 |
Author | |
| Message | |
|
 Topic: what is the heating solution for an old house |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 8
Views: 87
|
 Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Wed Oct 20, 21 10:26 am Subject: what is the heating solution for an old house |
| My feeling on wood burning is that it is better to keep it going if possible, rather than only occasional. Like you, at present, we are using ch in the evenings if it is cold, but in winter we keep th ... |
| Topic: what is the heating solution for an old house |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 8
Views: 87
|
Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Tue Oct 19, 21 10:12 pm Subject: what is the heating solution for an old house |
most damp is penetrating water, leaks or bridging
have the house eyeballed for that, fix if needs be
some damp is condensation, have it eyeballed for that etc
yep we fixed all the places w ... |
| Topic: what is the heating solution for an old house |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 8
Views: 87
|
Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Tue Oct 19, 21 4:53 pm Subject: what is the heating solution for an old house |
one of the best retro rigs i have ever lived with was open fire, backboiler, hot water tank, 5 radiators and a pump + leccy immersion heater for summer
cosy house, lots of hot water, low costs, fai ... |
| Topic: what is the heating solution for an old house |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 8
Views: 87
|
Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Tue Oct 19, 21 2:54 pm Subject: what is the heating solution for an old house |
| so its all over the news - we need to change our gas boilers - but what is the best solution for an old house? I keep reading how heat pumps work best with modern super insulated houses, probably with ... |
| Topic: hot bin |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 4
Views: 3735
|
Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Posted: Wed Jul 28, 21 11:15 am Subject: hot bin |
We have one I use for 'noxious' waste like that. Forgotten what it is called 'green dome' or something I think. I use it for potato and tomato hulms, odd things l.
I think maybe you have a green co ... |
| Topic: hot bin |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 4
Views: 3735
|
Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Posted: Tue Jul 27, 21 1:32 pm Subject: hot bin |
any one have experience of using these to compost at high temperature?
I am tempted to get one - I would use it to get rid of my cat's presents... bones, fish bones etc. Assuming it worked. I und ... |
| Topic: pans for induction hobs |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 13
Views: 7712
|
Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sun Jul 18, 21 8:09 pm Subject: pans for induction hobs |
| I like the induction hob - I was reluctant to move over but it has been ace - I like that you can turn it down to a much lower temp then you can with gas. also leaning over does not catch hair on fir ... |
| Topic: PV panels on barn |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 11
Views: 3530
|
Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Fri Jul 16, 21 12:18 pm Subject: PV panels on barn |
Any sparkles on here?
We had a similar situation and the installers said no to using the barn, not sure how big the losses would be. We have a battery too made sense for us
if you were able to p ... |
| Topic: PV panels on barn |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 11
Views: 3530
|
Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Thu Jul 15, 21 1:52 pm Subject: PV panels on barn |
ps have you got 3 phase?
no |
| Topic: PV panels on barn |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 11
Views: 3530
|
Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Thu Jul 15, 21 1:50 pm Subject: PV panels on barn |
| an alternative would be placing them in the field nearby - assuming this was allowed in a NP, which would be marginally further, probably more sunlight. I prefer the barn option cos it wouldnt be see ... |
| Topic: PV panels on barn |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 11
Views: 3530
|
Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Thu Jul 15, 21 1:49 pm Subject: PV panels on barn |
How far is the barn from the house?
85m according to google maps |
| Topic: PV panels on barn |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 11
Views: 3530
|
Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Thu Jul 15, 21 12:15 pm Subject: PV panels on barn |
I don't have the ideal house roof for PV panels - it's an odd shape and over shadowed on one side etc.
I do have a barn a bit of a distance from the house that has a south facing roof that might be ... |
| Topic: Christmas pudding |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 48
Views: 223260
|
Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Mon Nov 16, 20 9:04 pm Subject: Christmas pudding |
| not too late - stir up Sunday is next weekend - that's when we are making ours |
| Topic: Fireplace |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 90
Views: 221054
|
Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Thu Oct 22, 20 3:57 pm Subject: Fireplace |
lovely  |
| Topic: Using A Dehydrator |
Nicky Colour it green
Replies: 41
Views: 71117
|
Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sat Aug 22, 20 5:41 pm Subject: Using A Dehydrator |
| I've often thought about getting a dehydrator, but I think I would only use it for apples and tomatoes |
| |
