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Some people say particular modems are better on long distance lines but tuning them up is a hobby all of its own... https://forums.thinkbroadband.com/dslrouter/4544026-best-adsl-modem-for-long-line.html?page=7&fpart=all

I think you are probably close to or over the recommended max distance. In some countries they install loop repeaters to improve performance at long distance but for some reason I don't think they do that in the UK.

Can you get into the modem status pages? Things like signal to noise ratios. How long you have been connected for etc

When we were trying to get planning permission the planning officer started talking about how ALL new houses had to be sustainable. This was 12+ years ago. He was talking about the need to build near existing public services like doctors, schools and shops or at least have access to them by public transport.

Caution, can't mix bentonite and soap based grease according to.. https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/asin/B001OKBHRK Q: Is 00 grease compatible with bentonite grease used on peerless walk benhine mower transmission? A: No, 00 grease is a soap based grease and Bentonite is a clay based grease. 00 can be used if transmission is disassembled and flushed out so no Bentonite grease is left otherwise incompatibility will result in transmission failure.

Google says it a high temperature grease that's more waterproof. Seems you can get it but as you say, it's expensive. https://www.gardentractorspares.co.uk/peerless-gearboxes-8001/801-gearbox-parts/greases-and-lubricants

Google says it a high temperature grease that's more waterproof. Seems you can get it... https://www.gardentractorspares.co.uk/peerless-gearboxes-8001/801-gearbox-parts/greases-and-lubricants

I guess there are advantages to using your own modem. I've never used the one Plusnet gave me.

To avoid the fee?

Ok I've tried that and it does seems to work. However it looks like you need to set up separate up accounts for their monitor system and the forum as they aren't linked. I used the "Sign up now" button top right of this page to create a monitor account.. https://www.thinkbroadband.com/broadband/monitoring/quality The user name and password I entered there lets me create a monitor and access data but doesn't let me log into the forum as I don't have an account on the forum. I dare say you can use the same user and password for both, but you have to create both yourself.

More than a few acres are required.. https://www.primalsurvivor.net/much-land-need-self-sufficient/ More land needed to raise money to pay council tax. Other bills might be avoidable. No electric, water, sewerage etc Would there be business rates on a smallholding? Fuel for cooking unless some trees about.

Ebay appears to have one for £200.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/24034143521?iid=274371349823

Electric is about three times the cost of mains gas. So a £500 bill becomes £1500.

M I haven't had to use it in anger for a few years but if I start program with default settings and then just set the cycle time (box top right) to 10 mins it runs a test every 10 mins. Test currently fails because I haven't configured an upload server. Ping and download works ok.

You should also check your voice call quality. I was once told that BT are better at responding to complaints about noisy lines than broadband issues. Once they fix any line problems causing noisy audio that tends to make broadband more reliable as well. There is a number you can dial to do a quiet line test. https://support.zen.co.uk/kb/Knowledgebase/Performing-a-Quiet-Line-Test Obviously if its an issue with the broadband kit itself this won't help.

Perhaps try.. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/download/internet-tools/jds-auto-speed-tester-179-3328664/

+1 @ProDave might correct me but if you were really stuck and couldn't replace the wire then nearest I think you can do to that set up is.. 2.5mm Ring Main -> 2.5mm wire -> 13A FCU -> 1.5mm -> single socket

Forgot to say that the prices on that web site for full tins have been good in the past. Had a few different things from them.

You might find something ready built. Quite a few companies making small devices designed to sit on a lAN, either wired or WiFi, with sensor inputs. 8 chan, 16 bit... https://www.audon.co.uk/remote_io_controlbyweb/X418-I.html Probably cheaper devices out there.

Even smaller and cheaper samples from.. https://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/product/osmo-polyx-oil Tiny 5ml samples for £1.09

I just think the wall plate has shrunk a bit. I don't see any major issues although that bit of bright blue membrane suggests there might have been a leak not so long ago, and the bearing end of the lintel looks a bit short?

Be careful, they are saying you could erect a 1m high wall without needing planning permission. However planning permission does not trump other issues like any right of access he may have over that tiny bit by the entrance. It's possible to get planning permission to build on land you do not own, but that doesn't mean you can build without the land owners permission. Sorry if that's obvious.

Ok so the issue is the shared gap in the wall. The neighbour may have acquired some sort of right of access over a small part of your land by continual use over the years (and you over his). In a sane world he would agree to you doing what you want on the basis that you widen both openings (or just his and move yours) and you both agree to extinguish each others access rights. Point out that resolving the issue rather than creating a formal dispute over access rights would boost the value of his property as well. If he won't agree to that I suggest you get some sort of legal opinion as to if a right of access exists. Perhaps it doesn't. Failing that perhaps stop your new dividing wall a meter short of the gap preserving his ability to use the full width of the opening. An alternative might be a curb or edging instead of a 1m high wall? That could go all the way to the front as it would still allows his access over it.

https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Non-material_amendment_to_planning_permission I would send ammended drawings and ask them to advise if the change can be handled as a non-material ammendment. Perhaps include your email address in hope it might speed up a reply. If they say yes then bang in the forms with another set of drawing and the fee.

Google found a reference or two but I don't know if they cover self builders.. http://www.mpwbrokers.com/products/house-builders-and-developers/ https://www.daineskapp.co.uk/construction-insurance/contractors-all-risks