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@h_copter we have mixed a 22kw log gasififiaction boiler and a 9kw monobloc ashp. It has 2x 500l stainless TS that ashp heats one and log boiler heats both, also has 8m2 of solar thermal and some PV mixed in. We are currently adding fox PV batteries to the system so we can run the ashp for a few hours during the day. I don't know if its the most efficient system but it certainly works. We are trying to utilise off-peak electricity.

Yeah I will go and have a look at the paperwork. When the out buildings get built we can add more solar so the the proposed 2nd battery system so will get everything cleared 1st from DNO. I have came across a company called g59 projects who will take care of the paperwork side for £250, maybe the easy route for applying for a bigger system.

I already have solar and batteries (3.68kw inverter and 12kwh batteries) but was thinking of adding another inverter and another set of batteries, do I need dno approval for the 2nd inverter even though there is no solar going on it?

Was just looking at getting thule aero bars for the van mainly to transport the ladder this very minute. Points are 1.5m apart on van but probably go for middle rack aswell. Not planning on anything heavy on there so was looking at aero bars. Although I wouldn't mind nipping down to Edinburgh (approx 180mile) for a few 100mm steel road shuttering at some point, 3m lengths so would only be 0.75m over hang.

Im round the twist with open reach. This build has taken years and originally accepted a free connection from open reach 6 years ago. They dug up road and the local open reach guy said he would drop of ducting. Everything happy. This connection would have been dial up so was just to get a line in for future, I had no intention of actually using it. I tired phoning/emailing him to chase him up over the years but no luck. Cellular poor here so we have had starlink but this has slowed down considerably over last year (they probably want me to upgrade to new hardware). Surprisingly out the blue openreach installed fiberoptic a few months ago and now I tried to pursue old application..... I'm getting nowhere. There's no physical number to contact and it's just send a email and I get a phone call 2 weeks down the line with the same outcome. I will ask my supervisor and get back to you. I am going to try contacting EE for broadband and see how they get on. Will report back.

I am thinking about cutting some DIY kitchen carcasses 3x500 and 2x1000 width and fitting some l 500 width doors 3 of which would need to be cut for ceiling. I am not a fan of sliding doors.

Anybody any good suppliers for something like this :-

We diy'd uginox stainless steel standing seam. Lot of work. My auld man done a two day training course at Bolton with metal solutions who we bought most of the tools from. Not sure if was financial worth it for one Build but were doing two self builds.

You could install a hybrid inverter and have the option of adding batteries later without the need to upgrade the inverter.

Hello strangers Starting to put things in place for build number 2. I hope not to make the same mistakes again! Looking for a engineer who has experience in insulated raft/ icf (basement and above ground) / steel framed roof/ lewis plate flooring and poured concrete staircases. It would make life much easier if they where based in Scotland and can sign of a SER certificate. Any recommendations welcome.

Is this supply all materiel aswell? Have you sat down and added up the materiel? It looks a pretty straightforward spec nothing to fancy. First thoughts it's a expensive but more experienced people will be along in a minute.

Little bit different (new build high insulation) We plumbed upstairs radiators with a ufh manifold so no trvs. We also run cable to each room for adding in a thermostat at a layer date but tbh the rads are never on.

@JohnMo what spec is your PV/battery ?

We had problems with one of our dewalt 1st fix (bought x2 and 1x 2nd fix) Should of sent it back it back but never did. When working was a good machine and handy with shared batteries. Was using the other one tonight for concrete shuttering.

@sharpener thank you for a prompt reply. 420m2 new build with good level air tightness and insulation (passive level but no accreditation). Mvhr, ASHP still to be connected up. Pv diverter. 8m2 solar thermal. 20kw log boiler. (heating system overkill) Probably end up with a electric van being eyeing up the vw id buzz. Current PV set up in roof approx 4.2kw with a 3.68kw inverter. Very basic sma inverter. Would like to at least double PV size with battery storage and be able to add more battery capacity at a later date. Would be adding different orientation of panels to existing so get a but more output in the evening. Was originally thinking of ditching inverter and using a hybrid inverter.