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Unlikely that there will be a damp course. Forget the damp meter and chemical DPC cowboys. You have said that there is no sign of damp so don't try and invent some. When you replaster use lime plaster to allow the walls to breath and all should be OK

Journeys end - Ringmore. Wife & I spent our honeymoon there long time ago

To return to the start of this thread regarding rental. I am in WPD area and get about £7 a year for one pole and one stay.

It seems that, contrary to my first assumption, that the Owl is indicating that the solar is working OK. As I will know when a high load is on e.g kettle and my normal ambient is circa 300 watts, the Owl will give a reasonable idea of the amount exported to the grid. I checked the supplier meter...

Thanks for your interest, John. The energy monitor is an Owl, supplied by British Gas. My Meter is LLandis & Gyr 5235A and the solar output meter is 5235B. Both have flashing red lights, flash frequency faster on higher loads. An interesting point, whilst typing this reply the wife spotted the...

Thanks to all of you for a lively discussion. John, you are correct in assuming that it is the clip on meter I am concerned about. I would have thought that as the solar system is producing sufficient power for the current load then the demand from the grid is zero or less and the energy monitor...

I have just had solar electric fitted. Currently it is producing around 600watts of power, and according to the output meter it is exporting around 300 watts to the grid. My energy meter shows I am using about 300 watts currently (this is my usual "ambient" load). Now, as this energy meter is...

Your proposed drawing shows the right hand door tight against the top of the stairs. Building regulations require I believe a 600mm gap between the top of the stairs and the bedroom door.

Those of us using oil heating are winning this time. We have no Government quango looking after us, so our heating costs are tied to the oil price. My oil has price has dropped 40% since last year but no one shouted on our behalf when the crude was 120 dollars a barrel.

Format the disc as a video disk then copy the photos to it. Alternatively, does your TV have a VGA input, if so, connect the computer direct. Also, modern TV's have a wifi modem and your computer should find it if you list your available networks, you can then send your pictures direct to the TV.

Could you build the two extensions and after its passed and the completion certificate is issued. knock down the dividing wall and make good.

Has anyone purchased or used one of these generators? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181613710047?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AI I would be interested in any info as they seem a fairly good price.

You will need more than 1500 litres just for flushing toilets in a 5 bedroom house. I use 1000litres in 2 weeks for 2 people in a one bathroom bungalow. I use IBC tanks (2 for £130 delivered off E=bay). All in I have over 4000 litres of storage and this does all toilets and garden use. I have a...

Very Best Wishes, Secure, Hope you enjoy Christmas as best you can and get better soon in the new year.

A very merry Christmas to all fellow posters on DIYnot

I would think that having a meter to measure it is causing more heartache than the damp itself. The 1915 semi I used to live in had 3" of water on the earth subfloor and that caused no problems.

I do not envy you having a 2500 litre, that's a big bill whatever the price. I may be teaching you how to suck eggs but do you know that an order that large may not be deemed as domestic, and you will pay 20% VAT, so make sure that your supplier knows its for domestic and gives you the...

Sorry to here of your problems, Secure. Hope you recover ASAP. I was lucky when I broke my leg - just 8 years old so healed quickly with plaster cast. (Not so lucky 6 years later - got knocked off my bike by a hit & run driver and lost 2 fingers). Seriously though, keep smiling and keep us posted.

If the foul drain is used by other properties in addition to yours you will need a Build Over Agreement. If so be prepared for considerable expense as your local water authority in Somerset can be difficult.

Water on the sub floor is no problem. Many properties do not have sub floor-just earth. If your joists and floor are damp then the problem is either insufficient ventilation (likely from your description) or no damp course under the joists where they enter the wall.