What a great idea for the environment to wash at low temperatures to save energy…
So add some extra chemicals to the wash to kill the germs that hot water would have done, and then tip the whole lot into the drains and watercourses to go on killing stuff and making a nuisance of itself.
And don’t get me started on cold fill washing machines… 
It takes a lot of electricity to heat water…My gas supply is one third of the price of electricity and the gas boiler can whack out the same power for less money, and put 60 degrees C water into the washer faster than electricity can heat stone cold water from the main up to 40 or even 30 degrees C.
If you don’t have a gas supply you’re stuck with electric…No problem.
But how many posters on here have gas?
Sorry Swim, you know what I’m like, I just could resist it…
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Absolutely no need for you to apologise OGF.
Your post is spot on.
You and I disagree on some things and agree on others.
You are a big asset to me, someone to have a good discussion with, keeps my brain active.
Have a good day and stay safe.
Thanks Swim, same to you Mate…
…Man hug… 
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An update, and not a good one.
A joint onsite meeting today with the Technical Experts.
I am no idiot on such things, but have been severely restricted to my hospital bed in the lounge.
The agreed findings.
The whole of the first floor ceilings need replacing, not just the plasterboard but also the ceiling joists
The entire bathroom, including the tiling to the walls and floor needs replacing.
Be very careful who you insure with and take photos of everything.
It must be a nightmare for your Swims …hugs.
Gosh! Only just found your post. Poor you, but lucky you Swims, to be got out OK, Do hope insurance will cover the cost of repairs.
I worry about you Swims, knowing that I could never cope with your situation, as you are in poor health and of an older age. Old age is the pits, better only than not getting old, and that is debatable. Good Luck.
Really sorry to hear about this @swimfeeders , I hope everything goes for the best, we’re all here cheering for you.
Better than the alternative though Dave…
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Yep OGF, my Dad ended his life in Kirk Sandall some years ago.
His partner, Wendy, is still going strong at the age of 93 and still in the village.
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They moved there from Hornsea when he became ill
It was going home for Wendy, she was born there and wanted to be back with her best friend from childhood
They have always kept in touch and went to see her in the USA where she was a manager in the World Bank
It is indeed a very small world Bob.
My Dad left me 20% of he bungalow they lived in, but I think she will outlive me.
With adams, caddis, tricos, light cahills,
blue-wing olives, royal coachmen, chartreuse trudes,
green drakes, blue duns, black gnats, Nancy quills,
Joe’s hoppers, yellow humpies, purple chutes,
prince nymphs, pheasant tails, Eileen’s hare’s ears,
telicos, flashbacks, Jennifer’s muddlers,
Frank bugs, sow bugs, zug bugs, autumn splendors,
woolly worms, black buggers, Kay’s gold zuddlers,
clippers, tippet, floatant, spools of leader,
tin shot, lead shot, hemostats, needle nose,
rod, reel, vest, net, boots, cap, shades and waders,
gortex shell and one bent Macanudo—
I wade in a swirl of May-colored water,
cast a fine gray quill, the last tie of my father.
— Michael Sowder
Not sure if Swims cast a fly?
Nonsense Swim, an old campaigner like you will go on for a few years yet…
Good to hear of your connection with Kirk Sandall tis indeed a small world.
I bet he can Dave.
A big onsite meeting at my house today.
The Insurers and the people acting for me.
Kinga was here with me and we had a break when the medics came to give me an injection.
The meeting was far more amicable than i thought it would have been, but the news was not good.
The damage to the house is far more than originally thought, both sides agreed on that.
I am having to leave the house for a minimum of 2 months, most probably 3 months for the repairs.
Even that will mean a tent for the Marine Tank and a temporary electricity supply.
Everything else will have to go into storage.
New ceiling joists upstairs,plasterboard coving and skim.
All new UPVC windows and cills, all new wall plaster.
The entire bathroom stripped back to bare walls and new tiled walls and floors and a new bathroom and shower suite.
Even the very expensive curved stairlift needs to be replaced.
The list is amazing.
I am not looking forward to this, but needs to be done.
As long as the insurance is paying for this Swim, and you can have some input into the refurb.
You could come out of this better than before…
Things are moving along, Swimmy, thank goodness.
You won’t have to wait and guess what will happen and for how long once the insurers decide the right path to take.
However, this means continued displacement, discomfort, and adapting daily to environments for you. All very stressful in the best of circumstances.
I’m so sorry this has taken so long, yet you stay strong and positive. I am in awe of you. 
^5.As we all are Swim. So good to sense that you’re not short of having. Tried, Tested & Achieved. With your strong PMA.
Those Aquariums. The visual stimulants. Of Peacefulness and Tranquility.’
We here, supporting and admiring your tenacity.
Glad to hear things are moving but such a traumatic event and repair.
One nice thing about having a wooden house is that if it catches fire it will be a pile of ash and metal roofing in about 15/20 minutes, rebuild is the only option.
These things take time to discuss and move forward. But glad things are on the move for you. Good luck, Swims.