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The log burner, do you provide an outside combustion air source for it ? If not that is a good place to start. Like myself you have I think lots of questions needed answering before making a pragmatic decision.If there is suitable land around the barn would ground source not be able to play a...

I had not realised smoking makes them load up on honey

I think these replies are very beneficial for anyone in terms of improving their systems whether heat pump or otherwise. IMO, any grants or help should go in the first instance towards floor insulation and wet underfloor heating. in some cases that would require a lot of work but it would give...

That looks a very neat job, very tidy masking off for the screed.

In that regard the assessment becomes an absolute nonsense, floor insulation is as important as roof insulation in regards heat loss, A photo record of the floor installation and any related work should suffice.Most of this EPC rating work seems to be quite the sham

Prattling off the top of my head, the underfloor is the key imo due to the low flow temp required to feel comfortable, insulation as for any system is high on the list, balanced heat throughout creates pressure outwards, that contributes to less air movement and again a feeling of comfort, a...

That is my intention, I think you will be an ideal person to add to this.

I will keep adding to this thread a little at a time , they use anything and everything and many local materials. She is pretty good at marketing and has developed quite the little industry of independent beeks from which she and they benefit

I just filmed off of x to my phone so quality not best

The Velutina, how are you managing that situation ?

For @jenkinsbrynmair modern log hive honey production. These modern log hives are hung from trees horizontally via cables. An interesting cultural note, only men are allowed to climb trees.

Introducing Anna, an inspirational beek and businesswoman. She promotes beekeeping as a way for women in Africa to gain income in order to build homes and educate their children hopefully these links to videos on X work https://x.com/i/status/1779168564966039990

It will be interesting to see how it goes in the real world

That sounds pretty good, I suppose the devil is in the detail, average Temps and the hours heated plus hot water consumption etc. What surprises me is the low D rating for a quite well insulated property with PV and a heat pump.

That 750 sounds very low, is there some other factor ? The insulation details for all these installations would I believe prove helpful

Great, pear cider is the preferred summer drink for me and my good lady.

I am guessing the leftovers will be compost or will it make feed for something ? What is the interesting bit, does it involve alcohol ?

How are you achieving the insulation on your solid walls ?

You have no worries with this stuff, it dries clear with no noticeable film on the surface and is little different from most wood preservatives. You can paint over it without problem, I have used this stuff for years. If you have damp in an area you can not rebuild easily with a damp course then...

What sort of running costs do you have and what are the maintenance costs. Please exclude any solar panel subsidy from the calcs. What sort of property and insulation etc. Real world info helps people make informed pragmatic choices. Any investment has to be done open eyed and informed so your...