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6HP for 50mm and 7HP for 75mm. Humm. The cross sectional area of a 75mm circle is roughly double that of 50mm. Doesn't pass the smell test for me but I've never owned one.

I know people put them on top of kitchen cabinets and the like so a wardrobe is probably OK.

I was wondering if something like this existed for a transformer. Its a ventilated single front for a pattress box intended for sensors. https://www.rapidonline.com/CamdenBoss-CBRS01VWH-Sensor-Enclosure-Size-1-Vented-White-30-6985?IncVat=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping feed&utm_content=surfaces across google&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzLCVBhD3ARIsAPKYTcSGkEkqBo7ZWOFKSjfzHPJMXqKJaaYxePzqGikSE7AHWsOljSpE8P0aAhW1EALw_wcB

I think most people hide the transformer away near the light fitting in the ceiling void. I wonder if anyone makes a ventilated in wall box for LED transformers?

Planning conditions have to meet a number of tests or they can be appealed. Ii might be wrong but I'm a bit surprised it's possible to impose a 3m rule as a planning condition. I suppose it depends on the exact wording. For example its technically possible to build over a sewer without causing issues if cost is no object - for example by digging it up and replacing it with a more robust design. This solution might deal with any possible planning reason for the condition relating to the fragility of the pipe. That might make the condition unenforceable or at least open to a challenge. Obviously some bylaw or water company regulation might also prevent building too close but that's different to a planning condition.

I would ask as soon as possible because the possibility of rising interest rates may affect the affordability calculation.

Our house was quite complicated and we used a QS. He took the drawing package from the Architect and worked out his own cost estimate. When the 3 quotes came back from the builders the QS went through each of them and adjusted them so they were all based on the same assumptions (Eg to ensure they all had same provisional sums). There were also some items that differed quite a bit between the builders. The QS discussed these with the builders to understand why they were so different. We then had a three way meeting with me, the QS and the Architect to select the Builder. This included discussing the changes to the the quotes that he had agreed with the builders. In the end the three quotes were within about 12% of each other. The lowest was quite close to the QS's orginal estimate as the ammendments balanced out. The cheapest builder turned out to be the one I had found rather than either of the two suggested by Architect and QS.

As others have said.. It needs to be a rest bend which has a larger radius.. I would make a scale drawing. I don't see why it can't go where you propose. It might just mean you need slightly taller hole in the wall. eg drill higher up and remove brick below. The dimensions of a typical rest bend (Marley) are here..

At attempt to ball part the figures.. From the USA but.. https://home.engineering.iastate.edu/~tge/ce421-521/ishadeep.pdf So it appears you need between 0.001 ha and 0.01 ha of new wetland per house. 0.001 ha = 10 sqm 0.01ha = 100 sqm Has some costs for different types of habitat.. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6034ef5ee90e0766033f2ea7/Cost_estimation_for_habitat_creation.pdf Seems to range from say £10,000 to £23,000 per ha. Suggests an initial cost per house in the range.. 0.001 ha = £10 to £23 0.01 ha = £100 to £230 So if they are charging 10-20 times that perhaps the running costs are significant. Would be interesting to know how they arrive at £thousands per house.

I would write to the planners copy the archaeological society pointing out that the site was excavated with the photos. We had to pay quite a bit just for a watching brief while a water main was diverted. A full dig can make a project unviable.

My BCO had a gadget that he used to check every single pane of glass to ensure it was coated (and some of my windows have 12 seperate panes). He found one or two that were the wrong way around but that didn't seem to bother him.

At my mothers flat i think it was just a coaxial cable that comes in to a faceplate like box. It's probably against their T&C to DIY or ask an electrician to move but if you are just making it shorter I'd think its a simple enough job. Think I would carefully hand dig it up and make a temporary waterproof enclosure for it all out of the way while the building work is done then see if your electrician can sort it or as per @Conor Think my mum had something like this.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VIRGIN-MEDIA-WHITE-WALL-BOX-ISOLATOR-CABLE-SPLITTER-HOUSING-COVER-TV-BROADBAND/333948721544?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338624526&toolid=10029&customid=6b53424fd87a32d26446afc804a0580b&pageci=80a491e2-3959-49d1-af51-4143dca5242b&redirect=mobile

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/04/20/polysilicon-maker-predicts-5-year-shortage-of-solar-raw-material/. Polysilicon maker predicts 5-year shortage of solar raw material TBEA-owned Xinte Energy says it cannot produce polysilicon quickly enough to meet demand and wants shareholders to back its bid to quadruple its manufacturing capacity by mid 2024. Snip.. Pointing to booming global demand for solar, Xinte said even with a 100,000-ton polysilicon fab in Inner Mongolia due to be completed this year, the more than 1 million tons worth of solar wafer orders it has received from companies such as Longi and JA Solar mean it has locked up sales for three to five years.

How about one of these oscillating multi tool gizmo..

Yes I did.

My understanding is... When an overseas company exports to the UK they should do so free of their VAT or whatever it's called in their country (BTW in Belgium). Depending on the value they should either charge UK Vat or no UK VAT. I think the break point is £135 but that may have changed. On arrival in the UK you will/should be charged UK VAT if not already paid and possibly customs Duty. Any UK VAT charged can be reclaimed subject to the normal rules that apply to UK purchases. Any foreign VAT paid in error cannot be reclaimed but I bet HMRC miss some hidden away in the spreadsheets. If it's a lot of money best consult an expert.

Not sure if mentioned already but.. https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1621656/electric-car-charging-point-driving-law-changes-new-homes-buildings-june-2022

Not worried but hate to see a gap that could be filled with insulation wasted.

Got any left over Frametherm to put on top of the PIR before you put it in place?

+1 And be careful what you say on a public forum. Stables/Agricultural buildings arent usually within the curtilage of a dwelling so might not have permitted development rights for conversion to residential accommodation. You might need planning permission for "change of use" for the land its on? However Agricultural buildings can be converted to dwellings under different rules, but only if they have been used for Agricultural purposes. "Not used for 15 years" might disqualify the building. As would a non-agricultural use such as storing lawnmowers or cars. So yes best seek professional advice before accidentally spoiling your chances.

We installed MVHR even though our house isn't as air tight as recommended. I've no idea if it saves us money and it does use slightly more electricity than we expected. Would I fit one again? 100% yes. None of our previous houses had such a system and all had condensation issues of some sort. Our first few nights in the new house felt like we were camping out under canvas the air was so fresh when waking up. Towels dry quickly in the bathroom so haven't needed the heated towel rail. We dry all clothes on a rack in guest bathroom, don't use tumble dryer or outside line. We also don't have to dust surfaced do frequently. Your experience may vary but we think it's one of the best decisions we made. Just make sure the filters are easy to access and ideally washable as we find they need cleaning every few months. You should see all the muck and bugs they keep from coming in.

My input filter actually points downwards. Moths and flys get sucked up and stuck to the underside blocking it.

The "whole development" so yes whole site.

Not all emulsion is waterproof and yes we have tested this. Fortunately we found an identical colour that is washable so have painted that around light switches.

Tip.. If you want to build a house buy a plot from a pig farmer or one that's currently Allotments.