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    The 5-cut method explained in detail

    I rather like the way negative (sad?) people deride those who take the time and trouble to make a you tube video.
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    Electric vehicles

    There is nothing to worry about. What is the problem with the climate changing anyway? The planet Earth is under no threat whatsoever. The Earth will survive come what may until is consumed by the expanding Sun. Man’s future is of course not a given and maybe this is Darwinism in action. While...
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    How good are Howdens kitchens?

    Agreed - I just do not understand why people do not fit their own kitchen units and subcontract the worktops out on a supply and fit basis.
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    Workshop burgled, now my tools are on eBay

    No real value to add, other than the observation that all the locks and security devices (sensible precautions) just keep honest people honest. Experienced and determined thieves will, if they really want to, find a way and opportunity to have it away with your ‘valuables’.
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    Prezzion Pizza

    I got really annoyed at Pizza express they cut my pizza into eight pieces, I can only ever eat four pieces.
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    TV cookery....

    Is the remote defective?
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    Underfloor heating in a workshop

    This ‘problem’ begs more questions the answers. 1. How big is the new workshop? 2. Is the underfloor heating likely to be supplied from the house and its ASHP? 3. Are you able to design the layout of the machinery and benches with certainty? 4. What is the useage profile of workshop? Some...
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    Air source Heat Pumps any good?

    Congratulations, one of the few posts in this thread written by someone who understands the issues and nuances of ‘the debate’. Just one addition on the insulation required for a heat pump aspect. As you say in most every case insulation is a good thing no matter the heat source. Where it can...
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    Air source Heat Pumps any good?

    It seldom gets mention because the starting current of an induction motor is always higher than the running current. It always has been. However, moving on - once the heat pump is running (and presumably that’s because the homeowner wants to heat their home) if the heat pump has been integrated...
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    New company, new career

    I sincerely wish you all the best for your exciting new venture. As an engineer (fortunately now retired) I identify with much of what you say. Just to caveat what I about to offer next ‘free advice is worth exactly what you pay for it’. My thoughts are: 1. Unless you are taking on employees...
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    India’s successful Moon Landing

    In the UK is that real poverty that can be compared to India or is the UK poverty related to fecklessness and learned helplessness created by four generations of generous welfare systems?
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    The joys of electric car ownership!

    Yes absolutely brilliant idea. Like tying your energy economy to Russian fossil fuel. What could possibly go wrong?
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    The joys of electric car ownership!

    Good idea however the current grid cannot manage the input everywhere - DNOs are limiting on the installed capacity tied to the grid in some areas.
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    The joys of electric car ownership!

    You misunderstand the graph you selected for your reply.
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    The joys of electric car ownership!

    Are you equally amazed that: 1. It has a population of 5M 2. A sovereign wealth fund of $1.5TN 3. 1% of their electricity is from fossil fuel. 4. Most of their oil and gas production is exported (unlike UK) 4. Battery conditioning takes a few hundreds of watts.
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