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Forum: Yurt Plans 12-20-2023, 10:09 PM
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Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Unfortunately a Bluetti is not in the budget. I’m faced with buying a replacement for the coal boiler because the basic model I have is a big disappointment. Largely due to the amount of maintenance...
Forum: Yurt Plans 12-20-2023, 02:39 AM
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Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Luckily, as an early retiree, I have time to figure it out, improve, learn etc.

Each mistake I make, I learn what NOT to do next time.

One thing I've learned is you can't rely on one system of...
Forum: Yurt Plans 12-18-2023, 11:56 PM
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Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

How's your winter going?

I was enjoying my winter, even modifying my electric dirt bikes to work on snow and ice with ice screws. Lots of fun.

1618

Then disaster struck. The local power...
Forum: Yurt Plans 09-22-2023, 02:12 AM
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Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Yes, thanks for the explanation. A cord is an archaic but still useful measure of a volume of a wood pile. It works well for people who cut and store wood.

Wood stoves / furnaces have come a long...
Forum: Yurt Plans 09-20-2023, 09:51 AM
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Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Country life is pretty amazing.

I’ve no idea what a cord of wood is. I thought the UK had weird, archaic measurements but the USA leads the way.

Luckily there are converters online. It seems...
Forum: Yurt Plans 09-20-2023, 06:51 AM
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Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Well, they always say YMMV.

I was just going by what the "Embers Living" YouTube channel says. They are a retail BBQ and fireplace store in Denver, Colorado.

From my impression, they sell all...
Forum: Yurt Plans 09-19-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

You're welcome. I was starting to feel it had been a long time since I posted anyway. Your reminder prompted me to post. Cheers for that.

The general rule of thumb is you can get a far longer burn...
Forum: Yurt Plans 09-19-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Thanks. We're all good. I hope you and yours are doing well too.

We've been busy. We went commercial with our home as a tourist camp. We started a bit late in the season (1st week of August) but...
Forum: Yurt Plans 02-05-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Sounds like a great wood stove. It's amazing how far burning wood has come and the developments haven't stopped because there's plenty of people who still have wood as a primary heat source.

I...
Forum: Yurt Plans 01-25-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Thanks for the recommendations. I think we're pretty good on winter clothes now EXCEPT maybe gloves. I like the mitts on the coat and how they are connected to the jacket.

I like fingerless gloves...
Forum: Yurt Plans 01-25-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Continuing the topic of winter life in the mountains in a 'ger' (yurt), I thought I'd add something about clothing.

As a holiday present my wife had a winter 'deel' made for me. It's a...
Forum: Yurt Plans 01-25-2023, 05:00 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

How's your winter going, guys? Are any of you living in your yurts?

In my case, I think we're over the worst of it and I'm VERY relieved. This winter was colder than most. Every 10 years or so, we...
Forum: Yurt Plans 01-15-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Thanks! I'm a function over form guy but if I can have both I'm extra happy. I think the kitchen is already very functional but will also look great IF I stain the posts with the same stuff used on...
Forum: Yurt Plans 01-14-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

I grew up in the UK, lived in the USA then Asia so I'm bilingual when it comes to metric/imperial since I've had years of experience with both.

So here's my 5 meters (16 feet) of kitchen furniture...
Forum: Yurt Plans 12-25-2022, 01:50 AM
Replies: 127
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Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Merry Christmas everybody.
Forum: Yurt Plans 12-25-2022, 12:46 AM
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Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

How y'all doing with the weather? I've seen the news about the US extreme storms.

We've had a mild (by normal standards) December. November was worse. No storms as such but some regular snow falls...
Forum: Yurt Plans 12-11-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

I had to take photos for the district office so we can get an address and qualify for free night time electricity. So I thought I'd share.

The very lightweight fence marks the end of our...
Forum: Yurt Plans 12-10-2022, 11:56 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Wow, I can't imagine the cost of a frozen and ruptured engine block. My diesel truck (Ssangyong Musso) has a block heater which I'm using a lot these days. I have to pre-heat the engine for about...
Forum: Yurt Plans 12-09-2022, 01:42 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Just a quick update.

We had a slight disaster with our well-house to bathroom pump. The heating failed over night and it was the usual -34C (-28F?) overnight. The pump froze and then burst the...
Forum: Yurt Plans 11-30-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Hi Bob,

there are some amazing commercial solutions for insulating window/door coverings but in Mongolia we have to improvise and importing takes ages. Especially considering we are having a cold...
Forum: Yurt Plans 11-29-2022, 03:26 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

So let's talk about winter heating for gers/yurts.

Our main heating source is electricity because it's very cheap here and even cheaper at night. About 4.5c per kWh in the day and 3c per kWh at...
Forum: Yurt Plans 11-26-2022, 02:56 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Great stories. Working outside in Mongolia generally stops in the countryside from December to February. Except for the most pressing, emergency issues. All exterior construction is usually finished...
Forum: Yurt Plans 11-25-2022, 06:36 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement!

The first door (a prototype / test case) is practically done.

Paul the handyman and I put our heads together and came up with a rudimentary track...
Forum: Yurt Plans 11-17-2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Oo, nice. Thanks so much. I really appreciate your positive support. I hope it's interesting to some folks. When it's all done, or done to a level where I can take a break, I can maybe make a YouTube...
Forum: Yurt Plans 11-17-2022, 01:38 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,758
Posted By UKadventurer
Re: New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

We've made quite a lot of progress on the bathroom/hallway connection between our twin gers. Almost all the major fixtures are in now. Just need to install the window, partition walls and barn style...
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