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    Hi All Does anyone have any expedience of this particular model ASHP? Its sold by Earth Save Products (ESP) but I assume it will simply be a re-badged unit from someone. Price and performance seems to stack up but I'm a bit wary of paying good money for a product which would only be warranted by a small company. At least with Samsung, Mitsubishi et all you've got some reassurance of warranty cover. http://www.earthsaveproducts.com/product/varimax-4-12-inverter/ https://www.greenworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Varimax-Brochure-V4.pdf
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    LOL, you're looking at EPS blocks (ICF - Insulated Concrete Form) which are filled with concrete. I must admit at first glance I thought they looked like hollow concrete blocks.
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    Cladding looks very sharp. What is it? (P.S. I love beer can chicken. St Austell Tribute Ale is by far the best chicken beer! We even have a special holder: https://www.weberbbq.co.uk/product/weber-original-poultry-roaster/)
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    Craig, don't be disheartened. There are plenty of people on this forum (myself included) that have a commercial interest in construction related activities (but to be clear I have no commercial interests in the self build market and am purely here to persue my personal long term love of self build and home renovation). I have read all your posts and personally don't see you have "crossed the line" into touting for business. In fact you did the honourable thing by admitting in your first post that you had a commercial interest, there are plenty I'm sure that haven't. Your only crime is to have provided oxygen to what I feel were a number of posts which which at best "combative" in nature. Anyway I'm not a moderator, just a contributor and benefactor of a great forum so mods feel free to delete my views. I am very rarely offended
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    Exactly. As @ProDave says it's just a tingle. People pay good money at LoveyHoney.co.uk (other providers are available) for such stimulation
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    +1 to what Nick said. Only involve Openreach if you have infinitive amounts of time and money! I wouldn't get too hung up about saving the internal wiring, unless it's incredibly easy to access and unclip. A length of telephone cable is pence in comparison to mucking about trying to fish out cable. Do save the BT master socket though if you've got one of the modern two part ones but again not the end of the world as they can be easily sourced. If you're going down the DIY route then it's not a bad idea to pop off the covers of the external and internal boxes and take a quick photo of the wiring so reconnecting in the van is easier. Its amazing how quickly you can forget if it was the orange or blue (or other) pair that that the BT line came in on! A quick couple of photos will save trial and error! If if you don't have one you'll certainly need a punch down tool. Something like: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-punch-Down-Tool-Network-Adjustable-Impact-LSA-Plus-for-KRONE-and-strips-/131936902808?hash=item1eb80d5e98:g:MiYAAOSwFe5X1rdn
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    Ref No.1 The Samsung manual mentions a recommended maximum run of 25m but I would imagine the advice might differ by make/model. Ref No.2. I think it's @jack that has put his flow and return into an eps channel in the slab which is definitely a great idea. We couldn't do it easily due to our split level so in the end went for a pre-insulated pipe set which enters the slab from outside and runs to the edge of the building below the outside finished level. It was expensive and HUGE and very difficult to get a bend radius on. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRE-INSULATED-UNDERGROUND-INSULATED-PIPE-KIT-DUO-TWIN-PIPE-32mm-/112440664851 We've run a 3 core SWA and 2 CAT5 to the same location. Ref No.3 The Samsung unit we looked at just said that you should have a permeable area below the ashp that the condensation can drain into. Hope that helps
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    Thanks Pete, I think I've got that straight in my head. Where I'm still confused is how you tuck the soaker under the lead piece? Surely the lead piece attached to the cheeks has been trapped by the battens and cladding? Sorry if I'm being thick ! Edit: Answering my own question. Do you stop the battens 75mm short of the slate line to enable it to be tucked up? Presumably also stopping the cladding short of the slate line is also good detailing to stop it rotting from water running down the roof?
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    Hi all, me again looking for yet more of this wonderful forums collective knowledge. Weve got a dormer which is now going to be clad in horizontal timber cladding. So onto the frame will be a 25mm vertIcal batten and then the horizontal cladding. Its seems (from reading) that conventional wisdom is to slate the roof first with the appropriate front lead apron and soakers. Then add the timber cladding. However, the disadvantage to this plan is that I will need access across the slates to do the cladding which will risk damaging my 5mm thick nailed slates. I mentioned this this to a roofer I know today and he said (in something of a hurry as he was heading off to a job); "definitely clad it first, add a lead apron over the vertical battens, set off from the roofing battens (using a piece of timber) and then when you slate tuck your soakers under that apron". At the time that seemed to make sense. Now I've thought about it, I'm not really sure I understand the detailing Can anyone shed any light or suggest another way? A picture for clarity: Thanks
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    Sorry to drag this topic off a little but it's a local story (linked to an animal charity I have huge admiration for) linked to fire and smoke alarms. I also have to put my cards on the table and say I generally like dogs MUCH more than humans (Sorry). http://www.devonlive.com/dog-from-devon-receives-animals-george-cross-after-saving-family-from-house-fire/story-30389816-detail/story.html A little cheer in the world seems much needed at the moment.
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    In a related question: what have people decided on for grilles? BPC have supplied me these: https://www.bpcventilation.com/exterior-grille-s-steel-louvered-cowl They look to be good quality but are erm a little "industrial". Is their any disadvantage to going for just a plastic flat louvre style grille?
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    Thanks Jeremy
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    Thanks Jack.
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    Hi All I'm considering moving the location of my inlet and outlet vents. Its a better location because its protected from the strong winds on the west elevation. However, the one downside is that its on the same elevation and location that the ASHP is planned for. I assume there is a possibility that the air is cooler in this general area but would it be enough to cause a problem with the MHRV? Here's a rough sketch:
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    I have exactly the set you linked to. Cant fault it.
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    Cirencester. South West? Pah, Devon and Cornwall are proper SW! but to your point; its far too common an experience. I had exactly the same from an online electrical supplier recently.
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    Interesting comment: Eric Pickles said: “In relation to Building Regulations, I have noted your concerns about the difficulties that some of those involved in the inquests had with the interpretation of Approved Document B. “I can assure you that my department is committed to a programme of simplification. However, the design of fire protection in buildings is a complex subject and should remain, to some extent, in the realm of professionals. “We have commissioned research which will feed into a future review of this part of the Building Regulations. We expect this work to form the basis of a formal review leading to the publication of a new edition of the Approved Document in 2016/17. “I am grateful for your recommendations and can assure you of my commitment to ensuring that the safety of residents in high-rise buildings continues to be a priority.” https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/ec-decisions-on-fire-resistance-of-composite-panels-4April2013.pdf I guess Mr Pickles got distracted eating pies?
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    Building regs under fire again! In October last year Mr Barwell, who this week was appointed as Theresa May’s new chief of staff, announced a review into Part B of the Building Regulations 2010 that cover fire safety in tall and wooden buildings. However, the review has yet to be launched. In March, a spokesperson for the DCLG said the review would be undertaken “in due course”. The Part B review was due to look at how fire safety measures could be improved following a major fire at Lakanal House in Camberwell, south London, in 2009, in which six people lost their lives. (Source: Construction News)
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    Rydon comment A spokesperson from contractor Rydon, which undertook the £9.7m refurbishment of Grenfell House said that the work met current building regulations: “We are shocked to hear of the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower and our immediate thoughts are with those that have been affected by the incident, their families, relatives and friends. “Rydon completed a refurbishment of the building in the summer of 2016 for KCTMO (Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation) on behalf of the Council, which met all required building control, fire regulation and health & safety standards. We will cooperate with the relevant authorities and emergency services and fully support their enquiries into the causes of this fire at the appropriate time. “Given the ongoing nature of the incident and the tragic events overnight, it would be inappropriate for us to speculate or comment further at this stage.”
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    A really good pictures article. Proof that the paparazzi can actually turn out some great images when they are not chasing the latest skirt: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40272984?intlink_from_url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-london-40239008&link_location=live-reporting-story
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    Problem solved: Linky
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    3 minutes 10 seconds into this video. This bloke does make me smile. Check out from 10 minutes (just at the end) where he recommends his chosen tool for a straight edge marker
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    The ONLY reason for fitting laminate is cost. Actually the second reason is if you like tap dancing. Its got a lovely hollow clickity clack noise as you walk across it
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    With yours and Fay's initials on each head
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    Just sat here reviewing slate prices and I'm all confuzzed. I've got exactly the same slate quotes from two different suppliers, pretty much the same price BUT one is listed as "prime" and one is listed as "ultra". So I'm now left wondering what the difference is. Its clearly referencing the grade of slate but which is better?? Another phone call to add to the list. They don't make it simple eh!
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