Well the fox holes are in position, out with the trenching tool to night to finish of the fighting bay, by tomorrow morning I will have the sleeping bays in position with over head protection just in time for the clearance patrol and a good breakfast from the Ration Pack.
But seriously I have squared up the holes for the foundation, next job is to order the first load of concret so to pour the first part of the foundation, this should happen next week weather permitting (Melbourne is expecting high temperture in the 30+) with the remaining being pour the week after that.
So regarding apierances (get it?) how high will the piers be?
Just keeping up apierances!
As long as you recognise the difference between your fundament and the hole in the ground this should turn out to be a good observatory.
Holey Moley batman!
Looking good. I can appreciate the work thats going into it, been a shovel hand in me time. Wish I could build one here, but too many trees around, and I like trees, serious conflict of interest
Getting ready for the first pour of concrete for the piers, the truck should be here about 10am. Currently it is raining which is good as it is not the scorcher the weather bureau had predicted so I shouldn't work up to much of a sweat.
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Well it is just after 11am and am enjoying a nice cup of tea. The first pour is complete, bloody hard work pushing a wheel barrow or seven of concrete up a hill, will be repeating the whole process Wednesday. I will be have a couple of beers on that day to celebrate the completion of the piers.
A major mile stone has been reached, I have finished pouring the last of the concrete for the peirs. Picked a good day for it low temperture of 14 degrees and lots of rain, a big different then yesterday 35+ degree. This time around it was lot quicker then the first pouring, even with all the mud. Next stage is to complete the floor so that should be completed in the next week or so.
Anyway once the rain clears I will add some photos of the finished peirs
Last edited by anthony2302749; 22-11-2007 at 07:10 PM.
Reason: Adding Photos
Hmmm noticed that to citivolus. My suggestion on something that small a diameter would be Ramset Chemi-anchors and SS studs, doesn't put sideways pressure on the concrete like Dynabolts do. Less chance of cracking down the track a bit.
Looking good though
Very good tip and I will be definitely looking in to your suggestion. By the was, I have no real plan for this project other what is in my head, it is sort of make it up as you go along.
Anthony
P.S. If anyone have any good ideas let us know.
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Originally Posted by Glenhuon
Hmmm noticed that to citivolus. My suggestion on something that small a diameter would be Ramset Chemi-anchors and SS studs, doesn't put sideways pressure on the concrete like Dynabolts do. Less chance of cracking down the track a bit.
Looking good though
Something on my list of enhancements is to get an exhaust fan.
Even though the cool-down with the roof off is quick to ambient, with my LX200 in particular, the cool down time when it's been toasty warm in there is at least 2 hours. Leaving the window open helps quite a bit, but I think it'd be worth thinking about.
Have you got a "warm room", or are you just going to run remote from in the house?
Another vote for ramset solution, something like this will fine, just remember to completely clean the hole (compressed air) before inserting the capsules, also don't forget to drill the holes 2mm larger than the threaded rod that you choose. http://www.ramset.com.au/public/arti...D=116&menuNo=0
I have a Lymax's CosmicOne SCT Cooler on order and should be here in a week or so that should take care of the SCT cooling time. As for a "warm room" I am going with the freezer suit, this will keep me nice and warm during winter. As for running the observatory remotely from the house thats way down the tracks.
Overall ventilation of the observatory I am think of using a large computer fan hooked up to some solar cell.
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Originally Posted by turbo_pascale
Anthony,
Something on my list of enhancements is to get an exhaust fan.
Even though the cool-down with the roof off is quick to ambient, with my LX200 in particular, the cool down time when it's been toasty warm in there is at least 2 hours. Leaving the window open helps quite a bit, but I think it'd be worth thinking about.
Have you got a "warm room", or are you just going to run remote from in the house?
I have a Lymax's CosmicOne SCT Cooler on order and should be here in a week or so that should take care of the SCT cooling time.
Overall ventilation of the observatory I am think of using a large computer fan hooked up to some solar cell.
I am most interested in the results of the SCT cooler. I was thinking of building one myself, but the thought of getting it wrong and doing dastardly things to the inside of the scope scares me.
My thoughts for a fan were the same - I have a 140mm fan from an old server that should do the job. Contemplated a battery/solar config, but the solar panels are so expensive, seemed like a waste - just spend $20 an a 12V dc power supply and run it from the mains in the shed. Not as eco friendly, but it's going to take a very, very long time to recoup the cost of the solar panel/charger combo.
I have a couple of 5w panels that run the external lighting, lights in a second toilet and a home built stereo system for the patio, wasn't too concerned about the cost more the eco friendly thing. Would be a costly way to run the fan, probably ~ $150 with the Panel and battery + wiring. If theres power in the shed, I'd go with the 12v plug pack.
Well the fox holes are in position, out with the trenching tool to night to finish of the fighting bay, by tomorrow morning I will have the sleeping bays in position with over head protection just in time for the clearance patrol and a good breakfast from the Ration Pack.
But seriously I have squared up the holes for the foundation, next job is to order the first load of concret so to pour the first part of the foundation, this should happen next week weather permitting (Melbourne is expecting high temperture in the 30+) with the remaining being pour the week after that.
Anthony
Righto squeezer! That's EN-trenching tool, OHP, clearing patrol and RATPACK! Someone in the Army should know how important terminology is!!!!
Baz.
and no....i wasn't in so long that I became institutionalized.....not at all.....
I am most interested in the results of the SCT cooler. I was thinking of building one myself, but the thought of getting it wrong and doing dastardly things to the inside of the scope scares me.
My thoughts for a fan were the same - I have a 140mm fan from an old server that should do the job.
Turbo
That is exactly why I bought one from Lymax. I had worked out what I wanted to do and came up with almost the same concept as theirs! Then I was talking to Anthony one morning and he mentioned Lymax, so I googled them and decided I could either fork out the money and have one in a week or so, or, I could pick up some PVC on the way home one day and spend hours of endless fun on the lathe at home turning it down into a pile of swarf. I figured it would take maybe 2 or 3 weekends in total to get it finished. Compared to buying it, I would be working for about $2 an hour for myself. I don't work for anyone for two bucks an hour...so I bought it.
I ordered it on a Monday and it arrived the next Monday. It works great. I can get it cooled in an hour or so and have sufficient image quality for visual use, otherwise it could easily take twice as long. And I have to get up before 6 each morning to go to work so I really don't want to be up until after midnight.
That's EN-trenching tool, OHP, clearing patrol and RATPACK! Someone in the Army should know how important terminology is!!!!
