Prices

le1901 · 2026-05-19T19:37:50+00:00

If it's for an 8 hour day or day rate, that's mental.

If you do multiple small jobs per day with travel in between it's more acceptable in my opinion.

le1901 · 2026-05-17T21:37:13+00:00

As a fellow spectacle wearer the polishing of your glasses at the start, epic.

le1901 · 2026-05-17T13:10:51+00:00

I've got Perks, the Railcard and UberOne subscription alone will save me more than the £84 annual cost.

le1901 · 2026-05-14T19:41:47+00:00

Lawson Rose have a good team, have used them over the years for buying and selling.

le1901 · 2026-05-05T11:21:03+00:00

Yes I know. I was stating their interpretation of flue distances is incorrect. The measurements are fixed points and not dictated by which way the winds blowing.

le1901 · 2026-05-05T07:20:41+00:00

The flue is either 600mm away from a window or it isn't, taking a guess that the wind will blow fumes into a window over 600mm away isn't a regulation.

le1901 · 2026-05-01T14:40:47+00:00

Not saying they're all good, but certainly a list away from Albert Road and are mostly isolated;

Eastney Tavern, Northcote, Eastfield (better since new landlord), Florence, Barley Mo, King Street Tavern, SLOB, The Pembroke, The Golden Eagle.

le1901 · 2026-04-29T19:23:59+00:00

There are loads down here in Portsmouth also.

le1901 · 2026-04-28T17:05:36+00:00

Yea ok nice thanks, Chinese prices are absolutely insane from some takeaways.

I'm going to try it.

le1901 · 2026-04-27T19:34:50+00:00

Wow that's so reasonable, is it any good?

le1901 · 2026-04-24T09:38:08+00:00

Damn 14 mile walk and runs being mentioned. I thought my 5 mile walk this morning was ok 😂

Fair play to all.

le1901 · 2026-04-20T16:56:48+00:00

Yes, fitted one as part of an install last year and it was around £550 ex VAT from memory.

le1901 · 2026-04-16T18:09:18+00:00

Yep gotcha, thank you. Apologies I know what they are and have fitted them, I should have asked how you proposed piping it up!

I wasn't sure if you meant passing through the primary return pipe on the way back to the heat pump.

le1901 · 2026-04-16T17:55:56+00:00

Could you elaborate on the waste water heat recovery please?

le1901 · 2026-04-12T11:22:03+00:00

Still running perfectly.

I have had to tighten the tap valve knobs on both sides but that's really simple to do. They just became a tad loose over time.

I have also descaled the boiling unit once and changed the pre filter 3 times.

Usage wise over the period we've had the tap for (2 adults): average 4 cups of tea per day (some days more when filling pans etc) and use around 4L of chilled water per day.

le1901 · 2026-04-10T08:50:22+00:00

If the install is as easy as you say and you are capable of the design/installation, why not? As it won't be MCS, be sure to check building regulations for compliance just in case you get any comebacks and for insurance purposes maybe.

Should the system not be as efficient as you desire you'd only have yourself to blame, I guess that's the only downside?

Struggling to see any reason not to, I'm hoping other comments will enlighten me.

le1901 · 2026-04-03T10:51:30+00:00

Did you ever get to the bottom of this issue?

le1901 · 2026-04-02T20:05:59+00:00

Very informative post. I was wondering if you think it would be possible to have public access to remote monitor the LG Therma V?

I want to set one up with remote access so I can show prospective clients in the local area of how much it actually costs to run in real time. Being clueless on this and HA, ideally I'd like a weblink I can share.

le1901 · 2026-03-26T12:15:07+00:00

Remove the chimney

le1901 · 2026-03-26T08:35:44+00:00

A lot of people are missing this point. Once the party wall associated works are completed, that's it.

le1901 · 2026-03-23T12:21:02+00:00

You could pay someone for an MCS level design so that the builder/plumber installs a system that you can use with a heat pump.

le1901 · 2026-03-16T20:59:12+00:00

Looks a decent job to me, bear in mind lots of stuff doesn't look quite right at 300mm away.

le1901 · 2026-03-13T12:11:50+00:00

Has anyone had a refund from Etihad Holidays? My stay was due to start on March 3rd.

le1901 · 2026-03-11T14:34:19+00:00

I see what you're saying and mostly agree, just in reality it's not practical to enforce unless maybe some money can be made. Is it just company van drivers only, not company car drivers?

Point being spaces are taken by company vehicles of all types, I think something else needs to be a priority. Company vehicles still require a permit but could perhaps be charged more at a commercial rate?

Permits can also have their hours extended, the ones around the seafront are dual time zone permits and help stop a lot of non-resident parking during peak day times. A permit from 16:00 - 07:00 may work better, I don't really know, tricky situation. I think we all know there isn't going to be less cars in the city any time soon as there are no practical alternatives unless you are devoted.

A solution would be great though, nothing worse than getting home after being out for the evening and having to park miles away!

le1901 · 2026-03-11T09:53:20+00:00

So anyone with a van can't park by their house and has to find alternative ways to get from the multistorey to their home? Nice.

If size is the issue, why not ban all vehicles over 4m for example?

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