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Maybe i'm missing something with these panels. In a post above in states 8-11% return on investment, (forget about the subsidies etc) is it really an investment. If I was to "invest" £100,000 on solar panels what would their value be after 25 years, I would get a 10% return but loose my...

I read this thread awhile ago and have only just read through the last page today. You've obviously not done anything to resolve this issue, just seems you're looking for someone to blame or claim from. But you need to get the facts first of all, get the structural engineer around as soon as...

Even 6mm singles i.e. no double insulation at all between the two cu's

Thanks for the replies, sorry not had chance to respond before today. Its a house my nephew has just bought, he was told, by solicitors or estate agents, that a PIR was carried out in 2009 and everything was fine. I didn't see the house before purchase was complete, but Im quite surprised...

Since the introduction of Part P, what paperwork if any should a new house owner receive regarding the electrical installation. House was built in 1980's if it makes any difference Thanks for any help

The comment about everyone getting a degree was meant "tongue in cheek" personally I think degrees have been de-valued over recent years, soon the only thing guaranteed with a degree will be starting your career (at Mcdonalds) in debt. In a similar way so have school exams, if the pass rates...

Is it really working for the country and its population though. In recent years we seem to of had a large increase in things like fast food takeaways, which may be partly to blame for the rise in obesity etc and other associated health problems. We have also seen a massive rise in the number of...

We may not employ such large numbers again, At its peak Vauxhall in Ellesmere Port employed about !3,000 people (don't quote me on exact figures) In those days a lot of things were assembled on site, engines gearboxes etc. Nowadays cars are built using a lot of sub-assemblies some built in...

It was an article I was reading not sure if it was in a local newspaper or the internet, but I can't find it now. It is mentioned in this article towards the bottom of the page http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/mar/26/ellesmere-port-vauxhall-workers-fear-closure

It will be a shame if it closes, but its looking very likely. Apparently in Germany the wages are subsidised in quiet times by the government, in this country any lay offs are funded by GM, I think this might be a deciding factor. Don't forget though that with the new proposed planning rules...

I've had numerous blood tests and canula's fitted at a number of locations and the hygiene standards do seem to vary greatly my own GP's surgery seems to be the worst. I've often wondered if the latex gloves are to protect the wearer or patient lol Nurse puts on gloves and starts treating...

Hope someone could give me some tips, I want to keep one wall bare brick, the adjoining walls are boarded ready for skimming not sure how to keep the skim off the brick work (splashes and finishing against the brickwork ) is it best to cover the wall or clean off any splashes afterwards. Not...

Re reading the original post i would also question why an alternator just 9 months old is beyond repair

It may not "legally" be the right thing to do, but a better option than the op has been left with, more a case of meeting on middle ground if the customer was happy to do so ( i did say discuss with customer)

Why are you being charged a £30 surcharge for the old unit, they already have the old unit. Why are they charging £100 labour if its still within 12 months warranty. In a case like this i would discuss with customer that company no longer trading, source him a new alternator, supply at trade...

The 4 - 2 - 2 mot system is still being considered, it would be a big mistake in my opinion

Never heard them called "bumbars" before, i've always known them as "arse antlers"

The Meriva head gasket went due to a small plastic fitting breaking on the water pump, the owner was at fault in continuing to drive home, but the small plastic part failing is the actual fault Why with all this modern technology we don't have better warning (or auto shutdown systems) for...

I agree "seized manifold and downpipe bolts have been a problem for years" but i was talking about a 5 year old car with 60,000 miles on the clock, i would expect to be able to dismantle it without to much trouble, if it was 10 or 15 years old i would expect more problems. Older vehicles...