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LPG, heating oil, solid & other fuels
Archives for October 2015
Discussion List
Libra 310P Gas Meter Pay as you go or bill
Hi, Just moved in to a council house and was told the gas and eletric was through a regular pay through direct debit supply and was given readings and number for british gas to ring. Today when gas man came to uncap gas he said it was pay as you go (pre-paid is it?), so just wondered are Libra 310P Gas Meters pay as you go…
Design For Oil Tank Platform
I'm getting different kinds of 'help' regarding the installation of a new 1800l bunded oil tank. I've read the OFTEC leaflet, I've spoken to building control and I've had a chat with the local building supplies chap who sells the blocks, slabs and lintels most people use. OFTEC says, use 215x65 mm lintels wide side up/down…
Grants Or assistance for heating?
We've recently moved into a house with no central heating. There is an electric shower but other than that no hot water and no heating. Once upon a time there was hot water boiler but hasn't been working for many years and there are no radiators in place. I can't really afford to put CH in this year so the plan was to save…
Do woodburners save you money?
I have been informed that wood burners or multi fuel stoves can save you money on your heating bills, is this true and if so is it a considerable amount? Thanks
Stove over Jetmaster
Hi Cassie here and new to the forum, We have a 50's semi with an L shaped lounge and dining room, which we can shut off one from the other with glass french doors. The jetmaster is in the lounge bit (measure 68.3.2.2.4 m) and the dining area is 6.3 x 3.0x (sloping with velux) 2.6 mean height ceiling. How do I calculate for…
Advice on condemned gas fire
Advice needed in this scenario if possible. My parents had a gas fire fitted in their bungalow about three years back. It runs on LPG. For the last two years, a gas engineer has serviced the fire. It just so happens that he's the son of the chap who fitted it when new. During the last two services, the engineer noted that…
Condemning a woodburner
Our local pub has two old but working woodburners. They have their chimney swept annually by a guy who also sells woodburners. They booked him for a sweep and he came out and condemned the two burners. Under what conditions would a woodburner be condemned? I thought that whilst parts need to be replaced they would go on…
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