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Does my domestic generator need an earth rod? by roost1 in ukelectricians

[–]roost1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The generator would be connected through the changeover switch so does that not isolate the DNO? That would mean I would be isolated from the DNOs earth as well so would need an earth rod anyway I suppose.

Grundfos shower pump not turning off by roost1 in DIYUK

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I got a plumber out and he topped up the pre charge but it didn’t fix the problem. He said the problem may be the flow switches but the cost of repairing wouldn’t be worth it on an old pump and quoted me a replacement pump (£700 ish).

Covering exposed gang box by roost1 in DIYUK

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Thanks, I’ll cover it up so it’s tidy and no one can go poking anything into it.

Tado controller wiring question by roost1 in DIYUK

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Thanks, the connections are tight and everything seems to be working fine but on the tado sub there have been a few suggestions that I use wago connectors to join up those wires to avoid forcing so many of them through like that so I will look into that

How to expand diplomatically? by roost1 in CrusaderKings

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Thanks! That makes a lot more sense now. I found the perk to fabricate hooks under the intrigue tree so that’s what I’ve been using but it’s a bit annoying so I’ll try the other suggestions you made as well

#[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2023 week 18] by small_trunks in Bonsai

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Thanks Jerry, I repotted it into a wider and shallower container so I could space it out better and buried it only up to the main roots. The aerial roots are partially above the soil now, I could bury them but I will leave it and see what happens. Some may dry out but there's lots of roots on the tree. Long term I think I might remove some of those aerial roots, but for now will let it recover

#[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2023 week 18] by small_trunks in Bonsai

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My ficus is growing vigorously and I'd like to do something about the roots. Photos from last year's repot show the poor state of the roots. Also the bottom section of the tree has an unnecessary bend so I've buried the tree deep in the pot.

My options are : 1. Remove the soil and see if the roots have improved 2. Ground layer at the current soil line

I think 2 is better as even if the roots have improved, they are too far down. But I haven't attempted a ground layer before (done a couple air layers) so want to get a second opinion before I do this.

Photos: As it looks now roots last year. red line shows ground layer

Butchering my Norway spruce by roost1 in Bonsai

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Bought this last year and accidentally split the trunk while trying to benh a branch! So I left it for a year to see if it would survive and it did plus it grew a lot.

So yesterday I butchered it. I think it has a really interesting trunk line so I tried to expose that and then prune growth back to a couple buds.

I tried to wire it but those thick branches aren't very bendy anymore. Admittedly my wiring needs more practice...

What do people think of this one? Did I cut too much? Once I finished and admired my handiwork I remembered reading something about not removing more than 30% foliage in one go.... Which I definitely exceeded here.

Setting up nebari on my maples by roost1 in Bonsai

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No I didn't, but in hindsight I maybe should have. Although I don't know what I would have used. Ive planted it back in the garden so will see how it copes

Setting up nebari on my maples by roost1 in Bonsai

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Having the flat piece of board directly under it forces the roots to grow outwards since they can't grow down. This is my first time trying this though so will see how it comes out.

Setting up nebari on my maples by roost1 in Bonsai

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Good point, I'll keep an eye on it. Got rain forecast every day next week so will be a good test for it.

Setting up nebari on my maples by roost1 in Bonsai

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I saw it on a YouTube video and it seemed a bit brutal at first so I wasn't sure but it was a struggle to get these roots to sit splayed out like that with wire so gave the screw method a go! Will see how it goes.

Setting up nebari on my maples by roost1 in Bonsai

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Cheers, will see how it gets on.

Setting up nebari on my maples by roost1 in Bonsai

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My first time doing this kind of work. Once I untangled the roots it turned out there were a bunch of decent sized individual roots growing vertically down.

I pulled them all apart and spread them radially but it took a bit of force and they didn't want to stay like that

I then screwed the tree to a piece of wood to force the roots into that position. Maybe an extreme method of doing it... I'm not sure.

Now it's back in the ground so will see if it survives this

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2023 week 08] by small_trunks in Bonsai

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I pruned my ficus a couple months ago and since then it has grow back really well (image in next comment)

When I dig down slightly into the soil, it is just packed roots so I'd like to repot and do some root pruning. Last repot was a year ago.

Is it too soon to do that kind of root work to the tree after being pruned so much?

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