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Timber cladding (Scotland) what would you use and where to source
SteamyTea replied to Grian's topic in Building Materials
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Charred timber cladding - anyone used it?
SteamyTea replied to goatcarrot's topic in Building Materials
We used to put a char on the saunas we made. It was more for looks than weather proofing. We soon abandoned it. Saunas get there own charing that looks very different. We did notice that there seemed to be no difference in weathering. Commercial saunas, which get hosed down daily, still rotted out at the base. Pointed out that they should be cleaned when hot as that dries the water off. But pool cleaners tend to do the early shift. -
How does your garden grow?
SteamyTea replied to recoveringbuilder's topic in Landscaping, Decking & Patios
I once tried to become a children's magic entertainer. Rather that make pigeons appear from a hat, or rabbits disappear, I put my hand down my trouser front, rummaged about a little, then produced two hairs. Was not successful. Should I have got my slug out? -
Right, and that needs a log book. Is that for installation or usage, or even both?
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I cannot help at all. What is the STP?
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How does your garden grow?
SteamyTea replied to recoveringbuilder's topic in Landscaping, Decking & Patios
https://www.healthline.com/health/coffee-in-hair#The-takeaway -
3.564 GW, only 3 shut down. Am I right in thinking that EDF are the only nuclear supplier?
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Lawnmowers no, bikes, think I have 5. One fixed wheel, an Olmo, my made to measure Crabtree, my Scott MB, my hack bike and my ex's pink thing. Thankfully I gave my old MB away as it was a little too large for me.
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Telephone/broadband strategy for new build
SteamyTea replied to kandgmitchell's topic in Networks, AV, Security & Automation
All our networks are equally as slow. Think 3 and Vodafone are going to merge. Vodafone have always seemed expensive to me. -
By having that Roman invention, central heating.
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Telephone/broadband strategy for new build
SteamyTea replied to kandgmitchell's topic in Networks, AV, Security & Automation
I got my Smarty £16/month, unlimited data, SIM today (no cancellation fee). Popped it in old phone, registered the card and away it goes. Not done a speed check on it yet as went out to play. Shall download some porn later. Did I say porn, meant educational science video, which is worse, it involves the mind and body. -
Welcome. Probably a bigger task in front of you than you can imagine. As you currently don't have heating, you could consider getting an Air to Air Heat Pump or two as a temporary measure. One it will give you some heating and cooling, and more importantly, you will know how much energy your house will need.
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Now I know it is nice and sunny, and we have the longest hours of daylight this week, but what struck me as odd is how little nuclear generation is currently happening. It may be scheduled maintenance, but I would have thought that we could be increasing it and using less natural gas. Both wind and solar are generation more than 50% more than nuclear at the moment (16:10 19/06/2023), gas is less than the two combined by about 10%.
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Isn't the Mayor of London trying to get long burns banned via the clean air act. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/08/wood-burners-in-effect-banned-new-refurbished-homes-london I suspect that WDs that are already installed will get swept up in it all.
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Soldering irons tend to to work to well at skin temperature.
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I consistently use about 1 kWh a day, during the day time. As I was sitting in the cafe this morning I noticed all the telewankers plugging in their phones and laptop. How small could a 1.25 kWh battery storage and BMS/mains charger be made? If it, in effect, knocks 50p off a cup of coffee, and with my loyalty 1 free coffee after I buy 6, that will get the price down to around £2.20 a cup, 2017 prices.
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Help - scary security situation
SteamyTea replied to Adsibob's topic in Networks, AV, Security & Automation
I agree. You say it better than I can, so I won't say it. -
Owner/builder of the first A1 and Passive house in Ireland
SteamyTea replied to fclauson's topic in Introduce Yourself
Welcome. Your names seems familiar, where you a contributor over at 'the other place'. -
Help - scary security situation
SteamyTea replied to Adsibob's topic in Networks, AV, Security & Automation
That sounds horrible. In some ways I hope it is just someone with mental health issues, but then, for them, every days is scary. -
How does your garden grow?
SteamyTea replied to recoveringbuilder's topic in Landscaping, Decking & Patios
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Yes, I burnt some once, very fast but smokey.
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Outdoor furniture- what you got?
SteamyTea replied to SuperJohnG's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
Make your own, easy now you have a jigsaw, drill, multitool and an angle grinder.
