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Timer on storage heaters?
Is it possible to fit timed on off switches to storage heaters and if so where do you get them from? The problem arises from my office which is heated by storage heaters, they have an on off switch at the wall which is fine for this time of year. But the office isnt used at the weekend and I wondered if it would be…
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Installing elec supply to new flat so expensive!
I have just split my home into a basement flat and ground floor flat, so will need a new electricity supply in the basement flat. I got a quite from the electricity board and it's nearly £3000!!!! They propose to pull new cables from the other side of the road somewhere. Is there any way I can get this done cheaper?…
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Gas Bill!!!!!
Hi There, My gas is provided by Southern Electric, and I have just had the gas bill though-I nearly fainted!! I live in a small 2 bed flat, at the top of a converted house. The central heating is powered by an old boiler, and the thermostat is set at 20 degrees. The central heating is timed to come on for 2 hours in the…
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Daily usage on 3 bedroom house with E7 all elcetric.
After getting my last energy bill from Powergen i decided to keep a record of my daily usage to see if it is worth changing supplier. I have a 3 bedroom house with storage heaters, E7 billing, 2 adults and 2 under 3's. Everything is electric, i have a gas supply but do not use it. for the last month my avergae daily useage…
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Getting a Quantum meter removed
My daughter has a Quantum Gas meter and wants to consider switching. She had it put in to repay a debt which has now been done. Is it possible to get it removed and who would she approach to get it swapped to a standard meter. She is looking at Click Energy 5 with BG as this seems the cheapest for her area. She is with BG…
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Gas bill
Info received from British Gas re change to Direct Debit - from £45.50 per month to £70.00, first payment already taken out! OK, so we all know that gas prices have risen BUT.... Phone call to B.Gas resulted in negotiating a further one-off payment of £42.00 followed by monthly payments of £56.00 for the next year. Much…
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All Electric Best Tariff?
Hi there We are with Npower, how would I find out if were getting the best deal? I've phoned Npower, and they said we are receiving their best tariff, not sure if they are correct tho. btw, we live in a flat,, and therefore are all electric, being all electric seems to exclude us from dual fuel tariffs.
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Gas & Electric Newbie
Hi All, My partner and I moved into our first house not too long ago and after npower knocking on the door trying to save us money I felt i should get online and see what I can do. I'm very :confused: about all the different tariffs and charges and how best to get a good price. We are currently with Atlantic for our Gas &…
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Moving to new house and want to bin NPower and cap my price.
Hi, I am shortly moving into a new house which despite being a 4 bed compared to my current 2 bed, it is very well insulated and has UPVC glazing, whereas in my current property I may as well be heating the rest of the street ie NO insulation whatsoever. So, my question is, with the predicted price hikes on the way in the…
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E4b
having bought an ongoing business on 16/02/08 i was informed by the previous occupants that they had written to e4b and told them about the sale and that they did not wish to renew the contract which was due to end 10/03/08. proceeded to change supplier but this was stopped by e4b who stated that the contract was with the…
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help with switch
i am looking to switch my gas and elec i have done the comparisons and have gone to the providers site they say i can save £192.50 the money back site say i can save £95.82 but is this right even though it is the same product i dont want to do myself out of cashback but i also dont want to lose £100 by going the wrong way…
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Using a timer
Just an idea? If a freezer uses so much energy? Could you not put a timer on it and get it to only boost at night. Using E7 Any idea how much a 5foot chest freezer would use per ? Heard again on Radio 4 that gas and electric is to go up again. Even with new production outlets the prediction is there is no end to the prices…
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Should I switch my proiver/tariff - (Economy 10) ?
Should I switch my proiver/tariff- (Economy 10) ? Electrical Heating with 7-11hrs off peak plan Total £ Readings A = Our meter reader has made this reading C = Customer supplied reading E = Estimate Rate Previous reading Current reading Total Normal 19258 C 16/03/08 19714 A 02/05/08 456 RHT Normal 72075 C 16/03/08 72402 A…
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British gas deal - is it a deal?
Hi Im not sure whether this is the right board to post this, so apologies :confused: I've recently signed contracts for a new rental apartment. Our landlord has asked us whether its possible to keep to the deal they are already on with british gas. This deal is 80 pounds a month for gas, electric & water. The flat is 2…
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British Gas
Hi all, Could do with a little help if poss.In January I switched my electric to British Gas option 3.At present I pay £31.50 per month direct debit which seems a bit high but still the cheapest option.I have checked my BG account online and after the first 3 months I am £26 in credit.I have been keeping records of my…
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Help help help!
Hello! Help required please! I just opened a letter from my gas & electricity supplier in which they have my name but wrong address and account numbers saying I owe them over a hundred pounds by 6/5/2008 or they'll be sending a debt collection agency round and it will affect my credit history - what can I do (other than…
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Atlantic new DD calculation
Hi - I'm trying to understand the calculation for a new DD amount from Atlantic for my electricity bill (I have no gas). Currently I pay £23/month. I owe them a balance of £39.35 currently. The quote: Day Energy 2529.46 units x £0.1175 = £297.21 (I used 1967 over this year) Night energy 2180.57 units x £0.0513 = £111.86 (I…
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PSR - Atlantic - Change of Metre
Hi, My parents has a disability and under Priority Service register, the supplier can move the metre to a new place if it is harder to reach. I have received forms from Atlantic Care line and the bottom of the form it says:- I understand that if Atlantic Electric and Gas arrange to move the metre, I will be resposible for…
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Atlantic Gas & Electricity
I started using this company about 12 months ago. They recently sent a list of new charges saying "we were the last to increase charges". I have sent emails asking them to tell me exactly how much I have used since I started with them but they do not reply. Has anyone else noticed poor service? I am thinking of switching…
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Best way to choose suppliers?
We sold our house last year and are currently living with my mum, we should be exchanging contracts on our new house in the next couple of weeks. At our old house we were with British Gas and Eon, but not sure the best way to choose a supplier when we don't know what our consumption will be? Any thoughts appreciated
