Volume of water containers

[Jabbawocky]

Hi all

Just wondered the volume of the water containers that fit at the side of the wardrobe? Can anyone suggest a source of new replacement water bottles?

Cheers Mick

[michel.j]

Hello, here is what I bought, they make 10 litres each

At a salesman of accessory of campsite(camping)

[marc78]

Mine are 10 liters too, but unlike Michel’s, mine are too wide & deep, not high enough, a real pain to fit and even more to get out. Will change them shortly…

[jkhackney]

I have the same 10L bottles Michel has, from the “Jumbo” chain of hardware-and-hobby stores. They make great drums for the young’uns when they’re bored at the campsite! They do drip, a bit, so I turn them upright when they’re not in use.

I spent the last week stripping previous-owner paint from my rusty wardrobe. Unfortunately some of the original enamel was damaged, so I will have to sand and repaint.

Does anyone have a tip for getting the “hammered” finish from a can of Hammerite or equivalent silver paint?

Yesterday I replaced the window channels on the roof side in the hope of installing the wardrobe maybe next weekend. One of the window locks isn’t fully tight on the window, but its screw is frozen in place. I might have to drill the screw out in order to fit another one.

Two steps forward and one step back!

-Jeremy

[michel.j]

😉 Hello, it is well hamerite which I crossed(spent) with a small roller

[Jabbawocky]

Hi Jeremy
Make sure you buy the “Hammered Finish” Hammerite, not the “smooth” Hammerite. Paint on a cool day and do not brush the paint out too much. Make sure you get the second coat on as soon as the first coat is touch dry. In other words, follow the instructions on the tin.

Mick

[jkhackney]

OK, I’ll try the paint again. I was disappointed with it. Likely I made an application mistake on my kitchen and “spice cabinet”, which both have minimal “hammer effect”. If I can get the finish I want on the wardrobe, I’ll try the technique again on the other parts.

-Jeremy

[Jonny]

Jeremy

Make sure the paint is well stirred, the hammered effect comes from oil in the paint, over time this sinks to the bottom of the tin and you end up with smooth finish, give the tin a good stir, if you find the bottom of the tin is thick thats the oil which creates the hammered effect.

John

[jkhackney]

Sorry to hijack with the paint question, Mick

Thanks everyone, I looked in my painting supplies and found that I did have the wrong paint (I can’t blame my wife, she did me a favor by going to the store for me, but I should have read the label before using it!!! ). I tried doing it again with a spray can of the correct paint, and it doesn’t give a good effect except where it’s really thick (and then it runs if it’s not horizontal). I’ll go get some paint I can roller on. It won’t take much since all the furniture is quite silver, now …

Jeremy

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