Heli-Box (Portable hangar)
Not enough $$$ ...
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From: Brisbane
Thanks for the followup - it's nice to see the result after the discussion here. I think you might have some people looking for the specs on that li'l heli-church. I know of a few places that could use one of those to keep the helicopter in out of the weather.
What's the rating on the roof as far as wind? I noticed you didn't go with a slab - is it anchored to the ground at all?
Can you give us an all-up ball park figure for this project? It would be interesting to compare to the costs of hangar space at some of our local airports, or putting up a "proper" hangar yourself.
What's the rating on the roof as far as wind? I noticed you didn't go with a slab - is it anchored to the ground at all?
Can you give us an all-up ball park figure for this project? It would be interesting to compare to the costs of hangar space at some of our local airports, or putting up a "proper" hangar yourself.
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From: 5 nM S of TNT, UK
Storage container for R22
I am looking for a steel container to keep my R22 in at home. The problem is that standard shipping containers are not high enough - I need 10 feet to give comfortable clearance with the wheels fitted.
Does anybody know of a source in the UK?
Does anybody know of a source in the UK?
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One foot more or open top....
High cube containers give you an extra foot in height compared to the standard general-purpose containers. Ideal for light, voluminous cargo or bulky cargo. These high cube container units come in both 20' and 40' lengths.
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Europe
You could get an 'open top' offshore container and put a sloped roof on it. Don't think you'll get a standard container with 10 foot internal height.
see here : Ferguson Seacabs - Open Top Containers
see here : Ferguson Seacabs - Open Top Containers
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From: England & Scotland
The standard steel shipping container has steel sides, roof and ends. It has a plywood floor which is attached to steel cross-bars. If you want to make a container higer, remove the plywood and cut the cross-bars, then mount the container on a stub wall, or use the cross-bars to lift the whole thing up.
If you don't need secure locking doors that is the end of the matter. If you do, then weld steel plate to extend the door down to the floor level and then add a hasp and padlock.
Simples!
If you don't need secure locking doors that is the end of the matter. If you do, then weld steel plate to extend the door down to the floor level and then add a hasp and padlock.
Simples!
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From: england
container
John R81 is correct - I've seen several like this.
a very prominent member of the HCGB used to keep his Alpha in just such a container, he moved on ages ago to a much bigger machine. Don't know whether he still has his old container.
PM me if you want his details.
On word of warning: don't make it too "watertight". The condensation will rot both the container AND the lovely R22 inside! Use a de-humidifyer and a greenhouse heater.
Big Ls.
a very prominent member of the HCGB used to keep his Alpha in just such a container, he moved on ages ago to a much bigger machine. Don't know whether he still has his old container.
PM me if you want his details.
On word of warning: don't make it too "watertight". The condensation will rot both the container AND the lovely R22 inside! Use a de-humidifyer and a greenhouse heater.
Big Ls.
Hovering AND talking
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