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Hi "Perth" I have looked on the clear-skies web site. Good info. As for solar water heating system grant its £400 and there are strings attached. I am trying to explore all the possible avenues before I commit myself to such an expense.

Hi "matt73" I am planning on having ensuite shower/toilet/basin in the bedroom. The toilet will connect into existing stack and shower/basin waste connects into seperate drain. Fortunately I am staying well clear of Drains and manhole.

Hi "chrisRoberts" How many solar panels would I need to heat say 150 litre cylinder.

Hi "richjacq" There are three builders merchants near me. I price at all three of them.

Hi "Nigel F" There is big slab of concrete 8' x 4' x 8 inches thick to break and shift before I can get to soil. Also I don't want to break my concrete in drive using a digger. Both slab and soil have to be shifted into a skip approximately 15 meters away. This is the hardest part I think.

Hi "richjacq" I used to 12 hour shifts monday to friday (normal weeks) and 12hour shifts on plant maintenance periods lasting 2 weeks. So I am used to working long hours but this work is different in that its building and also most of the time I am going to be by myself. I don't mind that...

Hi "Chrisroberts" I have been told that there are two types of solar water systems. One is (flatplate) the other is (Evacuated). The evacuated is expensive but lot better. I have not had chance to have a look at the system but I will soon. Also there are so many companies offering the...

Hi "Perth" Now I am getting the feedback I didn't think I would get. You will have heard British Gas are about to hike prices up again by a big percentage. I wasn't sure until I saw on the net that worcester Bosch and vaillant have the new solar water heating systems. Worcester Bosh system...

Hi Softus I have a vaillant combi condensing boiler almost two year old. I am pleased with it. Now vaillant are about to release their first solar powered water heating system. I have basic info only but vaillant have a system simple but techically advanced. I am about to embark on two...

Thanks Guys point taken. It ain't good, it aint bad, but damm rubbish piece of damm expensive kit that doesn't work.

Hi "richjacq" The 2 room extension is 4395mm x 3800mm and the dinning room extension is 1695mm x 1395mm both these extensions have pitched roofs. Two big windows and 2 small windows and a patio door. Excavation alone I am told is three big skips full and it will be man handled...

Hi All I am about to embark on a 2 story 2 room extension and dinning room extension. There is quite a bit of info on the plan but I am sure how the joists are fixed. Where can I get info on self build. I have had quotes of £25K Complete Build and £22K Part build from one builder and...

Hi All Could I have feedback on the solar Water Heating. Has anybody fitted the system, Has anybody got the system. Do do really work. Are the systems worth having. __________________________ Lynda, moderator you asked the same question here

Hi All Can you fine guys shed some light on the subject of "Solar water Heating Systems". Do they really work and are they as efficient as they make them to be. I have tried to find out info on the net. I am thinking of having such a system only if they work. They are quite simple...

Hi All I have decided to fit a chrome Flat Towel Radiator in my bathroom. The problem is I can't find the right size radiator to replace my standard 1000x600 radiator which has started to rust. This is my second radiator in two years. Where can I get a 1000mm wide and 600mm high radiator...

Hi All I have nine radiators in my semi detach. eight work ok. One in the lounge top half gets hot bottom half only gets to luke warm. What is wrong. I am sure someone will know. Thanks in advance.

Hi "meldew's_mate" Yup the kids put wet towels on the radiator. Also there is excessive condensation when bathing or showering. The extractor fan works. I guess its the poor quality of radiators. I have again compared the radiators they are exactly the same. I wonder if stelrad are...

Hi All I had changed 2 radiators in my bathroom in the last two years for same reason. I had a Biasi radiator two years ago that started to rust at the bottom. It was under warranty. I asked the reatailer to give me my money back. The retailer (after some hassle ) wouldn't do that but...

Hi All I have just had planning permission for two room extension approved by my local council. It didn't cross my mind to include loft conversion in the plans. I had no intention but now having seen a loft conversion in our street I want to convert the loft as well as. Do I need...