Posts by Morlock

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Topic: Steel cables in Moss head, Coniston
Morlock	Forum: North West England Posted: 20/11/2019 17:53:15 Subject: Steel cables in Moss head, Coniston The circular ropes are usually of the 'locked coil' type
Topic: Steel cables in Moss head, Coniston
Morlock	Forum: North West England Posted: 19/11/2019 14:23:31 Subject: Steel cables in Moss head, Coniston These people manufacture ropeway carrier ropes up to 72mm diameter wound on drums. What sort of date are we looking at as regards original installation? http://gondolaproject.com/category/f
Topic: Steel cables in Moss head, Coniston
Morlock	Forum: North West England Posted: 19/11/2019 13:53:46 Subject: Steel cables in Moss head, Coniston Guessing the same way as similar colliery ropes, wound on a large diameter drum?
Topic: Mine pop videos
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 28/10/2019 05:16:27 Subject: Mine pop videos Doesn't look like it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svbKlTjrgK8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA3Royf9_zM
Topic: Tryddyn Vale Cannel Pits Coal Colliery (mine)
Morlock	Forum: North Wales Posted: 25/10/2019 22:18:44 Subject: Tryddyn Vale Cannel Pits Coal Colliery (mine) A bit of the tip shows up on 1961-63 mapping but site seems to be obscured by tree cover on sat images.
Topic: United Downs Deep Geothermal Project
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 30/09/2019 19:33:34 Subject: United Downs Deep Geothermal Project You have mail.:)
Topic: gar forth aspirator bulb
Morlock	Forum: New recruits! Posted: 19/09/2019 20:48:42 Subject: gar forth aspirator bulb It appears I have a methanometer bulb amongst my old kit, missing one valve though. [photo]119005[/photo]
Topic: gar forth aspirator bulb
Morlock	Forum: New recruits! Posted: 19/09/2019 19:19:55 Subject: gar forth aspirator bulb The bulb is probably the same as an NCB Methanometer bulb or Drager tube sample kit aspirator. Suspect they are a bit rare now. You could modify a blood pressure inflator as a last resort.<
Topic: Cinderhill (Babbington No 6) Colliery Coal Mine (mine)
Morlock	Forum: Midlands Posted: 01/09/2019 18:19:43 Subject: Cinderhill (Babbington No 6) Colliery Coal Mine (mine) Some info here. http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/pits/Bab-Report1.htm And here. http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/Fatalities/Notts/Notts-A4.html
Topic: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half)
Morlock	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 29/08/2019 17:34:58 Subject: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half) [quote="Jim MacPherson"][quote="Morlock"][quote="Boy Engineer"][quote="Morlock"][quote="Buckhill"]..........which leads to the suspicion that some unscrupulous persons may upend bottom halves and sell
Topic: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half)
Morlock	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 29/08/2019 16:47:56 Subject: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half) [quote="Boy Engineer"][quote="Morlock"][quote="Buckhill"]..........which leads to the suspicion that some unscrupulous persons may upend bottom halves and sell them as tops:o[/quote] The "w
Topic: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half)
Morlock	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 29/08/2019 14:18:02 Subject: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half) [quote="Buckhill"]..........which leads to the suspicion that some unscrupulous persons may upend bottom halves and sell them as tops:o[/quote] The "wheel Trade" appears to be a very murky
Topic: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half)
Morlock	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 28/08/2019 13:18:31 Subject: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half) I suppose the bottom 1/2 is weighed in and perhaps only the top 1/2 commands a premium.
Topic: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half)
Morlock	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 24/08/2019 21:09:11 Subject: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half) I suspect one half would equal one monument and command a higher premium as the complete wheel equals two monuments?;D
Topic: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half)
Morlock	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 24/08/2019 20:39:44 Subject: Wanted - Mine Head gear Wheel (half) Assume you mean one of these, one dumped on a hillside in South Wales. [link]118795[linkphoto]118795[/linkphoto][/link] Edit: The image is from 2006, was still there in 2013 but
Topic: Swaledale Floods (Mines Affected)
Morlock	Forum: North East England Posted: 23/08/2019 21:02:04 Subject: Swaledale Floods (Mines Affected) This the place? https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015855
Topic: A beginner in Mining lamps need help
Morlock	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 02/08/2019 12:03:23 Subject: A beginner in Mining lamps need help Looks a bit like a Marsaut?
Topic: A beginner in Mining lamps need help
Morlock	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 27/07/2019 15:48:48 Subject: A beginner in Mining lamps need help The wick issue may be because someone has previously failed to understand the 'two wick' thingy and pulled the long wick up in error? This site may help. https://twitter.com/Wolf
Topic: Anything worth visiting between Peterborough and Birmingham?
Morlock	Forum: Midlands Posted: 26/07/2019 13:35:17 Subject: Anything worth visiting between Peterborough and Birmingham? This may be of interest, easy on site parking. https://www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk/prices
Topic: Clarghyll or Ayle coal mine
Morlock	Forum: North East England Posted: 20/07/2019 20:59:11 Subject: Clarghyll or Ayle coal mine Very good news as I assumed the metal recyclers may have had it away.:)
Topic: Kentmere Mine and Millrigg Mine
Morlock	Forum: North West England Posted: 19/07/2019 19:00:04 Subject: Kentmere Mine and Millrigg Mine A fair bit pops up on a Google search.
Topic: Staveley Lead Mine (United Kingdom)
Morlock	Forum: North West England Posted: 18/07/2019 15:25:49 Subject: Staveley Lead Mine (United Kingdom) Some area history. https://www.mindat.org/loc-262842.html http://www.sdhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/14-Mines.pdf
Topic: Sherburn No.2 mine abandonment
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 02/07/2019 18:04:50 Subject: Sherburn No.2 mine abandonment Most interesting, many thanks.:)
Topic: Lumens - its in front of you!
Morlock	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 02/07/2019 10:55:57 Subject: Lumens - its in front of you! I'm sure you could knock up one of these Roy. [photo]118335[/photo] Page 15. https://manualzz.com/doc/34012449/oldham--miners-cap-lamps-and-charging-equipment--instruc
Topic: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 20/06/2019 17:28:37 Subject: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath [quote="Dickie Bird"].. and this was in the days you could go to your local chemist and buy such items as sulphur, charcoal and saltpetre.. you know the mix ! [/quote] You can still buy it
Topic: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 20/06/2019 10:53:27 Subject: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath The ' traversing winding engine' must have been an interesting bit of kit.
Topic: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 20/06/2019 09:28:54 Subject: Williams Shaft, Dolcoath Looks like it's now occupied by brambles.;D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjjw2m2ZBpg
Topic: Digital Altimeters?
Morlock	Forum: Exploration Chat Posted: 14/06/2019 11:09:06 Subject: Digital Altimeters? If the altimeter is a GPS unit virtually useless with an accuracy of 10-20 meters. That assumes you can get a GPS signal underground. Barometric unit would be fairly accurate though.
Topic: Electrical Engineer Help Needed!
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 11/06/2019 14:23:49 Subject: Electrical Engineer Help Needed! I generally do.;D
Topic: Mapping
Morlock	Forum: Site Updates, Suggestions & Corrections Posted: 08/06/2019 01:21:35 Subject: Mapping I noticed that a while back, popup says "This page can't load Google Maps correctly" and "for development purposes only" Map pin seems to be in the correct place though. Streetm
Topic: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas?
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 05/06/2019 19:04:43 Subject: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas? When conditions are right this place could be fatal a fair way from the grilled portal. [link]59940[linkphoto]59940[/linkphoto][/link]
Topic: Electrical Engineer Help Needed!
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 04/06/2019 19:34:20 Subject: Electrical Engineer Help Needed! "Lister is a petrol hit-and-miss job", driving a car alternator is close to 'Heresy' to old Lister fans, lol.
Topic: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas?
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/06/2019 18:07:26 Subject: Exploring Coal Mines - Gas? "Sorry for sounding all melodramatic!" Melodramatic or not it needed to be said.
Topic: Lead Mine nr Prestatyn (photo)
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 02/06/2019 17:06:36 Subject: Lead Mine nr Prestatyn (photo) Was the mine above the old railway track? Two linear spoil tips and a level around the area you describe. https://maps.nls.uk/view/102181594 Only problem is that locat
Topic: Lead Mine nr Prestatyn (photo)
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 02/06/2019 06:32:54 Subject: Lead Mine nr Prestatyn (photo) AN search brings up a few possibilities. https://www.aditnow.co.uk/Photo/Prestatyn_118069/
Topic: Electrical Engineer Help Needed!
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 01/06/2019 22:31:12 Subject: Electrical Engineer Help Needed! Yep, drives a 60 foot narrowboat. Very nice restoration on the Petter. Lister 'B' series are pretty solid lumps, last forever. Edit: Is the Petter the one that's difficult
Topic: Electrical Engineer Help Needed!
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 01/06/2019 18:58:50 Subject: Electrical Engineer Help Needed! https://www.blocklayer.com/pulley-belt.aspx Lister HA2 loaded at 600 Watts normally charges a 660 Amp/Hour battery bank. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBb6A_M_sD0
Topic: Electrical Engineer Help Needed!
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 30/05/2019 22:17:44 Subject: Electrical Engineer Help Needed! This part may work, unfortunately it does not specify for a 'dynamo'. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-LUCAS-CAV-24-VOLT-REGULATOR-PART-No-1861A524-STC516/332287520682?hash=item4d5de12
Topic: Electrical Engineer Help Needed!
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 30/05/2019 17:32:10 Subject: Electrical Engineer Help Needed! If finding a regulator is a problem you could probably control the onload output with a suitable rheostat but loss of load whilst running would be a problem. Should be ideal for a string of lamps but
Topic: Electrical Engineer Help Needed!
Morlock	Forum: General Chat Posted: 30/05/2019 16:55:49 Subject: Electrical Engineer Help Needed! Would it be around 7 inches diameter and 15 inches long? The red/black are the output terminals and the smaller brass studs are the field connections. Suggest there was something like a car
Topic: Dale Abbey No 2 Colliery Coal Mine (mine)
Morlock	Forum: Midlands Posted: 29/04/2019 12:22:12 Subject: Dale Abbey No 2 Colliery Coal Mine (mine) Foundry casting sounds a good guess. The sand may have also gone further as the tramway appears to eventually meet the main railway line
Topic: Heyford Ironworks Iron Smelt Mill (mine)
Morlock	Forum: Midlands Posted: 18/04/2019 18:11:52 Subject: Heyford Ironworks Iron Smelt Mill (mine) It appears there were two ironworks north and south railway line. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nether_Heyford#Industrial_History
Topic: Photographs Of Kiveton Park (Photo ref 83611) (photo)
Morlock	Forum: North West England Posted: 18/04/2019 10:41:26 Subject: Photographs Of Kiveton Park (Photo ref 83611) (photo) Looks similar to a capped shaft vent, possibly with a flame trap.
Topic: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites.
Morlock	Forum: Exploration Chat Posted: 13/04/2019 20:00:49 Subject: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites. I'm not really sure what repercussions an UG fatality could have on other areas of mine exploration, probably better if they had a sobering close call.
Topic: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites.
Morlock	Forum: Exploration Chat Posted: 13/04/2019 16:55:01 Subject: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites. [quote="ivortheengine"]I know for a really nice looking co*l level. Beyond a roof fall lies a really tantalising heading in perfect nick. Also beyond the roof fall is a complete absence of oxygen.[/qu
Topic: William Roberts bard name Gwilym Eyri
Morlock	Forum: New recruits! Posted: 12/04/2019 10:11:05 Subject: William Roberts bard name Gwilym Eyri Ahh, assumed there was only one.
Topic: William Roberts bard name Gwilym Eyri
Morlock	Forum: New recruits! Posted: 12/04/2019 07:43:49 Subject: William Roberts bard name Gwilym Eyri The BBC may have a larger image on file. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/gogleddorllewin/papurau_bro/yr_wylan/newyddion/ionawr06.shtml
Topic: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites.
Morlock	Forum: Exploration Chat Posted: 11/04/2019 01:14:47 Subject: Responsible Exploration / sensitive sites. Nothing can be done to educate these people.:curse: Enjoyed one of the comments though. "oh and leave bald grills behind".
Topic: Easter visit to St Francis level
Morlock	Forum: North West England Posted: 10/04/2019 18:58:10 Subject: Easter visit to St Francis level If you can tolerate some occasional slow progress a Type6 is OK for low O2 warning, should get one for less than £40. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=type+6&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trk
Topic: Nyth Y Gigfran - what’s going on?
Morlock	Forum: North Wales Posted: 06/04/2019 15:35:41 Subject: Nyth Y Gigfran - what’s going on? [quote="JonK"]You can contour round from Cwmorthin.[/quote] Think my oldish legs would prefer that route.;D

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