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Please help, 28 year old boiler has died
I'm hoping someone can help me. DH and I own an ex-LA flat which has Potterton Netaheat 10-16 MKIIe boiler. I have googled the boiler and found out it was manufactured in 1978. The boiler was last serviced by the previous owner in Mar 03, we brought and moved in Sep 03 and didn't think about servicing (stupid I know)…
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energy saving candle light bulbs
i am looking to buy energy saving candle light bulbs which are the standard length (just over 90mm). Everywhere i find is 120+mm and wont fit in my lamp shade. any suggestions? thanks
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Help with a UNIDARE WMC724N Heater?
I am in the need to save a bit of money and I need help with an electric heater in our place. It is a UNIDARE WMC724N. Now I have not really understood this thing since we moved in, apart from I have been told that we can get cheaper electricity over night and store it up to use during the day? How do I use it, it has…
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pre-paid compared to quarterly?
i was told when i signed up to my gas and electricity provider that they're both the same, but is the quarterly cheaper compared to pre-paid? thanks..
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EDF - Broken meter
I recently received my first electricity bill (economy 7) from EDF having moved into a new flat in August. As it seemed a bit high and based on estimated readings I read the meter this morning and discovered that the daytime reading has not changed at all since the initial reading, whereas the night reading has changed…
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BG the worst company ever
I recently had a new prepayment electric meter fitted the key token type, anyway i recieved a letter from BG saying i was owe them £150 as my meter had been set at the wrong tarriff. I have sent a number nof emails to them and it seems the debt is being collected via my meter weekly. It was only about 4 weeks before the…
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Heating worries in our new house
We have a baby on the way (month away), and im concerned about the heating costs involved with keeping the house warm throughout the day/night. The house is gas central heated, we operate this on the timer via a thermostat. This comes on for a few hours in the morning (7-10am, afternoon (1pm-3pm), and evening (6-9pm). To…
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Watch Out For Sky
Hi Just had a sales call from SKY TV earlier trying to sell me GAS and ELECTRICITY. The hook they offered was £30 petrol voucher (appealling at first sight) OR a weekend hotel break OR a Spa resort break. The second hook they offered was that they have NO STANDING CHARGE like Scottish Power who supply me. I was asked a few…
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Gas Supply Pipe Cover - Do I Need It?
My elderly mum is being pestered into taking gas supply pipe cover, after she took out boiler insurance with a company. The problem is, neither my mum or I know whether she actually needs this. We haven't had any problems before. Does anybody know about this insurance or have any opinions about whether it is a good thing…
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Gas or Electric central heating
We currently have storage heaters but are thinking of having gas central heating, with all the uncertanty of gas supplies and future gas costs is it worth going down this road or getting new storage heaters?
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confused?
Hi we have dual fuel with Powergen and tried to switch a while ago and basically new company said becuse of our two meters they couldnt take it over, Not surprisingly the info that has been provided is hard to follow. Why do you think the fact that I have two meters prevented the switch? Is it the type of meters? I know…
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Problems with British Gas.Please help!!
I have got two houses and all I ever had on both is a prepay meter for gas.British Gas have billed me 3214 pounds for one house and 44 pounds for the other. I rang british gas and informed them that I have a prepay meter but they told me that I have to pay the amount and now they have gone to an extent of registering a…
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Really confused?!?!
I've seen Martin come on a few programmes about all this and I always wanted to change suppliers. Today was the last string, just got my bill and I really think I can save more. My electricity bill was £205.20 - British Gas - I never changed since I moved into my new house which was built 5 yrs ago. My gas bill was 105.48…
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Solar photovoltaic panel prices
i have been looking into the above. on all the websites i have looked at they just quote between £4k and £9k for an install depending on property. i wondered if anyone had any experience of these and could give a better indication of cost before i investigated it further. i understand that the government give grants upto…
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Moving out for the first time and wana stay MSE style
Ok so im moving out of home into a rented property with my girlfriend. the thing is we are a little unsure which are the best companies, well the cheapest for all stuff like gas, elec, water etc. we just spoke to the girl currently renting and she says she is paying £57 a month for gas and elec and its only a one bedroom…
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Help needed on British gas & Electricity DD
Hi, i have recently opted for Direct Debt for British Gas & Electricity.They are charging £34 & £28 respectivelywith DD.Earlier i used to pay as and when the bill is sent. i.e.I used to pay Gas on average of £32 per month and Electricity on average of £ 20. Can anyone please tell me if I use less amount of Gas &…
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1 unit = 1kw?
true or false. i think it is i just need to be certain to do some sums. ta
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Just can't get my head around this bill
Help! I don't understand my electricity bill. :confused: Help/advice much appreciated. The Background I moved into my one bed flat two and a half years ago. The night storage heaters didn't work but because I wasn't spending a lot of time in the flat anyway, that didn't bother me and others in the same building reported…
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which one?
i currently have british gas as my supplier for both gas and electricity. i know i should have changed ages ago but dont know which one. have read all the info but it seems such a mine field and am so confused. is there just one overall good value one for both?
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Scottish Power Direct Debits
Hi all, I've got a slight problem... I wanted to reduce my direct decit from £68.50 to £35 so I e-mailed Scottish Power and they said they'd reduce it to £62.50. I replied and said that was unacceptable, my circumstances had changed and I only wanted to pay £35 per month full stop. They've since replied and they say that…
