I agree . I’ve lost years because of this forum not to mention the financial impact . I reckon I’ve lost maybe 6 months of my life just reading @Onoff ‘s novels .
I blame this forum . Spend all my time posting crap and commenting on crap . If it wasn’t for this forum would of finished my build years ago . Tempted to sue for compensation but haven’t got time as I need to reply to this post .
True . But you could argue the same for using your own generated electricity ( not just carbon saving ) I.e creates jobs / investment etc etc .
My ‘ principle ‘ was to be less dependent on infrastructure; where possible .
I looked into this . Even have a non return valve in an access chamber installed as requested by the water company specifically for this . ROI was bad . But like others that’s not really the issue . So instead I spent the rain water recovery ear marked money on pv . Amount of water a toilet or washer needs is quite small . A rainwater butt outside fed off the roof will provide enough storage to water the garden . If I had more money I would of installed it as a matter of principle .
Even my toothbrush doesnt charge from poe . But it does have Bluetooth to an app . It shows we how well I brushed my teeth . I got (expletive deleted)ed off with it . Now it just shows a sad face .
Agree that automation should “ just happen “ where possible . I do have my own web interface so I can play / spy - SWMBO doesn’t use it nor need to . Cat 5/6 everywhere . Then you can add sensors etc. you wish ( even if the cat cable is simply for poe ) . I use z wave ; but ultimately that will be replaced / become redundant . All my wiring does go back to a central “ the bridge “ command centre . If I sold the house it wouldn’t be too difficult to make it ‘normal ‘ again .
Excuse me @ToughButterCup ; you made many typo’s
If you want futile , never completed projects ; follow @Onoff
If you want a cutting edge, non standard , exemplary, hyper efficient , exceptional build ; follow @pocster
SWMBO is on it !
Plan is some form of mesh bolted to a concrete wall but spaced off it so chains ( for plant pots / troughs; not pleasure ) can be attached .
Wall is white ; SWMBO wants mesh to be white .Rebar mesh good enough ?
Best way to space off wall ?
I’m concerned about the weight . 3 metres high of plant troughs water logged is quite heavy .
SWMBO proof responses required