It's likely masonry paint. Usually that's done with a DOFF (hot water pressure washer) with paint stripper. When used sensitively it doesn't damage brick but will push out failed mortar. See https://www.periodproperty.co.uk/forum/threads/paint-stripping-brickwork.14124/#post-206882 for...
I worked for an auto manufacturer in the '90s. The place was run by 'professional managers'. I wanted to make a change to make the cars better that would also save a load of money over the model lifespan. It was rejected because it would not break even over 2 years. The model development...
I don't think it's the server on this occasion. The forum home page contained links with the capitalised Forum when normally it has lower case links. No idea why the forum would suddenly start writing upper case links.
Probably something glitched and it started substituting 'forum' with it's...
I've restarted the website and it seems to be working. It's odd the 'forum' changed to 'Forum'. It should be back to 'forum' now. Must be something in the URL rewrite. Looks like the URLs are case sensitive in this forum.
Thanks @Dave-sparks - I've not messed around with the heating system since I had a plumber in. It's a 30kW condensing boiler which is a lot more than needed after all the insulation. It was set to 85 or so degrees. I've just turned it down to 65 pending a bit more research.
Why do you recommend the Honeywell?
My current one seems to race to the set temperature and then turn the heating off for half a day and then I feel cold. I think something that runs the heating on and off frequently just not exceeding the set temperature would probably feel warmer.
I'm looking for a heating timer/thermostat and hot water timer. There are hundreds online and none of them seem to mention what functions they have. The wall has a 1 gang back box with a 5 core wire for a 240V wired controller.
I've got a Danfoss TP9000 temporarily fitted at the moment...
Haven't seen any mention of the project on here. Richard Noble is at it again, this time going for the water speed record. The project is still in it's early stages but they've got a jet engine and are testing models Progress on https://thrustwsh.com/
As above - the search at the top allows you add a search word and just below add your username in the 'by member' box. I searched plumbing and your name and that seemed to work.
I was surprised how many watts these sensors use - as many as 1W. I'm only powering a 2W bulb so that's significant - means it's the same price leaving them on 24 hours a day as using sensors to switch them on only overnight. It's only temporary I'll want them overnight until I fix the...
For anyone else running into trouble with interior photocells I did a test of the LAP one I bought from Screwfix. Apparently a lux is the amount of light you would see 1m away from a candle. I went up there with an (un-calibrated) candle and it switched when the candle was about 0.25m...
Thanks brightspark. Knightsbridge do a photocell that says it is adjustable down to 3 lumens. That might be worth a shot. https://www.electricalworld.com/en/gb/KnightsBridge-Photocell-Switch-Dusk-to-Dawn-Wall-Mountable-IP55/m-2677.aspx I'm avoiding motion sensors inside as the light...
I've added a lantern with a 2W bulb that lights the downstairs at night. It's on a switch but I'm also keen to have a dusk to dark photocell sensor so I can leave it on and it can switch itself on and off. I fitted one yesterday but the darkest actuation setting isn't dark enough and it'll...
Good answers on this thread. I spend half my time removing tanking. It hides the damp for a few years. The water ingress is often really slow but the walls will slowly become soaking wet.
I would forget any injected DPC. It might theoretically work but in practice it rarely does.
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