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Boiler problems - anti cycling mode?
Hi all, Hope someone can help with this one. In my flat, I have a Vaillant Turbomax boiler and have noticed that it repeatedly enters anti-cycling mode when firing. In essence, when the boiler heats up to temperature, it will run for several minutes and then enter anti-cycling mode (I assume to avoid unnecessary wear).…
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Will British gas litigate over £36
Hi all. Can anyone help? I recently left BG and they sent me various bills to close the account. I got a settlement cheque for my elec, but they now say I owe £36. I presume it would be uneconomical to persue. I just don't have the money to pay. Any suggeStions welcome!
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Eon won't let go
Was with Eon fixed online 8 which was a one year deal that ended in July. Transferred to British Gas as they had one of the best deals at the time. Gas transferred but Electricity didn't. Eon have put me onto a standard electricity tariff. Spoke to British Gas and they said they would contact Eon directly to release the…
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Central heating controls in empty house over winter
Hi there, I have a holiday cottage which will be empty for part of the winter. I will be able to inspect regularly, but I want to keep some heating on to keep the place aired and to avoid burst pipes etc. The cottage has a wet radiator system powered by an electric boiler on Economy 10, radiator valve thermostats plus a…
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help with billscutter.com
Hi I am wondering if anyone has information on billscutter.com, the reason I am asking is that someone rang me at my shop last week and I thought it was Eon to register the electric and in the end if was billscutter.com, is there any get out clause if i have agreed with them a set price for my electric. Pleas help. Cheers
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Lodger liable for arrears?
Hi, I may need to get proper legal advice on this but was hoping some people here might have some useful information in the meantime. I've been lodging with a guy for the last two years. I've paid him a sum for rent and all bills each month and in turn he has been the only named tenant and the only person on the utility…
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Scottish Power have upped my DD
Scottish power have upped my direct debit from £80pm to / £121 pm. They said its so I don't fall into debt. Whazat all about?!
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Immersion Heater Wiring Question (E7)
Hello! First-time poster but long-time lurker... I have an immersion heater in my all-electric flat and I'm wondering whether it's wired correctly. It is a Santon PremierPlus direct, unvented system which has 2 elements; one at the bottom and one half-way up. Now currently, the element at the bottom is connected to the…
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Aurora2 cool white 4 watt 4000k gu10 led lamps
Hi All, Due to my new energy monitor I'm wanting to replace the 10 x 50W halogen bulbs throughout the house with theses in subject. Does anyone have any advise which will cost aprox £120 for qty 10 I also need to replace 14 x E14 SES type with Aurora2 brand being £200:eek:
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Removing Economy 7 Meter / ECH
My boyfriend and I are moving into a new flat soon hopefully. It has wet electric central heating and currently has an Economy 7 meter. We don't like the thought of having to get up in the middle of the night to do our laundry, and we don't have an immersion shower, so we think we would be better off on a single rate…
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Electric vs Oil conundrum.
I'm looking at moving into a bungalow that is currently serviced by an old oil boiler, with an oil tank that supplies radiators and hot water. I am dubious about an oil system (cost) and could do with advice on having a Heatrae Sadia megaflow unvented cylinder that acts pretty much as a combi boiler. It would only be for…
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deemed contract - is a landlord liable for tenant's business utility bills?
I'm trying to help a friend with a case. He has been taken to court by the electricity company who supplied his property. They are suing him personally and at his home address. The property they supplied is a shop which he tenanted out. The tenant did a runner and left rent and bills to pay, one of which was for the…
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Heating/Boiler settings
Heating/Boiler settingsHi heating engineers/plumbers, Is it best to set the boiler temperature to low to maintain a more constant heat albeit slowly building the heat up or, set high to reach room temperature quicker, with the room stat switching off sooner when the required temperature is met. I would like views both on…
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How much gas should we use
Hi, We like many i suspect are on a bit of an economy drive - and my wife has been keeping an eye on our usage. She is a bit alarmed at our gas usage - but I've no idea on how to tell if we are using about the right amount (as she is worried we are using too much). I've just done a test today - heating set to 20, heating a…
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Gas vs Electricity : Heating One Room
Guys Wondering whether it is cheaper/better to heat one room with central heating or gas? Bearing in mind that the cost of either, the time it take to heat the water and for it to circulate. Thanks!
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Anyway of minimising/avoiding Cancellation Charges
Hi I have had a letter my current Gas and Electric contract terminates on the 31 December. There is a £60 cancellaton fee if I terminate early. However I was wondering if I can avoid this. Does anyone know what classifies as the termination date? As switching takes around 6 weeks I was thinking if I start the process of…
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Gas Combi Boiler inexpensive Insulation.
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Can I switch without paying termination fee
We switched to edf about three months ago via quidco. They wrote this week to say the online tarriff we are on will end next month and we will switch to standard tarriff. Am I correct in thinking they have to waive any termination fee if they change our tarriff?
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What do you think...
Hi, I have a one bed flat, which is all electric, I have just had my last years summary in and I spend £360 (inc VAT) for the whole 24 months.. Would you say thats good?
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Damage caused by British Gas during cavity wall installation
My mother (who is a Senior citizen) had cavity wall installation fitted for free, under the British gas scheme, earlier this year (in March).During the work, they accidentally broke a wall light (which incidentally was of great sentimental value). The fitters said that BG would pay for it to be repaired, but fortunately, I…
