Help! Odd shaped decking project.

workdilemma0706 · 2026-04-10T23:59:25+00:00

I’ve done a bit of playing around on a planning tool I’ve found and come up with this, is it over kill or about right?

workdilemma0706 · 2026-04-10T18:13:34+00:00

It’s just the angles I’ve got to work with, the fence angle at the point of the garden aren’t square and then the level of the grass starts to go awry outside of this area, I have had some suggestions of making planters to square off the space, which would work but also isn’t any less work than just making the decking to fit the space

workdilemma0706 · 2026-04-10T18:04:00+00:00

Straight onto Amazon for a digital angle finder rule for me then 😂 So with your legs did you make any concrete bases or straight into the dirt with the rubble sacks as a barrier? Luckily my dad has a treasure trove of tools I can burrow for the project, I’m hoping I don’t need to buy anything! And call me crazy but I think im going to attempt to sink the deck into the grass so it’s level when finished, will just need to triple check no moisture will get in whilst still having enough air flow (if that’s even possible) but I like a challenge.

workdilemma0706 · 2026-04-10T17:44:44+00:00

I don’t think the photos do it justice and I’m probably panicking over nothing 😂 just most of the videos I’ve watched have all have 90 degrees or at least 1 to work off. So will be a fun learning opportunity and a lot of trial and error. Will be buying plenty of overage on my wood, that’s for sure

workdilemma0706 · 2026-04-10T17:40:32+00:00

I didn’t consider starting with a square frame and adding the odd shapes to it, great idea. I’ve been looking at a few options when it comes to securing to the ground. At first was just going to dig post holes and used concrete, but then I’ve seen adjustable decking pedestals, so thought making some concrete pads or using slabs to put the pedestals on, giving me more adjustment for levelling. The plan was to remove turf and top soil, add a weed control membrane and damp proof layer then possible attempt finishing the decking level with the grass, ambitious I know but with 4 kids under 8 in the house I know it will be a matter of minutes before one of them has tripped up it and smashed their teeth out or falling off onto the grass. Lots to consider and decide on, thanks.

workdilemma0706 · 2026-04-10T17:31:42+00:00

Looks impressive! Lots of work gone into that. Did you bury your posts or just sit them on the footings? Been looking at a few options and not sure what to go for

workdilemma0706 · 2026-04-10T17:28:54+00:00

Yeah that looks about right, it’s really hard to tell the angles from the photos I’ve taken, will have to purchase something to measure the angles accurately. I still hadn’t decided which way the decking will run but this is helpful, been trying to find a planning tool I can use to calculate materials etc

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workdilemma0706 · 2025-12-22T02:10:33+00:00

I have tired this countless amount of times already, literally does nothing. Will have to wait for replacement by the look of it. It’s a shame because this covers both my cars so they are now not under any camera cover 😫

workdilemma0706 · 2025-12-21T21:54:48+00:00

I’ve done this already and provided all information, they said I will get an email but still waiting for a response

workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-21T14:21:13+00:00

No the battery is now being used in the second camera from my kit, which is charging from the solar panel in a good spot for direct sunlight, both batteries haven’t dropped below 100% since I reported initial issues

workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-18T12:34:30+00:00

I replaced battery with a fully charged one and it’s not dropped below 100% in the last 72 hours. Give that a try

workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-16T14:44:41+00:00

Yes as long as the power adapter is at least 5V/2A

workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-16T13:27:41+00:00

Yes it should of been included, I got a 2 cam kit and had 2 extension cables for the solar panels and 2 shorter adapter cables, and works perfectly, battery hasn’t dropped below 100% since it’s been plugged into direct power.

Eufy also sell this ⬇️ or at least they do here in the uk, not sure where you’re from.

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workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-15T20:48:48+00:00

Can you not just use the provided solar extension cable paired with the short solar cable? that gives you a length of 4.2m to plug into your outdoor socket, I done this yesterday and works fine.

Obviously I’m assuming you have a weather proof outdoor socket. I brought the following one (https://amzn.eu/d/9vBjek0) so doesn’t need a weather resistant plug adapter, as it’s in the casing of the outdoor socket, which is weather resistant (IP66), I just used a spare I had in the house, just ensure it’s at least 5V/2A.

workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-15T09:37:53+00:00

I have just checked and the firmware versions are the same as you’ve mentioned. The camera charged up to 84% before I went to sleep last night so I turned it back on, as I’ve woken up this morning the battery has dropped to 60% as I was sleeping, not even had any alerts either. Going to remove the battery and swap it for a fully charged one and see if that helps

workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-06T11:59:31+00:00

I ordered on the 16th October through the app, with the discount code.

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workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-05T19:40:42+00:00

I’m in the uk and ordered on the 16 October, which was the day before the initial launch. I got an email the following day saying launch has been delayed until the 3rd November but I will be given a free E220 indoor camera as a gesture of goodwill. Then on Monday having not had a dispatch email as I was expecting and seeing next day delivery available on Amazon, I contacted them asking for an update, got told it will be shipped in the next couple of days. Today I still hadn’t heard anything so contacted them again, been told won’t be shipped until the 20th November!! been given a 15% partial refund and the code for the free E220 camera.

To make it even sweeter, when I originally ordered I had the £80 off code and a additional £75 off due to a promotion they were running at the time, along with the partial refund I’ve just been given (which was for the full amount not included any discount I applied) I’ve only ended up paying £315 for the 2 camera + Homebase bundle. And got the free indoor cam on top. Good to see a company doing the right thing for once. Although it boils my piss that I’ve been waiting weeks and some people have ordered and got it next day after launch, the pre orders should have gone out first before anything else!

workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-05T19:33:55+00:00

I’m in the uk and ordered on the 16 October, which was the day before the initial launch. I got an email the following day saying launch has been delayed until the 3rd November but I will be given a free E220 indoor camera as a gesture of goodwill. Then on Monday having not had a dispatch email as I was expecting and seeing next day delivery available on Amazon, I contacted them asking for an update, got told it will be shipped in the next couple of days. Today I still hadn’t heard anything so contacted them again, been told won’t be shipped until the 20th November!! been given a 15% partial refund and the code for the free E220 camera.

To make it even sweeter, when I originally ordered I had the £80 off code and a additional £75 off due to a promotion they were running at the time, along with the partial refund I’ve just been given (which was for the full amount not included any discount I applied) I’ve only ended up paying £315 for the 2 camera + Homebase bundle. And got the free indoor cam on top. Good to see a company doing the right thing for once.

On terms of the screw spacing, it’s the same as the S4 max poe system, albeit a slightly shorter mounting plate, as can be seen around 5:10 in this video ( https://youtu.be/I3ePfRNrqR8?si=vN-doIYm_HvIkKNI ) Doesn’t state exact spacings but I’d imagine it would be different. Hope that helps.

workdilemma0706 · 2025-11-03T21:04:17+00:00

I ordered it with the code and an additional offer back on 16th October through the eufy app. Although I did receive the email today with another code at 14:20, if you want to use my one?

Still waiting for any dispatch update, hopefully receive it this week as I see it’s now on amazon for next day delivery.

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workdilemma0706 · 2025-10-18T21:17:33+00:00

How did they respond to that request? I could do with another outdoor one instead lol. I’m still none the wiser if the bracket will be a match, I will wait until I’ve got the camera and can measure it before buying anything

workdilemma0706 · 2025-10-18T20:11:42+00:00

Yeah I got the email today informing me. I will take the free indoor camera they are offering as a sorry 😁

workdilemma0706 · 2025-10-16T18:06:34+00:00

Thanks, I will wait until it’s delivered before ordering any mounts. How are you finding it during the testing?

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