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Title: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 08:04:35 AM
Mrs Nick has bought a PaintPod and seems to expect me to use it.

Anything I should know, like?
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 08:14:58 AM
Mrs Nick has bought a PaintPod and seems to expect me to use it.

Anything I should know, like?
Okay...

The good news is that you can paint vast areas very quickly with it. It will pump paint to the roller as fast as you can roll and no need to keep climbing up and down ladders to fill the roller, etc.  happy088
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 08:15:30 AM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 08:16:32 AM
Excellent!
Everything else about it is shite tho...  noooo:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 08:16:48 AM
Such as?
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 08:17:09 AM
Does it depend on the tool that is using it  rubschin:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 08:17:26 AM
Such as?
We-ell....  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 08:19:13 AM
Does it depend on the tool that is using it  rubschin:

And you can fook off  evil:

Haven't you got vomit to mop up?
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 08:20:06 AM
Shall I send Sven round to help you  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 08:38:59 AM
Okay... serious now...

The PaintPod paint doesn't cover very well - you'll need two coats minimum. That advert where he keeps painting the wall 'til the bird comes and shags him is complete nonsense.

PaintPod paint isn't like normal paint - it has a slight sheen. So, you can't do your edging with Pure Brilliant White and then paint the alls with PaintPod pure brilliant white...

The PaintPod is an ergonomic disaster area. If you lift the centre handle (to move it around) you can't then lift the blue cover to store the roller. The blue cover is also secured by two catches that require superhuman strength to open - again you can't do this when you are holding the roller. The power cord comes out as soon as you reach the top of a ladder... in fact any time that is really inconvenient.

The self cleaning process is shite. It is supposed to do it automatically with 5l of water - it takes at least 25 litres of water to get it reasonably clean. If you let the dip tube dry out you have to throw it away and buy another...

OK?
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 08:41:13 AM
I may print all that stuff off like for reference  cry:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 08:43:17 AM
Oh... and you are supposed to pump paint into the little edging pot - to do your edging like.

That is totally ridiculous as you then have to clean the entire pipe system (25 litres of water again) after... Just pour the paint into the pot from the container...

Actually, the little triangular edging brush is quite good...
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 08:44:36 AM
Without wanting my head to be bitten off ..... cry: - can you not get a man in to do all that . Sounds like an awfull ot of work and you have the complete collection of Bond to read  cloud9:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 08:46:02 AM
1. We have got a lot of men in at present. Too many  evil:

2. Mrs Nick thinks we can do it ourselves (i.e. I can do it) and The Boy will use gloss paint to paint a (yellow!) shed

3. I read all the Bond novels last week

OK?
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 09:30:33 AM
I am just concerned for your welfare and general well being my dear  cloud9:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 09:31:06 AM
Barmisspah has sensible ideas  cloud9:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 10:56:45 AM
Oh and the blue container that collects all the painty water when you clean it doesn't have a pouring lip...  noooo:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Snoopy on August 11, 2009, 11:01:09 AM
I'd make a run for it while there's still time Nick. We can offer you a bed in the loft for a few days until the heat's off.
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 12:10:09 PM
The fucking bastard shitting fucking PaintPod has packed up!  cussing:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 11, 2009, 12:12:39 PM
The fucking bastard shitting fucking PaintPod has packed up!  cussing:
happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 12:13:14 PM
User error  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Snoopy on August 11, 2009, 12:21:51 PM
The fucking bastard shitting fucking PaintPod has packed up!  cussing:


Bodes well for the embryonic consultancy  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 01:22:21 PM
Ironic or what?

It werked yesterday...  Banghead

Anyhoo... I've painted my retreat garage with a roller now...  noooo:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 01:24:24 PM
The fucking bastard shitting fucking PaintPod has packed up!  cussing:


Bodes well for the embryonic consultancy  whistle:

Pods R Us (eless)
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 01:25:31 PM
Ironic or what?

It werked yesterday...  Banghead

Anyhoo... I've painted my retreat garage with a roller now...  noooo:

When are you installing the hooge TV , mini bar , darts board and pool table ?????
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 01:26:45 PM
Ironic or what?

It werked yesterday...  Banghead

Anyhoo... I've painted my retreat garage with a roller now...  noooo:

When are you installing the hooge TV , mini bar , darts board and pool table ?????
After you leave...  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 01:33:46 PM
Just make sure 'my' room is ready......you can do what you like in your garage  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Snoopy on August 11, 2009, 01:37:47 PM
Orders to the left of him
Orders to the right
Onward strove the valiant Barman
But he'll still end up in the shite.
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 11, 2009, 01:39:41 PM
Ironic or what?

It werked yesterday...  Banghead

Anyhoo... I've painted my retreat garage with a roller now...  noooo:

When are you installing the hooge TV , mini bar , darts board and pool table ?????

And what use would you have for those things?  whistle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS37SNYjg8w&feature=PlayList&p=FFF74E14405C2957&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Snoopy on August 11, 2009, 01:54:28 PM
Chortle ~ (I can do that because she is out)
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 02:39:18 PM
Just make sure 'my' room is ready......you can do what you like in your garage  whistle:
Your room is the garage!  point:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 03:03:06 PM
So she has to sleep standing up with one elbow against the wall, like a bike?
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 03:03:54 PM
I'll think you'll find I will be curled up next to the freezer and the supply of mini Magnum's  cloud9:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 03:08:08 PM
I'll think you'll find I will be curled up next to the freezer and the supply of mini Magnum's  cloud9:
eeek:

You've immediately spotted the flaw in my plan....  rubschin:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 03:10:03 PM
Easy BM. Eat all the mini magnums yerself before she gets there
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 03:11:15 PM
Easy BM. Eat all the mini magnums yerself before she gets there
doh:

Of course! hey presto!  ;D

What do you think of that Miss D?  point:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 03:16:41 PM
Watch out for the fat bastard at the airport  noooo:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2009, 03:30:47 PM
Watch out for the fat bastard at the airport  noooo:
evil:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 05:45:37 PM
Easy BM. Eat all the mini magnums yerself before she gets there
doh:

Of course! hey presto!  ;D

What do you think of that Miss D?  point:


That's fine ...LL and I will go shopping for more in your absence. It could prove a very costly shopping trip for you mind  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 05:49:28 PM
Can we talk about Paint Pods now?
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 11, 2009, 05:56:51 PM
Feel free ...I've never used one so can't contribute very much. That's not to say I won't have anything to say tho  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2009, 08:11:02 PM
I know fook all about them too  Shrugs:

I fear I may have to read the destructions
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 12, 2009, 03:46:57 AM
I know fook all about them too  Shrugs:

I fear I may have to read the destructions
No, you'll be fine - what could go wrong...? Shrugs:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Snoopy on August 12, 2009, 08:01:24 AM
Can we talk about Paint Pods now?

Had you considered the advantages of not letting the property to students but rather seeking tenants from among the gay, interior decorating types? Offer a reduced rent for 3 months on condition that they give the place a makeover. whistle:




Mrs Nick would have a wonderful time discussing paint colour charts and fabric swatches with them.
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 12, 2009, 08:08:22 AM
Also a good plan. My London tenants (one a professional painter and decorator) redecorated the whole place on condition I bought the materials. ?180  cloud9:

No Paint Pod involved
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Snoopy on August 12, 2009, 08:13:47 AM
 angel1 What could possibly go wrong? ~ All you need to do is cruise the gay bars of Scallypool to find suitable tenants.
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 12, 2009, 08:18:28 AM
 happy088
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on August 12, 2009, 11:08:22 AM
happy088
noooo:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Snoopy on August 12, 2009, 01:27:10 PM
happy088
noooo:


Go on BM ~ he might enjoy the night out  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on August 12, 2009, 01:32:18 PM
The Boy has just wrecked his bike   cussing: and Mrs Nick is on the warpath  cussing:. Tomorrow we go to this fooking beanburgerFest in Wales. cussing:

I am off to the pub  evil:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 12, 2009, 01:40:31 PM
The Boy has just wrecked his bike   cussing: and Mrs Nick is on the warpath  cussing:. Tomorrow we go to this fooking beanburgerFest in Wales. cussing:

I am off to the pub  evil:

Wise move. Walk safely  whistle:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on December 28, 2010, 02:24:37 PM
LL informs me that I must paint all the railings around the house - balustrades if you will...  rubschin:

I have discovered this technological marvel  (http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/ps_metalmaster.html)that paints both sides at the same time!  cloud9:

What could possibly go wrong...? Shrugs:
Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Nick on December 28, 2010, 02:27:54 PM
BM reports his latest triumph to LL


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Title: Re: Gadget advice needed
Post by: Barman on December 28, 2010, 02:28:45 PM
BM reports his latest triumph to LL


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