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Re: The Old Regular Savers Discussion Thread 28/12/24-29/1/26
Yes and yes.2 -
Re: How to live without heating - save £000s
It becomes a problem when the individual's lung and cardiovascular function is sufficiently compromised. It is a fact that heart attacks are more common in winter, and the association between bl…5 -
Re: How to live without heating - save £000s
Here are the down trousers I am wearing at present. The cheapest are about £20 on aliexpress but I think these are the best type. Highly recommended if you want to stay warm.1 -
Re: How to live without heating - save £000s
Standing charges are not insignificant. Though not through choice, I've foregone the gas standing charge of ~£125 per year owing to the fact I have no mains supply. I wouldn't manage withou…2 -
Re: Vaillant EcoTEC Sustain Boiler; water leaking from bottom - better to use Vallaint's Repair Service?
Plot twist: the hot water has stopped running. Doesn't even try to "ignite" the boiler. The radiators work, thanfully. Had someone to have a look, and he's noticed water coming ou…1 -
Re: Any luck getting Openreach copper line removed?
Yes, I've successfully had redundant copper cables removed from my property free of charge. Just needed to complete the "Network Relocation Request" form here: https://www.openreach.co…4 -
Re: How to live without heating - save £000s
Do you not think all of this is a bit extreme to save a few quid on standing charges? What exactly is it achieving other than making your life more difficult than it needs to be?1 -
Re: NST January 2026: Shake and Vac
Can I join in for January? Might not post much but will read along. B x7 -
Re: Used washing machine fully broken down in 3 months, company refusing CRA2015
@sheramber @Grumpy_chap @Aylesbury_Duck tagging you all since there’s some overlap with what I’m about to say. TLDR: The trader can ask to inspect the goods, but the consumer can deny that request. I…4 -
Re: If you were a tenant would you do this
If that's true, is home ownership and its obligations really for him?7
