ought to be square # Edited May 19, 2015 by philjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Know it well Phil was singing it in my head actually this afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Despite toothache etc I have applied the strengthening supports and painted the lot in treatment. I think it might be suitably over engineered now Fingers crossed to start laying the deck boards tomorrow that were purchased on an offer of 4 for 3 yesterday, now that was lucky timing! +Ibbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Looks ace Mike! Well thought out... Won't be long now, before its done. 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Looking good Mike, what's up with your teeth?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks folks. Ron, I broke a tooth a few years back which has been largely okay but recently has been flaring up from time to time. Yesterday it started to swell my gum / face a bit so went to the emergency dentist who tried to freeze it to pull it but sadly couldn't freeze it enough due to the inflammation. I tried to cope with the pain but alas he couldn't pull it. Now on antibiotics to get the swelling down so I can try again. Not to bad now though and slept like a log for the first time in a week last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 It is looking great Mike. Like the way you've trimmed the joists around the tripod supports. I can sympathise about the toothache, the pain can be so intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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