Title: BSJ - Few points....
Post by: iains on May 20, 2005, 11:41:46 am
Hello everyone - been absent for ages due to work and the rest of things.
Alas, due to lack of getting things sorted we are in BSJ this year, but at least we'll have a decent motorhome this time around.
Had a search of this site and had a look at the photos. Does anyone know if there are any available water standpipes in BSJ?
Our advance party (me included) will be arriving Monday afternoon. Please feel free to pop in for a cold one.
Alas, due to lack of getting things sorted we are in BSJ this year, but at least we'll have a decent motorhome this time around.
Had a search of this site and had a look at the photos. Does anyone know if there are any available water standpipes in BSJ?
Our advance party (me included) will be arriving Monday afternoon. Please feel free to pop in for a cold one.
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Robbo SPS on May 20, 2005, 12:08:37 pm
Standpipes -
Yes there are. If i remember from 2003 when i was in it they are well spaced, 100 metres at least.
Yes there are. If i remember from 2003 when i was in it they are well spaced, 100 metres at least.
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: iains on May 20, 2005, 04:09:08 pm
Cheers sir!
Better get a long hose then - we've got a 12 foot paddling pool to fill.......
Better get a long hose then - we've got a 12 foot paddling pool to fill.......
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: neilsie on May 25, 2005, 06:31:36 pm
we're in the same field too - actually there are two fields. Stand pipes run adjacent to the very dusty "road"
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: smokie on May 25, 2005, 08:38:36 pm
A query re the standpipes...
What fitting would a regular standpipe need?
I'm guessing it won't be the same as the one my hose is attached to here, but does anyone know for sure, so I can get the bits here? (JP, otherwise I will borrow yours - but as you are arriving late I don't want to wait till Monday night to fill the pool) :)
What fitting would a regular standpipe need?
I'm guessing it won't be the same as the one my hose is attached to here, but does anyone know for sure, so I can get the bits here? (JP, otherwise I will borrow yours - but as you are arriving late I don't want to wait till Monday night to fill the pool) :)
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Fran on May 25, 2005, 08:47:02 pm
You cant beat a good old fashioned jubliee clip - one size fits all!
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Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: smokie on May 25, 2005, 08:49:50 pm
Yeah but's that to grip the hose onto the bit you screw onto the tap. I need to know about that bit - thread, size etc - don't I?
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: jpchenet on May 26, 2005, 02:51:11 am
A query re the standpipes...
What fitting would a regular standpipe need?
I'm guessing it won't be the same as the one my hose is attached to here, but does anyone know for sure, so I can get the bits here? (JP, otherwise I will borrow yours - but as you are arriving late I don't want to wait till Monday night to fill the pool) :)
What fitting would a regular standpipe need?
I'm guessing it won't be the same as the one my hose is attached to here, but does anyone know for sure, so I can get the bits here? (JP, otherwise I will borrow yours - but as you are arriving late I don't want to wait till Monday night to fill the pool) :)
Monday Morning I'll ahve you know!!!
Sunday overnighter to Caen. Should be on MB by about 9.30/10.00am!
We've got three or four difffernet size threads to fit a tap!
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Ferrari Spider on May 26, 2005, 05:18:07 am
Yeah but's that to grip the hose onto the bit you screw onto the tap. I need to know about that bit - thread, size etc - don't I?
can gilles help 8)
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: smokie on May 26, 2005, 09:48:19 am
Monday Morning I'll ahve you know!!!
Sunday overnighter to Caen. Should be on MB by about 9.30/10.00am!
We've got three or four difffernet size threads to fit a tap!
Yes, but I wouldn't get first dibs with the hose would I? I'd like to fill overmight Sunday if poss...
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: jpchenet on May 26, 2005, 10:00:21 am
You could always take our hose and fiitings down with you Smokie..............if you'll have space in the caravan???
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: smokie on May 26, 2005, 11:07:01 am
What a kind man you are JPC, despite what everyone says. That would be ideal, thank you. :)
I don't want you stuffing the hose full of funny (and illegal) substances though!!!
You're not coming to the Plough tomorrow though...so we'll arrange to meet somewhere sometime.
I don't want you stuffing the hose full of funny (and illegal) substances though!!!
You're not coming to the Plough tomorrow though...so we'll arrange to meet somewhere sometime.
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Lorry on May 26, 2005, 11:38:05 am
Yeah but's that to grip the hose onto the bit you screw onto the tap. I need to know about that bit - thread, size etc - don't I?
Despite what was said about feet and inches yesterday, I think you'll find the thread on the tap is 1/2 BSP(British Standard Pipe Thread) So just buy a normal tap connector in B&Q. Well ours fits.Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: jpchenet on May 26, 2005, 02:36:22 pm
What a kind man you are JPC, despite what everyone says. That would be ideal, thank you. :)
I don't want you stuffing the hose full of funny (and illegal) substances though!!!
You're not coming to the Plough tomorrow though...so we'll arrange to meet somewhere sometime.
I don't want you stuffing the hose full of funny (and illegal) substances though!!!
You're not coming to the Plough tomorrow though...so we'll arrange to meet somewhere sometime.
I hadn't thought of that!! At least you wouldn't look guilty as you go through customs if you don't know that anything is there!!
I need to get the MB tickets from you as well, so maybe one day between PQ's and when you leave on Sunday morning!
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Snoring Rhino on May 27, 2005, 09:10:20 am
Last year on KN the taps had a very large thread - about 1 1/4 - 1/2 inch dia, dont know what this is in BSP size trhough.
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: smokie on May 27, 2005, 03:50:35 pm
Managed to get the larger size tap connector today. Requires either a 1/2 inch hose or something to reduce the size...
Will bring it tonight for inspection! :)
Will bring it tonight for inspection! :)
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Neal on May 27, 2005, 04:15:57 pm
Careful when you displaying your 1/2 inch hose Smokie :P
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Lorry on May 27, 2005, 04:22:01 pm
Last year on KN the taps had a very large thread - about 1 1/4 - 1/2 inch dia, dont know what this is in BSP size trhough.
Sounds like 3/4 BSP. You'll have to buy that in Carrefour.Some places do use a size larger hosepipe than the UK
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: smokie on May 27, 2005, 06:06:24 pm
Yep it's 3/4, and takes 1/2 inch hose. I couldn't find it in any local shops, and when you buy it online and add p&p it comes to more than I really want to pay for simply filling the pool...
But Carrefour isn't open on Sundays!
However you have just given me an idea...I am en France next weekend and could get it then (if it's cheap enough!!! :)
Or, seeing as JP has offered, I will borrow his!
But Carrefour isn't open on Sundays!
However you have just given me an idea...I am en France next weekend and could get it then (if it's cheap enough!!! :)
Or, seeing as JP has offered, I will borrow his!
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Brian(Liverpool boys) on May 27, 2005, 08:28:06 pm
Whats on in France next week, apart from collecting our TICKETS ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: smokie on May 28, 2005, 12:44:00 am
I am Hot to Trot...
And looking forward to 73 degrees 8) 8) 8)
And looking forward to 73 degrees 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Fran on May 28, 2005, 12:54:53 am
i will check out yer half incher next week......in the interest of hose science of course!
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Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Jimma on May 28, 2005, 10:56:01 pm
we're staying on BSJ this year. Is it not much kop then? ???
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Jimma on May 28, 2005, 10:57:58 pm
::)Nevermind. Just seen another link for BSJ. Doh!
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: Rhino on May 28, 2005, 11:08:47 pm
Put thelace making down and concentrate.
Title: Re:BSJ - Few points....
Post by: sceetum on May 28, 2005, 11:21:38 pm
He should be revising for his lace making exam, and its way past his bedtime :D.
