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    Reading the new smart meter

    You have the right to refuse to take it so I would like to see the Statute that allows what you suggest: ie bring in the Guards
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    I am a sole trader; companies are applying PAYE to my invoices?

    Yes there is a new focus on this, especially since Covid re this seems to be bogus employment! read the code of practice on employment status on the revenue website https://www.revenue.ie/en/self-assessment-and-self-employment/documents/code-of-practice-on-employment-status.pdf My company has...
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    Anyone having success in logging in to the new CORE/CRO system

    just says loading.
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    Cost of retrofitting a house to A energy rating

    EWI and IWI don't work well. Why are the floors not insulated? How do you know? As noted earlier, bungalows are a ... to get right as a retro. In round numbers, 80k, with maybe 1,800 savings based on the estimated improvement in U values and improved airtightness. look at cases studies on the s...
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    Anyone having issues with the new CORE website (formerly C.R.O.)

    Telling me operator token is not provided when I try to login? Thanks as always
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    Best radiator as in highest BTUs for smallest size

    what about a fan assisted ones in the kkckboards
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    Cost of installing 26kw oil boiler.

    Where is the 30 feet? what sort of piping is required? are you suplig all the kit and you justness an installer?
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    Radon and garage conversion

    I dont see the radon risk as being significant where you have a concrete floor and plaster walls. If he has a concern then maybe fit something like in the link. https://www.envirovent.com/products/heat-recovery-ventilation-mvhr/slimline-300/
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    Help re hot water

    or the cylinder stat thinks the tank is hot enough?
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    Full replumb

    The correct order for such work is airtightness insulation heating controls heating system Anything else leads to waste. putting in new rads and not exploring a heat pump solution is not a good approach. piecemeal insulation of new rooms is not a good approach. Is there 100% new pipework? Is...
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    Parcel Motel

    you can b uy additional cover https://my.parcelmotel.com/account/extend-liability will be closing my acc with the price gouge for Nov dec
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    Does wife own half of house in divorce?

    I am in this situation, without kids. Don't underestimate, as Clamball has said, the value of what she contributes. It can be valued The courts will look at the overall set up and if you are earning, then she will get a cut of your income, even with the kids gone. in my case her lawyers are...
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    Vapour barrier / Breathable membrane

    ideally you need a wind barrier on the external face as I assume you are just using the CB as a rain shield, with vents top and bottom? Yes re the vapour barrier on the inside face. Are you using the space behind as a service cavity, if so maybe make it a bit bigger
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    Vapour barrier / Breathable membrane

    whats the makeup of the sips from outside to inside
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    What to do about intrusive CCTV

    You mention "our houses" have you consulted your other neighbours? being overlooked just visually is very different from being recorded
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    Garage conversion - who to inform

    As above plus have you the headroom? also where is the fire exit from the bedroom? where is the window?
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    Can Heat Intensify

    roker: no, from basic thermodynamics: heat moves from hot to cold, thereby reducing the amount of energy which is available to do work.. \newirishman: did you mean to heat the bottom, which will rise up as is less dense? otherwise it wont mix
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    Nightsaver - is it paying for itself?

    the rule of thumb is that 1/4 of the total should be at night to make sense with dual rate
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    New windows - can anyone give advice on new triple glaze windows please?

    what is the reason for the question?
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