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Be careful of using new beams, as they only appear to be seasoned for 1 year. We checked with the wood yard and they confirmed this as demand was high. Result has been large cracks in the beams as they are still drying out. They are chestnut.

Ok PatH. Our first experiences, as we initially chose non ½ûÂþÌìÌà operated. English operated here: B&B 1. Owners constantly having a domestic at night, as always under the influence. Apartment 2: Dog cr*p everywhere you walked outside. Apartment 3: Questioned about your life history, where you were going, how much was your house costing, as husband could give a better price for work. After the above: ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ: Pensione: After the earlier experiences, we stayed in a family run pensione. Cheaper in the first instance, with a nice restaurant. We tried to book it when we had to come and sign the house papers, but they were closed for holidays. They said no problem, as we know you, we will give you a key and there will be someone there to make breakfast and clean the room. 3 star Hotel: large room, excellent restaurant and again nothing too much trouble. If you come to Italy, then why not support the ½ûÂþÌìÌà business? I know we didn't in our early visits, but soon changed our attitude after the above

Voltage is no problem in either case. It is the wattage that you need to be looking at on the unit. If it draws up to say 2500w and you only have the minimum 3000w + 10%, then you would have to be carefull what else you operate at the same time as that unit is working

Bankrupt!!! Just sorted out and paid the first installment ........... 7 Euro. Now to find out the final one in Oct, hopefully.

Should be no problem to bring one from the the UK, just change the plug to an ½ûÂþÌìÌà one. Make sure you have a high enough power supply to the house though, as the rating is probably higher than the normal for here.

Perhaps Rickardo is right. I compared a 3 star hotel locally, where the rate was E65 per night, with most rooms like small appartments. They obviously have much higher costs, insurance, lighting, heating, cleaners etc. Yet, still less than many B&B's.

This is on the MSE UK site with reference to Goldcar. Although it says Spain, there is also a reference to Pisa airport on the second page.

Thanks Sagraiasolar. There are so many aircon companies now jumping on the ASHP bandwagon, that it always preferrable to see customer feedback. Having hundreds of engineers does not mean they are good in the ASHP market, for design etc.

You could also look on the bright side, as the £ is getting stronger, then you are paying 20% less for the same vehicle on the conversion rate, against a year or so ago.

Do not have my dish aligned to the Hotbird satellite, but to Eutelsat @28.5 East. Programs include CBS Action etc, Movies and the BBC sport streams. Just watched the Monaco GP in English!! No BBC news, but Sky news, Euronews etc. so no problem.