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Dual system Great savings?
I am considering putting in a multifuel stove/boiler and linking it to my existing oil system. Cost of the new addition £2500 to £3000. I have good access to cheap wood (hardwood). Done the calculations and it could save me £700 to £1000 per year. :j Expect to use the multifuel system as my primary system and the oil as a…
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Oil or immersion heater to heat hot water
Can anyone tell me which is cheaper to get your hot water - do I set the clock on my boiler for hot water (heating is now off for the summer) or do I just use the immersion heater? Thanks!
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Oil running costs too high??
Hi guys, Can I ask what your running costs are before I try too get my system checked (again) I have a 1000L tank which cost me £505 to fill about 9 weeks ago and is now empty,the house is a pretty big 4 bed detached, open plan new build, the oil only runs the heating and water....these bills seem a ouch over the top don@t…
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Hi & moving to new home with old heating
Hi all, Have been trowling through many a internet page and a lot of this forum and I still cant make up my mind! I will shortly be moving home (fingers crossed!) to a house with a very old lpg back boiler. I currently live in a mid terraced mains gas new build house and as you can probably tell - its well cheap! I have…
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Fagor Electric Water Heater
Hi there, I have come across a Fagor unvented 75 Litre electric water heater off ebay and was attracted to it as it said there was no ventilation needed. After asking a Question I was told any plumber can install this - no special qualifications were needed and no expansion vessel was required. I phoned the number on the…
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Opinions/advice required please
I need some advice about which quote to go for from the following. Firstly I'll tell you what we already have: Ravenheat condensing boiler with a water tank in the airing cupboard and an "open"? central heating system. 3 bedroom detached house with a bathroom and ensuite with both showers running off the mains. Quotes are…
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Biomass boilers
I live in the country and am considering installing a biomass log boiler. Has anyone got one and was it successful. How much wood does it get through? Did you find it efficient? what was the cost for istalation? Trying to go green:confused:
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Cheapest energy
Do you know which is the cheapest way of heating, gas or electricity? I used to think it was gas but after hearing on the news that gas prices are due to go up 50% this year I'm not sure. Is there a website which compares different types of heating. The ones I've seen just compare suppliers of a particular kind of energy.
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which cas't iron stove PLEASE HELP
Hi have been looking to buy a multifuel stove. Is it worth buying a second hand one or a new cheap one. Either way the stove will not meet the new 2006 regulations. What would you do? :confused: ( Have read the multifuel posts and have seen someone posting under susanb, she will be well pleased, not , to find another ebay…
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oil central heating
Hello, Can anybody tell me how much I should budget for oil for heating a 3 bedroomed house I'll be moving to later in the year? I don't know how much the tank will hold in measurement or in pounds but I am trying to get an idea of what I should set aside each month for oil (assuming there is some left on earth by the time…
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Oil heating - economy tips?
Hi I live in a rented property and have oil CH/HW. The whole village is on oil (all owned by same landlord) and there is no desire from the landlord to change over to gas. Does anyone have any tips about conserving the incredibly expensive liquid?? Im down to 2 again on my meter so will need to top up soon. I have…
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Updating old solid fuel heating/hot water system
Hi there, I am just looking for some advice on updating our current heating and hot water system. To explain, we have an open fire/pump/backboiler in the living room which heats 4 rads, and a rayburn regent in the kitchen, installed when the house was built circa 1956, which does hot water, backed by an immersion tank. We…
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Oil tank security
Hi, I have a Titan oil tank. Now it is costing me the best part of £1000 to fill it up - yes really!! I think it would be prudent to have some kind of security on it. I have heard that oil theft is on the up. Does such a thing exist and where can I get one? Thanks in advance
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Question: Car petrol
Next 5-6 months I will move to the new house. It will take about 40-50 mins by bus or about 30 mins by car from new house to my work place. I now dont have a car but I am thinking to get second hand one. I am just wondering how much about does it cost per day for the petrol if I drive a car from my house to my work place…
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Change to Electric Boiler or keep oil?
I hope someone can help me decide whether or not to replace my oil fired boiler with an electric boiler. My boiler is a Boulter Boilers 15/21 external wall hung rated at 65000Btu/19KW, which was installed in 1995. With the high cost of oil it is going to cost me around £1200 to fill up with about 1700 litres of oil (this…
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Best petrol staion with fuel card
My husband has just got a fuel card with his job. Now he can go anywhere for petrol because he is not paying, was wondering if anyone knows which is the best for having a loyalty scheme. Thanks.
