-
Posts
9,221 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Forums
News
20th
EduGeek EDIT Conference
Blogs
Everything posted by Andrew_C
-
The Wildlife (and Gardening for Wildlife) thread
Andrew_C replied to elsiegee40's topic in General Chat
Doorstop - AKA - "Deformed Rabbit" -
The Wildlife (and Gardening for Wildlife) thread
Andrew_C replied to elsiegee40's topic in General Chat
I've had wildlife on my decking project too. Didn't start when it was outrageously hot... Now gopping down! https://photos.app.goo.gl/BD8vrbjmPGSV8pAX6 -
I've not tried the plugs (yet) but I'm finding Drayton Wiser as a heating control quite good. Just installing TRVs all around to cut the temps in rooms not occupied all the time.
-
I asked the last one if she realized she was participating in a scam... :click:
-
Things that could have been improved before being approved...
Andrew_C replied to 6Foot2's topic in Jokes/Interweb Things
They haven't seen how much paper each Sorta-dorta uses per sht (or WEEE for that matter). -
[video] DJI Mavic 3 - Flying Over Mount Everest
Andrew_C replied to Arthur's topic in Jokes/Interweb Things
Sure beats walking up there to get the view! -
OR... And this is one we did here 20+ years ago; fit a couple of "delay on" relays to the final circuits. We found that the trips were happening up stream of the local breaker board.
-
Inrush is actual current rather than leakage. This can be very high for an IT suite as all the capacitors in the power supplies charge up on the first cycle. This can cause tripping. Again - the right answer is to split the load over more than one circuit.
-
Cost of living crisis 2022 - what have you cut back on?
Andrew_C replied to Ditto's topic in General Chat
I'd guess that you've not lived in a house with forced air heating. It isn't all that it is cracked up to be. Stratification is a real issue. -
Cost of living crisis 2022 - what have you cut back on?
Andrew_C replied to Ditto's topic in General Chat
That ONLY works if the paths go where you need to go (which roads do already) and are sufficiently used/overlooked for people to feel safe on them. MrsC lived on an estate built in the 70s with meandering paths to front doors, and no pavements alongside the road. People just walk along the road, and use the back door for everything. -
Cost of living crisis 2022 - what have you cut back on?
Andrew_C replied to Ditto's topic in General Chat
Funnily enough, I looked at whether there are systems to run underfloor "in reverse". Short answer - yes; long answer - only if installed as such. You need better zoning, condensation prevention, and about twice as much pipework. So not retro-fittable. -
Cost of living crisis 2022 - what have you cut back on?
Andrew_C replied to Ditto's topic in General Chat
Who has A/C in the UK anyway? Not dissing having an exact from above the hob, but really for getting smells and Moist* air out of the house. *why does android think I am referring to Mr Lipwig? -
Trying to sell the Sorta-Dorta's bike. Little Kawasaki* - worth about £3k. Some automated caller through Autotrader says (BEEP - We.Will.offer.£10000.to.11000.for.your.car. Oh go and do one... *it is nice if anyone is interested!
-
Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73
Andrew_C replied to 6Foot2's topic in General Chat
And, thoroughly on-topic for Edugeek, her father was at Bletchley during WW2. -
Cost of living crisis 2022 - what have you cut back on?
Andrew_C replied to Ditto's topic in General Chat
Freezing bread - interleave slices with a bit of (reusable) greaseproof paper. All of the heat from a hot oven is going to go into the kitchen; quicker with the door open, but that's where it will go. -
Nope. "SHOULD" is not the same as "MUST".
-
Things that could have been improved before being approved...
Andrew_C replied to 6Foot2's topic in Jokes/Interweb Things
-
IT Service Desk Leader - Winchester College - £28-35k
Andrew_C posted a topic in Educational IT Jobs
Link here! Closes 15/8/22 Key Responsibilities The IT Service Desk Leader will be an integral member of the broader IT Team and lead the service desk operations. The postholder’s principal duties include: Managing and developing the Service Desk team to deliver timely and high quality support services to the College. Developing and monitoring SLAs for support services, both internally and with external support partners, and work towards driving continuous service improvement and efficiencies within the IT service environment. Providing high quality customer service across a range of technology and services. The postholder’s background experience will enable them to assist IT staff and end-users to troubleshoot problems and provide satisfactory resolutions to issues raised. Having a good working knowledge of ITIL and being responsible for embedding these types of principles within the wider service team. Being flexible and available in the eventuality of an issue for out of hours escalations, and a keen willingness to get engaged to provide the best client outcomes is essential. -
The Wildlife (and Gardening for Wildlife) thread
Andrew_C replied to elsiegee40's topic in General Chat
It was probably sheltering there - they make a sort of temporary nest. We have one that does it in the front of the house when the rest of the local tribe are out the back with the kitty food. -
But it will also send the location of the side chick/bloke to the 3rd party. Allegedly.
-
Cost of living crisis 2022 - what have you cut back on?
Andrew_C replied to Ditto's topic in General Chat
I've had the TRVs fitted, and am working up to some 'Smart' heads. Just need to work out what the best strategy is. I've gone for Drayton Wiser as a system, principally because the smart TRVs are better priced. £couple of hundred gets you the starter kit. -
We use Onelan. This may not be a recommendation.
-
Sound system for a small school hall...
Andrew_C replied to Koldov's topic in AV and Multimedia Related
Not 'phantom power' you need. You need a 'Direct Injection' box, which _may_ be powered by phantom from the mixer, or batteries. Some are passive. -
Things that could have been improved before being approved...
Andrew_C replied to 6Foot2's topic in Jokes/Interweb Things
Or, it could be a nicer view than the other side of the road. Maybe there's an abattoir or 1/2 cleared slum to look at?
