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by colourblind
Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Pottery kiln lining wool for internal wall insulation
Replies: 0
Views: 2676

Pottery kiln lining wool for internal wall insulation

Hi all While looking for a good material for insulating my single skinned outhouse (rendered breeze blocks), I came across a length of unused kiln lining wool, and thought this material is as good as (if not better than) any insulation products out there, as a pottery kiln heated to 1100C is cool to...
by colourblind
Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: GU10 vs low voltage
Replies: 1
Views: 2968

GU10 vs low voltage

Just sharing my opinion on GU10 (mains voltage) and MR16 (low voltage) halogen lights: Despite the identical appearance (different fixings) of these 2 bulbs, I realised that GU10 casts an uglier light pattern than the MR16, the latter gives a smooth gradation from bright to edge, while the GU10 patt...
by colourblind
Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Another external wall insulation question
Replies: 1
Views: 8353

Another external wall insulation question

Hi all I was a bit confused by StoneyBoy's advice to HilaryN (?) not to externally insulate her/his wall as it would stop the walls from breathing and traps moisture inside... My question is: what are all those external insulation systems good for? I am considering doing an external insulation, or m...
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