CalvinHobbes

I suppose if they are still working but we are told to use the latest software and obviously it updates so the assessor has no influence over the algorithms. Also we are given conventions which are supposed to be applied. I think there are small things that you can watch out for. Like a plug in electric heater shouldn't be included but there is an exception. So basically, I personally wouldn't have it on view. Still on the course,I appreciate hearing complaints/issues.

I am sure you all already know this but as we are preparing to build this has been a useful lesson for me in what we should look out for when making buying decisions for our new home. I hadn't realised that even doors had certificates and sometimes we can accept receipts for certain things. This means a lot for EPC ratings which will be increasingly important when selling or renting. Our golden rule is that if you can't see it, it doesn't exist. The owner has to prove otherwise. Houses should all come with manuals I suppose.

Presumably being n N.Ireland we won't have to pay the customs? So why would somebody in England just not get it sent to NI? Then get it sent over.....or is that smuggling? Incidently our local Sainsburys has so many empty shelves, worse since the P&O thing. Whereas the irish supplied shops are grand.

Cheers

https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/path-low-pressure-drop-across-high-merv-filter/

Hiya, we are doing a granny flat and my mum has problems with steps so we are going to use ramps. Also I wanted to ask about sliding doors and entrance doors. We went to visit a new build extension and she tripped over the sliding door entrance because it was raised. I thought that just happened on retrofit? Can you get flat to floor entrances? Anything else anyone can suggest safety wise will be appreciated.

Same. Nerve wracking.

So do I turn the white handle or the bolt? The water flowing is reducing inside the house so guessing it must just be water left in pipe network.

I cut another pipe so another flood ongoing. If I went out to the footpath and opened up this again, how do I turn off the water to the house? Thanks

It used to stop the water to the whole house but I am not convinced it does anymore.

Sorry the thing I called a stop cock was turned off in the kitchen was this...

Ignore this its stopped leaking .😁 Removing copper tank prior to demo. Turned off stop cock in kitchen. Drained copper tank for at least an hour, it was just dribbling at the sink....started cutting copper pipe at top of tank and whoosh. Came outside to road, figured I might be able to turn it off from there ...no idea what this is. Took polystyrene out...white stick thing 😬

Going through boxes, found this. Have you any idea what it is?

That is good. Purely because was thinking about working up to the https://instrotech.com/itc-level-1-thermography.html and thought might as well get one that can cope.

Was thinking how handy one would be but also I could offer it as a local service, looking at courses. Saw these.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Professional-Thermal-function-Temperature/dp/B08F2KTBPR/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 https://www.trotec24.co.uk/measuring-instruments/temperature/infrared-cameras/thermal-imaging-camera-ac060v.html

Hi so as he detached the meter I asked him about the pole at the rear of the property which is against our wall which carries 3 phase. He said he could be back and would likely fit a 'night and day' in a box directly underneath at our side of the wall. That the builders would run the service from that. Frankly we will have 4 showers (5 adults in house) and intend to get an electric car as soon as practical/when the world settles down. Anyway this night and day, does that refer to tariffs?

Thank you all so much. I think we are using a builder to do the shell including roof then getting trades in after. That said it could change with tendering. I heard today builders are only keeping price for 5 days. Can't blame them given the state of world affairs. Also I don't want one to go bust especially mid job. All of the above is extremely useful, will deffo use it for next meeting.

So thinking about future planning re sockets eg. change of layout of rooms etc. Cat 6,7 or 8? Going to ask for that anti rat thing in the pipe (stops them coming into your loo). Would be grateful for any general thoughts /tips or even warnings?

Hi, looking at getting the tiles/shingles off safely the cottage we are demolishing which so far involves wearing the full PPE but thinking about hiring a mii tower. (I have the bags & know to dampen them etc.) I took a few tiles off just to see how it would go and was surprised to find what looks like others underneath. Do you think this is just at the edges or on the whole roof? (Not inclined to trust the roof and the front is very sloped and a good distance from the road. )

https://www.filtnews.com/effectiveness-of-hvac-filters-and-room-air-purifiers-in-mitigating-indoor-particulate-matter/

Granite sets off a Geiger counter.

Ah, never thought of that. Cheers.

Whatcha think?

Hard to beat tarmac.

Hiya, we have a pole we want to move for access. I was told it carried 3 phase to a disused biz premises across the road. It's not appearing on the network map even as decommissioned. So here is the legend. What I see on the map is green circles joined by green lines going up the street. So how can I tell if there is 3 phase present now or not? Concerned about cost. Also there is a thick tension wire coming from the pole which is on the street, into our garden. Wonder if that would be good for negotiating? 2 wires also come from it dissecting our garden right through to the street in front of our house. They are quite low - lower than the apex of the roof. They need moved too. We don't know if there are any wayleaves, have never received anything. External_Legend.pdf