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RE: Hotbins - Spec - 31-01-2021

Looking for some thoughts, I have aquiered some insulation paneling, some of which I will need to glue together, all clean square cuts so no problem glueing them, but would it be any advantage sticking them onto thin exterior plywood and if you think yes should it go on the inside or the outside of a home made hot bin


RE: Hotbins - Spec - 01-02-2021

Veggie what size is the vent hole on the lid of your hotbox and can it be shut off


RE: Hotbins - Veggie - 01-02-2021

(31-01-2021, 10:21 PM)Spec Wrote: Looking for some thoughts, I have aquiered some insulation paneling, some of which I will need to glue together, all clean square cuts so no problem glueing them, but would it be any advantage sticking them onto thin exterior plywood and if you think yes should it go on the inside or the outside of a home made hot bin
There's condensation inside the bin, so plywood might rot?


RE: Hotbins - Veggie - 01-02-2021

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Hope this helps!! Its like a butterfly valve  in a carburettor. Its at the recommended angle at the moment.


RE: Hotbins - Broadway - 01-02-2021

Here is the first pic of my ongoing attempt, I reckon its about 40% complete.

Looking at the front panel it needs to move up so the gap is at the bottom, this first gap is to remove the tray that will hopefully catch the liquid.

Another section needs to be cut from the front to view/remove ready compost. I'd like to say the three section front was a genius idea by me but no, the first section I cut was too small!

I've not done anything on it for a few weeks as me and No.2 kept losing patience with one anotherSmile

The bottom, top, and inside sections have been cut but may need amending.

The straight uncut edges are at the bottom, the cut edges at the top hence it looks a bit squint!

As it's supposedly raining/snowing for most of tomorrow it's back on the agenda, this time I will need to break Mrs B's spiritSmile
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RE: Hotbins - Veggie - 06-02-2021

Mr Greedy has settled in a comfy pattern - 35C on his head and 50C in his tummy.Smile
He's making me very happy. Wink


RE: Hotbins - Veggie - 18-02-2021

Mr Greedy wants to show you his innards!!

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[attachment=2198] Top Thermometer

[attachment=2199] Contents Thermometer so steamed up you can't read the temp!!


RE: Hotbins - Broadway - 18-02-2021

(18-02-2021, 02:25 PM)Veggie Wrote: Mr Greedy wants to show you his innards!!



Top Thermometer

Contents Thermometer so steamed up you can't read the temp!!
Looking good VeggieSmile


RE: Hotbins - JJB - 18-02-2021

I take it you're well pleased with Mr Greedy's progress and usefulness.


RE: Hotbins - Veggie - 18-02-2021

So far, so good, JJB.Smile