Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:50:29 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231050#Comment_231050 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231050#Comment_231050 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:08:57 +0100 Mikeee5 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231054#Comment_231054 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231054#Comment_231054 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:46:52 +0100 Mikeee5 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231066#Comment_231066 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231066#Comment_231066 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:40:15 +0100 tony
Stick with it, well done getting this far.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231080#Comment_231080 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231080#Comment_231080 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:13:48 +0100 Mikeee5
Mike]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231154#Comment_231154 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231154#Comment_231154 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 07:57:53 +0000 Triassic https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231157#Comment_231157 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231157#Comment_231157 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:42:21 +0000 SteamyTea https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231161#Comment_231161 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231161#Comment_231161 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 09:13:38 +0000 tony
Would your neighbour also do a diary with photos do you think?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231169#Comment_231169 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231169#Comment_231169 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 10:31:20 +0000 Mikeee5
There expert has said he can't except the particulate readings for court as they are not in a recognised standard. If you remember back my monitor measure particulates in .01 of a cubic inch. This guy is wanting to know exactly which particulates are entering my home and which ones are making my asthma worse! I hope my neighbours have a good size wallet. I know when I looked in to this kind of monitor was getting quotes for over 30 k. I couldn't find anyone that would be interested in a domestic case.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231173#Comment_231173 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231173#Comment_231173 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 10:49:01 +0000 SteamyTea Posted By: Mikeee5This guy is wanting to know exactly which particulates are entering my home and which ones are making my asthma worse!I think that sort of legal arguement was settled a decade or so ago with the asbestos cases.
Keep logging the particulates, just make sure the monitor is in the same place and you have it datestamped. You need to log constantly, not just when they light the fire.
You are not going to be arguing about the levels, just the change in levels and if they breach the threshold, and when.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231175#Comment_231175 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231175#Comment_231175 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 11:01:50 +0000 Mikeee5 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231184#Comment_231184 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231184#Comment_231184 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:15:15 +0000 tony https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231213#Comment_231213 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231213#Comment_231213 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:24:55 +0000 longjohn2 There is a Scottish report completed on passive smoking. It contains the formula they used to convert dylos readings (count) into umg (weight). This report was published and seems to give credence to using dylos machines in domestic situations. Their expert should be made aware of this use of dylos readers as it was completed by Scottish university boffins and believe help ban smoking in cars with kids? It proves accepted use of a dylos reader in domestic situations! Keep up the fight!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231216#Comment_231216 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231216#Comment_231216 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:58:00 +0000 djh
http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/early/2013/09/17/tobaccocontrol-2013-051188


Abstract

Objective To determine if a low-cost particle counter, the Dylos DC 1700, can be used in homes to quantify second-hand smoke (SHS) concentrations.

Methods Participants were recruited from a hospital-based study of attitudes on smoking. Two photometric devices (Dylos DC1700 and Sidepak AM510 Personal Aerosol Monitor) capable of measuring and logging concentrations of particulate matter were placed in smoking and non-smoking homes for approximately 24h. Acquired data were randomly allocated to one of two groups: one was used to generate a calibration equation using regression techniques; the second was used for validation of the generated model. The mean difference and limits of agreement between the two instruments were calculated using the validation dataset. Summary air-quality results were also compared across the entire dataset.

Results Over 500 001 minute concentration measurements were collected from 34 homes. 25 301 randomly selected paired-measurements were used to generate a calibration equation (R2 0.86) converting the particle number concentration from the Dylos to a mass concentration of PM2.5 as measured by the Sidepak. The mean difference (limits of agreement) between the remaining 25 102 paired measurements was −0.09 (−49.7 to 49.5) with 3.2% of values outside the limits of agreement. Differences in the air quality information generated by the two instruments were generally small and unlikely to impact on user interpretation.

Conclusions The Dylos appears to be a valid instrument for measuring PM2.5 in household settings. The Dylos may be useful in air quality-based interventions designed to change smokers’ behaviours with the possibility of encouraging cessation and/or smoke-free homes.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231242#Comment_231242 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231242#Comment_231242 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:47:22 +0000 longjohn2 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231256#Comment_231256 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231256#Comment_231256 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 09:36:12 +0000 djh
Ahh thanks. I think I've found that at:

https://ssphr.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ssphr-briefing2-smoke-free-homes.pdf

The reference it gives looks likely to be better for the experts, since it is peer-reviewed and seems to have more discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the comparison method they used:

http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/22/5/295.full.pdf?keytype=ref&ijkey=Nz1nuV3qChDo5X6

An inexpensive particle monitor for smoker behaviour modification in homes
Sean Semple, Andrew Apsley Laura MacCalman, Tobacco Control 2013;22:295–298.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231275#Comment_231275 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231275#Comment_231275 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:53:33 +0000 Mikeee5 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231276#Comment_231276 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231276#Comment_231276 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:04:47 +0000 SteamyTea https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231310#Comment_231310 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231310#Comment_231310 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:19:16 +0000 Mikeee5 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231322#Comment_231322 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231322#Comment_231322 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 06:44:22 +0000 Triassic Posted By: Mikeee5I tell ya, you kids are absolutely mustard, fantastic information. The information is only of value if you have a Solicitor who has actually done their homework and is prepared to use the information in support of your case!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231328#Comment_231328 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231328#Comment_231328 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 07:43:26 +0000 Mikeee5 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231340#Comment_231340 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231340#Comment_231340 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:07:38 +0000 Triassic https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231371#Comment_231371 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=231371#Comment_231371 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:44:13 +0000 Mikeee5 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232062#Comment_232062 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232062#Comment_232062 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:31:18 +0000 Mikeee5
I have lots of facts that I need to get in front of the judge. I have emailed my solicitor a complete breakdown from start to finish of the councils involvement, a breakdown of my expert witness report and the HETAS bulletins etc. I'm not sure if he has put it in the disclosure but I would like to get all the points across to the judge as I am not confident the solicitor or representative will put all the crutial facts over on the day of the trial. Cananyone recommend anything I can do to make sure the important facts are under the judges nose?

Cheers

Mike]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232067#Comment_232067 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232067#Comment_232067 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:44:27 +0000 gyrogear
Is it a meeting, or a visit ?

If it's a meeting, it maybe needs to be minuted...
and maybe you should be represented ?
(by a "knowledge engineer") ?
(in practice, this might mean hiring the services of a surveyor for a half-day or the day, even...)

Otherwise, does your house insurance cover you for legal representation ?
In which case, you might be able to get them to cough up partially or wholly...)

Just asking !

If you are mortgaged, maybe your bank needs to be in the know...
etc.
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This has got nothing to do with anything, but I knew of a bloke (Mr B) in your condition, his neighbour was a radio ham, and Mr B's television reception was going all wonky and impossible.

Mr B complained to the Post Office.

P.O. sent out an inspector to check out the neighbour's installation.
It was OK,
and Mr B got a bill to pay, and also had to change his aerial as it was NOK...
Just saying...

PHEW !

After all of this is over, you need to book yourself a good holiday (-:

gg]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232103#Comment_232103 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232103#Comment_232103 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 11:52:05 +0000 Mikeee5 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232104#Comment_232104 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232104#Comment_232104 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 11:57:08 +0000 gyrogear (british standard automobile) (oops, I nearly wrote something else...)

gg]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232108#Comment_232108 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232108#Comment_232108 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 13:02:18 +0000 djh Posted By: Mikeee5Apparently it's just me and my wife and their expert witness at the meeting at our property.
If it was me I would either politely tell him I was going to record the meeting or else ask a calm, friendly, disinterested neighbour to be there as well. Might help to be sure everybody is on their best behaviour.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232110#Comment_232110 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232110#Comment_232110 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 13:59:59 +0000 gyrogear (Just leave the webcam on...)

And above all, Don't Make Him A Cup Of Tea...

gg]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232118#Comment_232118 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232118#Comment_232118 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 20:30:04 +0000 CWatters He can't accept the particulate readings for court as they are in imperial measurements!

I'd get them converted just in case.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232119#Comment_232119 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=9305&Focus=232119#Comment_232119 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 20:37:18 +0000 CWatters