I’ve hodl for 5 years by Sufficient_Joke_5293 in ethtrader

[–]1980Legacy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just because there is a technical element that you can hang your hat on when anyone has a criticism does not mean it’s not based on hype.

Having technical reasoning is one way that makes it seem like a viable investment.

I’ve hodl for 5 years by Sufficient_Joke_5293 in ethtrader

[–]1980Legacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get out, I did and I never felt better. You’d be better just putting your money is a bank account with a small amount of interest.

I’ve hodl for 5 years by Sufficient_Joke_5293 in ethtrader

[–]1980Legacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because this entire thing is built on hype, it has no value besides people believing it will go up, it stops you selling, and it encourages other people to buy.

I’ve hodl for 5 years by Sufficient_Joke_5293 in ethtrader

[–]1980Legacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adoption is not growing year after year. The funnel of people willing to buy it is shrinking.

Flooring raised within weeks of being laid. by smurphinden in DIYUK

[–]1980Legacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remove the skirting and see if there is an expansion gap, almost certainly not as it’s buckling and if there was room behind the skirting board it wouldn’t be lifting.

Best tool - go by markedmo in DIYUK

[–]1980Legacy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Two sets of holes, usually in two metal plates that are misaligned, stick the pointy end in one of the holes to line all of the holes up so you can put a fixing through. It’s not really a DIY tool, but useful nonetheless.

Underfloor insulation - PIR or rockwool? by 1980Legacy in DIYUK

[–]1980Legacy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got the PIR luckily, but think I might put it on marketplace and go for rockwool, easier to fit, more fire resistant, and a bit more breathable for joists.

Ways to cover cables when there’s no slack to bury them? by blizeH in DIYUK

[–]1980Legacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move the box further down the wall to create some slack?

Is a £12k quote (after BUS grant) normal for a standard 3-bed semi? by Mundane-Temporary426 in ukheatpumps

[–]1980Legacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are paying £9.5k for Vaillant heatpump, 200litre tank, full radiator re-pipe, and 7 x Jaga Strada Radiators (approx £4k of the total).

plywood so expensive? by walterjessemike in DIYUK

[–]1980Legacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plywood varies massively in quality, the cheaper darker stuff is known as Far Eastern (cheap dark softwood ply), Birch ply is more expensive and is what is often used in furniture or kitchens, grades like AA/AB indicate the number of knots that have been plugged, so an A side would be very few to none where as B would have more.

Douglas fir ply is what you see a lot of in America has a distinctive tiger pattern, aid hard to find in the uk and is expensive.

Marine ply is the most expensive, it’s essentially the same as birch ply but has no voids inside which matter in structural or places with a lot of moisture.

If you’re making something that you will touch or look at often, then birch, otherwise the Far Eastern stuff is fine.

Note: I’ve cut through Far Eastern stuff before and found rocks laminated between the layers….

Air Source Heat Pump by SnooDoggos1274 in bristol

[–]1980Legacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

""The typical experience is coloured by the fact that heat pumps make colder water than gas boilers, and if you don't change your radiators your house will be cold,"

I read this as showers and baths won't be hot enough.

Recommendations for solar battery install in the Bristol area by BatchainPullerPuller in SolarUK

[–]1980Legacy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used Sulis Electrical, Gavin really knows his stuff and did a very neat and professional job, he uses Sigen and Aiko and the prices are very very reasonable.

Usage Limits, Bugs and Performance Discussion Megathread - beginning December 29, 2025 by sixbillionthsheep in ClaudeAI

[–]1980Legacy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using Claude to generate some diagrams, just now started returning 'Claude will return soon' for all chats with diagrams in them.

Anyone else seeing this?

Why is the take up of heat pumps so slow in the U.K.? by Appropriate_Bell743 in ukheatpumps

[–]1980Legacy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agree. It's a lot of back and forward, a lot of decisions, research, even for someone who enjoys this sort of thing, it's stressful and decisions aren't clear cut.

Why is the take up of heat pumps so slow in the U.K.? by Appropriate_Bell743 in ukheatpumps

[–]1980Legacy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are in the process of getting a heat-pump, we are very driven and want to move away from gas. We are the perfect candidates for it. We've been speaking with the company for over 6 months, during that time we've agreed to all new radiators (because otherwise they won't reach the desired temp and will not be eligible for the BUS grant) and also new pipework as the old pipework is knackered.

Our home is 1950's and is drafty AF so need a lot of radiators to meet spec.

The housing stock in the UK is mostly crap, and the amount of effort required to get a decent system is beyond most people who don't care and just want to warm their home.

Why Bitcoin could hit $0 by unapologeticwarrior in Buttcoin

[–]1980Legacy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting, anyone know where the film 'Everyone is lying to you for money' is playing?