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by Julesuk
Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Brambles and Grass weedkiller
Replies: 7
Views: 6610

Re: Brambles and Grass weedkiller

I did read somewhere on the net .... a chap with a big garden who sprayed in winter. I think he said it takes longer 6-7 weeks but the weeds (and grass) wont be there in the spring . Said something ab8ut it being better as weeds not seeding. if I see 4 dry days and its warmish in front of me I'm gon...
by Julesuk
Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Brambles and Grass weedkiller
Replies: 7
Views: 6610

Re: Brambles and Grass weedkiller

I have been using sbk for years
and it works fine on weeds but of course I
have realised late this year it is no good
on grass , indeed doesnt kill grass.

i thus have to suffer a winter garden not in
perfect condition .......
I am.armed and ready now at least. got mine off ebay.

thanks for info
by Julesuk
Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Brambles and Grass weedkiller
Replies: 7
Views: 6610

Re: Brambles and Grass weedkiller

1l of glyphospahte bought.
Obviously from.march to september best times but for grass as it grows above 5deg C I might try one application of it is to be dry for say 3-4 days.

I read somewhere that it might take 5-6 weeks in winter but it will be gone by spring.

will inform
by Julesuk
Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Brambles and Grass weedkiller
Replies: 7
Views: 6610

Re: Brambles and Grass weedkiller

thanks ... I'll wait till spring but j agree
it's all on a few days dry spell .
annaoyed I didnt suss what to use till too
late in season.
I'm sure after one weedkill I'll be able to keep
under control with a vinegar solution....
but to get to there it needs some power
by Julesuk
Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Brambles and Grass weedkiller
Replies: 7
Views: 6610

Brambles and Grass weedkiller

Can you kill grass in late autumn / Winter with a glyphosphate weedkiller ? I only ask as I wouldnt normally weedkill this late but grass grows above 5deg C so it would work would it not ? I know it will work in the spring onwards but madly after a whole season of trying Vinegar, Salt and whatever I...
by Julesuk
Sun Jun 07, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: Ask the team
Topic: glue for ceramic bird bath....
Replies: 2
Views: 1751

Re: glue for ceramic bird bath....

Many thanks. Have loads of that but never thought
it would do for ceramic......
Was hoping there was some "repair shop" type
mega glue ....

Areldite it is as you say.
I'll post result! Thanks.
by Julesuk
Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:44 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Hayter 10/30 wont drive
Replies: 22
Views: 13338

Re: Hayter 10/30 wont drive

Yes I have split the transaxle casings . The drive shaft has snapped on one end. Hayter and Murray dont stock parts anymore and I have contacted spicer / dana the makers of axle. I have also contacted a machine co who make new axles so I can get an idea of cost. I'll report with who when I get detai...
by Julesuk
Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:38 pm
Forum: Ask the team
Topic: glue for ceramic bird bath....
Replies: 2
Views: 1751

glue for ceramic bird bath....

I just wandered if anyone has had success
and if so how to fix broken ceramic garden
pottery ?

I attach a pic of my bird bath and wandered if
there is a way to fix ?
there must be some glue to fix this ?

Any ideas born from experience?
by Julesuk
Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:01 am
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Hayter 10/30 wont drive
Replies: 22
Views: 13338

Re: Hayter 10/30 wont drive

Update:

Mower fixed with a second hand transaxle.
Grass cut just before best ever spring weather ended !

I would still like to know where or if you can get snapped / broken drive shafts mended or remade as these old mowers need to be kept going !
by Julesuk
Fri May 29, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Hayter 10/30 wont drive
Replies: 22
Views: 13338

Re: Hayter 10/30 wont drive

Uodate:
- await second hand transaxle to arrive
- emailed Murray and Hayter as to where I can get parts
for Spicer/ dana 4450 3 transaxles.
- still to split broke transaxle cases to investigate if anything
obvious has shifted or broken.
by Julesuk
Thu May 28, 2020 1:09 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Hayter 10/30 wont drive
Replies: 22
Views: 13338

Re: Hayter 10/30 wont drive

Unfortunately Spicer make these transaxles and I'm still trying to find who has parts for them.
Peerless don't make these ones unfortunately.

While waiting I will split the case and
see if anything obvious is wrong.
Will advise
by Julesuk
Wed May 27, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Hayter 10/30 wont drive
Replies: 22
Views: 13338

Re: Hayter 10/30 wont drive

Old transaxle external drive pulley components: (It is clear now that it is internal where the error is on the transaxle) As per pics but a washer and a key to stop pulley rotating freely are worn. Not useless but worn to almost non functionality. (Not the reason for this drive problem) found a onli...
by Julesuk
Wed May 27, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: Growing Advice for beginners
Topic: Seed light requirements ........
Replies: 3
Views: 5945

Re: Seed light requirements ........

Ill assume it is thus on a bright window but not full sun ......
by Julesuk
Wed May 27, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Hayter 10/30 wont drive
Replies: 22
Views: 13338

Re: Hayter 10/30 wont drive

Update. Transaxle out as per pics. (pics reduced for site convenience) Jacked up on tow bar, wheels off , brake and clutch disconnected from rear pins, drive belt hooked over pulley, 4 bolts holding transaxle – now off – if i put TA (Transaxle) in gear on bench and turn axles A and B they turn the o...
by Julesuk
Tue May 26, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Hayter 10/30 wont drive
Replies: 22
Views: 13338

Re: Hayter 10/30 wont drive

For info (I'll update to the end on this one)

Removed transaxle (an hours job).
And it reveals that it must be internal to the transaxle.
Drive pulley ok , rotates but doesnt mesh with gears
Inside.