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Mechanical engineer, bought house in 06 and refurbed water wheel to working order. Huge improvements in insulation and glazing (triple not double). Under floor heating. High efficiency hot water cylinder etc etc.
Reducing bills and future proofing.
1722 build.
1910 partially demolished and wheel used for electricity production pre-grid
1939 generators exploded
2007 water wheel turns again
insulation. Insulation. Insulation. Draught proofing. Careful appliance choosing.
Ten quid electricity bill for the last quater… need I say more? OK – I havent filled the heating oil tank for two years.
The water wheel – a job of love, blood and more blood. The noise is captivating, like an old steam engine.