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The ASHP cylinder will also be in the utility room hence the cylinder - only place for it . Runs to taps etc. none are excessively far . I *suppose* I could drill 4 large holes so at least cold & hot each have a hole per ‘circuit’ I.e upstairs and downstairs.

Hey all, Looking a bit ahead here, but thought it was worth asking now! My water in are below ground at the front of the build in a utility cupboard (Hot via ASHP ; doesn't exist yet!) But! I have a concrete block load bearing wall in the way. I want to try and keep it all neat. As I have below ground (kitchen) and above ground (bedrooms & bathrooms) I thought it made sense to split and have 2 manifolds for each (1 hot, 1 cold). I want no joints. So every run will be per item. So!; do I drill out 2 big holes in my concrete wall and pass the entire pipework through each one? - problem is it won't be particularly neat at this point. i.e. jumble of pipe going through a hole. Not really ideal. I could ( I suppose ) drill a hole per pipe. But on the upstairs for example off the top of my head there would be ( bathroom h+c, sink h+c, shower h+c, toilet h etc.etc. ); could be many pipes. I did think about doing the manifolds on the otherwise of the wall but that's the kitchen - so not really practical for access to them. Any suggestions appreciated - crap drawing attached

As Mr. Ratty would say .... ” F*ck it ; I’ll do the grouting “

“British Standard wet finger?” too early for me

Vile digs on here today must be all the brexit sh$t bringing the worse out in people ?

Ouch ! below the belt ! Its been screeded with a fall . I’ve raised the upstands - bitcmore to do ; but other luxury hmo things to do !!

Or gut the bathroom and start again. That's what I would do ....

Yeah I triple checked the wiring with my tester . No issues

It was working fine . I did update the AP’s firmware - so that might be it . Currently running with both AP’s unplugged and ok . The AP’s had issues anyway - becoming unadopted or missing heart beat . So some kind of issue between them I think . Reluctant to roll back the firmware ( I assume you can roll back ) .

These 2 Unifi AP units I have are a NIGHTMARE! All works for a bit then goes t*ts up for no obvious reason. As soon as I swap back to the actual hub's Wifi all is fine. Stick 'em on ebay I think! - just seems so unstable and I simply can't isolate the issue!

Builders looked. Not an issue. Only problem is as it's quite long and skinny could 'wobble'. So as a 'lets try it and see' solution could potentially add a chrome bar floor to ceiling at far end for definite strength.

Yeah for you and me. Rented property ..........

Yeah; that's about as simple as you can get. One thing I do find is that the gravel can get stuck in the soles of your shoe's and then scratch my nice laminated floors ( yeah I know they'll scratch them anyway! )

True manchester a bit far ; but take your point. what about swap shop ? ”walk on glazing will swap for Astro turf “

££!£!£££!!

Erm, no significance. Probably been like that since I bought the house. Perhaps previously there was a raised flower bed or something....

Yeah someone ;'attempted' to get in at the back. CCTV up now. You can access the garden from either the kitchen or patio doors off the lounge.

Hey all, So at my 'luxury HMO' ? I haven't touched the rear garden. It's about 5m x 6m. What's the *cheapest* way to make this low maintenance and practical ?. Decking????. Had someone look and he wanted 5k (!!!!!) - he was going to remove lots of soil. Not for 5k you're not! So I want somewhere the tenants can sit out.

That’s exactly what I was implying...

We know what THEY did !

I get lots of contractors for big employers e.g. Rolls Royce Airbus. So they usually own a home at the other end of the country. Need a nice relaxed place ; cheaper than a B&B but want all the modern mod cons. Certain 'young professionals' also like to share with similar. Cheaper than a 1 bed flat. They like it because all bills are included including cleaner, wifi, sky sports etc. etc. etc. So it's just 1 monthly bill that covers everything. Similar types of people get on real well together. It means they socialise more with people in the house; feel more comfortable and therefore stay longer. A few years ago I noticed 'luxury HMO's' coming up in London ; so knew this would filter through to Bristol. I am of course hoping better tenants in a better property look after it better.

You can see it easier from this end. Not at the property so just going off stock photo's To right of 2nd oven is the boxed in section. I think you can just make out the edge of the next floor unit. So looks less than 30cm - but can still be a divider/narrow worktop.

It's tricky to rejig existing units as they have 2 each all numbered. But I *think* at that junction between ovens and the next unit there is a 30cm boxed in section. Naturally take from this and extend along. Too narrow for a BB but as you say will 'make' them perhaps take something out the oven and place on 'bar' rather than walk across 'step'. Emailed builder already. Will put up a photo of unit in situ when done. I did 'wonder' about the step - but as I've been in the house a lot I cross over it 'naturally' without thinking. SHMBO had the issue which caused me to post. Naturally now she tells me "Of course I'm right; you knew I would be" ?

Ok. But splitting the kitchen with a narrow work topped unit is the way to go yes? (put photo up after you replied )

Thanks. As a fellow LL I take all your advice seriously. I think a 'narrow' divider unit to split the kitchen would be the best practical approach. You can't tell from the photo but a BB can't be put in; as there are units etc. But I'm not too worried about that - to simply have a divider will be ok. At the same time make the 'step' visible with tape ; and the high friction tape you suggest also a wall sticker. If done the way I've badly drawn I could also fit a hand rail the far end.