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by matt_br
Thu Jul 06, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Renewable Energy Forum
Topic: Making the best of a bad solar PV installation
Replies: 1
Views: 3777

Re: Making the best of a bad solar PV installation

Hi, not sure the battery would be the problem, more the way it is managed and what SEG you are on. The Agile tariff is by far the bast – with people charging their batteries over night at the cheap rate and selling back to the grid during peak times. You’d need to cancel the FIT and start an SEG tho...
by matt_br
Thu Jun 15, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fitting a 25kg bathroom cabinet to plasterboard wall
Replies: 5
Views: 12276

Re: Fitting a 25kg bathroom cabinet to plasterboard wall

I'd recommend using a stud finder, as securing the cabinet to this on the non-solid part of the wall would be best - you can use your stud finder for this. If you know the area that will be covered you could try drilling a couple of pilot holes and see what comes out on the drill bit: wood = strud p...
by matt_br
Thu Jun 15, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: Accounts Bookkeeping and Financial Forum
Topic: Best resources for a plumber wanting to start going it alone
Replies: 2
Views: 2534

Re: Best resources for a plumber wanting to start going it alone

One great book I have read which changed how I approach finances for my business is 'Profit First'.

Well worth a read!
by matt_br
Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Cowboy Builders
Topic: Could the use of engineered wood panels to cover wallpaper in the living room indicate a hidden issue with the property?
Replies: 1
Views: 967

Re: Could the use of engineered wood panels to cover wallpaper in the living room indicate a hidden issue with the property?

Pretty difficult to tell without lifting them. £2000 seems steep for removing wallpaper, but depends on the size of the room I guess. Insulation could be legitimate reason for covering the walls, but seems like a strange approach to me. If you are really worried I would request that a professional i...
by matt_br
Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:42 am
Forum: Cowboy Builders
Topic: Reasonable costs for plastering and new floor in bathroom?
Replies: 2
Views: 962

Re: Reasonable costs for plastering and new floor in bathroom?

I wouldn't say this is cheap, but I certainly wouldn't say it is incredibly expensive.

If I were you I would get a couple of quotes to see how it measures up.
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