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So small update. Maybe help you Mars maybe not understand the workings. I did see MCS is changing the way it deals with complaints and such in Janu...
@toodles Good point lucky you. Yes mate I also have some compression on them will address this also fun times for me ahead 😅
@lokisam I did have a MCS Audit when the installers finished I got randomly selected for this on their system. But it was very basic and they do...
Here is the pipe running into the wall a little more exposed showing that it's not insulated through the wall
@lokisam Love a good rant sounds like yours is moving in the correct direction buddy glad to hear it 👍 thank you
@transparent Yep just had a reply from NAPIT to leave everything alone for when they request more picture evidence. So that solves that 😅
Found some more that hasn't been sealed from the elements 😕
@transparent Good shout I do have some insulation I could use as a temporary cover without disturbing the work they have done. Fingers crossed I...
@transparent Currently just spoken to installer, and then MCS who have passed the case onto NAPIT as the installer has said they will take no furth...
@transparent You are correct it's a close up of those two and in the correct orientation as pictured. That pipe on the right is not insulated th...
And you can just about see from this picture that it's not insulated through the wall note the cement around the pipe. I believe this is transferring ...
Completely missed this when I was looking over the external insulation the other day. Not sealed from the elements so probably soaked up a load of ...
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