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OIL price rise!
I just bought heating oil today, and was told by the salesperson and the driver that they expect the price to rise sharply this week and on upwards. No one seemed to know why, but it may pay to check and see if you need some now.... Just in case?
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Skirting board heating
Hello! I have recently been to a show and seen this seemingly marvellous idea called thermaskirt, which is your heating in your skirting board. My new house has no heating what so ever and I'm wondering if anyone has tried this therma skirt stuff and could tell me whether its expensive to run or has any other reviews. Our…
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I need a new boiler - any grants avaliable
Hi ya, My boiler needs replacing as it is using too much energy. My husband rang a few places such as warm front and our council to see if we were entitled to any grants but nothing - My husband earns between £17K - £18K a year, we have a 2 year old child and receive working tax credits Please let me know of anything…
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solar powered storage heaters?
Do they exist? We have just moved to a little house and a woodburner will keep most of the house warm, as there is no mains gas available. We are going to do a loft conversion,and I'm trying to figure out how to keep it warm. Is it possible to store solar energy? Is there such a thing as a solar powered storage heater (…
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Alpha Boiler -V- Vallant Boiler
Hi All, I've read previous posts were both of these are rated. I need a new boiler and the plumber coming tonight has told me he thinks Alpha are the best. I've only ever had Vallant and I need to know whether to take that leap of faith and go for an Alpha? Thanks:confused:
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storage heater timers
Hi All I have a house that has two consumer units and one electricity meter on two tarrifs (E7). One c/unit supplies a spur to each room i.e. for storage heaters but no timer? As there's no heating at the property I will be fitting storage heaters. Q... Can you fit individual (rated) timers to each spur to contol each…
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Need help w/ heating system in new flat please
Hello Just moved to our first rental property. It's a purpose built flat about 15yrs old. Am somewhat confused about the whole GCH, water system so thought I'd come on here to ask for some advise. I'll try my best to explain what I have. Here goes! In the airing cupboard is a Tribune unvented hot water storage unit.…
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Combi's, Flow rates, Standing Pressure
Hi all Am new here, and strictly speaking this is not a money-saving question, but from the general tone this forum looks very helpful. My situation: 3rd floor flat in London 1 Bar standing water pressure 4 litres per minute flow rate from the mains water supply Very aged tank system boiler. I recently had British Gas come…
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Combi Boiler Problems (Biasi)
Hello, I own a Biasi Riva Compact HE combi boiler that is failing to light. If either the hot water or central heating is switched on, a switch clicks and nothing happens. After a few seconds the LED's on the unit indicate the following error (according to the manual): "Faulty primary circuit (no water or absence of flow)"…
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New Bolier - quote please
I live in the North London Area (N22). I have a very old Saunier Duval boiler that it leaking and making peculiar noises. I have a feeling I may have to fork out for a new one. Is there a good reliable plumber out there in my area that could give me a quote? Thanks Jason
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Boiler Breakdown
Hi I could do with some advice please. My boiler filled with water somehow when there was heavy rain and wind last week. On advice from a plumber we have exposed the pilot to dry out as it will not fire but that is not working. I have a Potterton Suprima 80 boiler. They are starting a loft extension next month and I am…
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Chimney Sweeping?
Firstly... please excuse this if it sounds like a really dumb question, I've never had open fires before and so feel a bit stupid asking :o We're in the process of buying a house with a woodburner and also an open fire. I know from the existing owners that when the wood burner was installed the chimney was lined. I've got…
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Combi boiler hot water help
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Help for British and Scottish Gas customers
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£500 boiler repair! Can I do anything?
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Warm Front, Warranty?
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Seeking Grants available for replacing worn out gas c/h boiler
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Economy 7 meter....
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Heat output of lightbulbs
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Gas boiler service contracts
