Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:59:19 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311251#Comment_311251 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311251#Comment_311251 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:32:37 +0100 Rex Thought I had a separate CAT6 thread but only topics relating to my attempts, namely toilet seat and plasterboard.

Knowing that y'all are sitting on the edge of your seats, after a lot of procrastination and alternative plans, plus attempting limited demolition (Right said Fred, gotta take the wall down!), persistence has paid off and yesterday, I found the fish rod end and have finally have the CAT6 cable form the loft (second floor), horizontally through the Posi-joist / Warmcell floor/ceiling and into the wardrobe. From there , it will be a simple vertical drop to where I will install the CAT6 socket.

Don't recall any job where I have been so persistent in my efforts.

I won't make good until the fibre to the house is installed and I know the CAT6 is working; then a simple decoration job.

I did not remove the toilet but did remove the small cabinet beside the toilet which allowed me to bore another 100mm hole into the 22mm OSB to get a better angle.

Appreciate all the advice and suggestions.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311253#Comment_311253 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311253#Comment_311253 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:46:12 +0100 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311255#Comment_311255 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311255#Comment_311255 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:48:36 +0100 Rex
In cutting the scrim and fishing around with my hand to find the cable end, a lot of Warmcell has fallen out. Certainly gravity is against me, and it is not absolutely important to replace it, but how. Every handful just falls out again.

Rockwool insulation would be good, but I no longer have any and certainly don't need a complete roll.

Not sure of the best way, any ideas gratefully taken onboard.

Thanks]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311269#Comment_311269 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311269#Comment_311269 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:11:16 +0100 Nick Parsons
Take Warmcel (of course if you still have all that which fell out), mix with 'enough' but not 'too much' water, put in a plastic container and freeze. Replace the frozen Warmcel where the unfrozen Warmcel used to be. If you believe in the permeability of membranes then you *may* believe that the moisture will gradually dissipate. Freezing it with dry ice (which few of us have) might work too. I'm off to Planet Zog now1]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311270#Comment_311270 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311270#Comment_311270 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:38:10 +0100 Peter_in_Hungary https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311271#Comment_311271 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311271#Comment_311271 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:03:16 +0100 djh Posted By: fostertomBTW, why CAT6 in this day and age? I thought I was the only one not willing to use wifi for everythingI much prefer the predictable reliability of a cable connection. I dislike wifi.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311272#Comment_311272 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311272#Comment_311272 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:17:53 +0100 Rex Alternatively, do nothing as this insulation is internal and not adding much benefit.

As for wifi, not really a big fan as everything needs setting up, passwords, network names, etc. Plug and go is so much easier and reliable.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311276#Comment_311276 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311276#Comment_311276 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:36:48 +0100 Nick Parsons ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311277#Comment_311277 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311277#Comment_311277 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:37:51 +0100 Peter_in_Hungary https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311280#Comment_311280 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311280#Comment_311280 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:08:40 +0100 Rex
Given that it is a small internal space between floors, and essentially, above a wardrobe, it is not essential but would be nice not to have a cavity.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311286#Comment_311286 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=18470&Focus=311286#Comment_311286 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:34:04 +0100 Rex
Will wait for Openreach to install the ONT to check that it all works before making good the various access holes.]]>