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Just had a PV system installed- Cheshire
So thought we'd introduce ourselves and more importantly our system. We were originally quoted for 16x SANYO H240's, but due to high demand our fitters couldn't source them until the end of the month (at the earliest) - so after a discussion we agreed that we would go with having 16x SANYO N235's - although slightly lower…
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What can I do with old felt tips and lids?
Ive been sorting through my kids box of felt tips today, and have lots of dried up pens and odd lids. They are well beyond a drop of water to revive them! Im not sure which kind of plastic they are, so unable to put in the recycling. Does anyone have any interesting and fun things we can make with them instead of just…
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Goose feather pillows, can I buy with a clear conscience?
Morning all. I've won some M&S vouchers at a raffle, enough to buy two of these http://www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-Luxurious-White-Siberian-Pillow/dp/B003DDJHDW?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_2&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-2&qid=1310551374 I've never had posh pillows in my life and fancied giving them a go. However I'm worried about the…
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My Recent PV Install.
Thought I would share with you my recent Solar pv install, system size 3.70kw comprising of 8 Schuco 185w panels on the South facing roof and 12 on the West, as you can see by my picture I have some shading issue's with the Monkey puzzle tree and so every panel has it's own micro inverter so when one goes in the shade the…
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disposing of non-working laser printers?
hi Any advice please? I have 2 old Konica Minolta large laser printers that no longer work and are taking up space at home. Have put them on ebay as spares/repairs and also on freecycle - but no takers at all! Where is the best place to get rid of them? Didn't want to take them to the tip as they may be useful for someone…
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24 hour solar PV farm
Full article: http://www.gizmag.com/gemasolar-csp-solar-plant/19098/
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Solar Heating a 12' pool....
My daughter has a round 12' pool which we would like to warm up a little. I've seen a couple of ideas such as Solar Pods & also the black matting which water is pumped through. Has anyone experience of either of these? We realise it won't make the pool really warm (and it would need to be VERY warm for me to go anywhere…
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solar pv on east/west roof
I Have a 3.76kw pv system on my south faceing roof on south coast and it is performing very well 2500 units produced since insilation 20/12/10. I have a rental property round the corner with east/west roof and was wandering if anyone had a system split 50/50 over east/west roof and if so how was it performing?
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Green, Ethical & Warm Moneysaving .... Without News International
Hi All Well, for quite a while we haven't been purchasing daily newspapers, partially due to being a little green, partially as a moneysaving measure, but mostly because there is not much worth reading in most daily papers anyway and I don't agree with paying just to read adverts. The regular Sunday broadsheet provokes the…
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Ridgeblade domestic roof wind turbine
This product is getting some press at the moment: http://www.ridgeblade.com/ I wish I could get excited about it, but it's not available yet, and even the manufacturers are not prepared to share any data. How about an MSE sweepstake to estimate the typical power output? If it's more than 60W I'd be (pleasantly) surprised.…
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Sun tunnels?
Anyone got one? Thinking of getting one in my bathroom as it has no window and we have to turn the light on everytime we go in there. http://www.velux.co.uk/Private/Products/Sun_Tunnel
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Green Moneysaving - Is this an oxymoron?
I've been looking at 'green' technologies to incorporate into my house in order to both reduce my footprint on the planet AND reduce my outgoings. After looking at Rainwater Harvesting, Solar PV, Solar Water Heating, Ground Sourced Heat Pump, Air Sourced Heat Pumps on here and other forums/web sites I reached a very…
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recycling tights
Just received an email from FoE about tights. Apparently they can be used in Ethiopia by women left with injuries following childbirth. You can read more about it here. Please move this if I have posted it in the wrong place. http://www.tightsplease.co.uk/index.php?page[cat][]=126
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House Insurance and Solar Panels
Can anyone help update the following list and / or give suggestions for home insurers that offer cover for solar panels, and whether this is in the same way as, for example a TV aerial, i.e. the panels itself are covered and also damage to other property caused by the panels. AXA - no mention Co-op - covers accidental…
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who is the fastest in the west
who is the fastest in the west...solar pv suppliers to conect you to the grid so you get paid that is. provided the forms are filled in correct and sent off sharpish who has had what time scale with which supplier please:beer: i am with scotish power at mo but have heard eon are quick can you have one supplier ond choose…
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Asda "Status" remote controlled electric sockets
I bought some Asda "Status" remote controlled electric sockets. They were great until a few days ago when the remote started failing to control one one the sockets. Now the only button which works is the bottom one - and it only functions as an "all off / all on" as the top button should. The top button does nothing. While…
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Free Solar Panels
I just wanted to ask about the free solar panels articles. Where in Scotland can I see about the free solar panels? I know we do not get as much sun up here, but doesn't these panels work with daylight (we get this here). Thanks gjmccue
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TIPS. Organic/Ethical lifestyle on budget
I enjoy the 'what's in your veg-box' thread. But I'd also like to hear some ideas from others who wish to eat more organically, begin to banish toxins from the home, source good quality yet ethically produced clothes, fabrics and bedding - all on a very limited budget. No eco-warrior bludgeon-brandishing (try saying that…
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How are PV panels connected
Would love to buy PV panels but am concerned that fuse box is in kitchen and there is no easy way to get a connection cable there. Is there any way to make a connection through the house ring main. many thanks
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Need to empty cesspit ? Any one know ?
I have looked in the cesspit and it seems quite full and thankfully appears to be just water. I have put some eco-friendly stuff in it some weeks ago that eats up the unmentionable. Only the outside toilet waste goes to this cesspit and this toilet is hardly ever used. The water from the bath, shower and wash hand basins…