Trying to do it right first time

Post by **TarkMalbot** » August 24th, 2021, 7:57 pm

Got an extra air valve so I can divert it away from the bottom drain and send it to the Eazypod:

Post by **TarkMalbot** » August 24th, 2021, 7:59 pm

Flushed the Tempest a few times. Left it too long so couldn't flush it properly so I had to take the lid off and jiggle it about a bit. Now flushing it daily to make sure it stays clean. Lots of worms in there too:

Untitled by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

Post by **TarkMalbot** » August 24th, 2021, 8:00 pm

Also got all the top pieces measured and cut. Took them all off again now to sand and treat before I put them on for good.

Untitled by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

You may also notice the waterblade is missing. It was tilting back slightly so water was running along the underside and wetting the wood. Attempting a silicone bead to stop it

Post by **TarkMalbot** » August 24th, 2021, 8:10 pm

Well the state of the wood is not my fault it was already like that. The grey pipework is existing and I added the white T, valve and then elbow to divert the water to a new outside tap.

Trickle test by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

Put the tap outside and bought lots of fittings from 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 BSP to 10mm pipe for my trickle system. I bought a double tap but unfortunately the BSP to push fit fitting would only fit on the one its on which is a shame as I would have looked better and neater the other way round.

Trickle test by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

I am still waiting for a needle valve to control it better but I have tried the digital flow meter and its seems fine. I am interested to see if its copes with the weather but I will try and protect it from the rain.

Trickle test by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

This will all be getting run in properly and mounted once my clips arrive and I start the Pergola

Trickle test by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

Post by **TarkMalbot** » August 25th, 2021, 9:16 pm

Superseal arrived

Untitled by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

So I covered all the top ledge both top and bottom, two coats on the top and then screwed it all into place:

Untitled by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

Manutdrule1 · Post by **Manutdrule1** » August 30th, 2021, 8:17 am

Your build looks amazing! Congratulations. Can I ask what the size of the top boards are? Just ordering all my parts bits and bobs for my build and like the look of your top boards

. Cheers

Post by **TarkMalbot** » August 31st, 2021, 2:39 pm

Manutdrule1 wrote: ↑
August 30th, 2021, 8:17 am
Your build looks amazing! Congratulations. Can I ask what the size of the top boards are? Just ordering all my parts bits and bobs for my build and like the look of your top boards . Cheers

In old money 8x2 in new money 225mm x 47mm

Post by **TarkMalbot** » September 2nd, 2021, 9:41 am

Sealing by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

Post by **TarkMalbot** » September 2nd, 2021, 9:42 am

some photos trying only to get the good bits in shot

Water blade by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

Post by **TarkMalbot** » September 2nd, 2021, 9:43 am

Finished the trickle in system now too. I used some of the left over 8x2 which will also be used as part of the pergola structure.

Trickle in by Mark Talbot, on Flickr

The white chalk line is where the upright will go.

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