2009 at the Hammond Barn

[Wpns 421]

Originally Posted by servicepub

Thnx guys. The promised delivery did not occur as the vendor could not contact his friends with the car trailer. We will again try during the week.

If anyone has transport needs call me, we have a 24 ft gooseneck trailer that can haul 2 1/2 tons, Gilles

[Phil Waterman]

Check with your insurance carrier before deciding on a steel shipping container I have heard that not all consider them acceptable.

I have a friend who has been storing his 57 Thunderbird in one and ran into a insurance problem over them.

Also obvious be sure that you check them for leaks. A question I have how do they do for locking out or in moisture? Is there a condensation problem?

Cheers Phil

[Bob Carriere]

Locked in moisture can be a problem.......

.....depending on the model some containers do have some kind of water proof vents.... more intended to equalize inner/outer air pressure but not large enough to remove moisture.

I have seen modified containers used for storage of chemicals and "in process" sheet metal and all of them had been retro fitted with ventilation system some passive other had electric fans....... once the air is circulated condensation can be kept to a minimum. It certainly can't be worst than driving your car in a semi heated car garage with a car dripping with road salt every night.

I think a ventilation fan with a solar power hook up would be ideal.

All the Best for the NEW YEAR...

Boob

[Mike Timoshyk]

mmmmm I wonder if the Frau would notice that I replaced the temporary shelter with a Sea Can....perhaps If I put the temp tarp over it....great extension for the garage. I wonder if she wants to go on a shopping trip out of town for a couple of days....?

Mike

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Locked in moisture can be a problem.......

.....depending on the model some containers do have some kind of water proof vents.... more intended to equalize inner/outer air pressure but not large enough to remove moisture.

I have seen modified containers used for storage of chemicals and "in process" sheet metal and all of them had been retro fitted with ventilation system some passive other had electric fans....... once the air is circulated condensation can be kept to a minimum. It certainly can't be worst than driving your car in a semi heated car garage with a car dripping with road salt every night.

I think a ventilation fan with a solar power hook up would be ideal.

All the Best for the NEW YEAR...

Boob

G'day fellow MLU'ers

Moisture trapped inside can be a big problem - my sister had furniture and other goods inside a container for 12 months and most of it was ruined because of the condensation trapped inside.

If it had something like a whirlybird fitted to it this might not have been an issue. Not sure if the same product has different names around the world so here is a picture and a link to the site http://www.edmonds.com.au/html/produ...ator_300mm.htm. There is also a solar powered fan like Bob suggested http://www.solatube.com.au/homeowner...FQQwpAoduX7XzQ

As I formerly come from a horticulture background it was not uncommon to have shipping containers converted as chemical storage sheds and these were fitted with whirlybirds and did not leak. They also had the bonus of being lockable.

Anyway Happy New Year to all from Bundaberg Queensland Australia.

Kind Regards
Lionel

[lynx42]

We have just shifted 2 containers to our place. They are an unusual size, 24 ft x 9ft6in high and8ft 4 wide. These came from the India-Pacific railway here in OZ and are insulated inside as well. We have put them 20ft apart and are fitting a gable roof over the complete setup. That will allow under cover parking for 2 vehicles and secure storage for the spares. Municipal approval is required in this area for that set up, but still much cheaper than the equivelent shed.

Do we get a new thread for Hammond Barn 2010?

Happy New Year you guys.
Rick

[Grant Bowker]

Thanks for the whirlybird suggestion. The concept of spacing the containers to allow parking between them seems close to universal.
In suburban Ottawa even a 20 foot container is large enough to need approvals (anything over 100 square feet, I think) but Bob is blessed with the less restrictive rules in Hammond.

[Phil Waterman]

The anything over a 100 sq.ft. rule is common in the US even if it is a canvas shelter. Heaven for bid my brother was a building inspector in one snotty community would get complaints ratting out the next door kid's tree house.

We live have lived in the same place for 30+ years and now they reservoir we over look wants to know what we have stored in our garage to which I responded by sending them a photo of their own little paint can dump (30 years of paint and beer cans) strangely I have not heard from them since.

Cheers Phil

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by lynx42

...Do we get a new thread for Hammond Barn 2010?
Rick

Bien sur! Keep an eye out for a new thread entitled "Hammond...2010".

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Gentlemen of Hammond, we look forward to your continuing adventures at the Hammond Barn, 2010! Here's hoping we see one or more of your vehicles running by BB4!! I think you'll do it...

[cmperry4]

I don't think you'd need bikini girls, but it wouldn't hurt. What seems to be the standard on such shows as I have watched is an undersize scoop-neck T-shirt over a push-up bra and tight jeans. Byronesque (as in Kari) red hair would be good, but blonde always works, of course.
That said, for such a show to work, someone would have to get on someone else's nerves a lot, when the cameras are rolling, and maybe throw tools now and again in frustration.
Stuff would have to not work, then dramatically work just when all seems lost. Swearing, to be beeped out would be obligatory. Sound anything like what goes on there?

That said - a happy new year to you all!