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    Hanging TV on wall

    have scart, hdmi (run to a small control room off the living room) and power points on wall and don't mind power lead as i should be able to hide it behind the tv. Is there a wireless method of linking the decoder to the tv if it was to sit on a shelf in the room.
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    Hanging TV on wall

    Hi all, I'm hoping to hang my TV on a wall in our living room but don't want to have the decoder on display beside it or in view if necessary. Can this be done? I'm a UPC customer with the basic package.
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    Windows and HRV

    We are hoping to put a HRV system into a new build, and when we mentioned this to one window company, their sales agent made the point that we could significantly reduce the cost of our windows by eliminating some of their openings - we have openings in all our windows and some rooms might have...
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    Acceptable Discount

    my sincerest apologies everyone -especially the comedians!!! i realise my mistake but at the same time thought that this was an energy forum discussing heating systems, windows, insulation etc. so presumed that members may have understood my post, but hey I was wrong. So was wondering how keen...
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    Acceptable Discount

    What would people consider to be a good discount in the current climate. I'm obviously going to push for as much as possible but am curious. I might be leaving €80,000 with one company and am wondering what would be considered a good % discount and what are consumers currently experiencing...
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    Underfloor Heating - all over or just ground floor?

    have received similar advice to this. UFH is most efficient if left on (thermostatically controlled) all the time. What is the point of having it so in your bedrooms if you are only in them during the night time (and usually very snug under a quilt at that!)
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    Alu Clad windows

    I'm currently trying to decide on the type of window to put into my house. I like the idea of Alu-clad and have come across two types 1. a wooden window with alu-cladding on the external wooden part 2. a window with wood on the inside only and aluminium on the outside, with the two material...
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    the Ice Stick

    Hi all, does anyone have any information on this heating system. How effective is it. Is it recommended to use it with another (oil boiler etc) heat source and is it easy to marry both.
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    Electric Aga - experiences

    Hi, would like to have a range in our kitchen but didn't include a chimney on our plans as we decided with both of us working we wanted something that was programmable/controllable and not requiring to be lit every evening when we got home. We had also decided on an 'anything but oil' policy...
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    back boiler

    Hi all, what are peoples opinions on putting a back boiler in an open fire. are they a good idea, would the water tank need to be very close to the boiler or ...
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    zinc roof

    Hello, putting a curved zinc roof on a section of my new build and am currently looking for companies that do this. Can anyone recommend a company? Has anyone used curvd zinc before? What should one be aware of when using this material in their roof.
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    Heating Systems + Wall vents

    thanks for the replies. Has anyone any information or experience of the wood log gasification boiler. running costs? does it suit underfloor heating? An approximation of the amount (and cost) of wood used per year. I like the sound of this system but would love to hear what other people...
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    Heating Systems + Wall vents

    Hi, I'm currently building and looking for some advice on the type of heating system I should install: oil, geothermal or wood log gasification Initially I thought that I was going to stay well clear of oil but am wondering if might be the most economical option. I got a quote of €40,000 for...
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    Alu Clad windows from Denmark

    hi all. I would love to hear peoples opinions on the following. Did anyone put Kastrup Alu-clad windows on their house and if so are you happy with them.
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    Polish Alu-clad Windows

    Just searching the web for manufacturers of 2/3 glazing alu-clad windows and came across a Polish company called Slowinsky. Has anyone heard of them or used their product. Would appreciate any feedback on their Alu-Clad product.
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    Windows - Design Decisions?

    Hi, I'm currently looking to make a decision on the type of windows to put into my new house. i.e. Alu-Clad or PVC?? Double or triple glazing??? Triple glazing - what is the real advantage to irish installers. Better insulation or sound proofing?? I realise that it has a lower u-value than...
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