Working outside in the rain, options
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What with the constant rain of late, has anyone thought of buying a gazebo to erect and give shelter whilst working on the drive?
This particular one caught my eye, http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber...
Failing that, has anyone DIY'd a carport before? That could be the next step I think.
Dan
This particular one caught my eye, http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber...
Failing that, has anyone DIY'd a carport before? That could be the next step I think.
Dan
use one last summer as shelter for my car when rebuilding it. it was okay, it still moved around a fair bit, if all sides were covered not letting in wind, so it is sort of a box, not a parachute then it might work better. the other issue we had was that the driveway cant have pegs nailed into it, so we had to devise some elaborate tensioning system - never really worked, even in mild wind.
Captain Muppet said:
I made a temporary carport out of poles cable tied to the wheels and a large sheet of ABS cable tied to the poles. Worked fine in the rain for doing enginey jobs like taking the cam-cover off or installing an intercooler. Bit rubbish for changing a wheel though, obviously.
Haha, I just had visions."Right I'l just take this wheel off an-ARGH"
This is what you need, a more modern version obviously!
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/inflatable-garag...
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/inflatable-garag...
Funny this should come up, as I'm doing some work on a friend's Westfield XTR2 at the moment.
It's on my driveway, and the work has involved dropping the engine out. I've spent the last 10 days diving in and out the house when I can between showers, and having to cover / uncover the car each time, to get the motor out and then back in again.
As it's a kit thing, it's not the easiest job in the world - unlike a production car, all the fasteners seem to be different sizes and styles, there's cables, pipes and hoses everywhere and a general randomness and untidiness to the whole installation!
Anyway the motor's back in, but now it all needs connecting up and re-filling with fluids. Probably another 2 to 3 hours work including putting the exhaust back on.
The owner is going to bring round his collapsible gazebo tomorrow and we're gonna give that a go. Apparrently it pops open on it's own folding frame, and has sides to it as well, plus the facility to pin it down or corner weight it so it doesn't blow away!
Looking at tomorrow's weather forecast, I think it might be quite exciting
but anyway, I might take some pics etc., and if it's a success, I'll report back and let you know the make and model of the gazebo too.
It's on my driveway, and the work has involved dropping the engine out. I've spent the last 10 days diving in and out the house when I can between showers, and having to cover / uncover the car each time, to get the motor out and then back in again.
As it's a kit thing, it's not the easiest job in the world - unlike a production car, all the fasteners seem to be different sizes and styles, there's cables, pipes and hoses everywhere and a general randomness and untidiness to the whole installation!
Anyway the motor's back in, but now it all needs connecting up and re-filling with fluids. Probably another 2 to 3 hours work including putting the exhaust back on.
The owner is going to bring round his collapsible gazebo tomorrow and we're gonna give that a go. Apparrently it pops open on it's own folding frame, and has sides to it as well, plus the facility to pin it down or corner weight it so it doesn't blow away!
Looking at tomorrow's weather forecast, I think it might be quite exciting
but anyway, I might take some pics etc., and if it's a success, I'll report back and let you know the make and model of the gazebo too.I tried cheap gazebos (up to £70ish) and they are useless.
You either need the £300+ ones with weights or a steel market stall.
IF you can get pegs in then the "event shelters" are very good.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00691GL2A/ref=asc_df_B...
You either need the £300+ ones with weights or a steel market stall.
IF you can get pegs in then the "event shelters" are very good.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00691GL2A/ref=asc_df_B...
Manicminer said:
This is what you need, a more modern version obviously!
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/inflatable-garag...
Like this http://www.carcoon.co.uk/workstation.htmlhttp://www.britishpathe.com/video/inflatable-garag...
I can't fit a car port at the side of my house due to renting and window/boiler flue issues, so I have been using two 3m square gazebos for a few years now. They are duct taped together with some plastic to form a gutter and keep the rain out. They are really well tied down, and I take the canvas off if I know we are in for a storm or strong wind.
They do the job really well.
I saw that one at Argos the other day and was VERY tempted.
I generally have to take them apart due to winds about twice or 3 times a year (south bucks so quite sheltered and calm anyway).
Well worth the cash to help keep the P&J dry and allow some wet weather working.
Lewis
They do the job really well.
I saw that one at Argos the other day and was VERY tempted.
I generally have to take them apart due to winds about twice or 3 times a year (south bucks so quite sheltered and calm anyway).
Well worth the cash to help keep the P&J dry and allow some wet weather working.
Lewis
The best systems I have used in creating protected areas outside to work on classic cars has been some form of waterproof Terrylene or similar semi rigid tenting awning or similar.
Windage is the problem and your protection can easily come off. As many couples have found.
Using a heavy awning built to stand wind has been the best for my use. The weight of fittings and material is much heavier than in tents because awnings are built for use open to reasonable wind.
Some form of ground weight is essential or tent peg but drives are not good for pegs.
Make sure you have dryness underfloor as well if possible duckboarding or similar will give a degree of insulation and keep excessive moisture at bay.
With modern safety heaters and safety lighting you should be OK.
ALWAYS use an isolator and safety cut out for any electrical equipment outside. NEVER rely on the insulation of power tools in damp conditions. Not worth the risk.
Good luck with the jobs. It has worked for me many many times.
Windage is the problem and your protection can easily come off. As many couples have found.
Using a heavy awning built to stand wind has been the best for my use. The weight of fittings and material is much heavier than in tents because awnings are built for use open to reasonable wind.
Some form of ground weight is essential or tent peg but drives are not good for pegs.
Make sure you have dryness underfloor as well if possible duckboarding or similar will give a degree of insulation and keep excessive moisture at bay.
With modern safety heaters and safety lighting you should be OK.
ALWAYS use an isolator and safety cut out for any electrical equipment outside. NEVER rely on the insulation of power tools in damp conditions. Not worth the risk.
Good luck with the jobs. It has worked for me many many times.
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