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Dial A Rod
Hey all. I was after a bit of advice, please, if someone is willing to help. I've seen a couple of posts up here through searching about the above company - one of which is pretty unflattering - and I've researched online and found they are absolute cowboys. My father recently paid Dial A Rod £149.99 for their Gold cover,…
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Whic Combi Boiler ?
Seriously considering replacing my combi-boiler which i think is getting seriously tired judging by the cost of repairing it last year. Was fitted Pre 1996. Apparently to achieve energy efficiency Condensing boilers are recommended. From experience, any recommendation? am looking for an efficient and economic boiler for a…
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some advice about solid fuel stove
i know this isnt strictly money saving however im desperate for some advice. we are running a charnwood la45 stove which runs 5 rads and are having problems, ill try and keep it short. we are stoking the fire up well and the pipe running to the tank is getting to 65 degrees. i have the high limit stat set to 85 and the…
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trade in oil boiler and tank
i want to trade in my oil boiler with a grant vortex condensing boiler model 15-26 utility, i live in cumbria, any idea on how much i can get for it much appreciated for your advice.:o
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Heating for Barn on Moor for Holiday Use
Hi We are in the process of converting a barn on the edge of Bodmin Moor and have got to the point where we have make a decision on the type of heating system to use. The barn will be primarily used for holidays and so will have relatively long periods during the winter where it is unihabited. To try and reduce the damp we…
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oil or gas
I am in the middle of buying a house that is run by oil and i am thinking of changing to gas i have no gas connections but i am in an area that people have gas so it is just a matter of getting it run off to the nearest, We are moving into a detached bungalow with 6 rooms in the whole house this is including the garage we…
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Is someone stealing my fuel oil?
Is it possible someone is stealing my fuel oil? Over winter I thought it was just our higher usage... but now its still falling rapidly, we've had a check for leaks (thats all safe) but a mate recons someone is stealing it - how hard is it? It's locked and doesnt seem to be tampered with. I dont really want to waste police…
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Coal v logs in multifuel stove
I've always found logs to be expensive in my little Esse multifuel stove and they burn away quite quickly. There again I've never done it properly - ie removing the grate and I've used those expensive little nets of logs from garages and the like. :eek: Instead I use Excel - but that isn't cheap either. I did a double take…
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HE Gas fires advice please.
We have a Magiglo Imago fire which looks great but doesn't warm the room. We want to change it for a High Efficiency gas fire, and have a fireplace with a chimney to fit it in. I am really confused by the figures, and hope someone can advise me. Is glass fronted the best for me or open radiant fire? I have considered the…
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Rayburn and Parkray prices?
Sadly, i'm having both my of mine removed this year and didn't know if there was still a market for them or am i better of scrapping them? It would break my heart to see the Rayburn 1 go for scrap as it's well over 50years old and in working order but also can't have it just laying around in the garden either :(
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Cleaning wood burner glass.
Because the glass is ceramic in wood burners I have found that Hob brite cleans it after use. I have a fire belly double sided wood burner and its important for the glass to be clean, by cleaning the morning after with hob brite keeps it clean without ant abrasion. Normally costs about £1.50 at tesco's tD
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Calor "capped" contract - beware termination charge
Hi All Just renewing my domestic LPG contract & found this fourm - very useful. Watch out for Calor though. I've just been sent a quote for a "capped" price contract: - 44p/litre fixed for 9 months - £200 cashback on my account - Tanks standing charge remains same at 24p/day (underground tank) - If price goes up by…
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Charnwood Country 8kw MF stove
I have one in a place were renovating & occassionaly use it when there working. Made a lovely fire the other day but the airwash was stuck solid! I tried to open it when the stove was cold, to no avail, then when the stove was hot, again to no avail, and again when it had cooled! How can I release it? Is it sfe to use WD40…
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central heating
Just moved into our first home and we need central heating fitted. the house only has 2 storage heaters which are not great. We have a water tank in the dinning room. We will need 6 radiators and a boiler, anyone give us some advise on where to go for it and who does the best deal? thank you
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Dilemma for house in Lochalsh
I have recently bought a 3 bed bungalow for refurb in an acre of land containing dozens of very mature evergreens up near Kyle. First thoughts were 'free fuel for life!' get log burner/boiler/buffer tank and I checked out EcoAngus etc. I plan to retire there in maybe 5-10 years and until then get some income from holiday…
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Disposing of calor gas bottles
Dear all, I've inherited a couple of calor gas bottles - the sort that go into those free standing heaters. I need the space so need to get rid. I enquired at the local farm which sells calor gas and they will take them but I get nothing in return. I will probably end up doing that but it seems a waste and wonder if there…
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NIBE Service Plan/extended warranty
The 2-year Warranty on my NIBE Fighter 1140 gshp is about to run out andNIBE are trying to sell me their service plan... for a "mere" £218annual premium. cover is for breakdown (part & labour) plus you get anannual service of the heat pump... IS IT WORTH IT??? NIBE fighter is supposed to be good quality and last 20 odd…
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Plumber Pain- gas certificate
We had a Worcester combi boiler fitted (eventually) along with an en-suite in March. The en-suite had to use a saniflow, and we went with the plumbers that came through a recommended builder because they said they could get the job done in the time-scale we had. We agreed on the price and when they would be out by. They…
