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@Markuz Thanks. LOts of choices! TP are close so I'll give them a call.

@Nickfromwales Thanks, we'll give it a try.

@Markuz Thanks for the suggestions. Biggest problem with these cement boards is finding a local supplier. All seem to be mail order only, with usually ridiculous delivery charges!

@Nickfromwales That's a thought!

@Nickfromwales Thanks for the quick response. That's rather impressive looking stuff Not even too expensive. I'll give it a test!

Hi, I need to fit a panel to the outside of our house (ICF K-rend) in order to mount the solar inverter and trunking. Trouble is, I haven't a clue what to use. I need something that will take screws like ply, but be fully weatherproof. I've never used cement boarding type materials, and I've no idea whether they take screws well. Any suggestions........

You can download a pretty comprehensive guide from this page.... https://knauf.com/en-AU/knauf-gypsum/services/training/plasterboard-installation-manual

I used https://www.toolstation.com/floor-tite-tri-lock-pozi-screw/p65750

The Egger instructions seem to say either is ok...... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjI0OOZp7iPAxXjbEEAHX5LOO4QFnoECBwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.egger.com%2Fget_download%2Fc19090af-796c-4d84-86bf-33909a20f6bf%2FFlyer_Advanced_Structural_Flooring_System_Fitting_guide_UK_05_2024.pdf%3Fcountry%3DGB&usg=AOvVaw1t1ze_7xhNmM1ygxieNHff&opi=89978449

These don't have a clear flow, but at least they're designed to be "clearable", and hopefully they'll save the trap from getting clogged. https://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/90185.htm

Our ducted unit downstairs is going to need a total of 8 x 150mm ducts installed, which the posis can cope with, but upstairs we chickened out and went for individual wall mounts , as we couldn't see how to do the ducts in our (hopefully) airtight ceiling.

Sorry, bought mine > 10 years ago! Not recommending, but I think this is a good make...... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Labgear-Universal-Freesat-Satellite-Receiver-Black/dp/B09QL992DD/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2MUKK4JRF7PVD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4Pzm7Lpqh67uiC_vhTcSCz7T89hL3jllJurtFXQsSbNMoph_Bv3aqGXc35m0_kWN-ahuWheH0ktoIHlt8_wbqy1mUsHfWqg81VEWE-d-hM82JaksehRUexpGiNQcOvdrsfnqXQk0jA2dT-jVNXIhvKP6QAUnWSQQq47M-EorqcoZ3OlNIA6Qj7SPdw14yvCLO419OgNzCN-wIUyZPep67SApXCf8A_IKq6hujj27NJc.Wh4DbXVr-w6Qa_RAWqDNej2xtTS5A3I7UiZbK6iCFdI&dib_tag=se&keywords=octo%2Blnb&qid=1754156823&sprefix=octo%2Blnb%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-2&th=1 or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-LNB-182-GOLD-0-1-dB-Ports-Gold/dp/B00BAWQS2G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2MUKK4JRF7PVD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4Pzm7Lpqh67uiC_vhTcSCz7T89hL3jllJurtFXQsSbNMoph_Bv3aqGXc35m0_kWN-ahuWheH0ktoIHlt8_wbqy1mUsHfWqg81VEWE-d-hM82JaksehRUexpGiNQcOvdrsfnqXQk0jA2dT-jVNXIhvKP6QAUnWSQQq47M-EorqcoZ3OlNIA6Qj7SPdw14yvCLO419OgNzCN-wIUyZPep67SApXCf8A_IKq6hujj27NJc.Wh4DbXVr-w6Qa_RAWqDNej2xtTS5A3I7UiZbK6iCFdI&dib_tag=se&keywords=octo+lnb&qid=1754156823&sprefix=octo+lnb%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-4

Not only cheap and easy, but works perfectly! And you can fast forward recordings to remove adverts. Why not just get a cheap (or otherwise) Echo to deal with radio. Unlike TV, hugely better streamed.

I've probably misunderstood what you're looking for, but wouldn't a straightforward 8 port LNB do all you want. Or possibly a Hybrid 6 if you've got equipment that can use it.

Thanks @Nickfromwales. we're self building just for ourselves, so I assume we're " visitable". Google seems to show that "adaptable" is optional....