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Purchasing New Radiator (question)
Hi, I was wondering if I could gain some advice on radiators from the users in the know. I am planning to change some of radiators in the house and I wanted some that were a little different and pleasing on the eye but still generate a good amount of heat. I spotted the below on Ebay, which seem to have a good BTU but not…
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Thermostat temperature offset
My thermostat is in the same room as a woodburning stove so the boiler is shutting off when that room gets hot which leaves the rest of the house too cold. Looking at the manual I see there is an installer option to set a temperature offset of +/- 3 degrees. Maybe I'm being thick but I can't work out which way round I need…
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Can't switch - MPRN problem. Help!
I've tried to switch twice now to a different supplier as my bills with Southern Electric are way higher than others. Each time the new company has stated that I don't currently have a gas supply. When I reply that I do and supply the meter point reference number on the back of my SE gas bill they say it doesn't exist. I…
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EDF Energy Blue + Price May 2018 customers take note
I know people on here say that fixing till 2018 is expensive especially for electric but to some long term stability in pricing is easier. If your an EDF customer who fixed there gas till 2018 then change over to EDF's new tariff February 2018 this is £25 cheaper for me a year: Here are my unit Rates for Kent: May 2018…
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MSE News: Don't forget to claim your Winter Fuel Payment
If you're aged 62 or over, you could be due up to £300 from the Government to help cover the cost of your energy bills... Read the full story: Don't forget to claim your Winter Fuel Payment Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to…
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Scottish Power Online Fixed Price Energy March 2015 Offer with Freedom
Hi all I am currently on the above tarriff which obviously ends 31/03/15 and according to my last bill, I would be better off moving to their Online Fixed Price Energy December 2015. The following cancellation charges apply to my current tariff: You can end this Offer at any time before 31st March 2015 by switching…
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Most efficient heating / airing pattern
Hello, I have just moved into a new house which is not well insulated as of yet, so we have some condensation on the windows during the night. I am trying to find the most efficient pattern in order to keep the house warm AND well ventilated during the winter. Any advice on when to turn on the heating and when to open…
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Big Winter Switch not right?
I asked for a quote on Big Winter Switch and was told I was going to save £321 by switching. When I looked at the details I found that although the standing charges were fractionally cheaper (saving £48 pa) the unit charges for both gas and electricity were higher. I can't see how I could possibly save anything! Anyone…
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Admin & Service Charges
We have bought a static holiday caravan and just received the electricity and drain down charge. Against the electricity charge, which has not been itemised with start & finish usage,is an admin charge unknown amount and service charge unknown amount .Is it legal to make these charges without having been told beforehand.…
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Not Being Charged For Electricity
I moved in to a new home just under 2 months ago. Electricity is FREE! We've heard nothing whatsoever from whomever is currently responsible for providing electricity here. As a tight, money saving fan, my usually strict moral code is being questioned by my tight wallet code. Wondering about saving in an ISA the approx…
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Switching hitch
We have recently switched from Scottish Power to Extra Energy via the Cheap Energy Club. We gave final readings to EE and have received our final bills from SP with estimated readings which are vastly different to our actual readings. EE have told me that this is as a result of a dispute raised by a third party data…
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What door-bell to choose?
Hello, I am going to finish the flat renovation and choose the entrance door-bell. There are huge variety of wired and wireless bells, which one is better to choose not to overpay? Please advice.
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Gas & Electric, Fixed, Variable how doesit actually work?
Hi, first time property owner just trying to suss out my options. When we moved in we immediately maintained the gas and electric with original supplier, basically ensured they had our details and kept it running. I didnt opt to switch, just wanted to keep it going till I had time to check my options and few a few meter…
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The optimum central heating water setting for glow worm 30cxi?
It's controlled by a dial the minimum setting for which is '1' (which the manual doesn't give a temperature value to ) and the maximum setting is a symbol that looks something like 'IIIII' which the manual says is 82 degrees. There are no inbetween values or symbols. There is no recommendation or suggestions in the manual…
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Just received a large bill, want to switch suppliers
I've just received a rather large gas and electric bill as it turns out my supplier had not generated my last 2 quarterly bills, so i've just been given a bill for just over 6 months. Last year when i moved into a new house they started to mess up my bills, i setup a new direct debit earlier in the year, and cleared the…
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What is the coldest temperature you can comfortably sleep in?
It's 16.9 in my bedroom, boiler broken again. I think I can manage it tonight, duvet is ok... What about you guys...?
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Just had Hive installed by British Gas
Wondered if anyone else on the forum has this and what was there opinion. First impressions are good imho.Before install I had a wall timer/programmer and set the heat level by the dial on my WB boiler and adjusted the radiator trv's. Having a thermostat has made a huge difference and I love the app.
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MSE Tariff Comparisons
I have just had my energy comparison completed by MSE and I am very disappointed. The result shows that I can save £327 per year. BUT they have done the comparison with a mixture of the current tariff I am on (7 months to end of contract) and 5 months on a Standard tariff. WHAT IS THE POINT OF THAT? At the end of my…
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Big Switch... I'm not sold.
I track my utility usage monthly, and with now have 3 years of recorded metering. I therefore and acutely aware of my energy consumption. Using this information and the standing charges and unit rates now available from every provider, I track and change my tariff annually to the best provider for my usage profile.…
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Scottish Power Tariff - help please
Can someone help me please? I have just been looking at my Scottish Power bills and on the bill the charging is down as primary and secondary units. Yet when I look for information about my tariff (ONLINE FIXED PRICE ENERGY JULY 2015) the charging is in a daily charge. Am I missing something here or can a daily charge be…
