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Archives for July 2012

ASHP. We've only gone and done it again!
As some of you know we fitted an ASHP system back in 2009, and let's be generous and say it didn't go too well :) Well we're sure some of you will think us insane, and after all the stress that's very possible TBH, but we've just finished the install of pretty much the same system...... but this time by a company that…
MSE News: OFT cracks down on unfair heating oil price rises
"GB Oils has been made to ensure prices quoted at order remain fixed until delivery, after OFT action..." Read the full story: OFT cracks down on unfair heating oil price rises
New House - New Heating System
Hi everybody, Been browsing these forums for quite some time now but thought i'd finally sign up. I've recently bought my first house and looking to exchange and complete the end of August Woo Hoo! The house currently has a solar system, conventional boiler and water harvester. I was wondering if anybody has had any…
electric to gas heating
i live in a two bed semi detached , i have storage heaters and there rubbish , we want to change to gas central heating , we have a live gas point but not piping ,we want central heating fitted and to be able to pay for this on instalments , has anybody any information on this i would be most grateful thanks we have been…
Boilercover.tv or should i say Dialarod.tv....... BEWARE
Ok some people now realise Dialarod was a scam and have disappeared or have they??? The direct of dialarod resigned in april, and has now set up a new site boilercover.tv they have started calling dialarod customers telling them dialarod is no more an they can offer a deal....... DO THIS AT YOUR PERIL. The same will…
Best fire extinguisher for stove
What would be the best fire extinguisher for a stove in case of fire - a water or a CO2 one? Thanks in advance
LPG Car Conversion Jeep Patriot 2008 2.4 Limited
Hi, Please help!! I bought my beloved Jeep back in January this year, my first and I love it, I bought it assuming I would get near the 27 MPG of an old Golf I had......unfortunately I am getting at best 23 MPG and it is killing me. So the obvious....should I go for LPG?. Questions though: 1: I have been told the engines…
Firebelly FB1 baffle plate replacement?
I have the Firebelly FB1 multi-fuel woodburner/stove However when having it cleaned, I managed to break the brittle top baffle plate made of Vermiculite, So i was just asking to see if I could use a metal/steel equivalent baffle plate as its just a simple rectangular piece instead of vermiculite? Would this be safe and do…
Domestic oil q and a's please
my son is looking to rent a house down Lincolnshire and looking at one that is really nice has a oil tank. the oil tank is 1225 litres and just looking on the net at a company called boilerjuice it looks like the tank would cost around £842 to fill. Ok, hopefully someone will give me some ideas of usage for a 2 bedroom…
Baxi ECOGEN - How many of us have them?
I recently posted a query about the efficiency of my Baxi Ecogen boiler on the another website. Although the post has been viewed many times, nobody actual posted a reply. This set me wondering how many of us have actually taken the plunge and installed one of these beasts. Looking around on the web I can find references…
new boiler system - options?
Hi I have a few questions on heating system options that I was hoping you could help advise me on? We are buying an extended 4 bed semi-detached house, with 3 bathrooms/showerooms. It currently has a gas back boiler (with gas fire front), which provides heating to (I think) 9 radiators and hot water to a bath and 4 sinks,…
Morso Squirrel 1412 or Badger 3112
Hi guys, I am hoping to purchase one of the above in 5kw variant, more for occasional use as a feature than to be run hard 24/7. Just wondered if there is much difference in either of the above, in terms of build quality, controllability, ease of lighting, viewing window and fire box size etc. Aware badger is slightly…
Pensioner boiler grants
My parents are both pensioners and they are needing a new boiler. Is there any discounts available for them?
Help needed with heating oil.
Hi all, in dispute with my landlord over the price of heating oil. There is 9 inches left in the bottom of my 1200 litre tank. According to my calculations, i valued what was left at between £175 and £200. Landlord says its only worth £80 to £90. Can anyone help. Moving very soon and would like to resolve matter before i…
Intelliheat
I have had 4 radiators fitted by Intelliheat in my home and i am very plesaed as it has reduced my utility bill by 25%. They have a good accurate thermostat control. Arrangement are in hand to change our electrical supply from Economy 7 to Economy 10 Overall very happy :)
Need a 4kw small efficient woodburner
Hello, Can anyone recommend a 4kw woodburner? I've been told of the Chesney Flatford and a Woodwarm Foxfire, but i'm not sure if a Clearview might be better value for money in the long term. Many thanks J
Query re changing from oil CH to Electric Combi Boiler
It's only a thought, but I'd welcome some advice/opinion about changing from an oil fired CH system to one that runs electrically. Given that the price of oil is ever on the increase (paid 62p a litre this week :eek: and it's not getting cheaper!), I'm seriously considering changing to an electric system. What do you…
Night Storage Heaters help needed!
Hello My parents are about to purchase a retirement flat in Brighton, the heating in the place is all with Night Storage Heaters. We asked if they could be replaced, which they can, but only with newer Night Storage Heaters. My parents are going to be on a pretty tight budget, but these heaters do probably need to be…
Opinions on boiler installation price
Hi I recently purchased a flat which has an old back boiler with an ancient pilot light gas fire. I have been shopping around for a decent price to upgrade this system. Looking for some opinions on the quote I got Complete price to fit a Alpha inTEC 28 X condensing combi boiler comes in at £1,948.20 As the current system…
Steel "coal bunkers"
Hi Guys, This was probably asked in the past but i'll ask again. Does anyone have a galvanised steel coal store / bunker and if so how do they find it? I've historically just chucked mine in a builders bag in the garage but i'm short of space and am wondering if these Steel bunkers are any good / worth the money? cheers, -…

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