BournemouthRed Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Having a slow moment - can someone confirm my recollection that we have under soil heating in case this cold snap starts threatening the festive fixture list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 I am certain we do. However games will be called off for the surrounding areas - For that we are at BCC's mercy for gritting, and a H&S assessor who will probably crumble like the first snowflake falling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 We did not the last time I remember it being a problem against West Brom in the FA Cup a few years ago. Pitch was icing up and made it a bit difficult. I am quite sure it has been in the plans but am not sure if it was ever installed. As said though, it is more about the safety of the fans trying to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 The long range weather forecast isn`t throwing up any problems for the next month or so, just normal English weather so no need to get the snowshoes out just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 We have it, it was installed while the new ground developments were being done but it wasn’t technically working when the developments were finished but I can’t remember why & can’t remember if it is up & running yet or no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 We should go belt and braces and get one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 It was certainly installed during the development. I remember seeing the pics of all the pipes being laid. It wasn't immediately switched on tho as it wasn't connected to anything as I believe the engine room for it is in the Lansdown Stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, Up The City! said: It was certainly installed during the development. I remember seeing the pics of all the pipes being laid. It wasn't immediately switched on tho as it wasn't connected to anything as I believe the engine room for it is in the Lansdown Stand? Pretty sure you`re right there. It must be up and running now but I doubt we`ve had to use it yet with how mild last winter was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 I understand it's major purpose is to keep the grass growing if the temperature goes consistently below 6°. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 20 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: I understand it's major purpose is to keep the grass growing if the temperature goes consistently below 6°. Is that right? I never knew that. Every day`s a school day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 hour ago, One Team In Keynsham said: We should go belt and braces and get one of these. What, infra red lamps on the stands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 hour ago, One Team In Keynsham said: We should go belt and braces and get one of these. filbert street circ 78 I'm saying...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 17 minutes ago, archie andrews said: filbert street circ 78 I'm saying...... Definitely Filbert Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmoose Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 2 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: We should go belt and braces and get one of these. But where in the Bristol area are we going to get a big tent from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 minute ago, bristolmoose said: But where in the Bristol area are we going to get a big tent from? The same place as we would get all the hot air to fill it with, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 2 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: We should go belt and braces and get one of these. The pitch would be OK, but the terraces would be considered too slippery by today's H&S inspectors, or more likely, club officials scared a spectator might slip and slap in a compensation claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, 22A said: The pitch would be OK, but the terraces would be considered too slippery by today's H&S inspectors, or more likely, club officials scared a spectator might slip and slap in a compensation claim. True. It`s amazing we`ve all lived so long really after putting ourselves in the jaws of danger so often back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 3 hours ago, 29AR said: I am certain we do. However games will be called off for the surrounding areas - For that we are at BCC's mercy for gritting, and a H&S assessor who will probably crumble like the first snowflake falling. Mercy of BCC? Piss up. Brewery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 2 hours ago, archie andrews said: filbert street circ 78 I'm saying...... I'd say more like 1968. An interesting puzzle though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 hours ago, Up The City! said: It was certainly installed during the development. I remember seeing the pics of all the pipes being laid. It wasn't immediately switched on tho as it wasn't connected to anything as I believe the engine room for it is in the Lansdown Stand? When we first laid the Underhill pipes I thought we couldn't use them straight away because of the engine room (Like you say) plus they were waiting to move the pitch 5metres, so the final piping wasn't laid until that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, beaverface said: When we first laid the Underhill pipes I thought we couldn't use them straight away because of the engine room (Like you say) plus they were waiting to move the pitch 5metres, so the final piping wasn't laid until that point. Did we steal them from Barnet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, El Hombrecito said: Did we steal them from Barnet? :laugh:....yep, part of the Adomah deal :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 hours ago, bristolmoose said: But where in the Bristol area are we going to get a big tent from? a big tent shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 hours ago, bristolmoose said: But where in the Bristol area are we going to get a big tent from? 4 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: The same place as we would get all the hot air to fill it with, OTIB Gold in two posts there. Going back to the pic, wasn’t that the game Keith Weller wore tights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: OTIB Gold in two posts there. Going back to the pic, wasn’t that the game Keith Weller wore tights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 17 hours ago, 29AR said: I am certain we do. However games will be called off for the surrounding areas - For that we are at BCC's mercy for gritting, and a H&S assessor who will probably crumble like the first snowflake falling. I can remember that it used to be worse regarding the safety of the surrounding areas. When the Atyeo end was the open end the terraces could be covered in ice as would the terrace in front of the Williams stand. The pitch could be just about playable, but the match would be called off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 When was the last game called off for frozen pitch / surrounding area? The Rovers game in 95/96? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I'm no plumber/heating engineer but can someone please explain how it is possible to keep the pitch from freezing whilst the hand dryers in the gents continues to send out a blast of air directly from Siberia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 18 minutes ago, Abraham Romanovich said: I'm no plumber/heating engineer but can someone please explain how it is possible to keep the pitch from freezing whilst the hand dryers in the gents continues to send out a blast of air directly from Siberia. Tis true, I'm fed up with having to piss on my hands to warm 'em up all the flipping time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 11 hours ago, Tomarse said: When was the last game called off for frozen pitch / surrounding area? The Rovers game in 95/96? Cardiff in the cup(?) a few years back? I remember getting as far as Bridgwater and hearing on the radio it was off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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