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Post by freddiemercurystwin on Oct 16, 2024 19:05:06 GMT
I have two days off to finally finish painting the frickin bookcase, one coat per day. I would sooner be at work.  |
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Post by freddiemercurystwin on Oct 19, 2024 14:53:52 GMT
Finally the bastard is finished, just need to get a carpet fitter in to re-lay the carpet properly, I might do a write up of what I did, costs etc.
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Post by askew on Oct 19, 2024 21:09:04 GMT
Tidy!
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Post by Frog on Oct 19, 2024 21:18:03 GMT
Nice work that Fred.
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Post by mrpon on Oct 20, 2024 9:16:58 GMT
Bloody good job!
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Post by Blue_Mike on Oct 20, 2024 13:34:06 GMT
Finally the bastard is finished, just need to get a carpet fitter in to re-lay the carpet properly, I might do a write up of what I did, costs etc.
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Post by minimatt on Oct 20, 2024 21:44:14 GMT
add me as another well impressed, you're taking bookings right?
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Post by askew on Nov 1, 2024 18:36:49 GMT
One for the enterprising folks here: makeityourself.org/--- Had a new integrated fridge-freezer delivered and installed this week. Wish we hadn't paid, because the fitting of the cupboard doors to the appliance is shite: when closed, the bottom corner of the freezer cupboard is flush with the plaster. |
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Post by Zuluhero on Nov 2, 2024 19:21:26 GMT
That's frustrating. I get so annoyed when I pay for something I would have done better myself. I mean what's the point?
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Post by Dougs on Nov 2, 2024 21:06:35 GMT
Get them back. You've paid for a job and it's not been done properly.
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Post by freddiemercurystwin on Nov 15, 2024 21:06:00 GMT
Been doing a bit of a makeover in the bathroom yesterday and today, spent yesterday doing a massive cleanup and clear out in preparation for painting (more like lipstick on a pig than a proper makeover as I'm not sure we'll be staying here long term and we have no cash), anyway the existing walls have like an artex random swirly pattern coating, it's so darn ugly and so uneven, it must differ in height from about 1-6mm, anyway that will go from shitty baby blue to white, the ceiling has been re-coated with some Zinsser Perma anti mould paint, at least that went on well and looks the Biz - it should do at the price, I've done one coat on the walls too today, will need at least another two I think tomorrow hopefully, then the doors/skirtings then a new cabinet & storage unit and a new window blind and see what it all looks like after that. Ideally we'd like to change the floor too but that means lifting the awful fake laminate and underlay, taking off the shitty skirting trims, then adding some plywood + vinyl. Then there's the bath panel ....
And had a £220+ bill last week for dodgy taps/leaky overflows etc.
Fuck houses.
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Post by Zuluhero on Nov 15, 2024 22:49:31 GMT
Yeah it's such a hassle. Don't be tempted to sand that artex to try and smooth it out, sometimes the older stuff had asbestos in it.
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Post by mcmonkeyplc on Nov 17, 2024 13:06:44 GMT
Anyone had Solar panels installed? Any recommendations?
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Post by grey_matters on Nov 17, 2024 13:20:23 GMT
Anyone had Solar panels installed? Any recommendations? Yeah, 4 or 5 weeks ago, and a big battery. Best thing we've done in ages. Fill the battery and heat the water and the floor with cheap night-rate energy (€0.075/kWh from 2am to 6am), use that all day with solar top-ups on cloudy days and feed-in money (€0.24/kWh) when sunny enough to fill battery again and push to grid. For example, we're pushing 3.5kW to the grid right now in the middle of November, although it's been very mild so the heat hasn't been on much. If your house is in a good position for it, it's great. Edit: as far as specific panels, batteries, installers etc go, it's too early. But the following are working well so far: Jingko 440W panels Sigenergy batteries/inverter |
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Post by technoish on Nov 17, 2024 14:13:58 GMT
What's your max W? Latitude? 3.5kw is a lot for November!!
I got like 700w at peak from the panels this month from 3kw.
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Post by grey_matters on Nov 17, 2024 14:38:17 GMT
What's your max W? Latitude? 3.5kw is a lot for November!! I got like 700w at peak from the panels this month from 3kw. Yeah, and it hit a peak of 5.3kW. Latitude is around 52⁰N Max installed is 9.6kW. - West: 2.62kW - East: 1.76kW - South: 5.28kW Battery 16kWh (and a gateway switch to run on batteries during power cuts which affected us pretty badly in the past) So a big installation really. House is oriented due south so in the high summer the inverter probably won't harvest everything but it's Ireland so full sun days won't be the norm. |
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Post by elstoof on Nov 17, 2024 14:44:35 GMT
Bloody hell, leave some sun for the rest of us eh
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Post by freddiemercurystwin on Nov 17, 2024 15:00:05 GMT
Fuck painting and especially fuck electrics.
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Post by Zuluhero on Nov 17, 2024 16:13:10 GMT
Don't do that, you'll get a shock.
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Post by mcmonkeyplc on Nov 17, 2024 21:11:36 GMT
What's your max W? Latitude? 3.5kw is a lot for November!! I got like 700w at peak from the panels this month from 3kw. Yeah, and it hit a peak of 5.3kW. Latitude is around 52⁰N Max installed is 9.6kW. - West: 2.62kW - East: 1.76kW - South: 5.28kW Battery 16kWh (and a gateway switch to run on batteries during power cuts which affected us pretty badly in the past) So a big installation really. House is oriented due south so in the high summer the inverter probably won't harvest everything but it's Ireland so full sun days won't be the norm. Jesus that's loads! How many panels in total? |
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Post by minimatt on Nov 17, 2024 21:57:09 GMT
...and especially fuck electrics. 100% this. i've yet to meet a consumer unit i've not made go pop or an earth lead i've not accidentally wired to live. and ring mains! who the fuck understands those! i was once, a gazillion years ago, IT manager for a startup whose employees kept losing laptop power bricks and i had to start making up bricks from old spares - wiring up two in parallel (or was it series, meh 50/50 chance, the smoke lets you know) to form a brick capable of supplying the required current/voltage it was only a small fire. thankfully, i am so legendarily shit at electrics that after many years and many shocks i've learned, in most instances, to call a spark for most things more complicated than changing a light bulb |
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Post by grey_matters on Nov 17, 2024 23:16:18 GMT
Yeah, and it hit a peak of 5.3kW. Latitude is around 52⁰N Max installed is 9.6kW. - West: 2.62kW - East: 1.76kW - South: 5.28kW Battery 16kWh (and a gateway switch to run on batteries during power cuts which affected us pretty badly in the past) So a big installation really. House is oriented due south so in the high summer the inverter probably won't harvest everything but it's Ireland so full sun days won't be the norm. Jesus that's loads! How many panels in total? 22 x 440W. It pays itself off at some point, but having a long narrow building with the rear facing nearly due south really helps with that. And cheap night rate power obviously, all the equations change if that goes away but it's looking good for now. |
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Post by mcmonkeyplc on Nov 18, 2024 9:01:47 GMT
Jesus that's loads! How many panels in total? 22 x 440W. It pays itself off at some point, but having a long narrow building with the rear facing nearly due south really helps with that. And cheap night rate power obviously, all the equations change if that goes away but it's looking good for now. I'm around 52 latitude too but "only" enough space for 9 Panels facing due south east. Also have a good night rate for the car to charge. Out of interest how much did that system cost? |
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Post by grey_matters on Nov 18, 2024 9:50:58 GMT
22 x 440W. It pays itself off at some point, but having a long narrow building with the rear facing nearly due south really helps with that. And cheap night rate power obviously, all the equations change if that goes away but it's looking good for now. I'm around 52 latitude too but "only" enough space for 9 Panels facing due south east. Also have a good night rate for the car to charge. Out of interest how much did that system cost? Roughly €15k. The extra bits and pieces bumped it up past that and there was a grant involved along the way too. |
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Post by grey_matters on Nov 18, 2024 10:01:23 GMT
I'm around 52 latitude too but "only" enough space for 9 Panels facing due south east. Also have a good night rate for the car to charge. Out of interest how much did that system cost? Roughly €15k. The extra bits and pieces bumped it up past that and there was a grant involved along the way too. England at 52⁰N has about 10%-15% more sun than here so it's like an extra panel I guess. Dunno how things change with the Southeast orientation. Our heating system is electric too so we went for a beefier option, especially battery-wise. Feels like we'll build up a bit of credit in the summer to cover the winter costs but we'll only know after a full cycle. |
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Post by Dougs on Nov 18, 2024 10:17:48 GMT
Sounds pretty awesome tbf, and exactly the right call as part of a full renovation (?). Payback will take a while but if you're not planning on moving any time soon, you'll be reaping the benefits soon enough.
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Post by grey_matters on Nov 18, 2024 10:24:46 GMT
Sounds pretty awesome tbf, and exactly the right call as part of a full renovation (?). Payback will take a while but if you're not planning on moving any time soon, you'll be reaping the benefits soon enough. Yep, that's it exactly, a major renovation that still isn't complete, but the house is. There was lots of misery before getting to this point of ludicrous privilege but that was before and this is nice. Unfortunately it's like I'm in an evangelical sun-worshipping cult now though. I tend to keep rabbiting on about it long past the time I should have stopped. Like now! |
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Post by jeepers on Nov 18, 2024 10:55:25 GMT
I don’t suppose anyone has had any experience of installing a whole house humidifier?
Condensation, esp in the upstairs rooms, is getting stupid so looking to alternatives. Any advice appreciated.
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Post by Dougs on Nov 18, 2024 11:09:46 GMT
I've heard lots of good things about PIVs. Also suffer a bit but recently discovered the German method - throw open all windows for 10-15 mins twice a day. Theory is warmer damp air is replaced by colder, drier air but not enough time with windows open to cool down the fabric of the buildings and furnishings. Have definitely seen an improvement but also keen on a PIV at some point (which does the same but continuously)
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Post by Zomoniac on Nov 18, 2024 11:38:47 GMT
I don’t suppose anyone has had any experience of installing a whole house humidifier? Condensation, esp in the upstairs rooms, is getting stupid so looking to alternatives. Any advice appreciated. If you have condensation wouldn’t you need a dehumidifier rather than a humidifier? |
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