** Lisi [2015-11-14 00:12]:
> On Friday 13 November 2015 22:57:54 Gordon Scott wrote:
> > I don't know of a solution for the bulbs.
> > Frustratingly, I've been storing some for years ready for when I go to
> > the dump.
>
> Last time I took a whole batch of bulbs of all kinds to the dump a cha
On Saturday 14 November 2015 14:19:25 Chris. Aubrey-Smith wrote:
> Isn't it past time to set up a separate discussion list for this topic?
I take it that was an offer, Chris. ;-)
Lisi
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Dear All,
I have been following this thread with interest as it's a subject which
concerns me. I, too, have had cause to contact SCC on several occasions
about various aspects of their policy and practice. I'm particularly
incensed by the need to drive a car a considerable distance into the city
Hi Lisi
I keep bending the ear of the recycling people in Southampton about
exactly the same type of problem. Will present your comment when
they have a citizen science training day. Waiting to hear when this
will be.
John Eayrs
On Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:38:17 +
Lisi wrote:
> On Friday 13
On Friday 13 November 2015 22:57:54 Gordon Scott wrote:
> Hi Lisi,
>
> Most supermarkets and DIY stores now take small batteries.
> There's usually a cylindrical bin that looks a bit like a big battery.
Like I said:
> And some batteries, but I could get rid of those only three miles away at a
> p
Hi Lisi,
Most supermarkets and DIY stores now take small batteries.
There's usually a cylindrical bin that looks a bit like a big battery.
I don't know of a solution for the bulbs.
Frustratingly, I've been storing some for years ready for when I go to
the dump.
Of course I almost always forge
On Friday 13 November 2015 10:20:07 Gordon Scott wrote:
> > I looked into the German waste system
>
> Like battery recycling bins everywhere... Years and years ago...
> Sigh.
I have an electric kettle to get rid of. My days of being able to repair such
things are over, and as it stands it is a
Gordon,
When you mentioned that you would like to downsize I thought that you
might like to build something smaller but low maintenance and you
definitely have the inclination.
You can compromise on some of the more extreme features with some more
conventional materials but the techniques an
On Fri, 2015-11-13 at 09:39 +, Roger Munford wrote:
> Gordon,
>
> I have enjoyed corresponding with you via this list very much. We are
> talking about everyday things which just don’t work as well as they
> could and it seems like they should get better but for some reason
> they don't.
Stil
On Fri, 2015-11-13 at 09:39 +, Roger Munford wrote:
>
> I should delete this because I already have a reputation for talking
> rubbish.
No, No, No! You _must_ recycle it! :-D
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Gordon,
I have enjoyed corresponding with you via this list very much. We are
talking about everyday things which just don’t work as well as they
could and it seems like they should get better but for some reason they
don't.
This is a particular problem for engineering types.
I looked into t
Hi Roger,
What I've written is not about any specific project, and I agree with
you entirely on just about everything. I know too little about the
project(s) in which you have an interest to be able to comment in
detail. I do think it's tragic that we're increasingly wasting good land
rather
On Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:52:44 +
Gordon Scott wrote:
Hello Gordon,
>On Thu, 2015-11-12 at 16:52 +, Brad Rogers wrote:
>> the NIMBY brigade.
>Don't get me started :-)
Too late, obviously. :-)
>I'm not in any way anti renewables, though I think they should perhaps
>focus a little more
Gordon,
Those 15000 houses could be zero carbon or even carbon positive using
existing technology. They could capture rainwater and recycle wastewater
so that the running costs would be practically zero. They could all have
large cellars to maximise the footprint.
But they probably wont, they
Gordon,
You may be interested to know that the bee hives went in just after the
last panel was installed. The advantage of community ownership is that
people are prepared to spend the extra
to maintain and develop he environment and the profit stays in the
community.
Even if the climate chan
Hi Brad,
On Thu, 2015-11-12 at 16:52 +, Brad Rogers wrote:
> the NIMBY brigade.
Don't get me started :-)
I can't now remember who it was, who said "Sure I worry about my back
yard ... nobody else is going worry about it!"
It's notable that NIMBYs are always other people objecting to things
Hi Roger,
I hadn't meant my comments to apply to any particular instance and I'm
pleased that the Lymington one appears sensible.
In my area, though, there are a number built on prime agricultural land.
Of course the land isn't actually destroyed, so could be returned to
agriculture if necessary,
On Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:45:41 +
Gordon Scott wrote:
Hello Gordon,
>Obviously others will have different views.
HSE probably has a fair bit to say about it, I'm sure. Also, don't
forget the "power of the people"; Urban areas seem to be well organised
when it comes to the NIMBY brigade.
As
There is a clever piece of software which I believe originated in Sweden
that can calculate roofspace, elevation and shadow from trees from 3D
surveys and hence solar potential.
Southampton University have done this survey and conclude that 40% of
the city's electricity could be supplied by sola
Hi Brad,
I should of course have said "allow" rather than "put".
You don't mention the _real_ reason why people want to put them in green
spaces, which is that they get large subsidies for feed-in, rather than
having to manage the land that's lost to agriculture or wildlife.
I can see cost being
On Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:04:07 +
Gordon Scott wrote:
Hello Gordon,
>Why oh why do they so often put them in green spaces? It's ridiculous.
Access, cost and safety, to name but three.
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Whilst I approve of PV in principle, I do wish they'd put them in places
that aren't additionally intrusive into the environment.
Put them over supermarket and other car parks, giving shade to the cars
as well. Factory, supermarket and shopping-centre roofs, bus shelters,
railway station roofs, et
On Thursday 12 November 2015 14:32:05 Roger Munford wrote:
> Thanks for your indulgence It wont happen again.
I'm delighted that you have told us. Sorry everybody!
Lisi
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I apologies for troubling you with the same off topic subject in a month
but there was some interest last time and it will all be coming to an
end shortly.
First there is an opportunity to visit the community owned solar farm at
Lymington on Saturday morning.
Second there is the opportunity
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