scorch Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 We have one of those louvre type non-sealing windows at ours. In the winter it was cold and draughty so what we did was get some self adhesive magnetised tape and fix a sheet of 3mm clear plastic over it. The magnet tape holds on incredibly well as its been put around all 4 sides, and it allows the plastic to be taken off easily. Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 That could work - where do I get if and how much? Link to post Share on other sites
scorch Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 That, I can't help you with buddy. The GF's dad sourced it for us. I can try to find out for you though. I might even have a bit of the tape spare in the tool box, I'll have a butchers when I get home. Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 You can buy sheets of perspex at b and q Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks, guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike_West Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 The only thing I can think of that would be effective would be to put a flat panel of something - ideally something transparent, like perspex - over the outside of the window, which would then have the hole for the exhaust hose. The trick is, firstly, how to get such a sheet of plastic; secondly, how to secure it tight enough to stop breeze getting under it without damaging the window frame; and thirdly, how to do it without costing anything or taking ages. I don't really know. With the A/C unit on, it's a couple of degrees cooler than the other rooms, but I'm burning a tonne of electricity for minimal gain due to the open window. Heh, I have this exact sort of a portable AC unit at work. Here's how they solved it here: Since the windows are recessed and double, they came up with a narrow plank, some six or eight inches wide, that's as long as the window is tall. In the bottom part of the plank there's a hole for the exhaust hose. In the middle, there's a loop and two hooks bolted on, with an elastic luggage cord threaded through the loop. You open the window slightly, put the plank in the opening, loop one end of the luggage cord around the window handle on the closed side, then the other end around the window handle on the open side. I can snap photos if you want. As for the things that annoy me: I want to punch all those idiot kids coming here and asking stupid questions before reading the relevant FAQs. Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I was going to say bin bags and duct tape. Not very helpbull, sorry. So, the "gym" at my hotel doesn't have a squat rack. WHAT THE VERY *fruitcage* You could get by with only a squat rack, an olympic bar and some plates and this place doesn't have one. The free wifi is *suitcase* too. #1stworldproblems Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore1-6 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Got any jobs going? www.army.mod.uk/armyjobs? Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 www.army.mod.uk/armyjobs?Cheers, i meant to make the post tongue-in-cheek! I fancy getting paid to *fruitcage* off all over the world doing cool sports, but I doubt the army would have me at my age... The wife wouldn't be best pleased either Link to post Share on other sites
scorch Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 That could work - where do I get if and how much? Perspex was b&q. Tape I only have about a metre left, but it's yours if you want it. Thought there was more, but that's because it's in 2 parts. Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 There's always the option of making a frame that covers the entire window out of a rectangle of 2x2 or similar. Fix it to the wall with some of those command strips and then cover it with the secondary glazing film people fit in drafty old houses. Have a piece of board at the optimum height to secure the vent hose. Second option which is perhaps not helpful as you have already got the AC but swap the AC unit for an evaporative cooler. Cheaper to run and you could probably flog the AC on Gumtree very quickly. Link to post Share on other sites
lionel Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I was going to say bin bags and duct tape. Not very helpbull, sorry. So, the "gym" at my hotel doesn't have a squat rack. WHAT THE VERY *fruitcage* You could get by with only a squat rack, an olympic bar and some plates and this place doesn't have one. The free wifi is *suitcase* too. #1stworldproblems *rolls into room* Hey guys, been a while! *dusts himself off* Or even just the Olympic bar, plates.. Deadlifts as well as squats, all that you need, if you could only pick two exercises. Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 That's pretty common tbh. My work offers a subsidy on local gym membership but they don't even have olympic barbells let alone a squat rack...It's the same with quite a few gym I visited in London. Fortunatly I have a half price off virgin active with has loads of them and recently got elieko bars and bumpers and all that good stuff Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Half-assed gym. You can't squat without a rack - how do you safely lift 100kg onto your shoulders to begin and what do you do if you fail? Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Perspex was b&q. Tape I only have about a metre left, but it's yours if you want it. Thought there was more, but that's because it's in 2 parts. Thanks for the kind offer, but 1 metre wouldn't be enough. It's cooled off a little bit now, so the AC isn't struggling as badly. I think my Dad has some perspex in his garage, so if that's big enough I might look into fixing it over the outside of the window. First World Problems indeed.... Link to post Share on other sites
paranoiddroid Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 E you tried the big red bucket ghetto aircon as a temporary measure? To support or help with the window unit? Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 *fruitcage* knobbers on other forums wanting stuff. I see their ad, post, send pics and prices and no *fruitcage* has the temerity to even reply, publicly or via PM. I'm polite and my prices are decent - I just want shut of stuff, not trying to make a profit - and stupid little children don't even bother to reply. Society is going to *suitcase*. Link to post Share on other sites
scorch Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 What you flogging? Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Tat! Some pouches, silencer, more bits and bobs when I can be arsed to document them. Knew I had them but never got round to a bulk sales thread Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Tried Facebook? Seems easy to flog stuff on there. Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Tried with some of it, some hasn't gone due to market saturation. Like I said, I haven't posted it all yet, just frustrates me when you post in a 'wanted' thread and you don't even get a "no thanks, sorry". I'm old school and grumpy. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike_West Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Ambient pressure dropped on my head. Good that there's a pharmacy on the way to the deli, at least I could get some painkillers. Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Got tooth ache due to a chipped tooth. But that's not why I'm moaning. It's people suggesting I should just get it fixed, not realising I can't afford it at the minute (local NHS dentist has a dubious record). So, save up and just put up with the occasional pain. The good thing is I can't drink too much, due to the liquid getting into my tooth and giving my nerve a slap. Keeping it secret from my wife, so that we don't use the holiday money (on fixing my tooth), is something that's making the same people mentioned above get a bit edgy. Some people think I'm being deceptive (which I am being, always liked the deceptacons more than the autobots), but am okay with that. Looking forward to a break with the wife and kiddies. Sometimes (irony alert) I think people just like to moan. Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Got tooth ache due to a chipped tooth. But that's not why I'm moaning. It's people suggesting I should just get it fixed, not realising I can't afford it at the minute (local NHS dentist has a dubious record). So, save up and just put up with the occasional pain. The good thing is I can't drink too much, due to the liquid getting into my tooth and giving my nerve a slap. Keeping it secret from my wife, so that we don't use the holiday money (on fixing my tooth), is something that's making the same people mentioned above get a bit edgy. Some people think I'm being deceptive (which I am being, always liked the deceptacons more than the autobots), but am okay with that. Looking forward to a break with the wife and kiddies. Sometimes (irony alert) I think people just like to moan. If it was anything like mine the pain will go away for a bit... and then come back like the third Die Hard (in my case about 9 months later) So I reckon you can get away with it. A pain killer gel would be useful methinks. Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I think I'm turning into victor meldrew. Should probably smoke my next cannabis seizure instead of putting it into evidence. Link to post Share on other sites
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