Recent content by alex889

I've heard many problems with CCTs on systems like this, I'm not convinced it works well in practice. I would need to learn more about it

That still needs Vaillant thermostat, even if using weather compensation. I would like to avoid any external controls on the wall, Viessmann has the controls directly on the boiler, also the network to manage the boiler remotely. No need to any external kit. I think his set up would work better...

I'm going with a Viessmann 200 system boiler, using Esbe valves for each heating circuit controlled directly from the boiler, no thermostats involved. I'll be using weather compensation. It will have a low loss header as I'm going to use 2 mixed circuits. This way I can control my underfloor...

After some more digging, it seems the Viessmann 200-W may do what I want controlling underfloor heating and radiators, I'm checking the documentation and have a quick chat with viessmann engineer today on the phone to get some more details, more to follow next week...

I could do as well. I never considered them as I'm not entirely sure how reliable they are. Do you think it makes sense to go for an opentherm underflor heating system?

doing a bit more of research gives me Evohome as the only underfloor heating system that is opentherm compatible. Then comes the question, is it worth going through all the hassle and costs? I would like to use proper opentherm everywhere as I like what it does on paper. EPH does not have an...

I’m in the process of acquiring a new boiler due to the conversion of my loft and the installation of a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system. I’ve recently discovered that Google Nest is unable to handle multi-zone systems and reverts to a simple on/off thermostat. My preference would...

CRM (sales) project management accounting estimation building regulation staff management suppliers management support/ticketing system to manage post-sales support, problems, etc...

I'm trying to help a friend that works in construction and is not very good with technology to use some software to manage his construction business. He was trying to use something called HBXL which is proper crap, so I've taken the opportunity to try finding something else.. I found a couple of...

I'm insulating everything, it is going to be a habitable space. What would use less energy than underfloor heating in your opinion or be better suited?

I was trying to find concrete/screed floorboards that can be used as the structural floorboard and at the same have the grooves for the underfloor heating pipes. The idea of using a concrete/screed floorboard is to have better thermal conductivity and less height instead of using floorboards...

I'm planning to server notice again with a neighbour as a witness record video and stick the letter to her door. I don't see the point of appointing a solicitor that will not be able to do anything besides getting money out of this. I guess the best I can do is take pictures, record all notices...

Hello! I have a bit of a crazy neighbour that doesn't answer notice letters, doesn't answer the door, and hides away all the time. I cannot get the person to sign my party wall agreement, so I spoke to a surveyor that recommended I get 2 surveyors, one for me and one for the neighbour. I know...

I ended up getting 12, 6 and 4mm wood strips so I could cut them and the steps in between I could smooth with a routing tool. It worked fine, just a minimal cosmetic gaps here and there which I'm planning to use some sort of filler and then hide it completely with paint.

Yes I get what you mean, good point. I guess I can just manually chisel it away. The other side will be using the plasterboard as a guide so it would be okay.