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My switch just has the one input. Have never noticed any issues with it so far and I am always watching TV on catch-up or kodi and my boys Xbox is never off. Maybe in a few years time when our broadband speeds increase and 4k or whatever is next comes along then it might need reworking but it will be fine for the next 5 years. Hopefully when that time comes I will have at least 2 of my leeches/kids moved out so should be fine for whatever i need to do.

You 'should' test at the operating pressure of the PRV ( for later when you convert ) which is 3.5bar. . Thats the most it would see if for e.g. you knocked the fill loop tap and it crept up to mains pressure. Worst case is best practice.

Looks like money for old rope for the installers again.. I will look at an ASHP now and solar thermal because it may now squeak in on payback. Although we will be going round the tank heat loss problem loop again.

I enjoyed the Richard Murphy winning house (didn't know he lived in Edinburgh)m especially the use of a 6m x 11m site. Like the Heath Robinson tracks on the curtain style garage door. It looked eyewateringly expensive to build, though, and not practical when he is 80 not 60. And some intriguing contrasts and comparisons to the Art Museum "Narrow House". There is a full article, including plans, on Arch Daily here: http://www.archdaily.com/777841/murphy-house-richard-murphy-architects This is what it says about the enviro aspects: As a way of sucking in heat impressed with the mechanical insulated shutters idea. Is Edinburgh less prone to passive overheating? 150m deep boreholes for GSHP? Ye Gods the bloke has money... Not sure if insulated shutters add a lot to 3G. Air circulation to a gravel heat store? Simpler than water pipes in a heat store. Super idea if it works. Like the use of water features ending up in grey water. But using it for sprinklers? Sounds like a recipe for full room replacement for a tiny fire due to the mucky water. Ferdinand