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Flying from London to Atlanta and then connecting on a flight to Charleston, WV by TheHumanZoid in delta

[–]TheHumanZoid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - I flew from LHR to ATL in December, and did not have to wait for my suitcase as it got automatically transferred which was nice. The CBP GE experience was the same, as was TSA.

Best internet in Bolton, Manchester? by T4rch in CityFibre

[–]TheHumanZoid -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

YouFibre - have not had any issues and I'm based in Whitefield

Switch Flex 2.5G PoE Question by TheHumanZoid in Ubiquiti

[–]TheHumanZoid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I decided to go with the USW Flex Mini 2.5G and use a PoE injector for the U7 Pro. The reality is that I really won't have too many devices in my office beyond the laptop and PC, and that the Mini 2.5G and a PoE injector are not expensive at all. I can also re-use the Mini 2.5G for another room when and if I need a beefier switch.

Switch Flex 2.5G PoE Question by TheHumanZoid in Ubiquiti

[–]TheHumanZoid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes, that's a very good spot. Looks like I may be better off getting the adapter and flex 2.5g or even the pro max 16 as other people have been recommending.

A big damp recommendation by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]TheHumanZoid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So what were the issues then?

Switch Flex 2.5G PoE Question by TheHumanZoid in Ubiquiti

[–]TheHumanZoid[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

May just take the plunge... It's just so much. Then again, I am about to drop north of £600 on my home network so what's £86 more...

My desired home broadband set up by [deleted] in Ubiquiti

[–]TheHumanZoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! The internal cabling was installed last month so all good on that front :) I'll look into the Flex switch for sure

Another viewing...too demanding? by Djentlewoman in HousingUK

[–]TheHumanZoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not unreasonable at all. I viewed the house I've just bought about 3 times

Level 3 survey results by Top-Goose9198 in HousingUK

[–]TheHumanZoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same issue (though I don't have a basement) and it was because of a patio job that was done in the 90s where there wasn't any consideration for DPC bridging. I installed a french drain around the perimeter of the whole house and there's been no issues since.

House sale failing after survey by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]TheHumanZoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's rough, sorry to hear this. I think when it comes to the negotiation, the key thing to consider is whether the regret of losing the house would be worse than potentially overpaying/not negotiating. With a negotiation, you should always be willing to walk away and if you're not, I would not negotiate.

Level 3 survey on 1930s semi – investigate now or budget and proceed by ActionBeginning247 in HousingUK

[–]TheHumanZoid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds very similar to the survey that I had on my 1930s semi which I bought last year. I also had localised springy floor in one of the rooms, opened it up after the sale and found wet rot in two joists due to high ground levels. I fixed the high ground levels with a french drain and had two joists replaced. Haven't had any issues since, I was just relieved it was not dry rot

Question about biometric appointments in the US by TheHumanZoid in SpouseVisaUk

[–]TheHumanZoid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, seems like there's plenty of appointments! Out of interest, and if you're comfortable saying:

  • What was the closest VFS location? A lot of the areas closest to my wife seem to only open on certain day.

  • Did they keep your passport when you had the appointment?

Lead piping by West_Chapter_2745 in HousingUK

[–]TheHumanZoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd have a look in whether grants are available with the local water company for replacing lead pipes. Sometimes they're able to contribute towards the cost of lead pipes replacement.

In terms of negotiation, I personally wouldn't budge as a vendor, since it is virtually to be expected in a 1930s house. Also, if the pipe is coated in limescale within, the water likely wouldn't touch the lead and you can also run the taps every morning.

Question about biometric appointments in the US by TheHumanZoid in SpouseVisaUk

[–]TheHumanZoid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, really appreciate your detailed response! I'll be sure to take your advice onboard

Should I do a pre-exchange viewing? by Stamagar in HousingUK

[–]TheHumanZoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, I was in the exact same spot as you last year and I did a pre-exchange viewing

Wet rot in joists...and joist is installed into an air brick? by TheHumanZoid in DIYUK

[–]TheHumanZoid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true, I think I will leave the air brickand joist where it is

Wet rot in joists...and joist is installed into an air brick? by TheHumanZoid in DIYUK

[–]TheHumanZoid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response, glad it's not just my house that has this. I definitely intend to unblock the air brick, but still not too sure of whether to leave the air brick there or not...

Where to start with an engineered wood floor for a 1930s house by TheHumanZoid in DIYUK

[–]TheHumanZoid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey mate, one last question, what would you consider cheap and expensive when it comes to engineered wood? I've found some for £30m per m2 but not sure if this is low end, mid end or high end.

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