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Good to have a nice easy clear cut decision then! cheers

didnt think Wind turbines would be something I'd be talking about - good luck anyone doing a self build on one though! The flex (it pretty much is big flex aye) actually does get twisted. While there are a few different sliprings of differing types in the turbine the cables going down the tower use a more basic system. They just hang a loop of 20 metres or so down from where it's connected up top to where it's connected in the tower. This then gives plenty slack to turn the nacelle around about 5 or 600 degrees before it needs to turn back. The cables have spacers to stop them rubbing. More basic than a slip ring but less to go wrong. The other sliprings are one that uses carbon brushes just like a motor on a power tool does on the turbine generator (just massive brushes) and then a smaller one that uses gold plated tines that slide round a gold plated track that is for the cables going into the hub (nose cone). I think ones in car steering often use ribbons? and hyrdaulic sliprings are used too that would be similar to those used on cranes and excavators etc.. definitely had my dinner up on the roof plenty times but sun bathing opportunities are not that common in Scotland.

HI, I was looking into Klar windows as a supplier of triple glazed timber windows. They are marketed as danish but are made in Estonia i think. Have not really been able to find too much info about them online - which is a red flag I reckon. I've come to the conclusion they might well be too good to be true - ie, very cheap prices. Only read one real bad review which is making me think they have been taking steps to cover others up. Most other companies have a large mix. I was hoping this would be a way to get the most efficient wood and aluclad windows as I think some of the other options may well be out of our range. The alternative is upvc triple glazed which i was hoping to avoid but am now looking at. So has anyone had any dealing with them or heard anything? thanks Ant

Morning all, I've got various smaller projects on the go at the moment as well as a planned extension coming up in the next year or so - not exactly sure of how much i will be doing as i have two wee ones and time is not something i have a lot of. Was hoping to do everything but might pay for the shell to be built and do the rest. I'm a sparky by trade but have not worked on a house for a long time. Got quite a lot of experience in plumbing, mechanical and renewables and now work up wind turbines so hopefully I can offer advice as well as soaking up the info on here from all you lovely people! ant