dpmiller

So we've a larder/pantry off the utility. It's pretty much an unheated space as I see it so no UFH pipes in the screed and quite possibly a VCL and a bit of PIR under the PB all around. I'd like to engineer in a fresh air supply to it. Now obviously the utility has an MVHR extract in it so convincing the air to flow isn't a problem. I've also no issue with making the supply sealable for AT test/ or if found unnecessary. As this is a TF and has a (well) ventilated cavity between frame and blockwork, are there any rules that would stop one from taking the supply air from the cavity instead of breaking through the outer skin? Fire regs maybe? Thinking of a small (2 or 3 inch) duct through the floor insulation rather than a full-on periscope and 4" soil kinda setup...

I've been sticking at it for about 27 years now...

I hate trade counters. I need to be in a *real* panic for something to go to a plumbing or electrical counter. Wait in line to try and explain to a spotty youth what I'm looking for then find I'm invoiced 30% over the odds because I'm a walk-in vs predictable pricing from bes/ screweys/ random ebay punter? Uh, no.

I'd caution that to get a *true* 15cfm you'd likely be looking at a 4hp singlephase machine. I normally see 3hp machines as about 13 on a good day... What kind of pump is it you need to run off air, and for how long at a go?

Should there not a be a split collar to spring over the flange and retain the nut?

are the two wires just Live and Neutral maybe?

Aren't JCB tools just a brand from Argos, like Bush or Grundig?

what's the difference between the normal "blue" multiconstruction and the unpainted "tile/ceramic" ones? Tip pattern looks very similar. like these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Bosch-Hex-9-Ceramic-IMPACT-CONTROL-SET-8-PIECE-SET/172798420362?hash=item283b96a58a

quarry tiles.

would the power input include backup immersion elements perhaps?

Fig 1 in the document has a layer of PIR over the studs and is agreed?

descaler won't fix a leaking seal.

^didn't you already test for that tho, as Dave recommended?

we did most of the site in 4" crushed rubble, then a strip around the footprint blinded as a nice firm base for the scaff. Everyone that visits remarks on how clean and level it is.

same charts are supplied for diggers too.

what kind of cowl? Was there a HETAS or BC signoff?

Any baffles in the top of the stove that could be distorted or fitted incorrectly?

Wow. Did they know it was a newbuild?

No, I was impressed. Grey/white pvc, 13 2g windows (inc. front windows at 1800x2400), plus composite front door with sidelights, french doors with sidelights, back door. Well under 7k installed.

Turkingtons. Spec acceptable, price keen.

Good question. Design isn't finalised yet so as much as I know the walls will go up quickly and the upstairs floors will be in cassette form, the roof structure is as yet undecided. The central portion of the roof will definetely be cut, but the L&R "wings" could be either cut or top-hat trusses. For now I'm presuming a couple of weeks which ties in well with the 6-8 weeks lead time on the UPVC windows. I'll know more when the final drawings arrive (which must mean it's time to pay some more soon...) and when Kieran visits site to inspect access etc.

Scaffolder booked, windows ordered.

no tbh. It's all a load of bull**** but that^^ makes sense now. Uhh-huh.

Shed's for later at this stage. I'm sure the last kW could go there sometime...

Hmm. I've been sitting looking at the plans, ruler in hand, and am unsure whether I can reasonably get more than 12 panels where we're looking at. I did however get what looks like a pretty good quote from Plug-in Solar- 12x 270w Talesun panels, GSE kit, 6x microinverters, and all the gubbins for c. £3.3k inc the VAT. Opinions?