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Solar panels powering electric boiler?
I know boilers use large quantities of energy but can they drive an electric boiler? I have been thinking about solar panels recently, as we will be in this house for the foreseeable future, we are bang on south facing with an unobstructed roof. Perhaps the ideal positioning for panels. Our hot water and electricity bills…
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Don't be tempted by iSupplyEnergy's tariffs
I am completely frustrated with my energy supplier - iSupplyEnergy. I was tempted to switch by their cheaper deal, but am living to regret my decision as their Customer Service is the pits - in fact, there really doesn't appear to be anyone within the organisation who actually speaks to customers. In my case, all I want is…
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red numbers are not moving on power meter, will the meter be accurate?
hello, Ive been monitoring my energy usage very carefully but have noticed that the two red numbers hardly move. the black numbers do move. is this something i should get checked out? i have an old style meter that's maybe 50 years old and dont want to be "upgraded" to a digital or smart meter. if anything i think i maybe…
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EON Economy 10 Tariff
Our 4 bed property has an Economy 10 Metre/Tariff fitted. We have a gas boiler with centralheating radiators. My understanding was this tariff wasbrought in for properties with Electric Storage heaters? to beneft from the cheaper night tariff. I hardly use anything on the evening off-peak tariff (possibly washing…
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Prepay electric keymeter
Hi guys, We are all starting to use more electricity as autumn/winter set in, so thought Id post this to help those of us who are on an electric prepay key meter. Ive often wondered what the buttons do, so I was glad when I found this. (I was also relieved to find I wasn't paying someone else debt). You may need to insert…
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An issue with E-on billing for different address
Hi guys I don't post that much but read a lot and i'm looking for some guidance on how to deal with a situation I have with E-on. In November 2011 I moved into a 1 bed flat. I gave them opening readings from the meter and set everything up to go out on direct debit as per usual, all was fine I assumed. When the first bill…
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On edf blue price promise 2014 april
Wondering if anyone in my situation or on the tariff itself now would switch to the any other capped tariffs at this point for eg nov 14 npower or even the latest mse recommended 16/17 price freeze tariffs?
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Npower - say I'm blocked from getting bills, can't pay them!
Hi I've been with Npower for about 18 months on an economy 10 tariff...had a few problems at the beginning, but got sorted out. For the first year I got estimated bills, and had to phone in the correct readings (always lower!), I can't give the readings online, as their site doesn't accept 3 readings at once. So I have to…
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Potterton Boiler and BG
We bought our house a year ago (almost to the day lol) and ever since we moved it we have had an issue with the boiler (Its a Potterton Gold Combi). Basically once the outside temperature drops (not sure to what degree but this week for example daytime temp has been about 8 at its lowest), the boiler pressure drops and we…
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Recommendation for Flat Heating
Hi All, I live in a one-bedroom flat with my wife, on the ground floor of an 'upmarket' apartment-block. The only power source in the flat is electric. We moved in March this year and only ever put the bathroom radiator on for an hour per day, as in my eyes, it was the only actual radiator in the flat. It is a metal,…
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new to electricity bills, dont understand what to look for in tariffs/deals?
I am a student going on my placement year, and soon to be moving in to a 1 bed, 1 person flat in Birmingham. I'm trying to look at tariffs/deals on who will be cheapest for me to go with and I have no idea what to look for. I need electricity only and need help in figuring all this out! How much electricity would I be…
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At last, someone in the know
Just had my annual maintenance done on my heating system by Scottish Gas. So of course I get asked why I am not with Scottish Gas for my gas and electricity. I reply I am with Eon on their warm assist tariff. So what does he say? Well, there is no point in trying to get you to change then and off he went.
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energy for rented property
hi, my in laws are moving into a new rental property. they are moving from an all electric so i dont really know how too get them a comparison on the compare sites. they also cant get the previous users readings. someone (energy adviser) from the estate agents phoned them and went through there costings and said he will…
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First Utility billing system is pants
I have been with First Utility for nearly a year with no problems. Recently their billing system is giving me incorrect bills (they are covering the wrong periods - some of them overlap). They have also started nagging me for meter readings when they are not due. How hard can it be for a utility company to produce an…
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Do Fixed Priced deals have extra charges?
I am currently with Scottish Power and am coming to the end of a 2 year fixed deal - I was attracted by their 'Help Beat Cancer' fixed deal to January 2017, found via the Cheap Energy Club, but it has been suggested that there are actually additional (high) standing charges that are not included in the figures provided by…
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Cheap Energy Club vs Fixed Tariffs
Hi From what I understand the Cheap Energy Club (CEC) checks each month for you to see if you are on the cheapest tariff so you can change supplier if you wish. However, how does that "work" if you opt for a fixed rate tariff for say a year or even the one that is now for "four winter energy" fix. I would guess that on any…
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Fastest way to switch once moved in new home
I will be moving in next week. What is the fastest way to switch to the supplier I want (M&S Energy) for gas and electricity considering the following? Objective: To have M&S Energy as my supplier for Electricity and Gas in my new home asap. Suppliers in the new home: Electricity - Southen Electric (Prepayment) Gas -…
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Npower Price Protector - Existing Customer
Hi I'm trying to decide whether to take up the Npower Price Protector tariff . I'm an existing customer and from their quote I see that I would be paying an extra £85 per year (9.65%) on the new tariff. I am a long time Npower customer and I am likley to stay that way. I check every now and then on a possible switch but…
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Gas & Electricity Rates
Is anyone else having trouble sorting out a new energy deal? My EDF 'Blue' Duel Fuel Fixed Price September 2013 is ending in a few days. It is a complete nightmare trying to work out the best offer, there are so many variations between the unit prices, daily standing charge & discounts or in a few cases a new customer…
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advice on free boiler scheme
i have a proberty and the tenant qualifies for a replacement boiler,, as she had to apply herself,, we gave her a number which we picked up at the local town hall which was for the government energy saving scheme,,, she had problems getting through to the number so gave up and phoned some one on the internet who also as…
