Underwater hull cleaning, for free, with a mask and snorkel? 'Impossible!..' Actually, it is possible, and in this post I will share with you how I keep my boat at sea 12 months per year, with no haul-outs! Being a boat owner can be an expensive business... Haul out prices and hourly charges where I keep my boat are extortionately high, and I am not in the habit of being … [Read more...]
Astra crankshaft sensor replacement. A step-by-step DIY tutorial
Crankshaft position sensor replacement on an Opel / Vauxhall Astra is easy - this tutorial will show you how to do the job. Change your own crank sensor and save a fortune on garage fees! This post explains exactly how you can change the crankshaft position sensor on an Astra. Other names for the crankshaft position sensor include: Crank sensor Crankshaft sensor … [Read more...]
How engine sensors work: crankshaft, camshaft, vehicle speed and other Magnetic Inductive Sensors
In this post and video we will find out how engine sensors work. Magnetic inductive sensors are very common and are used as crankshaft sensors, camshaft sensors, vehicle speed sensors etc. Let's look at exactly how they are made and how they work. The video consists of the following: Why it's important to understand how magnetic inductive sensors work Common uses for … [Read more...]
My ammo can stove. A homemade wood stove (rocket stove) with a secondary burn system.
In this post I'll go into detail about my ammo can rocket stove. This is a small, inexpensive homemade wood stove which burns wood, without smoke, thanks to it's secondary burn system. This all started as an experiment in small space heating. I was looking at ways to heat a 30 foot sailboat with a view to eventually using the stove to produce hot water for showers too. I had a … [Read more...]
Microadventure: SLEEPING WITH WOLVES | Part 3 – ENDEX [wild camping and climbing]
Here is part 3 in my video series SLEEPING WITH WOLVES. I'm just about to go to 'bed' at the top of the tree line at an altitude of around 1700 metres. This area is home to a wolf population and I'm the only human for miles around. Will I wake up to see a pack of wolves in the middle of the night? Can I keep the fire going? Will I get any sleep? Find out by … [Read more...]
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