supermalc
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Having been told a roll of Thinsulate sound deadening insulation is £80 a roll, I have been trying to find alternatives. Someone suggested getting some from a builders merchant, as he had found something suitable for a cost of around £12.
I looked in Wicks yesterday, but couldn't find anything foil backed, however I did remember I had a roll of fibreglass in the loft. The only help I've had (given to everyone) is to get a few rolls of fibreglass for loft insulation. So I bought a tube of no nails type glue £2.49 and some foil £2.19 (one free) from the Co Op.
Got the job done yesterday. Of course I was 'expert' by the time I had done it, so not all of it is a mess. A friend was supposed to be coming, however he was on call-out and had to go. Could have done with another pair of hands, however it's now possible to talk, and I can hear the exhaust. When I get a left hand prop, all the whining from the gearbox will go. Still need a loud radio, but it's acceptable.
At another persons suggestion, I'm going to cover it with a bit of chicken mesh, just to make it last a bit longer. It'll soon be noisier again when it has been wet a few times, but should be ok for a year or two.
<hr width=100% size=1>Malcolm.
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I looked in Wicks yesterday, but couldn't find anything foil backed, however I did remember I had a roll of fibreglass in the loft. The only help I've had (given to everyone) is to get a few rolls of fibreglass for loft insulation. So I bought a tube of no nails type glue £2.49 and some foil £2.19 (one free) from the Co Op.
Got the job done yesterday. Of course I was 'expert' by the time I had done it, so not all of it is a mess. A friend was supposed to be coming, however he was on call-out and had to go. Could have done with another pair of hands, however it's now possible to talk, and I can hear the exhaust. When I get a left hand prop, all the whining from the gearbox will go. Still need a loud radio, but it's acceptable.
At another persons suggestion, I'm going to cover it with a bit of chicken mesh, just to make it last a bit longer. It'll soon be noisier again when it has been wet a few times, but should be ok for a year or two.
<hr width=100% size=1>Malcolm.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.angelfire.com/rnb/malcsworld/>http://www.angelfire.com/rnb/malcsworld/</A>
Take a look at my boating pages.
