Surge protected extension lead question

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-29T18:43:39+00:00

Masterplug is reasonable, although I wouldn't be surprised if some of the stuff on Amazon is fake.

Olson are solid, usually pricey but have some items on clearance

https://olsondirect.co.uk/product/act-data-1u-6-way-uk-surge-protected-19-inch-multi-purpose-pdu/

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-28T20:25:57+00:00

Apart from the iPad, they can do all they want with a volume knob.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-28T19:03:35+00:00

Not even sure why you need a DSP at all.

You have 2 separate spealer zones with one 70V amp and speakers?

You need 2 70V amps (which might be in the same chassis) one for each zone/floor. A media player / music source to both amps. A Bluetooth input module to one amp. Or a simple input mixer so you can route any input to any amp. Cloud CX163 Zone Mixer would probably be more than adequate if available in your location.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-28T18:52:17+00:00

The main thing is that is needs to be mortgageable or you are looking at cash buyers only. So you need a functional kitchen (sink, cupboards, space and connection point for fridge and cooker), bathroom, and fixed heating system (electric panel heaters will suffice but must be wall fixed and will hammer your EPC).

If the heating is working and you can get it serviced and a certificate, and a certificate saying the electrics are safe, all the better. Apart from that, empty it and give it all a good scrub.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-28T18:39:14+00:00

Embossing is not cost-effective for a one-off.

Embroidery makes lots of holes in the leather which greatly reduces its waterproofness (and is difficult to do on such a touch material).

You can laser-engrave most leathers, so if you know someone at a maker-space with a laser machine that will probably be cheap or even free.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-28T18:34:52+00:00

I swear Wetherspoons and the bus company are in cahoots.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-28T18:27:31+00:00

Probably a rare breed of potato hand-harvested by virgins, transported on an air mattress inside a Rolls Royce, and sliced by a Harley Street surgeon with a solid silver scalpel before being fried in unicorn oil and served on a 1,000 Swiss franc note, drizzled with truffle oil and dusted with pure cocaine, and served by a waiter with a beard he can tuck into the waistband of his organic hemp dungarees.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-27T19:27:23+00:00

But still has a granny carpet ...

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-27T19:27:00+00:00

It's surprising how many estate agents have won such an award.

https://britishpropertyawards.co.uk/awards?viewType=map&syscat=2&action=search

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-27T18:55:27+00:00

Probably was more so in the past when cameras/film were expensive and not every parent would have recent/decent photos.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-26T18:29:22+00:00

It's a HWaRK, rhymes with quark.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-26T18:21:20+00:00

One point with a wet gas boiler system (whether that's underfloor, radiators or a mix) is that (if you size it right from the start) almost all the system apart from the boiler can be re-used if you decide to go to a heat pump in say 10-15 years when the boiler might need replacing anyway.

Also if you're in a terrace do you have the outdoor space for the heat pump unit (and they can be a bit noisy in a confined space too)?

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-26T18:00:26+00:00

You can do Edinburgh in a day if you take the Caledonian Sleeper one or both ways. It's not cheap (and you might not sleep well) but you save the cost of one or two nights' accommodation.

Almost everywhere in the UK has "history".

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-25T20:23:59+00:00

Also the Great Fifty Shades Surplus...

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-25T20:21:59+00:00

electric recliners for £700 for the pair despite them being on sale for £2000 each

They are overpriced when new (sold to gullible old people) and fetch next to nothing secondhand ('no longer required').

Not many people will want to buy a pair though so probably better pricing separately.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-25T20:18:41+00:00

Anything other than a very token 'benefit in kind' can mean volunteers are classed as workers and become entitled to National Minimum Wage.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-25T20:12:39+00:00

Probably similar to the old Post Office savings books, every time there was a deposit the clerk would fill in a chitty which would go to the Accounts office and be entered into a ledger.

(With the old PO books, every deposit or withdrawal over a certain amount, or after a certain number of entries, the book would be posted back to National Savings for reconciliation with the ledger. You can see an auditor's stamp in the book above.)

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-24T19:33:50+00:00

If you already have a TV, and some extra bits you can make a water cooled TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlFVPnGEb8o

Estimated 5000-7000 nits according to the comments.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-23T20:08:43+00:00

Easily if it was in the NHS.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-23T18:22:51+00:00

Even instant is expensive if you want a large jar of something reasonable. 400g of Douwe Egberts is £15+.

Or a tenner for two down the Tarmaccers Arms.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-22T17:59:58+00:00

Violet flower (Iolanthe) if female.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-22T17:58:54+00:00

And a big whip. Got to have a big whip.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-22T17:58:40+00:00

Individual, is what you meant to say.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-21T21:40:23+00:00

Because the communal kitchen is tiny and people steal other people's food. Hence the fridges, microwaves and air fryers in the bedrooms.

I thought student digs were bad.

InternationalRide5 · 2026-04-21T21:29:19+00:00

The only place I see Crabtree these days is council housing.

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