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  1. ironhorse

    Two storey side extension

    Just read through the thread and would like to add that once you've got your plans drawn up, spend £90 with estimators-online, it was the best £90 I spent when doing my extension a few years ago, the detailed cost estimates get emailed to you as a PDF and cover everything, even down to hiring a...
  2. ironhorse

    Smart Security System - Which Ones?

    I think I'll buy it and have a bash at fitting, if I screw it up I'll call the pro's lol
  3. ironhorse

    Smart Security System - Which Ones?

    Sorry pal no I didn't, I was like you, wasn't sure if it was something I could do and not too keen on ordering something that doesn't exist (common Kickstarter issue for me). My alarm system I have has given up the ghost too so I'll probably go down the Texecom route
  4. ironhorse

    Budget Estimate for Tarmac

    yeah but, I'm as tight as a ducks arse lol and gravel was the cheapest option :)
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    Budget Estimate for Tarmac

    you will need planning permission as it's larger than 5 sqm, and if you use impermeable tarmac, as per planning portal website https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/45/paving_your_front_garden QUOTE: Specific rules apply for householders wanting to pave over their front...
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    Website/App that lists all the streaming content

    https://www.justwatch.com/uk would help if I linked it ha ha. EDIT just noticed they do an IOS and Android app, but not tried either https://www.justwatch.com/us/apps
  7. ironhorse

    Website/App that lists all the streaming content

    not an app as such but this website I've found invaluable to point me in the right direction when wanting to watch UK based shows..... legally that is lol
  8. ironhorse

    Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

    I could but the mrs would kill me :)
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    Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

    unlucky GiraffePencils, this wont be seeing rain let alone ice, so that's my one day's cycling a year sorted lol
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    Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

    Early Christmas present bought in the sale Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, Ultegra 6800 disc groupset with carbon SLR1 wheels and tubeless tyres, extremely happy :)
  11. ironhorse

    Smart Security System - Which Ones?

    I'm in the same boat and was thinking of this on kickstarter. Konnected transforms your dumb alarm into a smart alarm, it's getting some decent reviews. I can't believe how small it is. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nateclark/konnected-alarm-panel-revive-your-wired-alarm-syst
  12. ironhorse

    DIY Kitchens... still the best value for money?

    RE: cooker hoods height I'm the same as you 6ft 1" and sick and tired of banging my head on the damn hood that I mounted at 750mm above the gas stove. My hood looks very similar to the one you posted, but my question is why not go for something like this...
  13. ironhorse

    New boiler/ Central heating system

    No reason, i just went with the plumber's recommendation which was the OSO210 http://www.osohotwater.co.uk/domestic-products/ecoline-eco.html Looks like I dropped the ball in my explaination above, the 210 in ECO210 isn't the capacity, strangley enough it is in fact 307 litres designated for...
  14. ironhorse

    New boiler/ Central heating system

    it's a 210 litre tank the average eight-minute shower used 62 litres of hot water, and some power showers can use up to 136 litres stats taken from a quick google: http://www.waterwise.org.uk/news.php/11/showers-vs.-baths-facts-figures-and-misconceptions so looking at those averages 3 showers...
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    New boiler/ Central heating system

    Just finished installing exactly what the OP is planning. Old system boiler, 3 loft tanks and vented cylinder in the airing cupboard removed. Worc/Bosch Greenstar 27i boiler with NEST and OSO 210 litre unvented cylinder fitted in it's place. A couple of towel rads replaced along the way as...
  16. ironhorse

    Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

    They have free cloud storage as well as the sd cards, blurb as follows $0 in Monthly Fees, $0 in Setup Costs Works as a stand-alone Wi-Fi camera or with our Home Security System's CubeOne (Brain of the system -- Add up to 10 Spots to a CubeOne or add as many Spots as your network will...
  17. ironhorse

    Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

    Good call, I'll post up when I get chance, just getting to grips with it myself :) as for cost here goes: ismartalarm essential pack (1x Hub,1x PIR Sensor,1x Door Contact, 1x Keyfob and 1x 720p Spot Camera) - Rainforest £115 Extra PIR Sensor = £30 2x Extra Door Sensors = £52 Extra Internal...
  18. ironhorse

    Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

    Time delay is now changeable in the app
  19. ironhorse

    Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

    Yeah, already discussed it with the Mrs, once released in September it'll be purchased.
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