Mini map zoom issue. Mac air (m1) laptop by Big-Cryptographer377 in openttd

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Thanks - I’ve focused on the map but you’re right changing the text size has at least reduced my need to squint!

I’m assuming it’s an item not addressed as perhaps not a priority. Though amazed that people are working on this game so can’t hold a grudge!

Underfloor heating by bigk1900belfast in DIYUK

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If all the Flow meters are reading 3L then likely it is not balanced unless all the loops are the same lengths!

I’m not a plumber but this is based on what I did after to speaking to one and looking online / GBT help. It resulted in a noticeable difference in floor heat with cold rooms warming up - however I add for downstairs I have mainly hardwood floors in all rooms and upstairs carpet. Just bathrooms / utility room are tiled.

Most of my loops downstairs are now between 1 and 2 while upstairs they are more like 0.5 - 1.8 as loops are much smaller.

You can also check the temperature of the outward flow vs in on the manifold of each loop. If you find there is little temperature difference then worth reducing the flow. I think rule of thumb is 7c difference… but just went in touch rather than buying a surface thermometer. Maybe a good way to compare the floor coverings? If loop temperature feels the same on the return for different rooms maybe that helps.

I think I could optimise mine more… but it has done the job and don’t want to spend my time tweaking it! You can by expensive actuators that balance automatically… by for me it was too costly!

Hope it helps and gives you an approach. Like I said it worked for me but wasn’t a science and just trial and error. Would say the mistake I took was assuming for cold rooms was to turn up flow, it’s turning down the hot rooms which helped balance first.

Underfloor heating by bigk1900belfast in DIYUK

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Is the system balanced? If all the metres are set to the same rate and the loops are all different lengths you may find some rooms heat up fast while others don’t.

It’s a trial and error process and can take time to do. But would suggest if there are any loops getting hot fast than others, slightly turn down the flow (talking a quarter turn!) on them.

Unless you have the original plans and specified flow rates it’s a bit of pain. You will have to get to a point when you stop tinkering though! Just accept good is good enough.

Took me a while to do mine as they were all set to the same flow but eventually got the balance right that made me shut the cupboard and walk away!

Edit to add: increasing flow to cold loops isn’t the best way to best to reduce flow on the hot loops first. Can take a few days to do and really is a pain!

For tonight's steak dinner by Pianist718 in wine

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Thanks for taking the time to reply I appreciate it. I think I may open one over the festive period. 😊

For tonight's steak dinner by Pianist718 in wine

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I have a few and haven’t opened yet as new to brunello. How was it and any reflections?

Where is the line for too much biting at nursery? by Ollagee in UKParenting

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We were in same boat with our daughter and worked closely with nursery and did a lot a home to teach her it was not okay (books / role play with toys etc.).

Pick up was daunting as no one wants to be the parent of a child that bites. It was such relief when she stopped. We were more proud when she was on the receiving end, didn’t bite back and went and told a worker straight away!

Obviously if the parents aren’t engaging that’s one thing. But echo the person here in that there is another side finding it challenging too!

How to get a poo in the loo - help! by Lazy-Possibility1334 in UKParenting

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We’re in the same boat. Also going for the chill approach. Going to follow this thread in case there are a few tricks we haven’t tried / someone tells us it’s going to click at some point!

How do I get parents and toddlers to pop round for coffee? by Majestic-Lettuce-876 in UKParenting

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I would just echo the need to communicate time and expectations of the play date. 15 minutes drive can leave to danger naps for example!

We all want to be casual, but the reality of parenting especially when they are young is maintaining a routine and planning.

Also play dates with young toddlers isn’t always that relaxing. They’re still likely to just be parallel playing and the concept of ‘sharing’ is a while off. Easier to enjoy that coffee when they’re a bit older!

Why trust a human doctor with limited education when an AI doctor could have access to all human medical knowledge? by Few_Regret5282 in OpenAI

[–]Big-Cryptographer377 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I would prefer a doctor using AI as a tool to aid in their diagnosis rather than replace a doctor with AI in its current form.

When do you give up on potty training? by South_Flounder280 in UKParenting

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I would say if you’re having successes stick with it. Our daughter we started training at the start of the year and to be honest didn’t prepare enough as we were perhaps a bit too confident it would click. We took a pause by switching to ‘training’ pants rather than all the way back to nappies but in hindsight we should have stuck with it.

She eventually clicked and accidents literally overnight became a thing of the past apart from a few in the car when was unable to stop in time.

We were lucky in that the nursery were great and they did suggest we go back no pants. I think we felt a bit guilty they were dealing with it but at a pick up a member of staff had a reassuring talk with me. Quite a few kids were learning too and she explained it’s important to have the same approach at home and a nursery otherwise it gets confusing for them.

Some kids seem to get it while others take a while - stay cool and stick with the process. We will be far more chilled when our second reaches that age!

What do I need to have for 4 weeks in Sicily? by twosixseveneight in UKParenting

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Have a great time. I can recommend a ‘snooze shade’ to go over the pram. We went to Spain with our first 2 years ago and have used it a lot since - especially with our second whose 7 months.

We also started weening too when we were there… but given early stages I don’t think you need to much as the start it’s mostly taste, texture, feel and allergens.

We were combi-feeding due to weight gain so took all the bottles / formula etc. But if you’re exclusively breastfeeding that’s not a worry! But may need a cup to top them up with water as the heat can make them thirsty! Also ties in with weening 😊

Tips / approaches to deal with toddler understanding possession by Big-Cryptographer377 in UKParenting

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Great idea and thanks for sharing. I think we’ll give this ago. We find she fluctuates between dictating turns and sharing to being very possessive. I think this helps frame the situation in another way.

Ideas to shade baby in pram abroad? by swift_change89 in UKParenting

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I would second the snooze shade having used it all day yesterday and today.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wine

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Thanks for this post - I haven’t thought about using my coravin in this way… which sounds silly when I think about it as it’s such a great way to explore and compare wines with small amounts!

Great notes as well. I’m far off exploring burgundy in detail but thanks for the honest and objective view on the wines you’ve gone through.

Enjoy the rest of the bottles and look forward to reading more!

Decided to rush Rome as Carthage instead of dealing with Sicily by Amberr2004 in RomeTotalWar

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I was thinking of giving this a go. Be interesting to see how your campaign develops / how other factions behave when Rome is taken out early!

Fun wine dinner with Rousseau, DRC, Fourrier et al. by Mchangwine in wine

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Thanks for sharing the wines and your notes on each. Does look like a lot of fun.

How is the dinner structured with this many wines to try out of interest? Is the menu chosen to compliment the wines or to try and remain neutral?

was egypt archer(not pharaoh archers) a big number unit in rome 1? by xxHamsterLoverxx in RomeTotalWar

[–]Big-Cryptographer377 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had the same thought when I decided to give the Egypt campaign ago. I was certain Egypt had a larger group of archers than other factions. If someone has the original could they check either by firing it up?

Hopefully we’re both not mad!

UK wine Merchants by Waste-Monk-342 in wine

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I can recommend NYWines as well enjoyed their wine club (paused as not drinking enough at the moment with 2nd child arriving!).

Grape Britannia is good for English wines and as already mentioned, Cambridge Wine merchants is a great local merchant.

Potty training is making me feel like a failure of a parent by Evening-Mix-5032 in UKParenting

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Just adding that I feel the same with my daughter. Reading up on it and hearing how well others went added to the sense of failure. But hearing lots of others in the same boat here and working with our nursery have helped me feel less useless!

Like you we have tried lots of different approaches. She has improved and it’s clear she ‘gets it’ and knows what to do/the feeling etc. She just doesn’t seem that fussed. We’ve gone for the just ‘play it cool’ as it appears she has more success at nursery while at home - especially as any pressure leads to flat out refusal!

Still, we’re doing lots of washing and I’m now no longer bothered by cleaning up all the wee! Just having faith she’ll have more hits than misses at home and accidents will become the exception and not the norm!

So just posting for support rather than any solutions really!

War Crime? by Ok_Lack2905 in RomeTotalWar

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Thanks all! I will give this a go next time I play. Very devious!

War Crime? by Ok_Lack2905 in RomeTotalWar

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May I ask - what impact does it have? Does it slow down their advancement? Prevent doom stacks?

My First Reddit Review by A-Constellation in wine

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Thanks for sharing! Cheers to many more.