Taffin Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 That's amazing. You've done a cracking job of that, it's brilliant. How hard was it getting power to it? Almost forked out for a wooden cabin on clearance in December but bottled it as I'd have to reassemble it myself abd I got the fear 😭😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 12 hours ago, Fire_At_The_Disco said: In October I finally decided to build a mancave/sunroom….. I’m nearly done, this is the result, anyone else? That looks superb, enjoy your space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 12 hours ago, Fire_At_The_Disco said: In October I finally decided to build a mancave/sunroom….. I’m nearly done, this is the result, anyone else? That’s quality mate, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 11 hours ago, Spellczech said: I got forced to do an Health & Safety course at a previous employer. Afraid to say that some of it stuck and I just could not stay silent... Some course that 'Dart dropping out the board and through an electrical cable' (70 pages) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Got our own wee version a few years ago. Great in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Taffin said: That's amazing. You've done a cracking job of that, it's brilliant. How hard was it getting power to it? Almost forked out for a wooden cabin on clearance in December but bottled it as I'd have to reassemble it myself abd I got the fear 😭😭 Made ours a few years back, really wasn't that hard. Bribed a couple of mates with bottles of whisky, had the thing up in about four hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Built mine during Covid. Heres how it started: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Victorian Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 That's amazing Pans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Toilet and all! Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlabalaba Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 5 minutes ago, heartsfc_fan said: Toilet and all! Impressive! needs to sort the windows out come on man do the job right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Still a work in progress and there's still some finishing to be done inside when I can be arsed but its a great facility to have. Ran power from the main electrical service unit in the house and a CAT6 cable from the house main router. Both cables were armoured and I buried them in the trench you can see in the pics so the 'man-cave' has electrics and wi-fi which allows me to get a bar-fridge, lights, heating, TV, IPTV , You-tube and a SONOS system set up etc. Built it mainly myself with some help from a couple of mates. As you can see from the pics, I'm no builder and plenty of errors were made along the way (there's loads of You-tube videos of people who have built garden rooms and they are invaluable). I do have a mate who plasters and he did the whole lot for a couple of cases of beer. The only outside contractor I used was the electrician. I fitted all the cables and he came in and connected all the wiring to the main unit and the small service unit in the bar and tested it so it is safe. Its used most weekends and I have hosted loads of parties and football games. I would recommend to anyone. Just take your time, research it and plan it out before you start so you are confident about what you need to do. One thing I will say is that the price of raw materials (timber, sheets, insulation etc.) doubled just after I started so I was lucky that I had already bought most of it. The doors and windows are second hand that I got off EBAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 7 minutes ago, shlabalaba said: needs to sort the windows out come on man do the job right If you mean the brown toilet window it was the only one I got that was brand new. It was from Lyton’s in Wallyford. White on the inside and brown on the outside. I have since corrected it with a tin of white spray paint 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlabalaba Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 That looks better , nah was only joking - it is impressive though - a job well done , i just wish i had a garden im free most weekends to test it out though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 minute ago, shlabalaba said: That looks better , nah was only joking - it is impressive though - a job well done , i just wish i had a garden im free most weekends to test it out though 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 24 minutes ago, Victorian said: That's amazing Pans. 21 minutes ago, heartsfc_fan said: Toilet and all! Impressive! Cheers lads. Was a great project to do during the Covid months and I was fortunate enough to have some money available at that time to do it (no family holidays etc. to pay for). Not sure I could afford it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Liking how you've got the optics up while the power tools are still out. You've got to have something to keep you going during the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire_At_The_Disco Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 Minted both Hughsie and Pans, I’m loving mine and even though it’s out the back it feels like I’m going to the pub😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 14 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: I'm divorced so technically my whole house is a man cave....... (I get to cry on my own in peace.....) Guess you still had a large mortgage then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 19 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: Guess you still had a large mortgage then? That's for my sons to worry about when I pop my clogs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 hours ago, Pans Jambo said: Budweiser? Burn it down!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 3 hours ago, Victorian said: Liking how you've got the optics up while the power tools are still out. You've got to have something to keep you going during the build. Indeed. Was up before the power was connected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 3 hours ago, Fire_At_The_Disco said: Minted both Hughsie and Pans, I’m loving mine and even though it’s out the back it feels like I’m going to the pub😆 It does. My mrs gets her clobber and make up on to come out to the bar on a Saturday night. No joggers n slippers in my bar lad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Der Kaiser said: Budweiser? Burn it down!!!!! In my defence, the Heineken is mine and the Bud was for the lads on the opening night. Honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 4 hours ago, Pans Jambo said: If you mean the brown toilet window it was the only one I got that was brand new. It was from Lyton’s in Wallyford. White on the inside and brown on the outside. I have since corrected it with a tin of white spray paint 👍 Brown toilet windows......😂 Looks cool inside though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 6 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Got our own wee version a few years ago. Great in the summer. Like the inter top 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 3 hours ago, Pans Jambo said: It does. My mrs gets her clobber and make up on to come out to the bar on a Saturday night. No joggers n slippers in my bar lad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Craig_ said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Don’t know if the owner of the cracking Hearts man cave car not too far from Kingsknowe Golf Club is on here, but I do have to say that I’m seriously impressed. The famous all over it and looked a good size too👏 Was waiting to take your neighbour to the airport and was seriously tempted to park up and join you and your mate for a pint instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad on the tyne Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 04/01/2024 at 20:58, Fire_At_The_Disco said: In October I finally decided to build a mancave/sunroom….. I’m nearly done, this is the result, anyone else? Minted 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Do you need planning permission for something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannonfoda Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 See the toilet... Is it plumbed in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 4 hours ago, Bigsmak said: Do you need planning permission for something like this? Don't think you do as it's classed as semi permanent I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 5 hours ago, Bigsmak said: Do you need planning permission for something like this? <2.5m to the eaves is fine I think from my exploring a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2nd question - how much would something like this set a layman back - I feel like i'd need to save for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325254816781 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tommy Brown Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 7 hours ago, cannonfoda said: See the toilet... Is it plumbed in? More importantly, are number 2s banned? Stunning job Pans, you deserve to be proud of your achievements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 3 hours ago, Bigsmak said: 2nd question - how much would something like this set a layman back - I feel like i'd need to save for years! Reckon you'd be looking at 10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 19 hours ago, cannonfoda said: See the toilet... Is it plumbed in? 12 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: More importantly, are number 2s banned? Stunning job Pans, you deserve to be proud of your achievements. No its not. Its a caravan toilet that I got from an old caravan at the scrappies. It has a large water tank that has an electric pump in it so you can flush it after use with the press of a button. It has a sealed "cassette" for the waste (sealed with a screw thread lid) that you put chemicals in and then empty down the toilet. Sounds absolutely disgusting I know but to answer Tommy Brown, number 2s are absolutely banned. If folk need to do that they just go into the house. Strictly number 1s only and the bursds are told a maximum of 2 sheets to wipe their front bums as some of them who "scrunch" go a bit mad with the loo roll. This can then block the exit pipe when you are emptying it. Because it has chemicals in it (& I add toilet duck), it doesn't smell when you empty it down the toilet. Everyone knows the rules and are comfortable with it. If anyone feels that they would prefer to use the normal loo they just go into the house and use the facilities in there but to be honest, hardly anyone does that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 1 minute ago, Pans Jambo said: No its not. Its a caravan toilet that I got from an old caravan at the scrappies. It has a large water tank that has an electric pump in it so you can flush it after use with the press of a button. It has a sealed "cassette" for the waste (sealed with a screw thread lid) that you put chemicals in and then empty down the toilet. Sounds absolutely disgusting I know but to answer Tommy Brown, number 2s are absolutely banned. If folk need to do that they just go into the house. Strictly number 1s only and the bursds are told a maximum of 2 sheets to wipe their front bums as some of them who "scrunch" go a bit mad with the loo roll. This can then block the exit pipe when you are emptying it. Because it has chemicals in it (& I add toilet duck), it doesn't smell when you empty it down the toilet. Everyone knows the rules and are comfortable with it. If anyone feels that they would prefer to use the normal loo they just go into the house and use the facilities in there but to be honest, hardly anyone does that now. Asked as I am a caravaner. No 2s as most definiitely banned. Sadly, covid had to relax that rule on a couple of occasions as site toilets were closed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 3 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Asked as I am a caravaner. No 2s as most definiitely banned. Sadly, covid had to relax that rule on a couple of occasions as site toilets were closed down. Holy moly! Feel for you. I did the NC500 during covid and stopped the first night in Inverness. Went to empty the black water at the facility next to the site toilets and theres a grate that you pour the content through. It had large turds stuck between the grating 🤮 Hey, that wasnt you was it? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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