Secret Garage UPDATE #8 THE BIG QUESTIONS
2 Much ColinFurze
31 min, 6 sec
The video provides an update on the garage build and addresses various questions and concerns from viewers. It includes details on construction decisions, planning permissions, and future plans.
Summary
- Colin updates viewers on the progress of his garage build and explains the delay due to a side project and Maker Central preparations.
- He seeks advice on shipping rock and soil samples for his audience and discusses the readiness of the site for the next construction phase.
- Colin addresses specific viewer questions about the construction details, such as the low placement of sockets and the use of black flex for wiring.
- He explains the reasons behind the lack of planning permission for earlier projects and how he eventually secured it for the garage build.
- The video also includes a promotion for the Air Up water bottle, which claims to make drinking water more enjoyable using scent-based taste enhancement.
Chapter 1
Colin explains that construction has not progressed due to weather and a side project, but the site is ready for the next phase.
- The aluminum tracking is laid out for the digger and muckaway service to collect dirt.
- Colin has been working on a side project in the barn, which has grown significantly.
- He will soon return to the construction site, but updates are pending due to Maker Central preparations.
Chapter 2
Colin discusses the challenge of shipping rock samples and asks for help from viewers with shipping expertise.
- He has prepared jars labeled with 'Colin Fur Tunnel Dirt' for his fans but faces shipping restrictions.
- Colin requests assistance from viewers who work in shipping or postal services to advise on how to legally ship the samples.
- The samples will be available exclusively at Maker Central in Birmingham.
Chapter 3
Colin explains the reasoning behind the low placement of electrical sockets in the tunnel.
- The sockets were placed low to connect the hydraulic pump powering the winch without trailing cables across the tunnel.
- This placement prevented spreading clay in the tunnel and allowed for easier on/off operation during construction.
Chapter 4
Colin addresses questions about the structural decisions in the garage, including sockets, wiring, and flooring.
- The low socket placement in the garage will be adjusted to accommodate a workbench.
- Colin discusses the choice of black flex for the ring main and plans for future electrical supply improvements.
- He considers replacing the plywood floor with a more robust solution to support vehicle weight.
Chapter 5
Colin shares potential plans for preserving the rock face as a window and seeks viewer suggestions.
- He explores options such as using resin or glass to seal the rock face while considering issues like bubbles, heat, and condensation.
- Colin ponders the need for ventilation and lighting behind the preserved rock face to prevent moisture problems.
Chapter 6
Colin considers the installation of a sump pump to address potential flooding in the garage.
- He evaluates the need for a sump pump due to previous flooding and explores placement options within the garage.
- Colin plans to incorporate the pump into a deeper section of the garage where the car ramp will be.
Chapter 7
Colin discusses the legalities and process of securing planning permission for his construction projects.
- He explains the UK's planning permission process and how he initially avoided it for his secret tunnel project.
- Colin admits to the risky nature of not seeking permission upfront but has since obtained approval for the garage build.
- He details interactions with the council and the importance of structural engineering assessments.