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linescan87 · 17th Jul 2018, 4:45 pm

I am reminded of the fire that caused alot of smoke damage to John's T.V. shop back in the winter of '99. There was a large lean to shed at the back of the shop which was full of treasure. One night a tramp broke into the shed and felt a bit cold so lit a small fire, which quickly turned into a big fire. Luckily the tramp got out (and evaded capture!)

While the fire didn't spread into the main shop the smoke and water damage was extensive, it took many months to recover.

Like Merlinmaxwell, the first thing he did was to redecorate the shop, then cleared a room upstairs where parts and stock could be sorted and cleaned. It was a hard slog but he got there in the end. RS branded foam cleaner was great for smoke stains.

Best wishes and I hope you get back in action soon.

John Joe.

17th Jul 2018, 4:45 pm	#11
linescan87 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Meath, Ireland Posts: 551	Re: Smoke damage I am reminded of the fire that caused alot of smoke damage to John's T.V. shop back in the winter of '99. There was a large lean to shed at the back of the shop which was full of treasure. One night a tramp broke into the shed and felt a bit cold so lit a small fire, which quickly turned into a big fire. Luckily the tramp got out (and evaded capture!) While the fire didn't spread into the main shop the smoke and water damage was extensive, it took many months to recover. Like Merlinmaxwell, the first thing he did was to redecorate the shop, then cleared a room upstairs where parts and stock could be sorted and cleaned. It was a hard slog but he got there in the end. RS branded foam cleaner was great for smoke stains. Best wishes and I hope you get back in action soon. John Joe.