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My only observation is that the entire frame sits inside the roof. This could compromise headroom. More importantly it is wholly reliant on the seal to avoid leaks. Certainly on a boat hatch or caravan skylight there would be a coaming or raised border outside to deflect water.

There are over 90000 Brits living permanently on the Costa Del Sol. Most went there for the better climate. Some move there for the food and culture. Others view it as Eastbourne, Skegness, or Bournemouth with sunshine. There are several (often small) businesses exploiting this market +...

We have recently moved - I am in the process of creating a workshop in about 1.5 normal garages - the other 0.5 having been converted to a utility room. Custom making storage and building in tools will take time. I don't want to spend 2 years just building the workshop. I already have a...

The concept "handmade" is probably pre Black and Decker - when "handmade" genuinely related to a creation by a skilled artisan, using hand tools, of an object, without mechanical assistance. Realistically handmade now refers to low volume production using basic commonly available tools. That...

I know it's a little tedious but lets look at some facts: average annual mileage in the US is 13500 (7400 in the UK). More, yes, but much may be due to lower housing density in the US - meaning further to drive to local schools, shops, entertainment etc. It is evidently NOT the consequence of...

We (collectively) are responsible for the decline in UK manufacturing industries. Buying decisions are based largely upon price. Prices are driven by the much lower cost base overseas. Over the last 60 years this has been repeated with Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea and now...

This is a very interesting intellectual/academic debate about how to engineer and optimise sand storage. However reality intrudes for most folk. PV systems generate more energy in summer than winter due to greater daylight hours and sunshine by a factor of ~4. Consumption is higher in winter...

I recall the C5 used a lead acid battery and was powered by a washing machine motor. Saw one recently at a car show - absolutely tiny and a testament to British eccentricity. From a seated position even the smallest of ICE city cars would seem massive. There is a good case for a small EV as...

Fakes exist because branded items are sold at a high price. This is true, not just of batteries, but perfumes, tools, clothing, watches etc etc. As noted above, some fakes are technically deficient and may represent a H&S risk. Others will appear, perform and last as well as the branded...

The UK, and I suspect most other developed nations, are presently going through serious transitional aggravation. Most issues are capable of resolution through investment, plausible technological improvements, changes to behaviours etc. The alternative - stick with proven technologies and...

Newspaper premier league Financial Times - accurate reporting benefits economic decision making Guardian - thoughtful reporting, albeit with an agenda Times - pricing itself out of existence Telegraph - thinks that things were better when Britain had an empire Mail, Mirror, Sun - Andrex does a...

I am not convinced by H2 - inefficient compared to electric. Note that for some applications it could make sense using surplus energy generated by wind. solar etc for HGVs, site equipment. Rather than charging battery directly, H2 processes include electrolyse water, compress, convert back...

I thought most EVs (certainly Tesla) have their batteries low down between the front and rear axles. I assume the reason is that it keeps the centre of gravity low, and the handling fairly neutral. To damage the batteries would take a collision of an intensity that would likely write off most...

Have you considered garden storage boxes - like these? Storage Fairly cheap. Quick to erect. Available in lots of sizes. Can fill any small garden spaces you have which would not accommodate a proper shed.

High quality machines are clearly the right way to go were they are to be used intensively. As a start up, possibly part time, one man band it is more likely they will get very light use. If start up costs are of no concern, carry on with the top quality approach. There will be some...

The the current ULEZ proposals will affect an ever shrinking pool of vehicles does not render the scheme pointless. By creating the infrastructure the charging net can be expanded and may ultimately may include all vehicles other than EV.

The definition of "scam" includes terms such as illegal, sneaky, dishonest, fraudulent, deceptive. Often used in connection with enabling the flow of money from the "scammed" to the "scammer". This does not apply to ULEZ. It is clear what the criteria are for a charge to be payable, initiated...

Spread over the life of a wind turbine of ~20 years is 25kg per mw per annum. Life of nuclear is up to ~40 years so ~20kg per annum. Not a lot to chose between them and it really is incidental trivia compared to the energy big picture. A litre of oil has ~10kwh of energy. A 100 litres per...

Individuals tend to make personally rational choices. These frequently conflict with that which is best for the community as a whole. An example - have a family despite risks of over-population. Some folk willingly modify their behaviours to minimise their impact on the environment, others...

Some folk are motivated by that which many (including me) would not contemplate - eg: extremes of mountaineering, free climbing, mountain biking, motor racing. Other more common sports carry a material risk of very serious injury - eg: rugby, boxing, horse riding, motorcycling. Folk are not...