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    having thermosat in every room instead of tvr's

    We essentially have this sort of system. Two manifolds (one downstairs, one upstairs) splitting the house into 12 zones. No underfloor heating: all radiators so the different temperature aspect doesn't come into it. Heatmiser networked stats in each room, two Heatmiser wiring centres and a...
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    Prices for Kitchen Units - Why The Secrecy ?

    May or may not be accurate (the company selling the units on must be making a profit) http://www.topclasscarpentry.com/kitchen/0/
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    Modern CFL Street lights really that efficient?

    E61 5-series goes over them without any bump if you aim well
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    Modern CFL Street lights really that efficient?

    This is the page for the program where I live: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/transport/roads-and-pavements/Pages/street-light-renewal.aspx Benefits mentioned are colour, remote controls and automatic notification of faults. Reduced power consumption is not noted (but may be a pleasant...
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    Getting right sized fireplace/insert to replace missing one.

    Might cost you a bit more but a specialist will be able to do it easily. We've had a reclaimed fire fitted and an existing one removed, renovated and put back by Wards (http://www.wardantiquefireplaces.co.uk/). They had parts in stock to replace the missing parts on the existing one...
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    told by plumber that a whole house mixing valve wont work?

    Stored at 60C and distributed at at least 50C. So mixers on the taps... http://www.hse.gov.uk/healthservices/legionella.htm
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    Converting house into flats

    I don't think so. SDT is payable on the market value of the property regardless of whether it's gifted etc. Edit: seems I am wrong: Property given as a gift If the property is received as a gift there's no SDLT to pay, so long as there's no outstanding mortgage on it. But if the person...
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    Bulb longer than the lamp cover....

    http://www.lightrabbit.co.uk/new-8-6-watt-e14-g60-led-bulb-80w-equivalent.html 650lm
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    Converting house into flats

    Would you then be liable for £70,000 stamp duty?
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    looking to replace halogen bulbs with LED buls

    I've got COB bulbs from LightRabbit in a couple of rooms. No issues at all and very bright.
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    Basement conversion - what should I think of in advance?

    If you want good WiFi run ethernet and put a second wifi access point down there.
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    Oops

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25032380 ?
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