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Oi Trogg, never mind skulking around here worrying the locals - get back to work

Ive fit several of these type units over time and what they're designed to do is reduce the pressure to the system after the valve to the pressure you set it at. However what the seller is saying is that if the inlet pressure is over 6bar it might fail as the pressure might force past the valve, in other words its only guaranteed to work correctly if the inwards pressure is 6 bar or less Most are the same unless you start looking at industrial type valves. Honeywell are a good reliable make though and I'd trust one of them more than a cheap imported ebay special: http://www.screwfix.com/p/honeywell-pressure-reducing-valve-with-gauge-15mm/69396 Turning down your stop cock will not control the presure, only the flow. Ideally what might be better is to fit a pressure reducing valve and an expansion tank into your inlet. This way the valve will control the inlet pressure and the expansion vessel will absorb any pressure spikes after the pressure reducing valve

Why, I thank you kind Sir @Steve Walker, the top kits didn't break as a result of trying to keep the fish out of the tree, as written one broke as a Carp ran towards the bank I was siting on faster than I could ship back the pole and with an 18 rated elastic (not quite bungee cord) the top kit doubled over and reached the limit of it's flex and broke in two places as a result. The second kit broke in similar circumstances as I was parting it from the rest of the pole and the fish that was on tore off at right angles to the top kit. This kit looked as if the bung had pulled up the taper and damaged/stretched the carbon resulting in the section exploding into splinters. The pole was rated for a higher elastic than beng used, which was well balanced with the line in use @vagabond, where did I say that 50% of the tackle being used was left in the fish? I wrote that I lost as many fish as I landed. Any tackle lost was minimal and lost to the sunken branches and roots. At no time did I break off with a fish attached. 'sycophantic' - now there's a word for the word bank lol

@ Viney - Using a rod and line in that situation/peg would have resulted in every fish being lost and perhaps even tethered as you would have had to try to get them out at an angle of 90degrees to the way that they went in, ie across the sunken branches. Using the pole mean't a very short line between the hook and the pole tip - less than 300mm when fishing below the surface, hence very little chance of leaving a fish tethered which would have been a greater risk with a mainline Anyway, we could go on all day debating the ins and outs; my offer however will stand for a long time

Lol @ Elton - but did you catch owt? Just to clarify a few things, the number of fish lost equated to roughly the number that were landed, I can't remember the exact figure to be honest but my finishing weight was 21lb, two of the Carp were over 5lb and amongst the weigh there was also a few pound of silvers including a very nice Chub of approx 2lb I've never pulled for a break in my life knowing there was a fish on the other end and my match/coarse/carp/fly/speci/bleak bashing career stretches out over some forty years With regards to not owning a rod - obviously you've been listening to my missus too much as that is what I tell her everytime she questions my growing collection of them. In fact a few years ago I gave several away to clear some space (for new ones lol) Those that are concerned about my approach to fish handling and welfare in match fishing are more than welcome to join me for a day out at the same fishery or any other for that matter (bring your own tackle though) and I'll ensure that you have an enjoyable day out hopefully with a few fish to boot <~ whoops, don't take that litterally

Just goes to show that people shouldn't judge others by what they read I did have a rod with me but if I had used it the fish will still have swum to the right into the tree and then I would have had to pull towards the bank dragging them through the sunken snags which would have resulted in a few issues re fish welfare. As it was I was pulling them back out the way they went in. Alas some seemed to shed the hook against the sunken branches, or slipped the hook My account was a lighthearted account of a frustrating day, more written for the reader than a full and accurate description of the day's events lol Thanks for the show of support Newt and Philocast Regards Dave aka Red Leader , maggotdrowning.com

Chris, I've just had Trggy dragging me by the hair over here whilst barking some incomprehensible orders at me lol Send me an email with your problem: dave(at)maggotdrowning.com and I'll see if I can help you out Regards, Dave

The problem with Maggotdrowners is that the moderators and myself are too tolerant of people who cannot make up their minds if they want to stay or leave and then watch as they have the audacity to discuss us on another forum It was only on the 24th January this year that 'Enter Sandman' posted the following: As with any forum the topics discussed rely soley on the members, so don't moan and winge to others when there's a lack of topics that interst you - post something yourself on a topic of YOUR chosing, whether here or elsewhere. As a matter of interest, did you post regarding 'venues in Suffolk'? Geesh some folk Dave

Thanks for the hospitality Ladies, Gentlemen and Elton We've retreated back to our little place on the web as there's a turn on tonight with cheap bear and a few bytes Have a prosperous and healthy New Year and tight lines

OI Fawcett - who said you could have the afternoon off!!! Get back and man your station Elton, it's fancy dress later so that'll give you an excuse to wear your white stilletoes Leon, the three amigos drank all ours last night that's why we're coming over to your place

Some time ago you lot invaded our forum so now it's our turn as we've no where to hold our Christmas Party So we're gate crashing yours Happy Christmas Elton and the Angler's Netters Parteeee time lads and lasses

Hi Phil, I've just had this thread pointed out to me.. As far as I know there's no known issues with the payment processor (Paypal) unless there was a glitch on their server side of things. If your still interested in one, try again and if still unsuccessful, send me an email Regards, Dave Sales@maggotdrowning.com

Try this: http://www.maggotdrowning.com/hooktyers.htm ...hope it helps Regards, Dave [ 09. July 2005, 11:45 PM: Message edited by: Webbo ]

It looks like we've had a few problems with the registration lately so I've cleared all pending registrations and modified the code a little which should cure the problems <fingers crossed> You'll be met at the gate by Troggy who'll lead you by the hand past the willow tree on the right and over the rickety maple bridge to the member's pool - no live baits allowed any problems let me know and don't forget to put your empties in the bin provided lol Cheers, Dave

Well blow me down with a feather, I didn't expect our issues to be disussed on ANother board For my response to your initial concern Peter, please follow this link: http://www.maggotdrowning.com/forum/topic....901&whichpage=2 Rome wasn't built in a day and webmasters do sleep occasionally lol (admittedly with one eye open ) Regards to all, Dave