The Cabin

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Getting there

Where can I park the car?

The top two carparks are all reserved spaces, it's OK to go to the top car park for dropping off, but please park in the bottom car park.
See the Directions page for more details.

 

Can I get there by bus?

Yes, there is a bus service from Haugesund to Seljestad. The trip takes just over two hours.
See this website for details www.nor-way.no/en/routes/haukeliekspressen/

 

Where is the key ?

There is a keysafe. Location and code given to you if you're going to stay there.
The key for the shed should be hung up in the entrance hall to the cabin.

 

 

The Shed

Extractor Fan

Extractor fan for the bio composting toilet

If there is a bad smell coming from the toilet, check that the extractor fan in the shed is installed and connected.
If the cabin has not been used for a while, the blanking plate may be in the extractor pipe. Remove the blanking plate by unscrewing the 4 screws in each corner.
Install the fan assembly making sure the arrow is pointing upwards, and plug the fan into the socket on the wall.
   
Mains water Thermostat

Heating cable for mains watersupply

The mains water supply needs to be heated in winter to prevent the water pipe from freezing. The picture to the left shows the summer position with the thermostat and switches set to "0".

In the winter, both switches should be set to "1" and the dial set at 5 degrees as shown in the right picture. If the green light does not come on, check fuse 5 in the fuse board.

If the water in the pipe has frozen, the switch can be set to position 2 for a maximum of one hour to heat up the pipe more rapidly.

   
Water Stop Valve

Water Stop Valve asembly

The mains water stop valve has a blue handle.
The left picture shows the valve in the off position (90 degrees to the pipe)

The right picture shows the stop valve in the on position (parallell with the pipe)


The right picture also shows the pressure reduction valve. The dial shows the incoming pressure, normally between 2 and 5 bar. The outgoing pressure can be adjusted by turning the green knob and should normally be set to 2 bar.

The top of the assembly has a tap which is shown open in the picture.

The short length of hose pipe is used to connect water to the rest of the cabin. Make sure the red end of the hosepipe is connected to the tap and that all valves are inline with the pipes to deliver water. (As shown in the right picture)

 

 

 

Bathroom

Toilet

Use of the bio composting toilet

The toilet in the cabin is a composting toilet and is very sensitive to what is put down it. Please use only for wee, poop and toilet paper.

In the unlikely event that the toilet is full, the chamber underneath can be turned to align an empty chamber with the toilet.

If there is a bad smell coming from the toilet, check that the extractor fan in the shed is installed and connected.

The neares (flushing) public toilets are at Langfoss (20 minute drive) or in the towns of Odda or Røldal (25 minute drive)
   
Hot Water Tank

Hot Water Tank

This is a 200 liter hot water tank with an electric imersion heater.
Only turn on the imersion heater if the tank is full of water.
The black handle is the drain valve and should be at 90 degrees to the pipe.


To drain the tank, turn off the power at the wall, close the main stop valve in the shed, then open the drain valve by turning it parallell to the pipe.

The water takes about 5 hours to heat up from cold, and should be enough hot water for about 4 showers.

If no power, check fuse number 4 in the fuse cupboard.
   
Drain Valve Hot Water

Warm Water Drain Valve

Before connecting mains water, make sure the warm water drain valve to the right of the shower is turned off. (Slot in horisontal position as shown in picture).

To empty the water out of the pipes, first close the main stop valve in the shed, then open this valve to drain the water (slot in vertical position)
   
   

 

 

Kitchen

How do I open the oven?

The oven has a child lock in the middle between the hob and the top of the oven door. Slide the child lock to the side to open the oven <need picture>

 
   

Does the Dishwasher work?

No, so don't put stuff in it !

 
   
   

 

 

Where do I dispose of rubish?

  

Rubish

There is a communal rubish container about 200 yards down the main road.
   

Where is the nearest shop?

 
Joker Shop The nearest shop is at Skare, about 10 minutes drive from the carpark.
Take the 134 towards Haugesund and just after the tunnel turn off onto road 13 towards Odda.
Drive down the hill and just before the bridge there is a Joker convenience store.
Open 9am to 10pm Monday to Saturday.
   

 

 

Before vacating the cabin

1) Please leave the cabin in a clean and tidy state.

2) If you have litt the fire, make sure it is completely out and the fire vent closed.

3) Please take all rubish down to the rubish container and do not leave any food behind.

4) Empty and unplug the fridge. Leave the doors to the fridge and freezer open.

5) All windows and curtains to be closed.

6) Turn off the hot water tank by switching off at the wall.

7) All heaters to be turned off and unplugged, except the one in the bathroom.

8) All floors to be washed using a mop with warm water and "grønsåpe".

9) Disconnect the extractor fan in the shed.

10) Turn off the main stopcock in the shed (blue handle horisontal) and disconnect the short hose pipe.
In winter, also disconnect the pressure reduction valve and put it in the bathroom.

11) Make sure the white pipe that comes out of the wall in the shed is angeled towards the floor to allow water to drain out of the pipes

12) Open the drain valve to the right of the shower. (slot vertical)

13) Open the taps in the kitched and bathroom and let the water drain out.

14) Make sure all the water has run out of the white pipe in the shed, then lock the shed and put the key back in the entrance hall.

15) Lock the front door and put the key back in the key safe. Remember to set the digits back to 0000.

Thank you for your visit and have a safe journey home.