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  1. Temp
    Napkin = Maplin!
  2. Temp
    A thermistor is basically a resistor who's resistance varies with temperature. However the change in resistance is modest so you need a circuit that turns it into an on/off signal. This is usually done by a comparator that compares the resistance of the thermistor with that of an adjustable resistor. When one is greater/lower than the other it switches the output on/off. There are probably circuits on the web or modules on eBay/napkin that will do this. Some Heatmiser room stats have an optional external sensor mode but they only cover a narrow temperature range as you don't usually want to set a room to say >30C.
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    I think some form of RCD protection either a shared RCD or individual RCBO is mandatory for new circuits on the ground floor.
  4. Temp
    Down here it mentions a problem with sage pay.. https://www.lovemoney.com/news/3303/section-75-consumer-credit-act-card-shops-protection-claim-refund-your-rights
  5. Temp
    I was aware that using PayPal meant you loose protection because they are considered a third party intermediary. Hadn't occured to me that other payment processing companies like Worldpay might also be considered third parties but I can see why that might be the case. Thanks for the warning.
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    oak slabs

    Temp replied to vfrdave's topic in General Joinery

    Just noticed you wanted it for barn doors! Try local saw mill?
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    oak slabs

    Temp replied to vfrdave's topic in General Joinery

    I made this table and mirror with their oak... http://s586.photobucket.com/user/CWattersUK/media/Table/IMG_3343.jpg.html http://s586.photobucket.com/user/CWattersUK/media/IMG_20140305_135745.jpg.html Table looks a bit white in the photo but was taken before oiling.
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    oak slabs

    Temp replied to vfrdave's topic in General Joinery

    I've purchased some oak from these people in the past. http://www.timberdeal.co.uk/ http://www.timberdeal.co.uk/wooden-table-tops/ http://www.timberdeal.co.uk/wide-long-block-wooden-worktops/ If I remember correctly the owner of the company is Polish and they import small quantities of high quality wood from Europe, turn it into feature tables and kitchens. Some is exported back to Europe. I have a feeling they prefer or only deal with trade customers but not sure.
  9. Temp
    Wouldn't be my choice. They just look so "run down council estate" to me. What do you do when one cracks in half? Our allotment was given a load of scaffolding boards and they haven't lasted very well as bedding boxes. I'd go with the sleepers. They look best laid flat but work out cheaper on edge.
  10. Temp
    http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/grenfell-tower-fire-cladding-building-combustible-flammable-still-approved-use-safety-rules-a7822521.html
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    The construction as I understand it was.. Inside - concrete - Celotex RS5000 - ventilated cavity - Reynobond (Aluminium/PE/Aluminium sandwich) - Outside I think the PE is essentially just a filling to help with the stiffness of the panels. I think another make uses an aluminium honeycomb. It's on the outside of the ventilated cavity so it wasn't being used as insulation. The RS5000 is similar to their FR5000 product. It's possible there were also unventilated cavities between the concrete and Celotex.
  12. Temp
    I think I would get the insulation up and have all the windows and doors open for a few days. At least until any puddles have gone. Then lay a DPM before putting the insulation back down.
  13. Temp
    +1 That way the granite also hides the underside of the lintel.
  14. Temp
    Perhaps see "How to find and buy a Building Plot" by Roy Speer and others. Keep an eye on the weekly list of planning applications as some might be a planning application prior to selling the plot. I found some plots just by driving around. At least twice I found plot for sale signs from agents that we were registered with but which hadn't sent us details.
  15. Temp
    There is probably a web site where you can rent out your home charging point.
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    +1. If the cladding was of a type that needed a membrane to deal with any risk of wind blown rain/snow getting through (like hanging tiles) then soakers should be behind the membrane. eg so water running down the membrane ends up on top of the soaker and then out through the tiles.
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    In the comments section the guy says.. Perhaps one of these?... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORTER-CABLE-2902-19-2V-Model-9290-CORDLESS-ROUTER-1001-base-case-battery-used-/252814970354?hash=item3adcf24df2:g:XjgAAOSwTM5Yye5A PS: To avoid any doubt.. No definitely not just L&N to the battery terminals! It started life as a battery powered unit.
  18. Temp
    Catnic do a lintel 88mm high but I'm no SE so can't really comment on suitability.. https://catnic.com/products/ang
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    Just seen this on the BBC web site.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40465399 Newsnight has obtained confidential reports that help explain how flammable material has become more common on tall buildings. Combustible cladding has been permitted based on reports arguing fires involving combustible aluminium panels would behave similarly to ones with non-combustible ceramic tiles. Developers use them to persuade inspectors to sign off buildings. Exova, the company that produced the reports, refused to comment. Continues
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    +1 I don't think they are attempting any sort of realistic test, just trying to confirm what been fitted. Google found that a burn test is one way to identify different plastics.. http://www.boedeker.com/burntest.htm They probably don't trust the paperwork for a lot of projects.
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    Next week Lidl have a 4in1 petrol powered strimmer, hedge trimmer etc.. https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?articleId=4094&ar=7 The hedge trimmer attachment appears to have a metal casing rather than plastic that a few really cheap bundles have sometimes.
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    I'd certainly never by a new house "off plan". Best thing we can do is teach our kids how to value quality and hope it goes viral.
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    Our neighbours once told me they "didn't realise the house would be so big". That despite me giving them copies of the full plans including a "street scene" showing our house and theirs all to scale on one large sheet of paper. I also showed them a model I'd made from architectural foam board. Not really sure how I could have been any clearer in advance.
  24. Temp
    Some 11 years ago our BCO wanted all our downlights to be part B (fire) and part E (sound) rated.
  25. Temp
    https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Habitable_room
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