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Re: Wanted: Hardwood: Beds, Bucks, Herts
If you have any wind blown trees or timber. I am always on the lookout for timber in the Beds, Bucks, Herts area they want to get rid of.. It's really frustrating at this time of year when there is lots of wind blown stuff around and just can't seem to get to it. I was at Spa training college today and asked about a huge…
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British Gas electricity price has more than doubled in 1 year
Wow - just looking through my statements for British Gas electricity and this time last year I was paying £16 per month, I am now paying £36 per month for the same amount of electricity approx. 450kWh per quarter. Single and living in a 1 bedroom flat :eek:
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HES Hell
Having had a HORRENDOUS experience with HES service plan I am writing to ask if anyone else has had contact with this company? As a long standing customer of British Gas I decided to review the market to compare the cost and service of boiler maintenance care. Costs of HES compared favourably on MSE website,, but no…
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Does anyone have a Firenzo stove?
They're big in Australasia apparently, but I can't find any reviews (none on whatstove.co.uk). They're expensive, but we really like the more contemporary look of the Napier, and the way they work. Would love to hear from anyone who has one? We need a 5kw stove, and want one that's cleanburning as well as air-washed -…
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Is double lining your flue a good idea?
I've read on another thread about someone double lining their flue - what are the advantages of that and is it a good idea? We've got a very poorly built 1920s semi detached and if any chimney needs help, it's likely to be ours!
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Refitting stove - advice
I'm refitting my old Stanley stove after getting the parkray out and need advice. I had previously just popped it back in and fitted the stove pipe to the clay liner. However I want to put a register plate in this time, and metal sheeting which I've painted to the side and back of the fire. I've put the metal in as well as…
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Smart Meter
A man came to our place yesterday and installed a Smart Meter. It was all arranged by Ovo and with my OK. What I hadn't realised, though, was that the data communication is via the mobile phone network and we live in an area with almost zero signal strength so it looks as if I'll still have to read the meter and send the…
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All Electric House. Power companies treat one fuel customers detrimentally.
Since we changed from oil central heating to an Air Source Heat Pump last March we have been completely electric. There are a lot of good deals we cannot get because we don't get gas. I have just looked at eon and their only option is the most expensive regular tariff. I can understand why customers can benefit financially…
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Gas or electric oven which is cheaper
I am not sure if this the right forum however it looks fine to me. What is cheaper a gas or electric oven to run? I would assume gas as it is cheaper per kwh.
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Multifuel Burner- is cheap and cheerful possible?
Hi I am completely new to all this so please bear with me! We are looking to install a multifuel 5k wood burner in an existing inglenook...ish fireplace. We have already found a reliable installer who will fit the double insulated flue. I now have to find the woodburner which is proving to be SOOO confusing. Is it ok to…
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EDF key meter debt
OK, so I got into a bit of trouble a few years back & had to have a key meter fitted. Now, two years later I called up to see where I was re. the debt & find out when I can have a bill meter refitted - thinking that it would be very nearly paid off. The woman told me they don't have a record of the debt. In the meantime I…
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Should I challenge my heating bill?
I live in a one bed flat and usually pay about £12.00 for my electric. I have checked my bank statement recently and see they have taken £28.00 out! :eek: Should I challenge them on this, or should I switch? I am a priority customer because I am disabled with mild learning difficulties. I haven't got anyone to help me with…
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Dimplex Duoheat Duo400i
Hi, hope some kindly souls can provide some advice regarding the Duoheat radiators and optimum method of economic operation. We have recently moved into an all electric property (there is no mains gas in the area). It is a 3 bed (timber-framed) detached bungalow. Energy supplier is Ovo on Economy 10. According to the…
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tariff not covered in cheap energy club
I joined the energy club but could not choose the tariff I have which is EDF eco 20:20. At the moment this suits me as we have solar panels and save electricity in the day. It is difficult to compare with the other tariffs on this basis. I can total up my units used and compare on that basis myself but have to compare with…
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my MCZ wood pellet biomass boiler
Hi All, just thought I'd add my biomass experiences to this thread. A year ago we changed from an old 15 year old oil boiler (from previous owners of our property) to biomass pellet system. Hope the following provides a little help. We had a MCZ Red Compact 35 biomass installed with a separate 200L heatbank upstairs…
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Switch Energy Supplier?
Hi All. I'm currently on sse southern electric for my electric & gas. After watching Martins moneysaving program last night I felt guilty not looking at alternatives. I called sse and they said I was on their best deal so no joy there. I put all my usage into uswitch and first:utility came out tops with a saving of £448…
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Independent Meter Assessment
Hi I wondered if anyone can tell me if there are independent electricity meter assessors? We have lived in our property for 12 years and always paid way more than our friends in comparable properties for electricity (gas is fine). I have switched suppliers a few times over the years and each time they can't believe what…
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Much ... Cheaper oil for fuel ?
So, I follow and contribute to this thread, as I'm on oil for heating : https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/27753 Now I was pretty chuffed when I filled up a couple of months ago, and found the price to be lower than it's been for a couple of years . Sounds like it's been going down steadily ever since.…
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Twin wall insulated chimney
I have had a quote for £1900 to install a twin wall chimney for a wood burning stove. This price does not include cost of scaffolding, stove or hearth. its to fit the stove in downstairs lounge of 2 storey house in south east without a chimney. Can anyone tell me if this sounds reasonable please? Also if anyone can…
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Boiler serviced in October, now not working
I got the gas boiler in the flat I own serviced and repaired in October. My tenant has contacted me saying there is no heat/hot water on 29th December. They are away, so plumber going in Monday. What may be wrong? Should any potential flaws have been picked up in the service? Absentee landlady, so dependant on management…
