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Lap, rhymes with cr.. Probably the worst, least reliable accessories I've ever come across. You won't have any problems with Click Mode
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In that case worth looking at something like octopus cosy as there are multiple cheap rates during each 24h period. As you say though, it’s worth weighing up whether it’s best to not worry about the very coldest of days.
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Currently most cost effective to have a battery big enough to see you through 24 hours in the winter when there is little generation. Charge it overnight to 100% at cheap rate then export any excess solar at higher unit price than you buy in for overnight. If you think you’re saving the planet by using maximum amount of generation on site, then that changes things.
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Rightly or wrongly, I think if you employed 10 different firms to do this work, then you would get it installed in this way 10 times (hopefully with better sealing - there shouldn’t be any draughts!). If the opening isn’t properly prepared, that’s on you. Of course, a great company would survey and suggest improvements before going ahead, but most of these guys don’t really understand this sort of thing. It’s for the customer/architect to spec. These guys just know how to fit windows and doors so they are properly sealed and don’t let draughts or water in and open and close smoothly. Anything beyond that is highly unlikely. Do you have condensation build up elsewhere in the house? Does sound like this room is probably colder than the rest of the house - reading between the lines? Do you have any mechanical ventilation? Intermittent or continuous?
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Fixing Metal back box to a steel box column
Mattg4321 replied to Spinny's topic in Electrics - Other
If going for PVC box, then don't fit a surface pattress as it's not only the wrong size (the socket face won't overlap the edges). It doesn't have an adjustable lug. I use these sometimes where walls are very slightly damp in old houses and eventually rot out the metal boxes. No such problem with these. Probably have to order in, nobody keeps them in stock round here at least. https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/1063228-2-gang-35mm-pvc-flush-pattress-box-round-corners-with-20mm-conduit-ko-white?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23051364679&gbraid=0AAAAADOkMAZCou3JXOW_WiNJ2r4F_Fg3c&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OnJBhD-ARIsAPV51xNG2MYKTdf6T2rR14bNj17wnkbY5gyAYeFQLZOSGdyOnJgqzd1ZN0UaAoK4EALw_wcB -
It turns out that the top cap is for manual bleeding and the side is for automatic. It’s why I don’t trust ChatGPT.
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Thanks. Was that an AI answer, or from your own experience? Ive been testing out ChatGPT recently and found it’s not to be trusted. Confidently states things as fact, which turn out to be nonsense. It has its uses, but it’s basically a more advanced search engine imo. AI in the literal sense it is not
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I’ve not come across these AAV’s with 2 caps before. Usually just the one. Can anyone explain the function of both? cheers
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Good point! Best to run separate in this case in my opinion. Much more cost effective!
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Why would you want 10Gbit to an EV charger anyway? It’s only ever going to be using a tiny amount of data. As above. 2 pairs for data, leaving 2 pairs for CT clamps if needed.
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Insulating 45 degree internal ceiling returns in loft space
Mattg4321 replied to jc212's topic in Heat Insulation
Moisture can migrate through plaster. You’ll need a VCL of some sort. -
Insulating 45 degree internal ceiling returns in loft space
Mattg4321 replied to jc212's topic in Heat Insulation
gapotape looks great. expensive though. Needs foaming in at very least imo. Airtight. -
MVHR drone
Mattg4321 replied to Mattg4321's topic in Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)
Update: I bought the Zehnder attenuated manifold a few weeks ago and fitted it, with great difficulty. An absolute pig. I was even less happy when I turned it on and it had made absolutely zero difference. A few hundred quid and half a day down the drain unfortunately. However, there is a happy ending eventually, as today I fitted 2 of the flexible silencers @Jolo suggested, near to the terminal in the main bedroom. I used 80mm as they fitted fairly well directly over the 75mm ducting I have. It appears @Jolo has 90mm ducting? Result, I can't hear any noise whatsoever from main bedroom terminal even with my ear to it! A dramatic improvement. Tested the airflow and it hasn't reduced whatsoever. Thank you @Jolo. The only baffling thing is why the semi rigid ducting itself has caused this effect on both our systems. Mine is fixed well every 600mm, no sharp bends. I have 75mm, Jolo has 90mm. I have Quiet Vent ducting, he has Ubbink. I'm surprised more people don't have this problem? Or maybe they just put up with it? -
Cheap sturdy vacuum cleaner for DIY cleanup
Mattg4321 replied to Gill's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
V-tuf mini is decent, and it’s M class, so site compliant
