That sounds well over the top - though perhaps not once you've factored the builder's profit into it. Knock 40% off and you should come closer to a...
50298
Neil Ball
neil624875
Mar 1, 2006 10:02 am
I would have expected Polyplumb to be one of the lower priced suppliers based on previous experience. Others you could try are Velta and their Siccus system...
50299
Jeffery Hardy
jeffery.hardy@...
Mar 1, 2006 10:19 am
If I were doing it again, I might well even bin the builder and PM it myself. This needs extremely good PM skills if you're on a tight timescale, but is a...
50300
Jonathan Hall
jv21jph
Mar 1, 2006 10:38 am
I once called BT, Me "My line is faulty" BT "We have done a line check it is OK, your phone is faulty" Me "My line is faulty" BT "We have done a line check it...
50301
Peter and Jane
petethebu1lder
Mar 1, 2006 10:50 am
Just returned from freezing site caravan on IoW to house near Oxford (refurbishment project). Problem...phoneline works on modem but unplug from computer and...
50302
Eric Mears
ejmears
Mar 1, 2006 11:02 am
Not sure if you're saying "the same cable that worked on the modem won't work on the telephone" ? If so, that may mean the pin configuration of your 'phone...
50303
Peter and Jane
petethebu1lder
Mar 1, 2006 12:44 pm
Eric, The cable DOES work with the computer and DID work with the phone. Odd thing is that modem detects dial tone, phone does not...... Will check in another...
50304
markdothewitson
Mar 1, 2006 1:00 pm
Have you checked the socket on the phone, where you keep unplugging the cable from to plug into your computer? Could be a bent or busted pin. They're usually...
50305
Andrea & Greg
suntideuk
Mar 1, 2006 1:54 pm
the phone and the modem will use the same pins on the socket so suggest trying another phone Greg...
50306
Peter and Jane
petethebu1lder
Mar 1, 2006 1:57 pm
Thanks guys. Fault now cleared. Dodgy conductor in phone lead. On the floor (computer) OK. Stretch to phone NOK. Somehow I was convinced it was a line fault as...
50307
Nick Laurie
nick_laurie
Mar 1, 2006 2:19 pm
Phone cable and modem cable are different, can't usually use the same one for both. Nick Nick Laurie PC Repairs 01458 250834 07941 731 056 Skype: nicklaurie ...
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markdothewitson
Mar 1, 2006 3:05 pm
That certainly used to be the case, e.g. using American spec' modems in the UK, but ..... http://www.modem-help.co.uk/help/country.html Of course quite why...
50309
mackerelman
Mar 1, 2006 3:54 pm
I am undertaking a new build and wondered what H&S implications apply - 1. Will it come under the CDM Regs? 2. Do I need to notify the HSE, if so how? 3. Any...
50310
mackerelman
Mar 1, 2006 3:58 pm
Hi, Could someone recommend the best insurance company for the three areas: public liability, employer's liability and contract works please? Good value for...
50311
W3526602@...
Mar 1, 2006 4:17 pm
In a message dated 01/03/2006 14:01:54 GMT Standard Time, pandj.munnoch@... writes: Glad the BT man didn't come and find it! Hi Peter, So now you...
50312
mark8226
Mar 1, 2006 6:32 pm
Hi Darren, Self-Build Zone were the best for me with cost being the main factor (www.selfbuildzone.com), I got a good deal at Harrogate HB&R Show. Mark...
50313
Graham Pye
grahampye
Mar 1, 2006 7:55 pm
Digging around, I find that this has been superseded by the Vigor 2800 W. Seems to sell for about £125. Graham ... From: UK_Selfbuild@......
50314
PeterB
ukthorn
Mar 1, 2006 8:34 pm
We recently (Oct05) went for the Osma overlay system for our ground floor system. Not cheap but very competently put together - and it's all there - no extras...
50315
mlls_lzbth
Mar 1, 2006 9:16 pm
Thank you one and all for your advice and feedback. I'm looking at the Vigor Router Modems on the web site, and we may buy one (seems expensive though at...
50316
White, Peter
pete_s_white
Mar 1, 2006 9:23 pm
It's a lot of money for someone that just needs a half-decent router that's better than the Tesco's freebie. I'd suggest that any of the Netgear or Linksys...
50317
Nick Laurie
nick_laurie
Mar 1, 2006 9:32 pm
50-60 quid is quite enough to pay for a domestic wireless router (IMHO). I usually go for Netgear (about £70 trade) or - just recently - the Zoom 5590. For...
50318
White, Peter
pete_s_white
Mar 1, 2006 9:34 pm
Configuration really is quite easy; most of the ISPs (including Tesco's) provide everything that you need to feed into the router to configure it. That's all...
50319
UK_Selfbuild@...
Mar 1, 2006 9:52 pm
Just a reminder on how to join to join the UK_Selfbuild group - been asked to re-post this for people who wish to send to colleagues etc. The UK_Selfbuild...
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Andrea & Greg
suntideuk
Mar 2, 2006 12:39 am
for two bottls of red, petrol and a crash for the night I am sure you will get all the support you need Greg...
50321
jonathanackers
Mar 2, 2006 7:31 am
I'm just working out where all my stud walls are going to go and in some areas space is at a premium. Is there any compelling reason why I can't use 3X2 inch...
50322
Tim Hawes
haweste
Mar 2, 2006 7:44 am
Apologies for the delay in responding, I've been trying to track down the model # of the last router I bought. It came bundled with a USB wireless adaptor too...
50323
W3526602@...
Mar 2, 2006 7:55 am
In a message dated 02/03/2006 07:32:03 GMT Standard Time, jonathan_ackers@... writes: it cost me about £5 per m2 in labour to lay but 2 blokes laid...
50324
Nick Laurie
nick_laurie
Mar 2, 2006 8:10 am
So who else ran out of oil on this cold and frosty morning? I'm going to suggest that building in a reserve tank capable of carrying, say, three days fuel...
50325
Eric Mears
ejmears
Mar 2, 2006 8:46 am
Pretty sure that's the same model I'm using. I bought mine nearly a year ago now from www.expnsys.com for just under £80 including a 'wireless dongle' for...
50326
Eric Mears
ejmears
Mar 2, 2006 8:50 am
Practically every time I get an invoice for oil they include a flyer for the 'Watchman' system. Afraid I think that's an exorbitant price for not needing to...
