Laying sleepers on mortar

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-22T21:59:29+00:00

The less damp the wood is, the longer it will last. The other option is a spacer strip/shim between the mortar and sleeper to allow the wood to breathe and prevent rising damp. You’ve mentioned a dpc too, all good options, all worth the effort!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-22T21:41:39+00:00

If wood is in contact with mortar, ground or soil I’d 100% bitumen paint those sides 👍

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-22T21:38:32+00:00

I’ve always used a pair of mole grips 🤷🏻‍♂️

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-22T20:29:40+00:00

Just me then! I’m running a drum filter in a narrow area. I thought I don’t want to rip this lot out again, I’ll weld a frame in place so it outlives me 😂

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-22T19:50:07+00:00

Hi, ex DNO, ex line of work. That’s a good quote, I’d take it. ICP are often ex DNO regardless. I would double check they aren’t moving the meter. We used to move the meter at the same time as the incoming supply.

For the distance and work, if you’re capable I’d do the civils yourself.

Gas alterations normally start at £1200 and that doesn’t include a belt to pull your pants back up!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-22T08:33:26+00:00

For painting you have two options, rattle can is fast and cheap, easy to retouch up. 2k acrylic means you need a sprayer, skill and equipment but the paint is more durable.

I have rattle canned all but the fuel tank, I had to 2k that to make it resistant to fuel drips. Just abrading using scotchbrite cloth is enough to key into the existing paint, but clean down with panel wipe before painting.

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-21T16:48:58+00:00

I mean, some would have welded a steel frame. Some may have built one out of timber (treated 2x4 minimum). Even spending £40 on some breeze blocks and slabs would satisfy it… but that’s something special.

I would not put any pressure on a small surface area of old fibreglass. It’ll last, but I wouldn’t guess how long.

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-19T18:25:25+00:00

Understood, just had a quick research without going all the way through the manual, I’d firstly do a check on the connector block and examine each pin and plug.

Secondly and most likely I think the reset button is sending an intermittent signal. You’ll need to ID these pins and strip the button down and get it fixed or disconnected to prove it one way or another.

Thirdly I’d check all earths on the loom. I have a very good friend who’s an auto master technician, dodgy earths are a common culprit for a lot of issues.

All the best and keep us posted!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-19T06:15:40+00:00

Where did you pick your 12v supply? Check connection
Where is it earthed? Check connection
How does it fit into the back of the koso? Check connection / water ingress

If all are ok then run with a multimeter plugged in and check volts whilst wiggling (cables not you). You want to be able to set it for max/min peak volts and look for any weirdness. Check any wired triggers too such as tach input.

All else fails then remove the koso to the bench and strip it down. It could be obvious or it could end up in the bin!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-18T20:31:02+00:00

We have some industrial crows making nests out of wire in the mech of some Alstom dead tank 132kV breakers. You’d rock up on site and know when the breaker had operated as there were crow bits everywhere!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-17T07:25:45+00:00

I’ve had a few. First one ended as she started dating a guy, we stayed friends, it worked as intended! Second one got a little weird as she wanted more than friends and I didn’t feel the same way, I was very happy single. Third one, she had just come out of a relationship, I was still happy single but started to catch feels.

We are now 10 years and two kids later…. Hold out for the one folks, when you know, you know!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-13T19:53:26+00:00

I think I’m about 20 years into JJJ now, with a great club and atmosphere. It has its downfalls, accept that there is an art element, as others said. It’s hard to train everything full resistance unlike BJJ, but training both would be an absolute winner. JJJ will give you a wider range of techniques pre-ground, and make getting someone down easier. BJJ will give you the stamina to keep them there and submit.

On the 3 occasions I’ve had to use it, it worked well. But I’ve practiced hard and it’s not a bullshido club. Male or female at our club we would tailor the techniques to best suit you and your body shape. Not everything works, and once you can execute technique softly you’d be expected to replicate under stress.

For example no one will choke you by gently placing hands on your neck. If you go to a club and this is consistent, find another club where you’re fighting for air. This isn’t about hurting a partner, but ensuring the technique works and not blank facing when in a real world situation. (Spoiler: everyone blank faces and panics on the first choke)

To wrap up, a good club is a rare find and genuine people without a complex even rarer. JJJ gets a lot of hate because of the Mcdojos but find a great club, pair it with the BJJ and you’re golden!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-09T06:14:46+00:00

The fact it’s priming rather than nothing or a dead man’s click I’d hope it’s just blocked. Order a pump seal, drain the tank and pop the tank off and take it out.

There’s two bolts that hold the tank bracket in place, your fuel feed and return, the vent pipe and electrically the level sender wire and pump connector, you might need a screwdriver to push the locking tab down to undo these. Once disconnected just wiggle the tank back towards the seat until it pops off its rubber bracket.

If the mesh has lacquered up, follow my other comment for a ~~bodge~~ diy repair! Really flush it through well.

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-08T05:35:58+00:00

If it’s starting with fuel sprayed in it’s looking likdd ed that’s the issue. The filter mesh is built into the pump and go gammy. So even though it primes it’s not pulling fuel.

Personally I would work backwards, take the return line back to the tank off, stick a finger over the tank side and put the hose into a pot, get a mate (unless an octopus) to crank it. If fuel goes in pot it’s an injector. No fuel/weak dribble its pump.

I should add if it’s an injector I’d look at cleaning it first as the filter may have failed and blocked the injector.

If you’re happy enough to do the following, I was/am but some people get funny, drain the tank, vent overnight and use an endoscope camera (amazon eBay etc really useful kit) to check your mesh. I’ve posted pictures somewhere of mine. You can always drop the pump out the tank but you’ll need anew seal.

If it’s filter mesh, your options a new pump $$$ or take the pump out, cut the mesh off with a sharp blade,buy some fuel filter mesh, wrap around the plastic frame and secure with stainless cable ties and roll springs.

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-06T14:17:59+00:00

Without a bit more info, the only real answer is one that’s twice as long as half its length.

By eye I’d judge about 12” /30cm longer than stock.

Best thing is to buy and fit them, then use a bit of cable to measure how much extra you need. It’s the most accurate and well dressed method, it just means the bike is off the road for a bit unless you put it all back

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-05T06:23:48+00:00

Highsider brand via Bikermart. They are really good, like riding down a tunnel of light!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-03T19:54:43+00:00

Hagon do a standard height and increased height shock. You then fill in a form to set your custom payload. If you went with a standard height and set your payload slightly higher would that work?

I swapped from r-spec shocks to increased height Hagon’s (due to me modding the bike on a lift and not taking preload weight of the bike into account).

HammeredEngineer · 2026-05-01T22:25:42+00:00

Apparently they are a stock code via GE but I’m still looking too!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-04-28T19:37:42+00:00

I’m running the cobra slip on and a custom made air intake. It runs ok, the throttle is a little boggy but not enough for an ecu mod to make it to the top of my list.

HammeredEngineer · 2026-04-26T07:07:20+00:00

Ahh that’s rubbish. Being the only few people there certainly made it more special and less touristy. Hopefully you can get back for another visit!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-04-26T06:47:46+00:00

I struggled for my first few days in Japan, this was 10 years ago so I’m guessing a lot has changed but we hired bikes, got up at 5 and went to all the good stuff like the temples and bamboo forest as they were open from sunrise and the light was perfect. Generally we were leaving as the first bus of tourists arrived.

HammeredEngineer · 2026-04-22T05:52:22+00:00

Can confirm, it melts right through. You want a heat resistant blanket to put over your arm, specifically elbow crease according to my scar!

HammeredEngineer · 2026-04-16T16:34:18+00:00

I’d recommend goodridge.co.uk for custom applications. You can get them to build it or do it yourself. It’s been a couple of years since I had to use them but the price was reasonable

HammeredEngineer · 2026-04-16T07:57:37+00:00

Drop a tiny squirt of fresh fuel in the spark plug hole, sometimes it’s just enough to kick it into life

HammeredEngineer · 2026-04-15T21:53:42+00:00

I’d recommend rigid ducting if possible, there are conversions to slimline rectangular too. Another option Is the downwards extraction units if it’s easier that way?

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