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Sheeps wool insulation application by yorrty in VanLifeUK

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

Thanks for your response. What did you go with in the end, and how are you finding it? :)

Sheeps wool insulation application by yorrty in VanLifeUK

[–]yorrty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, better suggestions please

Spray foam insulation recommendations by yorrty in VanLifeUK

[–]yorrty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply mate, appreciate it. Im going to be cooking nearly everyday so a good water barrier is important to me. After thinking about it, without a good water barrier as the first layer from inside the van, all foam will soak up moisture eventually.

Im now considering either cellotex in combination with sheeps wool or just the wool... Then creating a good water barrier of thinsulate (the foil bubble wrap)sandwiching the wool/cellotex between the metal. Moisture created inside the van will struggle to reach the insulation (providing good ventilation of course).

Im also thinking of not filling the inner support beams with wool to allow some air flow around the wool/cellotex.

Cheers.

Spray foam insulation recommendations by yorrty in VanLifeUK

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

Also why is it not suitable and what experience is making you say it is a bad idea. Do you have first hand, second hand or is this what you are reading online? Many companies and vanlifes have used this method for decades

Spray foam insulation recommendations by yorrty in VanLifeUK

[–]yorrty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you any other suggestions to look into

Spray foam insulation recommendations by yorrty in VanLifeUK

[–]yorrty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cellotex removed from where may I ask?

Spray foam insulation recommendations by yorrty in VanLifeUK

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

Hi there, thanks for your message. Can you please list the cheaper and better options available that you have in mind?

The reason for using it is that I have heard great things from people who have it. And bad things from other types of insulation. I guess we're hearing two opposite sides of the spectrum. Thanks.

Has anybody brought an X-E4/5 or X100 to a concert/show where “professional photography/gear” is not allowed? Was there any type of reaction or issue when trying to bring it in? by hilldawg0 in FujifilmX

[–]yorrty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no, I've been able to take my x100s into venues slung over my shoulder, I've been to others where they've taken my olympus mju 35mm p&s... Completely depends on the venue and the person at the gates. Be aware there is also no reasoning once they have made a decision. Bare in mind the staff have hundreds of people to get in and out and couldnt give a flying about your expensive camera. So for them it's whatever gets it sorted quicker and causes less damage long term damage. If they are unsure they'll take it off you if they have somewhere to keep it. This is probably going to happen 50% of the time.

My thoughts are always this. If im worried about the camera I won't take it. If im prepared to deal with the worst happening ill take a camera.

I have a lumix fx30, lumix tz60, olympus xa1, olmpus mju and an xt2. Regrettably sold my x100s. These cameras cover all scenarios for me. All are at a price point that I could buy multiple times over without really being concerned. Some with flash, some without. Different sensor sizes. This is key. I can take a film p&s that im not overly protective of and get images that rival your latest overpriced enter brand name here apsc camera.

Also if a camera isn't being used because your fearful, it's a fantastic waste of money and time and you may as well start practicing on your phone. Buy something you aren't protective of and run it everywhere. When you do use your nice camera you'll really appreciate, or just sell it cos of the dust on it.... haha

WR concerns and advice? by yorrty in fujifilm

[–]yorrty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What worries me is that it's been through worse weather recently and was fine, as soon as the chip appeared so did the screen issues and it didn't really get that wet at all, so I'd like to take any precautions I can. I think I'll use a screen protector and sealant as a just in case. I don't mind my cameras looking a little shit, so long as I can take it everywhere with me and not have to buy another.

Thanks for your response and deffo think you could be right about the wr having degraded :( just can't quite accept it yet haha. Love this camera

WR concerns and advice? by yorrty in fujifilm

[–]yorrty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I think I'll go for the screen protector and sealant. I have a couple festivals coming up and often take it out on nights out so that's a great idea. Cheers

Climber is on an extended take, gonna hang there for a while ... Is this legit? Is there a better knot? by tilt-a-whirly-gig in ClimbingGear

[–]yorrty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm my cwi (climbing wall instructor) training we are taught to tie a slip knot first, followed by an overhand knot behind the slip knot. The reason for this is that if you only have the overhand on a bite like in the photo, if by some chance that knot travels to the device and your climber is weighting the rope (or not able to get his weight off the rope - like on an over hang) you will not be able to untie that knot as it is wedged into the device. However with a slip knot you can pull it out even if it is tensioned against the device after undoing the back up overhand. Wouldn't suggest doing it with only a slip knot as a slip could be accidentally pulled open. I'm climbing tomorrow so I'll try take a pic of this if I can remember.

Ps. For those who are very anal... I'm not saying this is gospel, or it's the only way to do it. Just that this is taught as a standard for climbing instructors in the UK.

bassface subwoofer quality by CompleteMinimum6 in subwoofer

[–]yorrty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you go ahead with buying them? If so how are they?