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Solar power in an allotment shed?
I'm wondering if anyone has done this? We've just got an allotment, and my DH is making worrying mumbles about wanting to install solar power on it - so we could boil a kettle, occasionally run electric tools etc. Whilst I appreciate the concept, and I can see it would be useful, I'm a bit concerned that my DH has a bit of…
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Reading books - options please
Hi there We would ideally like to make some money from lots of books we have. Quite a number are in great condition. We have banged out heads together on options and possibly ruled out eBay, Amazon and the like as we have too many and ideally would like to get rid of them altogether. We have thought about our local market…
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solar panel help needed
i am looking at buying some solar panels for my roof but there is not alot of personal experience of if they work well and if they can power a home depending on how many you have.i live in a single bedroom house and dont watch tvs at all and wanted to know if solar panels could power my home.i use about 2,900kwh per…
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Heart of England Forest Project: One tree for every magazine subscription
For every subscription sold through magazine group they'll plant a tree for the Heart of England Forest Project. You get a certificate, hope it's electronic. Link here then click on the brown leafy button :A
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Scrap value from renovation
I am about to start on a big renovation , this will include ripping out the following: Electrical wiring Hot water heater cylinder Old gas boiler Electric fire place Gas fire place 2 art deco fireplaces Built in landing cupboard Would anyone know what these might be worth? Best Diana3564
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How much to run a low energy light blub for 12 hours?
How much to run a low energy light blub for 12 hours? The one that replicates 60 watts
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Free Green Gadgets - Recall
If you havent all ready found out the Lime Energy Saving Plug has been recalled. The recall is about the pins in the plug have either fallen out of the Energy Saving plug or have stayed in the socket when the plug has been removed. Read below to see the details. Model Code - ES1017 You should soon be receiving a letter…
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Earth hour tonight 8:30-9:30
Earth hour tonight 8:30-9:30. Turn off your lights everyone to join in. How will you spend your hour!
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Yellow Pages / Phone Books - Opting Out
What was the point of being able to opt out of receiving these publications when the flippin delivery person still puts one (with no address) through my letterbox...... :mad: ...... don't get me started on Virgin Media... 7 yrs to get them to stop sending me mail at my last address... i've just moved and they've followed…
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Best everyday things to save money and to be greeneen!
Any thoughts out there? My top 5 are: 1. Buy less clothes (and possibly fewer nicer ones?) - how many outfits does a girl need :j 2. Join a car club - pay as you go 3. If you must have a car - get a fuel efficient one! 4. Less food waste - measure your portions, leftover dinners (side benefit = thinner maybe!);) 5. Never…
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FITs warning!
For those considering solar panels, be aware that the secretary of state has brought forward a review of FITs to 2011. Any changes made will take effect from April 2012. They are also going to "fast track" review the FITs available for solar PV schemes. Given the spending cut backs it's likely FITs will be scaled back or…
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Isis Solar Panels
We have recently seen a magazine advert for this company http://www.isis-solar.com/#na We would fit the requirements exactly. Does anyone know anything about the concept,product,company etc or anything else that would help us make a decision Thank you in anticipation
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UK AWARE+a Green Machines Expo-note on the Money saving tips email-£1 eco show ticket
Hi, If you haven't ever been you have to go to this show- it is fab in all aspects from learning stuff, networking, getting some bargains to finding out about new products and services, in a fun but eco way! There is everything from a fashion show to a demonstration about composting to money-saving stuff!! Do help spread…
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MR16 dimmable energy saving lamps???
As per title, I've searched the forum but not come across anything conclusive to MR16 lamps specifically. (quite a bit about GU10's though!) I have literally about 100 of these in my new house and they are killing me in energy! The led or energy saving equivalents appear to be very hard to find. All my circuits are…
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LED lights to replace chandelier?
I'm looking to replace a light fitting in my dining room with LED lighting - the old fitting takes half a dozen candle bulbs that are getting harder to find, and I want to replace it with something money-saving! Can anyone recommend a good supplier or point me in the right direction for the kind of lights you can still see…
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Energy consumption of internet
Just been reading that the energy consumption of what we call "The Internet" is estimated to be about 5% of the worlds annual electricity consumption. That includes all the servers, routers and PCs left on at any particular point in time. That very roughly equates to the electricity used by the whole of Russia, in the…
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Rehoming chickens
I mentioned this on a post in another thread. Not sure if this is the right place to put this. If anyone has any hens and interested in getting a couple more please see this article and the Youtube link. I am collecting 12 next weekend (£2 each) for friends. There are still about 3000 to home and they will go to slaughter…
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Flushing loo manually with rain water
Hi there There is already a thread relating to water harvesting but my query is more specific (and fiddly and manual!!). I have a waterbutt which collects water from a shed roof. Am thinking of using the collected water to flush loos (manually via a bucket - especially the downstairs one) rather than periodically emptying…
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Mega sheds of Continuously-housed cows
Did you know that DEFRA have just OKed a three year project 'to investigate the management and welfare of continuously-housed cows ? So not only will our cows be given rubbish food and antibiotics and other nasties, separated form their calves almost immediately etc, now they will have privilege of doing it imprisoned with…
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Old radiators scrap value
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. I am about to have the boiler and nine radiators replaced in my house. I was thinking this morning what the scrap value could be worth. I am assuming my discontinued Worcester Bosche Highflow 400 boiler will be stripped for any parts that could be used second hand. However I have old…