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    Battery for my solar project

    Hi, Have purchased my solar panels & received approval from DNO for a 5kW Inverter. Going for a Sunsynk 5kW Looking at batteries & saw this: https://www.fogstar.co.uk/collections/solar-battery-storage/products/fogstar-energy-15-5kwh-48v-battery I know self build kits are available from...
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    MPPT Number Question for a Hybrid Inverter

    Hi, If a Hybrid Inverter has 2 MPPT, would they have to have an equal amount of voltage going through them or can it be uneven. In other words more panels going into 1 string than the other. Hybrid inverter is Solis 6kW Hybrid 5G Energy Storage Thanks for your time Jass
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    Best Hybrid Inverter For Solar Setup

    I will definitely look at that Inverter, thanks. I have seen the Seplos Mason Battery, 15Kw for £2.5k which is amazing value. Whether its a false sense of security but the Lifepo4 batteries in that are guaranteed for a year - the Pylontech for 5 years extendable to 10
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    Best Hybrid Inverter For Solar Setup

    Hi, Looking for input with regard to the best type of Hybrid Inverter. Setup in Spring will be: 12 x 475Wp Jinko Tiger Neo Panels 3 USC500 Pylontech Batteries Octopus Agile Tariff - Not looking to export back to grid With size of panels would be looking for a 5Kw inverter. Your experiences &...
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    Silicone Render Long Term Upkeep

    Hi, Looking to use silicon render on my house after finishing off the EWI. Problem is research is showing that even though these renders are supposed to be maintenance free, still need to clean them up due to algae etc. I would be grateful for any feedback in regard to your own experiences...
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    What type of render for EWI PIR Boards

    Hi Guys, Looking to use 75mm PIR board for EWI, not able to use anything else due to soffit overhang & U value, without altering roof line. Question is can I render onto PIR boards as you know they are foil covered. If so what can I use. Thanks in advance for any advice :) Jass
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    EWI Thickness

    Thanks for your replies :). Was hoping in some way to hide the soil pipe at the side of the house with EWI - but that may not work, if I take the soffit overhang into consideration. So 75mm may be the way forward. Luckily no mechanical fixings on side of house. Now the only decision is whether...
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    EWI Thickness

    Hi, Just looking for some advice as to which thickness of insulation would be best for external walls. Not to sure of the U values required but the house was built in the 1930's & as such has no cavity. I was looking at 100mm, but perhaps that is to extreme. Thanks in advance for any advice. Jass
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    lifespan of a pressure treated 8x8 post

    What about incised timber - life span ? Possible option
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    Concrete Slab For Brick Shed

    Hi, Levelled my garden & looking to put up a 30m2 block shed/workshop. Concrete slab will be 180mm thick - question being should I use reinforcement mesh in it. The ground was lowered where the slab will sit & has been undisturbed since the 50's bar a slight bit of back filling by concrete...
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    Concrete Slab For Brick Shed

    Hi, Levelled my garden & looking to put up a 30m2 block shed/workshop. Concrete slab will be 180mm thick - question being should I use reinforcement mesh in it. The ground was lowered where the slab will sit & has been undisturbed since the 50's bar a slight bit of back filling by concrete...
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    Turf Straight Onto Weed Membrane?

    Gravity lol ???
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    Turf Straight Onto Weed Membrane?

    Hi, I am about to turf over soil that is prone to weeds year round. The company I am considering using for turf has suggested that I can turf straight on top of their weed control membrane. Anyone tried this method ? Thoughts welcome. (Turf Online are the company.. not a plug) Thanks
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    Supplying a man Cave

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    2 Speaker system to 1 stereo speaker

    Thanks for your replies guys. Lucid - I would still have one channel not feeding a stereo speaker so the sound wouldn't be the best. Gees - single stereo speakers were new to me too :) OwainDIYer - I may have to use this setup. Unfortunately I have bought 2 stereo speakers already, so...
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    2 Speaker system to 1 stereo speaker

    Hi Guys, I currently have a hi fi in the bedroom with a left & right speaker. To de-clutter/remodel the room I am thinking of putting in a single stereo speaker in the ceiling. Can anyone suggest a way of making the 2 speaker (mono) signal convert into a single stereo output for the ceiling...
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    Worcester Bosch 37CDI

    Hi, Boiler: Worcester Bosch 37CDI 5 years old, serviced regurlarly 3 zones: 1 - Under Floor Heating 2 - Hot Water Unvented Cylinder 3 - Central Heating - operated by a wireless Honeywell CM927. I have started to have issues when the room stat is requesting heat and the boiler isn't...
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    Bathroom Lights

    Hi, Revamping bathroom & getting lighting upgraded, currently a single 240v lamp in middle of bathroom ( bathroom is about 10 years old ). Can anyone suggest decent light fixtures, the ceiling will be at approx. 2.2m so will fall into zones as per current regs. Room is 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.2...
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    Unvented Cylinder

    I was hoping that the plumber would work that out. The water company confirmed I have over 28L & 3.16 bar at the pavement. I have a 22mm MDF pipe into the garage. I will have a 200L bath & 2 thermostatic showers in the house, me personaly was looking at a 250L telford cylinder. But again was...
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    Unvented Cylinder

    I can appreciate decent companies are busy but the ones I have contacted haven't even come back with an appointment. i will retry family route
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