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housemouse replied to the topic Ground Source Heat Pumps in the forum DIY 5 years, 1 month ago
If their seasonal CoP is to be believed they seem really impressive. Can you install underfloor heating. If you have underfloor you can normally have a lower flow and return temp and thus a higher COP.
What is the DHW provided by?
I think there might be noise issues as well from the condenser.
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housemouse replied to the topic Ground Source Heat Pumps in the forum DIY 5 years, 1 month ago
Have you considered air source heat pumps.
Mitsubishi are claiming to have a new range of co2 refrigerant based ones offering CoPs of up to 4 whilst producing DHW.
They sound too good to be true and they might be. I’ve not checked to deeply yet.
https://www.ecodan.de/en/heat-pumps/co2-hot-water-heat-pumps/
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housemouse replied to the topic Painting – DIY in the forum DIY 5 years, 2 months ago
I have used a sprayer, but would say, don’t use inside. It was perfect for my exterior as the walls are scat coated, but inside use a roller. I recommend you buy a roller and tray from somewhere like B&Q they normally have a spare roller sleeve in with them, buy a pack of synthetic brushes not hair/bristle,, that saves on the hairs coming out. I…[Read more]
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housemouse replied to the topic Charging Your Child Rent in the forum Chit Chat 5 years, 5 months ago
I moved back briefly in my 20s and paid £25pw (mid-90s). It was fab actually as dad was retired by then and did all my cooking and made me a packed lunch every day. cleaned my own room though-after a fashion (I have always been very untidy)
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housemouse replied to the topic Controlling pond blanket weed? in the forum DIY 5 years, 6 months ago
Tadpoles eat blanket weed, but you may need quite a few!
Grass carp would eat it, possibly ducks?
Many fisheries (including my fishing club) use bales of straw to limit algae growth, but I have no idea about quantities.
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housemouse replied to the topic Romantic place for honeymoon in Europe, August in the forum Chit Chat 5 years, 6 months ago
Siena? Lovely spot and not as manic as other Tuscan venues.
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housemouse replied to the topic How to ease bad foot pain? in the forum Health 5 years, 6 months ago
When I had PF I had steroid injections to the base of my foot. It bloody hurt, but solved the issue.
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housemouse replied to the topic European holiday recommendations? in the forum Chit Chat 5 years, 6 months ago
I was just coming on to say Croatia too! We have just been for the fourth time and love it. If you are careful about where you eat/stay, it can also be pretty cheap.
We just came back from Split/Trogir/Vis/Brac over a four-day stay so you can really get about on the ferries in not too much time.
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housemouse replied to the topic Bitcoin: does anyone get it?? in the forum Chit Chat 5 years, 7 months ago
To me it smacks of the Emperors New Clothes, doesn’t actually exist but everyone thinks its wonderful !
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housemouse replied to the topic House insulation improvements? in the forum DIY 5 years, 7 months ago
You could pay £50 quid for an EPC, that includes a list of recommendations from someone that has looked at your particular house. Fitting loft insulation is probably the easiest single hit.