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Links to local tradespeople's websites wanted
MartinsGas replied to MartinsGas's topic in Sheffield Business & Employment
Thanks for the feedback on my site. Previously my site was built using a utility called RVsitebuilder. Kindly provided for free by my web host Krystal. It was quite colourful with fancy menus etc. Recently I've recoded the whole site myself and removed lots of files and html instructions and scripts that rvsitebuilder wanted to include. I've not worked out a simple way to include fancy blocks of colour just yet and most of my photos are shots up chimneys or down the back of cookers and not very pretty! -
Links to local tradespeople's websites wanted
MartinsGas replied to MartinsGas's topic in Sheffield Business & Employment
I've revamped my site now and made it lighter weight for faster loading onto mobiles. I'm providing a links page at http://martinsgas.co.uk/linkstotradespeople.html for a few people who also work for landlords. I've just acquired a student house myself so I'll need some contacts for my own use as well. -
Links to local tradespeople's websites wanted
MartinsGas replied to MartinsGas's topic in Sheffield Business & Employment
Thanks indizine, that's good advice, I really do want links from other tradespeople for my site for my customers benefit, tradespeople who do things to do with maintaining houses to rent. I like the idea of people sending me a short piece about their trade and including a link back to their website. I'll set up a section on my site for all the articles so please let me have your contibutions. -
I'm developing my business website, I do gas safety certificates for Landlords My customers are mostly people with one or two houses that they rent out. I am sometimes asked if I know an electrician, tiler, garedener, decorator etc. On my website I am building a list of links to the websites of other local and independent tradespeople. This list will appear as a list of useful links on my website. Having websites linking together helps to improve the position of a website in search results. If you have your own website and would like to link to my site then please add this code to your site where it will be seen by your customers. <a href="http://www.martinsgas.co.uk">Landlords' Gas Safety Certificates at martinsgas.co.uk</a> Then send me an email and then I will return the favour by adding your link on my site. Kind Regards Martin
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We get around in our camper van and like to sing and play a bit of music on guitar, fiddle and melodian. We know a few pubs where we can park for free on the car park and go in and play instruments. We'd like to get in touch with similar minded folk so we can get a small (roving?) session going.
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We get around in our camper van and like to sing and play a bit of music on guitar, fiddle and melodian. We know a few pubs where we can park for free on the car park and go in and play instruments. We'd like to get in touch with similar minded folk so we can get a small session going.
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How easy is it to move a boiler somewhere else?
MartinsGas replied to H_C_T's topic in Sheffield Property & Housing
Yes there are many benefits of having a new boiler. I was trying to supply a simple monetary framework on which HCT could base his decision and assuming the GOV efficiency database means what it says. Does it exclude or include hot water production? It sounds like the start of an interesting discussion on what is meant by efficiency, the components that complete-heat mentions (insulation, heat exchangers) are the very ones that give that efficiency and are in the equation already. I don't think the database includes add ons such as climate controls and specialized control routines etc. These components give the fastest payback e.g.the external thermostat, which allows the boiler (if programmed correctly) to react to outside temperatures and so operate most economically by modulating the burner to get the radiator temperatures just right. In terms of economics the life expectancy of the boiler is a large consideration in many people's minds, this depends on how it is used and maintained (and here the climatic controls are helpful). We cannot ignore the cost of servicing and replacement parts. You have to remember that some simple old inefficient boilers with cast iron heat exchangers have been soldiering on for years outliving their new contemporaries who are blowing pcbs at over £100 a time. Some swings and roundabouts here -
How easy is it to move a boiler somewhere else?
MartinsGas replied to H_C_T's topic in Sheffield Property & Housing
Where can you site a new boiler? Generally you're looking at where you can put the flue. There are a number of restrictions. Mainly to do with preventing flue gases from re-entering a the property or causing a nuisance to neighbours. There is plenty of info about this on boiler manufacturers sites on the internet. Alternatively get someone out to sort that out for you. You might also like to consider the type of new boiler you would like , if you want a combi then consider how far the hot water will have to travel before it comes out of the taps. It is possible to calculate the saving in fuel you would make by changing your boiler. If you spend £100 on gas but your boiler is only 50% efficient then only £50 is being used for warmth. Change this for a 90% efficient boiler and to get the same warmth then your gas bill is only £55.56, a nice saving that will mount up. Try it on real figures to find out just how much. It might pay back quite quickly. Of course you have to consider the life expectancy of the new boiler so it might be worth getting a good one.. I might be able to look at it. -
Could the sound be caused your radiators expanding or is the sound coming from your boiler? It may be pipework expanding. Pipes can stick where they cross joists. When they heat up they expand and a force builds up until suddenly the sticking point is overcome, and you get a clanging sound. The same with radiators where the brackets hold them to the wall. The application of a suitable lubricant can help. Put something slippery between the joists and the pipes. If the sound is from your boiler then it could be overheating suggesting a problem with the water flow.
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First deal with the loss of pressure, your boiler won't work if the pressure is too low. Have a look at your radiator valves, is one leaking? Look closely because just a small drip will cause a loss of pressure also check the carpet/ floor for damp. As to other problems, if you describe what your boiler does as it starts up it would be helpful.
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Any decent open mic nights in Sheffield these days?
MartinsGas replied to 2437_SNT's topic in Sheffield Musicians
There is an open mic night just started on Sundays at the Travellers Rest in Apperknowle, they have music most nights of the week. -
I used to have a good fry up but I've converted to porridge and honey.