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  1. McB

    Should this be covered under my new build Warranty?

    Depends on the builder - we had 5 year comprehensive for internals with David Wilson Homes and the 10 year structural NHBC warranty is more of an insurance policy the builder buys. They try and wiggle out of everything after the first few months, especially with heating needing annual service...
  2. McB

    The nervous wait to exchange....

    Movers are used to it - they might be waiting around outside for a bit in the afternoon until keys are released to you after completion and the monies have rolled up the chain- it always comes off the lorry quicker than it went on! Last time we had pack and move - basically 90% was packed and...
  3. McB

    Which remote heating control system?

    Had Evohome installed in last house after an issue with a cold room and it was awesome, really good room by room zoning however the app was a bit clunky. It is costly, but we didn't pay for it last time (builder issue) - I miss it a lot but we have just bought a Nest to try out in new place to...
  4. McB

    *** Sky Q Thread ***

    Thanks MissChief, everything seems a lot more stable now.
  5. McB

    *** Sky Q Thread ***

    I've just moved house with Sky Q without a visit and seems ok with a self install with a Q hub, 2TB and multiroom box however we are getting a lot of wifi drop outs now. Any specific set up in connecting the boxes as they do seem to see each other, but just the wifi drops between boxes, even in...
  6. McB

    Quick way to do buttons on an ipad

    Just trying to help someone out at work where they want to use iPads as an order screen and replicated to a second where someone prepares.cthey want it to be push buttons with an image and a count on the other side easiest way I can think is excel online unless there are any quick forms apps?
  7. McB

    *** 4K Player Thread ***

    Same boat here, unless I can use ARC I don't think I'll get much benefit from the Sony Bluray home cinema system I have. 4k Receiver feels like a bit overkill for the standard cinema speakers unless its part of a longer term upgrade. What's the view on the Sony X800 versus some of the samsung...
  8. McB

    Audi owners in here!

    I've got a 32gb in my 13 plate but thought it would take 64gb, to be honest I need to sort it out as scrolling through a billion folders and songs with the click wheel can be a bit slow. Phone is a better option with spotify as at least then you can use voice. I've not tried with two SD cards...
  9. McB

    New build insulation issue

    I'm trying to dig them out at the moment - but yup surprised if other stuff hasn't been missed! There is loft insulation above the room but for a supposed 5 star and energy efficient home it leaves a lot to be desired!
  10. McB

    New build insulation issue

    Just wanted to validate something with the wise and good of OcUK to see if we are being fair and reasonable with builders. We've been in a new build for just over 2 years which has a large second bedroom over a car port that gets very cold, and I mean bloody cold. Its taken about a year to...
  11. McB

    New build - painted walls?

    David Wilsons / Barratt Homes - same, watered down magnolia everywhere and a terrible job at that from contractors at ours. you can get them to paint your colour at a astronomical rate ahead of move in, its normally a flat rate so same for halls, stairs and landing as a downstairs loo :/ Also...
  12. McB

    Finding a perfect man shed

    so I've got a spot behind the garage for a nice man shed, I think I can get a 10ft x 6ft in, where's good these days? I don't mind paying for something decent as might use it to escape the family at some point. Are Tiger or Nordic still decent or to avoid?
  13. McB

    Book recommendation for newbie

    My current favourites are: Wool by Hugh Howey (am on third of the trilogy but the first is very good and often 99p on kindle) Spider Shepherd series by Stephen leather (action, crime, adventure type) and of course the Game of Thrones series by George 'aaaaaaaargh write me another book' Martin.
  14. McB

    Audi owners in here!

    Just double check the sim slot is there to make sure - I got caught out by this on my 2013 Bi-TDI as there was a change in spec for a few months so Tech Pack Plus did not include the online traffic / data sim but had the auto park and other bits instead. I am missing google maps but you can mod...
  15. McB

    How many days off work do you get a year?

    22 days standard + up to 10 extra bought in benefits + 3 days site shutdown at christmas + bank hols, so we don't do so bad.
  16. McB

    Remotely managing all company work phones?

    How many devices are you looking at? We've just had airwatch rolled out but its for Enterprise 20k plus devices: http://www.air-watch.com/solutions/mobile-device-management/ The other challenge is getting people to enrol their devices, especially with salespeople if they think they are being...
  17. McB

    OcUK PSN ID's

    PSN: Bathalot Mainly on Battlefront and waiting for the Division to arrive, not getting on PS4 much with new baby but hopefully that will improve as time goes on!
  18. McB

    Virgin Media Discussion Thread

    Same here please - our new estate is being infilled and getting some stupid prices for fibre only as they aren't putting in phones.
  19. McB

    Virgin Media Discussion Thread

    Finally have Virgin Media about to install on our new estate - due to be complete by middle of July for FTTH and still running a 1gb trial in our area, which I have asked to take part in. Not going to take phone or TV as would miss Sky too much but excited after waiting for BT to make a fibre...
  20. McB

    Weather Stations?

    My poor old weather station just died, and I didn't realise how much I enjoyed it. Although one could say 'lol use a window', it was actually pretty accurate with a base station inside and rainfall / windspeed / humidity sensors outside and was less than 50 quid from a cable shop. Now I'm...
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