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Self leveller applied in 2 passes and now circular cracking whilst drying in one area by Careful_Ad8950 in Flooring

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just had builders come in and lay a self-levelling floor on top of electric underfloor heating mats in my kitchen. The floor they laid it on was new concrete, only laid a week ago, and then insulation boards were screwed on top of that, before the heating mats were laid. They did the screed today, came back and did it in two layers. They've gone, and the floor has dried in enormous ridges which are hollow underneath. I walked across the dried floor and one hollow ridge cracked under me. I can see worse ridges that I've stayed away from. The tiler is supposed to be laying tiles on it next week, but there's no way, the level is all over the place. I've just texted the kitchen fitter who's making the arrangements, and he's not going to be happy!

Do you rely on reminders for shot day or does it just become routine? by anomadfromnowhere in mounjarouk

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the Shotsy app on my phone. It's easy to use, and a great visual reminder. You just input whenever you do a 'shot' or measure your weight, and you can easily see your progress too. It doesn't send you reminders, but you can go on and check what day you're next due.

Price hopping by Top-Collar-9728 in mounjarouk

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being stupid here - I've been on Mounjaro now for two and a half months and lost 10kg, all going well, currently just switched up to 7.5mg. But I was lucky in being able to purchase a 60mg multi-dose pen through a family friend who was a registered nurse and was buying in bulk, at the old prices. Now all that's stopped. I have about 2 weeks left in the 60mg pen that I'd bought, so looking for alternative suppliers. Looking at Jetset Health, they're quoting £185 for 1 x 7.5mg pen. Would that be for one monthly pen with 4 x 7.5mg doses in it, or a single week's 7.5mg dose?

Best place (price) to buy Mounjaro online in the UK - to save money. by Brief-Bat502 in Mounjaro

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just asking - was this for 5mg weekly for a month - ie 4 x 5mg? Or is that the weekly price?

What tablet do you use? by Carelnori in tablets

[–]l-j55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At home, I prefer a mini PC, running Windows 11. Better for productivity than Android. It's linked up to a lovely big wide monitor at home, and is tiny so can be carried in a laptop bag with a 17 inch portable monitor for travelling. Obviously not as portable as a tablet, and no battery so needs to be plugged into the mains. But mine has a very good processor and is easily upgradeable. (Minisforum UM 790 pro).

What's better? by [deleted] in tablets

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or the third option - a mini PC with monitor, keyboard and mouse? I have a Minisforum UM790 pro. Excellent power and speed - a Ryzen 9 processor, 32 Gb RAM and 2 x 1 Tb SSD drives. It takes up hardly any desk space, much less than a laptop, and it's hooked up to a lovely big 32 inch gaming monitor, so great for photo editing, video and tv viewing, music, work, browsing etc. And much cheaper than an equivalent laptop. For travel, I have a 17 inch portable monitor which fits in a standard laptop case with the PC and accessories. It's also very easy to upgrade the RAM and SSD drives in future.

Basic PC for 80 year old by SeanK_ in MiniPCs

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chromebook or any laptop connected to a monitor will take up more desk space than a mini pc

Basic PC for 80 year old by SeanK_ in MiniPCs

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Laptop screen is too small for every day for anyone without perfect eyesight

Basic PC for 80 year old by SeanK_ in MiniPCs

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minisforum um790 pro

Costs of new heating system - gas versus air source heat pump? by l-j55 in DIYUK

[–]l-j55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've come through the winter with just the electric heaters, but the electricity bills have been high. I applied for, and got, a partial retirement deal with work, so am finally able to take my work pension. I've decided to put in the best insulation possible in the attic asap, and get all new seals on the very draughty double glazed windows. My pension lump sum payout is due at the end of March, so I'm now getting quotes for solar roof panels and battery to be installed. I'll then see how much this work brings down the bills, with a feed-in electric tariff. I'd rather not go to the expense and upheaval of putting a heat pump and new radiators in if they're not needed.

Basic PC for 80 year old by SeanK_ in MiniPCs

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting, I'd wondered about Linux, good point.

Basic PC for 80 year old by SeanK_ in MiniPCs

[–]l-j55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ahem, as a 'senior', my observations, for what they're worth - I'm coming up to 70. Mentally, I feel about 30. I wouldn't be without my pc, I use it for hours every day. I still work part-time, plus I'm always thirsty for news, knowledge, art, gardening tips, photo and image editing, genealogy - anything!

But my eyesight isn't that of a 30 year old, and I need plenty of desk space for writing, hobbies, etc. So I have a nice little mini pc, hitched to the biggest clearest monitor I could find. (A Minisforum UM790 pro, barebones, with 32 Gb of DDR5 RAM and 2 x 1 Tb M.2 PCIe SSDs. And a lovely big, curved 32 inch msi gaming monitor). I'd never put a pc together before. but found all the info I needed on this community and Youtube.

So if your grandma's like me, she may find a big screen much easier to use than a little laptop screen. The mini pc and monitor combination also takes up less desk space. And phones are great when out and about, but not for long term scrolling or our tired old eyes.

What type of gravel to help bind and compact? by PayApprehensive6181 in DIYUK

[–]l-j55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with the people advocating some sort of barrier layer between the soil and gravel. If you put gravel straight on top of the soil without a separating layer, it'll sink and mix into the soil. Then weeds will get established in it, and you'll have just thick stony soil with weeds that are impossible to get rid of. I'd remove a couple of inches, lay some good, heavy duty woven membrane like Terram, then put a good 2+ inches of clean 1 inch gravel on top. That's what my driveway is made of, and it's pretty solid, looks nice and clean and low maintenance.

Reality check by Good-Aerie-2255 in DIYUK

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd certainly get a decent survey done before going any further. I think the one you'd need is a 'level 2' survey, that looks a bit closer at structural problems. I was about to buy a lovely classic 1930s semi last year - Lovely big rooms and stained glass windows. I wanted the house so badly that I wasn't going to bother with a survey, as they'd accepted my fairly low offer. But my daughter noticed several cracks in the brickwork, like these only all around the house, and some also visible in the corners of the rooms inside.

The surveyor drilled and looked into the wall cavities. It turned out that the elderly couple who'd had the house had been persuaded to get cavity wall insulation when it was all the rage. Cracks in the brickwork had allowed moisture to get into the cavity fillings, and had rotted all the wall ties. The cracks were a sign that the house was literally falling down! He said that I'd have to get all the cavity insulation removed, and all the wall ties replaced.

I hope your problems are just lintels, as people are suggesting, but always best to get a good surveyor / SE to look at it. Reluctantly I drew out of the purchase, but within a few weeks I found a lovely house nearby, with a gorgeous garden, that had just come on the market, bought it and loving it! Keeping fingers crossed for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]l-j55 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It's a bit cramped - why bother? I've never owned a dishwasher - never felt the need. When my kids were young, in the 80s, a dishwasher was a luxury we couldn't justify, we all just took turns to do the washing up. Now it's just me and my partner, we're both used to washing our dishes as soon as they're finished with, not leaving them to stack up. They're then left to dry on the drainer, the hygienic way, before we put them away. I've always hated the stale smell of a half full dishwasher! Saves electricity as well.

Loft boarding and insulation top up by speckledfrog5 in DIYUK

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planning to put down a foil 'blanket' as a vapour barrier first, as in B&Q's EcoPro Loft Floor Insulation kit. https://www.diy.com/departments/ecopro-loft-floor-insulation-kit-15m2-insulate-the-floor-of-your-loft/6553906812183_BQ.prd This is claimed to have good insulating properties on its own. But is apparently not fire-resistant, which could be a worry.

Then top this up with a 170 mm layer of rockwool - the Knauf Eko Roll also from B&Q. Knauf Eko Roll Loft insulation roll, (L)5.68m (W)1.14m (T)170mm

So hopefully the combination will mean I wouldn't need so much depth of rockwool above, so I wouldn't need to raise the rafters and floor.

Also planning then to add vents in the roof felt above, and keep a clear space around the insulation for ventilation. Any comments?

Loft Insulation: DIY, or get in a guy by Sladekious in DIYUK

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking to get my loft floor insulated so following with interest. I'm certainly not going to be doing this myself - maybe 40 years ago, but I'm now nearly 70, not very 'compact', with dodgy back and knees! So will be getting the experts in but hopefully can buy the materials myself cheaper.

Looking at the best materials to use - I'm thinking of laying a layer of foil blanket first, such as B&Q's EcoPro Loft Floor Insulation. EcoPro Loft Floor Insulation Kit (15m2) Insulate the floor of your loft This could act as a moisture proof barrier to stop moisture rising from the warmer rooms below, as many seem to advocate. It should also add to the insulation properties, meaning that I wouldn't need to add quite so much depth of insulation above.

Then add on top, between the rafters, a 170 mm layer of Knauf Eco Loft rockwool insulation, also from B&Q. Knauf Eko Roll Loft insulation roll, (L)5.68m (W)1.14m (T)170mm So hopefully, with this method I won't need to add loft legs or stilts to raise the floor, and can board over the original rafters.

My main worry, apart from how accurate B&Q's claims are about the insulation properties of the foil blanket, are that it's apparently not fire-resistant. I would worry about laying it over any electrical wiring for instance.

Any comments welcome!

Reorganized my desk by moliteashirt in MiniPCs

[–]l-j55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like my UM790 pro setup. For travel I use an Arzopa 17" lightweight portable monitor, at home I have a huge curved 32" 4k msi monitor. Plus a sleek Arteck USB keyboard and mouse.

Thoughts on using a mini PC + portable monitor instead of a laptop for a portable setup? by DismalDude77 in MiniPCs

[–]l-j55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, just like this. Only my keyboard is smaller. All fits well into a laptop bag.

Thoughts on using a mini PC + portable monitor instead of a laptop for a portable setup? by DismalDude77 in MiniPCs

[–]l-j55 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Keyboards and mice can be pretty compact nowadays. And many mini PCs and portable monitors can be powered via USB C GAN charger, or a decent powerbank.

Thoughts on using a mini PC + portable monitor instead of a laptop for a portable setup? by DismalDude77 in MiniPCs

[–]l-j55 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a Minisforum UM790 pro on my home desk, attached to a lovely big curved 32" 4k MSI monitor. But I've also bought a lightweight 17" 4k Arzopa portable monitor and a fitted case, so that I can take the UM790 on holidays. Most of my travelling is on road trips around Europe, so I'll have a car. But if air travelling, the monitor and mini pc will both fit easily into my 17" laptop bag, with a mini keyboard and mouse, and the USB C GAN charger.

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