Small things matter

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AGT
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Re: Small things matter

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Just compromise and get professional carpet cleaners in. 😁

the storm today does highlight wind entry points, wind washing
Time to light the joss sticks
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Re: Small things matter

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Joeboy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:58 am A pleasant morning at daughterlys yesterday. Added 1mm insulation strips to all window edges. Immediate cessation of external sound. Should be better heat traps now. Also did the front door to communal indoor area.

This place was built well, getting away with just the bathroom towel rail to heat the whole place. Dehumidifier on timed plug to run 09.00 to 17.00 hrs now too. 150W unit set to kick in and out rather than continuous running. It also helps that it is surrounded on 3 sides by other apartments.

Hoping she can get into that but fear there may be backsliding to windows open Arctic blast mode!.

One more 6W ES bulb into a standing lamp and that's the whole place lighted for pennies.

Got a slight water leak in ceiling space from ensuite to main bathroom plumbing. Phoned insurance and its £750 excess :o so I'll get into that job once back from Turkey. :D

First shall be holesaw and endoscopic camera.

Storm hasn't arrived yet although wind is picking up a little. A nice morning for the walk to tram. :ugeek:

SWMBO is talking about recarpeting the place as a Christmas present. :shock:
I give in. :roll:



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What are these "1mm insulation strips?"
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Re: Small things matter

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Stinsy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:30 am
Joeboy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:58 am A pleasant morning at daughterlys yesterday. Added 1mm insulation strips to all window edges. Immediate cessation of external sound. Should be better heat traps now. Also did the front door to communal indoor area.

This place was built well, getting away with just the bathroom towel rail to heat the whole place. Dehumidifier on timed plug to run 09.00 to 17.00 hrs now too. 150W unit set to kick in and out rather than continuous running. It also helps that it is surrounded on 3 sides by other apartments.

Hoping she can get into that but fear there may be backsliding to windows open Arctic blast mode!.

One more 6W ES bulb into a standing lamp and that's the whole place lighted for pennies.

Got a slight water leak in ceiling space from ensuite to main bathroom plumbing. Phoned insurance and its £750 excess :o so I'll get into that job once back from Turkey. :D

First shall be holesaw and endoscopic camera.

Storm hasn't arrived yet although wind is picking up a little. A nice morning for the walk to tram. :ugeek:

SWMBO is talking about recarpeting the place as a Christmas present. :shock:
I give in. :roll:



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What are these "1mm insulation strips?"
They take up the gap in older worn rubber seals. Amazon I think. The difference is very apparent. When I come down next time for ceiling repair I'll bring the thermal imaging camera. No point knowing all this stuff and not benefiting those around me. :D
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Re: Small things matter

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AGT wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:28 am Just compromise and get professional carpet cleaners in. 😁

the storm today does highlight wind entry points, wind washing
Time to light the joss sticks
Also taking advantage of carpets up to ensure a high quality underlay goes down. Weather forecast is a tad mental back home. :shock:
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42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
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Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
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Re: Small things matter

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Joeboy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:45 pm
AGT wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:28 am Just compromise and get professional carpet cleaners in. 😁

the storm today does highlight wind entry points, wind washing
Time to light the joss sticks
Also taking advantage of carpets up to ensure a high quality underlay goes down. Weather forecast is a tad mental back home. :shock:
Power is off here but Lister genny chugging away. :D
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Re: Small things matter

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Joeboy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:45 pm
AGT wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:28 am Just compromise and get professional carpet cleaners in. 😁

the storm today does highlight wind entry points, wind washing
Time to light the joss sticks
Also taking advantage of carpets up to ensure a high quality underlay goes down. Weather forecast is a tad mental back home. :shock:
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Your turnip might just be keeping up with the self-discharge rate of that 12V battery!
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Re: Small things matter

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Fintray wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:57 pm
Joeboy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:45 pm
AGT wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:28 am Just compromise and get professional carpet cleaners in. 😁

the storm today does highlight wind entry points, wind washing
Time to light the joss sticks
Also taking advantage of carpets up to ensure a high quality underlay goes down. Weather forecast is a tad mental back home. :shock:
Power is off here but Lister genny chugging away. :D
The trees are beginning to fall.. go easy.
19.7kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN & DW
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
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Re: Small things matter

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Stinsy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:59 pm
Joeboy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:45 pm
AGT wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:28 am Just compromise and get professional carpet cleaners in. 😁

the storm today does highlight wind entry points, wind washing
Time to light the joss sticks
Also taking advantage of carpets up to ensure a high quality underlay goes down. Weather forecast is a tad mental back home. :shock:

Your turnip might just be keeping up with the self-discharge rate of that 12V battery!
Only if it's still attached to his house! :o
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Tesla Powerwall 2
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Re: Small things matter

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Fintray wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:01 pm
Stinsy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:59 pm
Joeboy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:45 pm

Also taking advantage of carpets up to ensure a high quality underlay goes down. Weather forecast is a tad mental back home. :shock:

Your turnip might just be keeping up with the self-discharge rate of that 12V battery!
Only if it's still attached to his house! :o
Cheers! :lol: 12.15v is my last memory. NOT the value of torn off and embedded in the enphase system. Jings, wish I hadn't thought of that...
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Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
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Re: Small things matter

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Joeboy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:00 pm
Fintray wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:57 pm
Joeboy wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:45 pm

Also taking advantage of carpets up to ensure a high quality underlay goes down. Weather forecast is a tad mental back home. :shock:
Power is off here but Lister genny chugging away. :D
The trees are beginning to fall.. go easy.
No plans to go anywhere Joe, M'mm more free firewood...
3.87kWp PV
10.24kWp PV SolarEdge system
Tesla Powerwall 2
100 x 47mm Navitron tubes (still being installed!) Now likely to be removed for more PV.
MK2 PV router DHW diverter
Morso 5kW WBS
Vaillant AroTherm 10kW ASHP
Nissan Leaf
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