What "man jobs" have you done today?

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Interestingly, it looks like the main feeds to the hot water tank actually go straight up and into the ceiling. The only pipe that is randomly above the window is a galvanised pipe which is presumably the mains cold feed. Tonnes of pipes in the boxing in on the left hand side that goes god knows where. Hopefully as much of this as possible will be binned!
 
b0rn2sk8 said:
The DNO will usually upgrade 60A supply for free, even if that means connecting a brand new supply cable to your house or unlooping you from your neighbour if that is an issue.

60A really doesn't get you very far with the advent of EV's and the electrification of heat. An EV charger and an electric shower kicking on at the same time could blow a 60A fuse if there is no power management functionality in the charger.

It's not inconceivable that you may have an induction hob, electric oven, and EV charger and a heat pump. My oven and my hob will pull 50A when going full tilt, that doesn't leave you much headroom at all for anything else on a 60A.
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You must have a seriously beefy hob and oven, think my oven uses 3kw for a few mins then averaged out at about 1.2-1.5kw.
 
Panels in! Both fitted like a glove (Thankfully! ) Post cut down, just need to buy a cap now.

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Been converting a 1900's dining table in to a custom computer desk. Kind of silly thing I do, lol.
dLockers said:
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Interestingly, it looks like the main feeds to the hot water tank actually go straight up and into the ceiling. The only pipe that is randomly above the window is a galvanised pipe which is presumably the mains cold feed. Tonnes of pipes in the boxing in on the left hand side that goes god knows where. Hopefully as much of this as possible will be binned!
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Reported. Don't want any pipe porn on this forum! Please cover your pipes up.
 
How are we storing stuff in the loft chaps?

With the recent out building flood I've realised how crap cardboard is, as it just Hoover's up moisture.

I've got tonnes of clothes, baby toys, etc...

I've just spotted these on eBay which seem decent for the soft toy type crap?

www.ebay.co.uk

Large Canvas Bag Zipped Attic Loft Waterproof Dust Proof Junk Storage Black 100L 5057817687776 | eBay

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dLockers said:
How are we storing stuff in the loft chaps?

With the recent out building flood I've realised how crap cardboard is, as it just Hoover's up moisture.

I've got tonnes of clothes, baby toys, etc...

I've just spotted these on eBay which seem decent for the soft toy type crap?

www.ebay.co.uk

Large Canvas Bag Zipped Attic Loft Waterproof Dust Proof Junk Storage Black 100L 5057817687776 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Large Canvas Bag Zipped Attic Loft Waterproof Dust Proof Junk Storage Black 100L at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
www.ebay.co.uk
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Even better when you make it all fit in a tiny bag :)

Large storage bags

We've got a very large airbeam tent in one that is now nearly half it's original size + sleeping bags, clothes and her collection of teddy bears in other bags.
 
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dLockers said:
How are we storing stuff in the loft chaps?

With the recent out building flood I've realised how crap cardboard is, as it just Hoover's up moisture.

I've got tonnes of clothes, baby toys, etc...

I've just spotted these on eBay which seem decent for the soft toy type crap?

www.ebay.co.uk

Large Canvas Bag Zipped Attic Loft Waterproof Dust Proof Junk Storage Black 100L 5057817687776 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Large Canvas Bag Zipped Attic Loft Waterproof Dust Proof Junk Storage Black 100L at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
www.ebay.co.uk
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Forgive me for sounding alarmist, but if a loft is well ventilated it shouldn't be damp. Maybe you need some "felt lap vents".
 
dLockers said:
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Interestingly, it looks like the main feeds to the hot water tank actually go straight up and into the ceiling. The only pipe that is randomly above the window is a galvanised pipe which is presumably the mains cold feed. Tonnes of pipes in the boxing in on the left hand side that goes god knows where. Hopefully as much of this as possible will be binned!
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Wow are none of the pipes tied anywhere? Do you suffer from vibration/water hammer when you stop/start the heating or taps?

The one above your window is odd. If/when you have a new kitchen you could just move the pipe to behind the kitchen cupboards in the service gap then you won't have boxing.
 
aVdub said:
Even better when you make it all fit in a tiny bag :)

Large storage bags

We've got a very large airbeam tent in one that is now nearly half it's original size + sleeping bags, clothes and her collection of teddy bears in other bags.
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Is it just my technique or do these things fail super quickly, don't stack very well, and weigh a tonne once loaded?

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Forgive me for sounding alarmist, but if a loft is well ventilated it shouldn't be damp. Maybe you need some "felt lap vents".
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For sure, it isn't well ventilated just yet but it will be. I think if a bag/box or whatever gets moisture in it for absolutely any reason it'll mould.

Just wondering if there was an even better solution.

Buffman said:
Wow are none of the pipes tied anywhere? Do you suffer from vibration/water hammer when you stop/start the heating or taps?

The one above your window is odd. If/when you have a new kitchen you could just move the pipe to behind the kitchen cupboards in the service gap then you won't have boxing.
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The plumber is ripping the lot out to fit my new system boiler and unvented tank in the attic.

Never had any issue with water knock or any other mysterious noises - altho I think the boiler is pumping mostly sludge at this point lol.

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Stuff in our loft is mostly in big clear plastic storage boxes, with labels stuck to them. Sadly, not all of it. But enough to keep the space organized.

Generally, it's a very dry space. No damp up there.
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No issues with plastic boxes not being breathable?
 
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Is it just my technique or do these things fail super quickly, don't stack very well, and weigh a tonne once loaded?
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I think it can be down to luck of the draw on these, as we've had a few that do not hold tight for long and others that hold tight for years.

Yeah stacking is not ideal tbh and weight is only down to the fact you've packed an M6 and a 3 seater sofa into a 90cm bag :cry:

Guess the reviews could hint towards the better bags.
 
I find the stuff in plastic boxes tends to fare better than the stuff in cardboard but stuff shouldn't be going mouldy if there is sufficient ventilation. The cardboard boxes just tend to weaken over time, particularly if they are stacked.

Get some lap vents if nothing else, you can not have enough ventilation in the loft.
 
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