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Topic: Rampgill Gate
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 24/07/2014 13:07:21 Subject: Rampgill Gate I think I remember was it Whitesike? Someone went to work with a sledgehammer years ago.
Topic: Rampgill Gate
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 23/07/2014 17:01:21 Subject: Rampgill Gate Not off topic to me as I need information and advice to responsibly manage my trust. I am probably biased on the barbed wire issue as I was very poorly in 2010 and I dont want to go into d
Topic: Rampgill Gate
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 23/07/2014 13:19:02 Subject: Rampgill Gate [quote="exspelio"]Barbed topping wire is meant more for livestock control than for people, especially wild mountain sheep who'll jump anything if it doesn't bite back.[/quote] This is a new
Topic: Rampgill Gate
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 23/07/2014 11:34:22 Subject: Rampgill Gate [quote="gNick"] There was a certain amount of reducing a risk of injury as with my risk assessment work hat on there was a definite risk of slipping over when opening the old gate and getting you
Topic: Rampgill Gate
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 22/07/2014 22:09:37 Subject: Rampgill Gate [quote="John Lawson"] The idea being it was a two man lift and hence would deter solo exploration.[/quote] well if so it didn't work :lol:
Topic: More on Oldham chargers
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 22/07/2014 08:45:25 Subject: More on Oldham chargers [quote="Graigfawr"]I suspect that the triple one you have Roy is a Caving Supplies product rather than an Oldham product.[/quote] [quote="AdM Michael"]or Stuart Kirby? Which powersupply doe
Topic: More on Oldham chargers
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 19/07/2014 15:30:21 Subject: More on Oldham chargers Interesting subject you started! Here is a photo of a fairly typical Lead Acid battery type Oldham cheger of the earlier non electronic type. I have seen them in 1,2,3, and 5 lamp configura
Topic: More on Oldham chargers
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 19/07/2014 15:06:28 Subject: More on Oldham chargers This is my knowledge based on what I have seen in front of me and relates to lead acid chargers. I have seen a lot of different chargers designed to take varying numbers of lamps from one t
Topic: How dangerous is mine exploration?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 19/07/2014 14:21:38 Subject: How dangerous is mine exploration? [quote="Manicminer"][quote="royfellows"]Its a valid opinion Rick but somewhere in Wales there is a "DEB 1954" A lot of people would be upset if it were to be scrubbed out. For those no
Topic: Differences
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 18/07/2014 11:27:34 Subject: Differences [quote="derrickhand"] Biro-end vent plugs were still in fashion - remember to take them out when charging! [/quote] I went one better, I fitted screws and tap washers, and
Topic: Oldham cap lamps
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 17/07/2014 20:50:44 Subject: Oldham cap lamps [quote="Aditaddict"] Hi Roy , i had one of those conversions but couldn't get it to charge i got it in a box of goodies along with duel type chargers , but was unable to get it to hold char
Topic: Differences
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 17/07/2014 20:39:29 Subject: Differences [quote="AdM Michael"] ......... is maintenance free / requires no water addition. [/quote] :lol::lol::lol:
Topic: Oldham cap lamps
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 17/07/2014 20:37:20 Subject: Oldham cap lamps A while ago I experimented with a sort of imitation Oldham. I took the lead plates out of a battery case, cleaned it out, and put a couple of 18650 Li Ion cells in it together with some control electr
Topic: I want one and I want it now!
royfellows	Forum: SRT Equipment & Training Posted: 16/07/2014 22:23:25 Subject: I want one and I want it now! Looks just like a Croll with embelishments to me. I would have to try one. The big question in my mind would be; "Will the rope run easier at the start of the pitch?" Underlie pi
Topic: Oldham cap lamps
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 16/07/2014 13:26:20 Subject: Oldham cap lamps [quote="Lecko"]Oldham lead acid batteries used to have a life of around two years, I've had more out of them, but pretty rare. But that is in daily service and run 7 to 12 hour shifts underground in w
Topic: Oldham cap lamps
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 15/07/2014 20:59:46 Subject: Oldham cap lamps For what its worth, ChrisJC has what is arguably the most powerful caplamp in the world, at 11,300 lumens on full setting. To put this in perspective the lead acid - bulb powered Oldham puts out
Topic: Oldham cap lamps
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 15/07/2014 15:42:51 Subject: Oldham cap lamps I will leave a reply to this for someone else, assuming Mr Tonto isn't just taking the pee.
Topic: Cambrian Mines Trust
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/07/2014 13:02:37 Subject: Cambrian Mines Trust This type of incident is fortunately very infrequent, I believe the last incident was about 5 years ago. I also hope that once our gateway signage, designated parking, and improvements to the mill are
Topic: Cambrian Mines Trust
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/07/2014 12:54:18 Subject: Cambrian Mines Trust I am aware of this, but its catching them. I was working UG in Goginan labouring in confined conditions and had enough of it about lunch time and thought it would be nice to take a look at Cwmystwyth
Topic: Cambrian Mines Trust
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/07/2014 10:56:52 Subject: Cambrian Mines Trust Illegal Off Roaders Right past the warning sign, this is taking the p-ss. If I can identify them the trust will prosecute. Only local farmers have vehicle access for the purpose of tend
Topic: Oldham cap lamps
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 15/07/2014 09:12:05 Subject: Oldham cap lamps If you dont mind spending the money, Caving Supplies are still selling (?) new ones. EDIT I have an immaculate T3 I have just turned up, you could match this to a new T6 battery from C
Topic: Oldham cap lamps
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 14/07/2014 22:21:41 Subject: Oldham cap lamps Very regular on eBay, several every week.
Topic: Re: Lighting
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 14/07/2014 22:19:20 Subject: Re: Lighting [quote="Vanoord"] Okay, they're playing to the wider market, but it's probably only a matter of time before something which produces 1,000 or so lumens and has a swappable battery pack emerges fr
Topic: Fellows lamps forum.
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 10/07/2014 21:56:40 Subject: Fellows lamps forum. [quote="ChrisJC"]Looks good Roy. Do we get a demonstration* at NAMHO this month? Chris. *or shootout.[/quote] OK we all know that Chris's lamp is more powerful, possib
Topic: Fellows lamps forum.
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 10/07/2014 21:52:58 Subject: Fellows lamps forum. [quote="ttxela"] I'm still rather attached to my Magnumstar though :)[/quote] Understandable In the words of Shakespeare " All that glitters is not gold" I have s
Topic: Fellows lamps forum.
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 09/07/2014 15:07:31 Subject: Fellows lamps forum. The Lynx X_Lamp To the best of my knowledge the Lynx represents the worlds first bimetal constructed lamp, having a body of aluminium but with double track copper heat conductors. The
Topic: Fellows lamps forum.
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 09/07/2014 14:01:48 Subject: Fellows lamps forum. [link]Personal-Album-128-Image-95494[linkphoto]Personal-Album-128-Image-95494[/linkphoto][/link] We are the new Daleks Dalek technology is supeme We shall dominate t
Topic: 18650 Batteries and Charger
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 08/07/2014 13:42:21 Subject: 18650 Batteries and Charger Looks OK to me. Noticed this though: "Li-ion batteries should never be left charging unattended under any circumstances" So what do we do, sit up all night watching it? Bit d
Topic: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 06/07/2014 23:40:47 Subject: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN [quote="Dark Prince"]All this talk of how wonderful cordless angle grinders are is tosh. I paid £200 for mine and its crap, Roy F saw it in action in Mid wales, the hacksaw was quicker!!. So should
Topic: Candidate for a Darwin award
royfellows	Forum: SRT Equipment & Training Posted: 04/07/2014 22:03:22 Subject: Candidate for a Darwin award Relief! I was going to suggest one of the Chinese krabs from Hong Kong to attach it. Only kidding Rick ;D
Topic: Candidate for a Darwin award
royfellows	Forum: SRT Equipment & Training Posted: 04/07/2014 21:58:47 Subject: Candidate for a Darwin award One of Roys asides...... When I was a teenager Albert Ashton who was the Blacksmith at Abermule always told me: "Never work cold metal Boyken"
Topic: 18650 Batteries and Charger
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 04/07/2014 21:55:44 Subject: 18650 Batteries and Charger This isn't a shameless plug because I am always describing products I sell but have no stock, should have gone to a business college. Anyway, I am shortly stocking (yes really) an optional
Topic: Carbide Lamp
royfellows	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 04/07/2014 21:49:34 Subject: Carbide Lamp Pages of them including flints and prickers and doodlewatsits in different colours and sizes. Two links for a starter. http://www.caving-supplies.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/22065%7C%7
Topic: Carbide Lamp
royfellows	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 04/07/2014 20:09:02 Subject: Carbide Lamp Have I got news for you! Caving Supplies are still selling them brand new. I just thought I would check it out and I was surprised. I believe that CS own the Premier brand.
Topic: Candidate for a Darwin award
royfellows	Forum: SRT Equipment & Training Posted: 04/07/2014 20:04:35 Subject: Candidate for a Darwin award [quote="Tamarmole"] I've yet to use it, it will be interesting to see whether I die or not. [/quote] Unfortunately, if that happens you wont live long enough to know about i
Topic: Dinorwic Slate Tips (photo)
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 04/07/2014 15:57:59 Subject: Dinorwic Slate Tips (photo) [quote="RJV"]Quality photo Stew! In amongst the doom & gloom & rumour-mongering of other threads its a good reminder of one of the best aspects of this hobby, namely just pulling your boots
Topic: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 04/07/2014 15:28:20 Subject: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN I think that past incidents and the current one are down to different parties. In the last incident bar this one the lock was cut off and a bag of rubish appeared inside the entrance. I personally put
Topic: How dangerous is mine exploration?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 04/07/2014 15:22:47 Subject: How dangerous is mine exploration? I think a point worth making is the difference between the generally discreet initials and graffiti of the past, and the massive and often senseless paint spray daubings of modern times. A good '
Topic: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 04/07/2014 12:13:55 Subject: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN [quote="DylanW"]This reminds me of a similar scenario we had in Maenofferen a good few years ago, i cant remember the actual sum, but a significant amount of money was spent on replacing locks & chain
Topic: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 03/07/2014 17:16:29 Subject: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN OK speculation.... Thinking about it, a petrol driven disk cutter makes quite a bit of noise, and sound carries at night. Assuming it was at night and not blatently in the daylight with people ar
Topic: How dangerous is mine exploration?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/07/2014 17:05:53 Subject: How dangerous is mine exploration? Its all something I cannot make my mind up about. But first, apologies, my last posting should have read: "David Ewart Bick”. Anyway, to move on. I personally hate and loath anyt
Topic: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 03/07/2014 14:12:18 Subject: Cwmorthin vandalism AGAIN Specuation as to motive can be hopeless, some people who appear perfectly normal on the outside can be really screwed up on the inside, and no way to know. There was a chap who was continua
Topic: How dangerous is mine exploration?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/07/2014 13:58:13 Subject: How dangerous is mine exploration? Its a valid opinion Rick but somewhere in Wales there is a "DEB 1954" A lot of people would be upset if it were to be scrubbed out. For those not in the know its David Ewart Bick
Topic: How dangerous is mine exploration?
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/07/2014 11:24:39 Subject: How dangerous is mine exploration? Interesting if off topic debate starting here. How old does someones initials have to be before it ceases to be a 'mindless daubing' and becomes of historical interest. Case in point,
Topic: Fellows lamps forum.
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 27/06/2014 12:45:45 Subject: Fellows lamps forum. Cree XM-L 2 U2 EcoStars and Trigons are now using Cree XM-L 2 U2 emitters (and have been for a while) to provide a new increased output and efficiency. EcoStar A new standard mode of 20
Topic: 18650 Batteries and Charger
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 25/06/2014 12:19:56 Subject: 18650 Batteries and Charger Good advice, but all be advised that many quality protected cells are OEM Sanyo rebranded. I believe that Sanyo are the majority laptop manufacturer cell of choice. They are also the choice of Mr
Topic: 18650 Batteries and Charger
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 25/06/2014 08:46:20 Subject: 18650 Batteries and Charger [quote="Mr Mike"] With the Chinese stuff being offered, it is very difficult to say if your getting an original or clone. [/quote] The same product can have different
Topic: 18650 Batteries and Charger
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 25/06/2014 08:38:24 Subject: 18650 Batteries and Charger Looks like you have your answers John. Ultrafire chargers? An old wise saying, "Penny wise and pound foolish"
Topic: 18650 Batteries and Charger
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 24/06/2014 22:00:22 Subject: 18650 Batteries and Charger Its a bit of a minefield isn't it. Trustfire 2300 mAh LiIon cells regardless of being labeled 2500 mAh are OK, I have used them for about 5 years and have only changed over to genuine Sany
Topic: Fellows lamps forum.
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 24/06/2014 09:34:02 Subject: Fellows lamps forum. I'm sorry you will all have to wait, I need to thoroughly test these lamps and assess possible component supply issues etc. Its no good me winding everyone up on something that’s a non starter.

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