Recent content by Franco50

Thanks for the tip, no I havn't. I replaced the fuse in the plug but that didn't help. I'll take a look at the charger unit itself tomorrow.

Point taken, it would probably cost more trying to find a supplier and then buy a spare charger than buying a new drill. Just seems a pity as the drill itself is fine. kevindgas - when I click on Power Devils web address in Google it comes up as a corporate Bush Electronics one (they...

I have a 24v Power Devil cordless drill and the charger has given up the ghost (its a model JDA-240KB). Does anyone know if there is somwhere I can buy a suitable replacement? Have tried searching in Google and EBay to no avail. :(

Thanks everybody for the info about ground source heat pumps. I have emailed Ice Energy to ask more about their systems. Of course the problem with highly efficient heating systems is the initial cost and installation of all the kit - any ideas what sort of cost this would run to for a medium...

Thanks for all the comments. I wasn't aware of electric powered heat pumps and boilers so at least I can now consider these and find out more about them with regards to a wet system. If I decided against UF heating can these heat pumps/boilers also be used with a more conventional radiator...

I am at the planning stage of a self build project of a timberframe bungalow (approx 90 sq m area). The building plot is in a rural location, so either electric, oil or LPG are the choices and I am wondering how efficient and economical electric underfloor heating is. My current house has an oil...