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Oil Tank Warranty problems
We have a single skinned oil tank under warranty from Titan. When our oil was delivered, cracks were noticed at the top of the tank. We phoned Titan, they checked the warranty and said we would be eligible for a replacement. The engineer arrived and said that the regulations had now changed and we would need a 'bunded'…
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LPG 47k Bottles/cylinders price comparison
I have just been sent yet another letter advising me that my LPG cylinders have increased in price to £93 pounds each. I have been looking on the internet to find a price comparison website, I can't find one? I'm feeling ripped off, can anyone else tell me what they are paying for these cylinders. I live in North Wales and…
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Burning Oil query
Got home today to find the dog out on the very busy main road despite the fact that the side gate had been shut and also had a hefty bin placed behind it full of water so it could not accidentally blow open in strong winds etc as we really can't chance the dogs getting out. Anyway, the gate was wide open and had clearly…
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Open fire question please
I am replacing my old back boiler for a new one which will be sited in my airing cupboard leaving my fireplace free :j I intend to put in a woodburning stove eventually but until i have saved up i was wondering what I need to do to just have a real fire? Until the naff gas fire (really naff) has been taken out, with the…
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Ecodan Assistance Required
Hi, We've recently had an Ecodan 8.5KW Heat Pump installed alongside a 180L tank and new rads throughout. The property is housing association which is good as we haven't paid for the install, but bad as I'm unsure of the standard of the job and whether things have been configured properly !!!! I've noticed some weird…
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Replacing glass on Dovre 250 Multi Fuel Wood Burner
Hi - the glass on my 10 year old MF burner has cracked and I am trying to remove it. But... through age and use (the stove - not me) I am finding it impossible to budge the screws holding the clamps - has nay one got any useful tips on how I can losen them?
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How much are you paying for LPG in the south?
Hi, Currently in a dispute with FloGas about price rises (as usual!) Just wondering if people in the south and south west (I live in dorset) could give me an idea of what they are paying per litre, who they are with and how they would rate the company. To start things rolling: i'm with FloGas and paying 48p/litre on a…
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Golocatefuel.co.uk - It's a CON!
:mad:DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. :mad: - golocatefuel.co.uk In all this company had my payment, in excess of £220, for 38 days and at the end of this I received no heating oil!! That is 24 days BEFORE I cancelled the order due to lack of choice. I have been told it will be at least 7-10 days before I get my refund. Currently…
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HELP!! New home, badly fitted windows
NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE CORRECT SUB HEADING TO POST UNDER, BUT CAN ANYONE HELP? My husband and I brought a 3 bed David Wilson Home in June 2008, as there was only the 2 of us we had 2 spare bedrooms, that we rarely used. I have since had a baby in April this year and since the weather has turned cold and we have needed the…
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Advice please on our rights and combatting damp
A friend and I rent a two bedroom ground floor flat, we are due to re-sign the contract for a further six months or give our 2 months notice to leave by this Friday. The flat has electric storage heaters which we don't use, instead we have 3 oil radiators that we plug in as and when we need them. We also have the window…
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Which type of central heating to go for?
Hello all, Me and my girlfriend have recently bought a house which we both adore. The only downside to the house is that there is no central heating currently in the property. There is a fireplace in the living room which is fed by gas cannisters that sit outside. When it gets a bit chilly we put this on and it does the…
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do i have to line my chimney?
in my last house i fitted a woodburner and lined the chimney to connect to top of the woodburner . In my present home there is a rather large fireplace , i could easily fit a woodburner in there with space all round , I have had the chimney swept and checked and it is fine for me to go ahead and have a real fire , but i…
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How best to combat condensation?
Hi All, My girlfriend and I have just moved into a new flat. It is only a small 1 bed flat, probably no bigger than 12M x 12M split into a bedroom, bathroom, hallway and living area. As the bedroom faces north it never sees the sun. A noticable amount of condensation collects here every day and even after 2 weeks we are…
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Oil Fired Central Heating/Water
I moved into this property over a year ago, when I was still employed. About 2 months into it I was made redundant which means I'm now living on benefit - I'm a single parent. The cost of oil is an exorbitance and you have to buy it in bulk (minimum 500 lts) but while I was in employment I was able to afford it. But now…
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another unneeded thermostat needed
I am selling my house and because it is in Scotland I have to get a home report and energy report. I have warm air heating with a separate gas boiler for heating the water in the hot water tank. Gas heats the water, it rises by convection to the hot water tank and the cooler water is displaced downwards to the boiler where…
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Powerflush with Homeserve
Hi Guys, I have been asked by homeserve to get a powerflush done and am being quoted £484 for the job & including 8 radiators. This price is valid if I go for a key cover policy which they are offering which covers any lost keys including car keys else the price they quote is £504. Is this reasonable. I have also heard…
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smart holder log sawhorse - anybody got it, recommend it?
http://www.logsplitter.biz/about_smart_holder.htm I know somebody on this board bought it. I have logs from time to time and also pallets. I also have a cheapo electric saw and looking at the video it sort of ticks the boxes for me. Anybody got any views? Good or bad? (if you buy both splitter and holder = 15% discount--…
