I need to replace the phones on both sides of Ink Sump and ideally add a 3rd at the dig face, I would like to fit a simple intercom system consisting of a mic, speaker and bell, operated by a push button. One at each location using the twin cable that is already in place. I would like to power...

TopoDroid x has a dive mode when using the " Tester Level" when your in it, "T" symbol is shown, but what it does not tell you is how to enter the mode and exit it! 🙄 Any advice welcome!

I have found a small bit of SRT kit at Squaw's Junction today, 28th January, PM me if its yours to arrange collection, Jim

Prior to undertaking a surveying trip, I cleared my distox memory, so that only the  Measurements taken during the surveying trip where recorded, Unfortunately After taking over 500 readings, I tried to download to my note 4, to topodroid, unfortunately the information has just disappeared into...

I am trying to contact Mr Mottram from the Mountain Rescue, He has had a look at the Ink sump field telephones but I have lost contact with him, Jim L

I have given up on PDA,s because of reliability problems and expense! they may be cheap to purchase but the cost soon builds up when you have to replace them and also the cost of getting to the cave you wish to survey needs to be taken into account! especially if its abroad and the equipment...

The Police and Fire Museum in Sheffield. The Museum is telling the story of the Emergency Services and have some brilliant displays of vehicles and equipment. Most of the Emergency services are represented except Cave Rescue, what are people's thoughts? They were thinking of a few information...

The quarry has reached the road does anyone know what the plans are? Is it going to extend further? It's very close to Peak Cavern! 400 meters?

Following 16 years of continues work the boulder choke in the roof of the Doom?s Retreat Aven beyond Ink sump has finally been breached.  Initially, viewing the passage beyond through a small gap in the boulders, the Team thought that they had found a chamber.  After breaking through it was...

It looks like Derbyshire County Council, are imposing new parking restrictions in Castleton, which may have a very negative impact on cavers, especially those who use the T.S.G caving club.

I have a Disto x310 It will not measure more than 3 meters max Using a white target helps but still distances over 4 meters result in a code fault 255, I have tried a factory reset with no improvement! Any ideas ????? Thanks Jim L

Derbyshire, Warning Buxton water Aven 04th May 11:56 Derbyshire, Warning Buxton water Aven Ropes and Anchors in Buxton Water Aven are in a Dangerous condition as a result of deterioration due to Age. The Aven has now been surveyed but a return trip is needed to replace the rope and anchors...

I have kept a number of bosh GBH 24 volt battery cases which I would like to repack, dose anyone have a recommendation for the best batterys and supplier to use?

We are transporting a large number of Scafolding poles to Ink sump, it will take some time to transport them through, and it will mean that they are scattered along the route, I wish to apologise to visiting cavers if it looks unsightly and I will endeavour to get them shiftet as quickly as...

Best van for caving? MPG Ground clearance Room in back for mattress Height in back for changing Weight limit Any ideas  :-\

Scurion for sale, needs new cable, comes with charger and one Scurion battery also one after market battery, in worn condition but working, very bright and lasts long time but battery box is Vulnerable to water ingress so avoid ducks! ?170 Ono buyer to collect, sold as seen.

I am selling a pair of stainless steel cylinder bands for twining 12 litre cylinders, ?50 and a pair of stainless steel bands for twining 7 litre cylinders ?45 ono Pair of 12 litre 232 bar cylinders ?70 each

I am selling my 20 litre, 200 bar, cylinders as I am no longer Resurgence diving and wish to release the funds for use at Ink sump. The cylinders are sold as seen and the buyer is to collect, ?150 each ono. contact me for further detail. Jim Lister

Some on has done a dam good job cleaning up Herne hill cave  :thumbsup: but on a negative note it is insecure some has forced the door! If you are involved with the site I thought you would like to know to protect access,

The "TSG" have lent the team working on the boulder piles/ JH a Silver TU16 Tirfor winch, cable and handle, please may we have it back as it is needed by the club! Many thanks Jim Lister.