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by Winterprep
Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: 24hr Spot prices Live
Replies: 172
Views: 93095

Re: 24hr Spot prices Live

Coins are CGT free as they are also legal tender but I’m not sure about foreign coins. New British silver coins also attract VAT at the point of purchase so be aware. Personally I use https://atkinsonsbullion.com/ for my precious metals as I find them to be cheaper than Bullion by post.Mine either a...
by Winterprep
Mon Oct 14, 2024 3:05 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Power banks for Dummies
Replies: 15
Views: 673

Re: Power banks for Dummies

Totally different subject but....this Dummy wants to know.....should a Goodmans 10,000mAh power bank get HOT while charging an iPad ? if anyone will you let me know please. It shouldn’t get “HOT” but depending on the size of the iPad and how flat it is a 10000mha powerbank will be working hard to r...
by Winterprep
Sun Oct 13, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Power banks for Dummies
Replies: 15
Views: 673

Re: Power banks for Dummies

First is to look at what wattage your item you want to use is and for how long then you can decide on what battery capacity you need.Charging these power banks from cars can take over 12 hrs from flat unless you buy one of their own dedicated Alternator charging kits. So you can choose from EcoFlow,...
by Winterprep
Mon Oct 07, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 11
Replies: 651
Views: 58274

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 11

Expensive week for us so far. Switching to gluten and lacto free food and forking out for a new wheel and shock ab for the damn car. :evil: So far the wheel is coming in at £700 and the shock at £300.. £700 for a wheel :shock: Try looking at local salvage or breakers yards I’m sure you will pick up...
by Winterprep
Mon Jul 22, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Looking for a multitool/kn*fe
Replies: 18
Views: 952

Re: Looking for a multitool/kn*fe

Have a look here Itsy. Lots of uses for Swiss Army Knifes and hidden features.

https://youtu.be/O20mKRHYttg?si=hCjeP3k9pL31Ch_f

WP
by Winterprep
Mon Jul 22, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Looking for a multitool/kn*fe
Replies: 18
Views: 952

Re: Looking for a multitool/kn*fe

Thanks :)

WP
by Winterprep
Mon Jul 22, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Looking for a multitool/kn*fe
Replies: 18
Views: 952

Re: Looking for a multitool/kn*fe

itsybitsy wrote: Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:46 pm Thanks everyone. I've started off with a Swiss Army Knife 'medium' with 12 functions. I'll be adding other things though, as back ups etc., :)
Farmer,Huntsman,Climber??

You won’t go wrong.

WP
by Winterprep
Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Looking for a multitool/kn*fe
Replies: 18
Views: 952

Re: Looking for a multitool/kn*fe

I would say it depends on your needs and what you’re using them for and if it’s legal carry or not. Apart from that as far as Multi tools goes then a Leatherman Wave is hard to beat as is a Swiss Army knife. As someone who has carried a Leatherman wave for thirty years they are fantastic pieces of k...
by Winterprep
Sun May 26, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Forced into getting a smart meter
Replies: 6
Views: 1017

Re: Forced into getting a smart meter

We had ours replaced due to age as well,granted it was ancient.You can have the smart meter but you don’t need to get it “enabled” our installer was very good and told us there’s no need to get it connected so that they can “control” it,sorry take automatic readings. We still give our readings manua...
by Winterprep
Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Preparing for war
Replies: 6
Views: 1150

Re: Preparing for war

I second jennys recommendations.If you are looking for British Red you will find him on YT search for English country life and he’s on several other forums and writes for several publications.

WP.