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Forum: Conservation 08-12-16, 02:45 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 36,575
Posted By mnbv69
I've also recently bought a Nissan Leaf, a "2nd...

I've also recently bought a Nissan Leaf, a "2nd generation" one and one of the first built here in the UK, in 2013.
Are you aware of mynissanleaf.com? Huge amounts of expertise on there including...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-05-13, 03:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,195
Posted By mnbv69
We've got a longer winter than usual in the UK...

We've got a longer winter than usual in the UK this year -despite "summer time" kicking in last week temperatures are a good 10C below average - at around zero. Despite this my thermal slab floor has...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 04-03-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,456
Posted By mnbv69
When we can't dry laundry outside, we've taken to...

When we can't dry laundry outside, we've taken to hanging clothes around a dehumidifier. It's a 170watt compressor based one. A full load dries in a few hours. The main advantage is that even...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-04-13, 05:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,195
Posted By mnbv69
Mikesolar, yes that's the material - aka AAC, an...

Mikesolar, yes that's the material - aka AAC, an aerated block that comes in a range densities and therefore strengths. A 440x220x100mm block weighs about 7kg.

As to the "R" value , not sure about...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 12-21-12, 05:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,195
Posted By mnbv69
We bought the house at a good price with the...

We bought the house at a good price with the intention of extending and also improving the existing property. So the extension gets us an extra bedroom, kitchen and bathroom which we need for a...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 12-20-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,195
Posted By mnbv69
My eco-extension

I've spent 2012 getting this built, a 70m2 side extension to my house in the UK. I've made it as green as I can afford- from aircrete blocks and 100mm glassfibre cavity insulation (the blocks are...
Forum: Introductions 10-11-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,326
Posted By mnbv69
Thanks daox. Yes air sealing will be...

Thanks daox.

Yes air sealing will be something I need to do soon, as I'll be fitting the windows and doors. The basic structure should be quite airtight as it's aircrete block, 100mm rockwool,...
Forum: Introductions 10-11-12, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,326
Posted By mnbv69
Hi from England

Hi All,
I've been interested in renewable energy ever since I first paid a utility bill (nearly 20 years).
Currently I'm completing a 70m2 extension on a house we bought last year. It's been...
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