Home DIY

Thanks! and @JonoMarshall thanks too.

Just go straight to the pre mixed lime. Haired for larger areas.

thanks that's a big reassurance, I think we'll book a sparky to come take a look when we get the keys just to make sure but less stressed about it being a non-starter now.

Following up on the pump question from a few pages ago. Similar issue. We've got this and it's quite loud. Original plan was to replace the whole system but looks like this had to be put off for six months as the estate is putting in a whole new ground source system. In the meantime though, can I do something with this to make it less obnoxious? Replace or enclose?

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Is it fixed to the floor? Could you put something sound deadening under it?

19 degrees+!!! Think of the polar bears!

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And that's only because ms_com is working in the loft room until her office is done.

It helps that our house has an A+ energy rating that means the energy required to get to our temp and maintain it is probably orders of magnitude less than you need...

I want an A+ energy rating - how to achieve ?

is yours a new build ?

is yours a new build ?

Mid 2019.
Things like air leakage over time are tested and sign off won't happen without it basically being airtight.

Correct. I call it, "good ventilation necessary in an older house". ms_com calls it "fucking freezing".

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Tado have already responded and pushed a change to the controller that does seem to have separated the two functions. Progress.

This is a familiar conversation.

Dehumidifier recommendations? Doesn't need to be massive, just enough to prevent damp from drying laundry inside causing mould.

Whatever Toolstation have on offer. Smaller is better so they are easier to move. If you need more "power" buy two.

Currently running a massive one u bought years ago into the ground so I can take my own advice.

You know that moment where a workman has been paid and a fucking shite job has been done?

That.

Arguing, (is it arguing when the insurance assessor is wrong?) that a rising damp issue means there is a problem and I think that it is a mains water pipe burried in the floor leaking, as there are two buried water mains pipes and one was leaking 5 years ago. It is also common on the houses built in this area. But hey what the fuck do I know.

Yes quieter and more efficient. I advise an Ebara one for price and value.

Also make sure it’s the correct size for your heating system…nothings been added, also check if you have an air leak in the system or the seals are okay as they can perish and do weird stuff that causes cavitation in these Grundfos units that make the noise. I’ve also seen these units just never ever ever seal and generally be a twat.

My grammar is horrific but I deal with these pumps at least 3 times a month in bio plants.

Not really DIY and I'm not exactly sure what my question is here, but has anyone done a Level 1 City and Guilds in Carpentry and Joinery course? Like this: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/adult-courses/level-1-city-and-guilds-in-carpentry-and-joinery

I've not done it myself, but have trained apprentices who are studying towards NVQs.

Thinking of a career change?

I got a Meaco Zambezi, it's desiccant so works at low temperatures. Also bought the latest Meaco compressor type for another place and that has worked well. They both have clothes drying settings.

Yes. But I'm not having much traction, and I'm now having a broader think about what it is I like doing.

A friend of a friend is doing it with the aim of a career change.

I'm conscious that being a trade isn't as easy as some people seem to think it is. And idk what the reality of then getting work experience or apprenticeships would be like.

I'd add it's also something I'd like to do generally. My grandad did a woodworking course after the war and built all sorts of things for my dad and uncle. He'd grown up on a farm and was pretty handy, but still the idea always stayed with me.

No new skill is wasted even if you don't monetize it.

Yes, level 2 painting and decorating, it was more rewarding than expected going back to school (emphasis on school). They are designed to get you up and running, so informative on rules and regulations, plus side you can do whatever else you want while on the course.. they say five years solid experience before you say it's your trade. [The entry bar for level two may be low/ will suite you more, the college will know).