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even if you didnt improve the building's heat retention, 40kW still seems high. your potential source of fuel is very affordable, but unless you plan to operate a year round B&B and jacuzzi, I think your overall ROI is not good let alone your carbon footprint. i doubt 6k factors in your time to...

I'd focus on energy conservation rather than energy production. The time and effort required to implement this system is very high and would be more beneficial if it were directed at reducing the building's energy requirements. I'd imagine there is scope of reducing the heat load if the...

I'm not familar with your boiler but I'm guessing it could be caused by over heating through the high limit stat. Bath filling imposes a considerable load on combi boilers and if the heat exchanger (brass or st/st plate with 4 pipes) is not free of scale deposits, water flow can be impeded...

hi have you checked to see what warning lamps turn on? this might help close in on the fault.[/u]

Hi everyone Just wondering if you have any experience of solid fuel stoves (air independent type/dedicated air supply) combined with whole house ventilation (w/heat recovery), using parallell shafts/chimney stacks? Thanks in advance. S

Thanks for all your contributions. I think multi-fuel appliances are very practical for heating and/or cooking, especially where rural home owners are remote from the nat. gas network. Anybody who has used a solid fuel alppliance, including myself, will know they are not as convenient as...

Hi delta t2 Thanks for your comment. Do you have any suggestions for cleaning access from within? Rgds S

Hi everyone My friends are building their new home and I would like to get your opinions on the most appropriate flue system. The house is a dormer type and will be heated primarily by two multi-fuel stoves fitted back to back on an internal wall. One stove includes a boiler with a flue...

The following links take you to part G of the regs, the code of practice for safe working temperatures, and a random installation guide for TMV's. Regs: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partg/approved Code of practice...

I think construction standards associated with plumbing are confined to part G of the regs. The regulations for England, Wales and Scotland include the requirement that baths are fitted with anti-scald devices, whereas all other fittings appear to be excluded. Scalding risks are higher with...

i'm very happy with the u-value :D but the polythene lining is very light i think. the jacket is pretty flemsy and collapses at the sides an corners unless it is taped up. there are similar products with nylon linings and straps for esay removal.. designed to stand up to routine removal for...

For non-domestic plumbing applications in healthcare/childcare projects, anti-scald measures are required. For domestic projects where vulnerable people have access to the plumbing system, anti-scald measures would be wise. Plumbing systems with sold fuel heat sources would also warrant such...

Tap fittings could broadly fit under the headings of the valve type: ceramic disc(1/4 turn) or compression (traditional with washer) The pressure drop across ceramic discs is very high and I have never seen one to deliver reasonable flow on low pressure systems (static head under 3 metres)...

This advice was probably relating to the pipework serving the shower valve. Stable temperature control on showers with low pressure (gravity) water supplies is dependent on the water source. Shared connections will cause pressure fluctuations and unstable temperature, while dedicated...

thanks for the link bryan but the lining on those jackets are very light imo. I'm think of something with a durable lining, and similar in appearance to the product in the following link but obviously much more affordable...

I think the simplest option is to separate time and temperature control. This can be achieved by retaining your existing time controller/or upgrading it in the kitchen, while adding a new thermostat. A dedicated time controller is generally easier to operate and the kitchen/utility is...

hi everyone i'm searching for a quality insulation jacket suitable for retrofitting to domestic/light commercial water storage cisterns (internal) such as cold water, F&E.. the most common product available appears to be the standard black polythene lining with mineral fibre infill. i...

chainsaw_masochist many thanks for your help:D

hi everyone my friend owns an 01 toyota yaris and has noticed water ponding in the boot. the seals on the boot lid appear to be in good condition and i'm not sure if the rear window wiper has a water supply. has anyone experience with this problem and what could I look for to help find the...

a radiator at high level in a compact room with minimal heat loss (internal room at first floor level with no windows), could meet the heating needs of some people. but even putting efficiency to one side, i think the temperature variation between your head and feet would be very...