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  1. dicko

    Rainwater? Good or bad

    We have one set of traffic lights in Port Lincoln......since they were installed I have had nothing but trouble making a decent cup of coffee but my brews have improved out of sight. All us town folk vote for roundabouts....you can get the malted grain home a lot quicker than sitting around at...
  2. dicko

    Rainwater? Good or bad

    Mate, if I lived in Melbourne I would probably brew with the tap water but unfortunately many other areas in our vast land have absolute crap town supply water for brewing. I did the exercise and it has cost me a bit over $1.00 per brew for the new filters...that equates to about an average of...
  3. dicko

    Rainwater? Good or bad

    Efficiency can suffer with incorrect mash PH.... Town water supply can, at times, be very unpredictable specially with different malt additions for different beer styles I have just ordered new carbon filters and a new membrane for my RO sytem and what I noted is that the last two brews I did...
  4. dicko

    Rainwater? Good or bad

    http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/willard3/5bfffc17_pissing-contest-t.jpg&imgrefurl=http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/1989746/water-quality-and-hydroponics-gardening&h=541&w=800&tbnid=82PU0XSrzW2fdM:&docid=hSePU60y689NiM&hl=en-au&ei=QcM1Vp3ODcOTmQ...
  5. dicko

    Rainwater? Good or bad

    But very predictable...
  6. dicko

    Rainwater? Good or bad

    RO
  7. dicko

    My worst fear about my kids has been realised

    It would be OK to talk on here.....our lips are sealed.:) Maybe stu did the " protective dad" and went around and beat the **** out of the ****... Well I mean "gave him a stern talking to" :)
  8. dicko

    Grrr...Cockroaches..how do you deal with them

    There are many species of cockroach in Aus. The ones you describe are most likely the Australian native cockroach and although they still carry what may be considered dangerous germs, they generally live outside in mulch as you say, or it is common to find them in compost bins and old disused...
  9. dicko

    Grrr...Cockroaches..how do you deal with them

    Anyone concerned about the effects that cockroaches may have on humans may want to read this... http://cleanhealthysafe.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/cockroaches-spread-infectious-diseases.html
  10. dicko

    Grrr...Cockroaches..how do you deal with them

    You could always whistle them up. :lol:
  11. dicko

    Grrr...Cockroaches..how do you deal with them

    That very thought came to my mind as well. I often wake up in the middle of the night with my thoughts racing as to the final outcome. :) We could start a new topic.....Unfinished and Unresolved Postings. :)
  12. dicko

    Grrr...Cockroaches..how do you deal with them

    One down, 19,999 to go..:)
  13. dicko

    Grrr...Cockroaches..how do you deal with them

    Maybe not yet anyway....... Anyway I am now off to wire up a STC 1000 I should be OK with the chinese instruction sheet that came with the controller and then I might install a 15 amp power point in my shed....that can't be too hard, ****, after all there is only 3 wires going to it and they...
  14. dicko

    Grrr...Cockroaches..how do you deal with them

    Then just phone your local licenced pest manager and have the problem fixed before the infestation causes you and your family major health concerns There are many species of cockroach throughout the world....the german cockroach is a prolific breeder and is extremely hard to control. Check out...
  15. dicko

    Grrr...Cockroaches..how do you deal with them

    By the sounds of it spog he is too mean to pay a local LICENCED PEST MANAGER let alone want to pay any travel. In all states in Australia it is actually a licence not a certificate and it is issued by the relevent state health body only after qualifying with written and practical results. I...
  16. dicko

    Grrr...Cockroaches..how do you deal with them

    A word of warning regarding Cockroach bombs.... There has been many a Restaurant blown up by the owner trying to save money using aerosol cockroach bombs. The type that you set off and leave the premises are extremely dangerous if used around any naked flame. Eg, a pilot light in a gas heater...
  17. dicko

    My worst fear about my kids has been realised

    You are the OP Stu, There are some of us that are interested in the outcome, after three pages of infinite wisdom and advice the actual result would be good to know...
  18. dicko

    2x Perlick Flow Control Taps

    There is a report generated within the AHB system regarding the post from real_beer. I feel that the post is stated with a tongue firmly planted in cheek and is no way meant to be offensive. The gist of the reply is....if you are worried about the wife seeing what you buy then have it delivered...
  19. dicko

    My worst fear about my kids has been realised

    Yes, anyone who works within a similar environment has to comply with the necessary checks applicable to state requirements. So Stu, what happened? I am sure that are many of us are wondering the outcome!!!
  20. dicko

    Advice on Grain Mill

    They haven't sorted me out yet....I have been waiting for months.:( A little bit of communication would be good.
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