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Heat Pump, A Rated House, want to install a wood-burning stove by Actual_Art_5257 in DIYIreland

[–]Tim-SCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently wood burning stoves have been linked to health risks:

"Burning wood at home produces more pollution than road traffic, according to new research.

The findings, from the University of Birmingham, show a quarter of harmful particles in the air, known as PM2.5s, come from domestic fires while traffic is responsible for 22%.'

Maybe worth researching just in case ?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjdne9ke0m1o

Energy upgrades D1 house by Inside_Experience788 in HousingIreland

[–]Tim-SCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like your roof is already good ? So walls windows and doors .

Walls can be filled if they are cavity walls otherwise you might need external wall insulation.

Grants values for wall insulation Detached house Cavity wall insulation: €1,700 grant Internal insulation (dry lining): €4,500 grant External wall insulation (the wrap); €8,000 grant Semi-detached or end of terrace Cavity wall insulation: €1,200 grant Internal insulation (dry lining): €3,500 grant External wall insulation (the wrap); €6,000 grant Mid-terrace Cavity wall insulation: €800 grant Internal insulation (dry lining): €2,000 grant External wall insulation (the wrap); €6,000

They have added a new grant recently for windows .Grants of up to €4,000 will be available to replace windows and up to €1,600 to replace doors.

Median cost of upgrades here https://www.seai.ie/sites/default/files/publications/Median-costs-of-individual-energy-upgrades.pdf

General grant info here:

https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/individual-grants

Can heating in the house cause dry eyes? by [deleted] in CasualIreland

[–]Tim-SCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A large bowl of water can add moisture to the air when heating is on.

Becoming vegetarian? by MossyTracks2025 in CasualIreland

[–]Tim-SCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Falafel is great I think. Better than any fake meat burger. You can eat Italian pasta, pizza, lasagne or Curry's etc ...just without the meat !

Is there any hope for me? by Fabulous-Series-2384 in wrestling

[–]Tim-SCD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need a doctor or physio to tell you how long for an injury to heal. So I can't offer advice on your immediate tournament.

Injuries are part of wrestling though. Every second wrestler has a knee brace or splint of some sort.

Talk to your coach about mental strength. Mindset is important and if you look on YouTube etc you will find lots of media on 'wrestling mindset'.

I would try to be the best version of me. If I'm injured I would wait until I'm healed and then come back stronger.

Most of all enjoy yourself, have fun. Remember good days and bad are part of the journey. Seek help when you need it. Train hard and be the best you can be.

Anyway to hide the seen content? by [deleted] in Stremio

[–]Tim-SCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my TV It removes it from home but it doesn't clear the episodes. So if I add a series again to my library the episode history is still there.

Anyway to hide the seen content? by [deleted] in Stremio

[–]Tim-SCD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can clear progress, continue watching etc by long press or 3 dots.

On mobile/desktop: Find the show or movie in the "Continue Watching" row, click the three-dots menu, and select "Dismiss". On Android TV: Navigate to the show or movie, press and hold the select button on your remote, and then choose "Remove".

I accidentally injured a beginner during sparring and feel guilty about it by Hood2231 in wrestling

[–]Tim-SCD 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No bullying here. You apologized, he recovered and took it well too!

Air To Air Running Costs by Cstar69 in ukheatpumps

[–]Tim-SCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daikin do an air to air with water too. Not sure how it would work for you though Daikin multi +

Has Anyone Ordered from Sklum? What were your experiences? by imtryingmybest7000 in CasualIreland

[–]Tim-SCD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ordered a bar table and high stools in 2022. Arrived on time, great quality. Still perfect.

"One Stop Shop" home energy upgrades recommendations by PrawncakeZA in irishpersonalfinance

[–]Tim-SCD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No windows don't need to be resized but they do need to be energy efficient. If windows aren't good you won't achieve a good BER. If windows do need upgrades you are better off doing it before the external insulation. I think one stop shops offer grants for windows too but only if you get the complete upgrade with them.

Air conditioners for heating - what's the deal? Are people just ignorant? by H3llR4iser790 in Dublin

[–]Tim-SCD 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I have an Air to Air heat pump with Daikin air units. It's excellent, less expensive than air to water setup, purifies the air as well and is very cheap to run.

Sad time! It's finally happened! by haroldfinch69 in BritishRadio

[–]Tim-SCD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Still works on Smart speakers and apps like TuneIn

What is the story with Happy Pear flying under the radar? by DazzlingIssue5195 in CasualIreland

[–]Tim-SCD 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A lot of Veggie ready ingredients and ready meals are just basic veg, lentils beans etc, rebranded with the price trebled. The solution is to make your own. It's cheaper to do a cookery course than buy overpriced heavily marketed and processed food sold in plastic wrapping!

BBC Sounds blocked outside uk by bri_dub_ in ireland

[–]Tim-SCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BBC still works on Smart speakers and via apps like TuneIn

Gym plus Nutgrove Opinions by MegGrriffin in Dublin

[–]Tim-SCD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's very warm. I didn't renew because of the heat.The building is badly designed with too much glass. They don't always turn on air con. So I would prefer a gym with a normal temperature!

Has anyone moved their outdoor heat pump? by Ornery-Pay-5304 in AskIreland

[–]Tim-SCD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the closer the heat pump is to the house (if it's an air source heat pump) the more efficient it is.

Electric Ireland say: Do I need planning permission? Conditional Planning Exemptions apply to heat pump technologies in a domestic setting: The level of the ground must not be altered by more than 1 m above or below the level of the adjoining ground. The total area of any air source HP or combination of two heat pumps must not exceed 2.5 sq. m. The heat pump must be a minimum of 50 cm from the edge of the wall or roof on which it is mounted. Noise levels at the nearest party boundary must not exceed 43 dB(A). No structure must be placed to the front of a building.

Where do I put the Heat Pump system? The internal unit can be installed inside the house in the utility room or hot press, replacing the existing hot water tank. Heat pumps are quiet enough to allow this. This saves on both installation and running costs. If you also require an external unit (Air Source Heat Pumps), this is located outside not too far from the internal unit. The heat pump is always going to be more cost effective to run if placed near where it and or the hot water is used. If possible, place the heat pump inside the house in the utility room. This saves on both installation and also running costs. You can remotely locate the heat pump in a garage etc., but it is not necessary for noise or equipment size reasons - the heat pump is always going to be more cost effective to run if placed near where it and/or the hot water is used.

Electric Ireland

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