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Archives for October 2013

cant read water meter
I think we might have a water leak but we can't read the meter as it has lots of droplets of condensation on the meter where the numbers are. I have been advised to read the meter then turn off the stop tap and wait for a couple of hours to see if the numbers have moved with the stop tap off. Is there any way we can remove…
connecting to the mains drainage system
We have a septic tank and the soak away is failing - we believed its collapsed. Its been there for a number of years and the onion shaped tank has been there for the same amount. Previous to us living here it was a single person or couple. We are a family of 5 and seriously considering connecting to the mains, and thinking…
Entitled to water sewerage rebate?
Hi, I have just taken a call from Utilities Cost Savings Ltd, informing me that I could be eligible for rebate and compensation from my water company. They went onto to say that water companies have been charging for rain water drainage which they shouldn't be and in a sense this is Mis-selling, they wanted me to send a…
Water saving devices for free!
I've posted this over on the debt free section but thought i would also post here. Thames Water are giving away water saving devices for free! :money: Link> http://www.thameswater.co.uk/home/540.htm
water is my most expensive bill and it falls from the sky
I don't understand how it is so expensive? Unlike electricy and gas I can not change to a tariff without a standing charge so low users seam to pay over the odds. Doesn't seam right at all
water company want me to pay via benefit
I have been claiming JSA for a few months and not been fortunate to find a job. As a result I fell slightly behind with my water rates that I paid monthly £40. I owe almost a month and a half so I rang and they wanted me to pay 54 pounds a month and I just couldnt afford it. They have arranged payment direct from my JSA…
can i get a overpayment paid back
Too cut a long story short, I received a bill from Wessex water about a month ago saying I was £236 in credit, Am I within my rights to ask for this overpayment back, or can they refuse and just lower my monthly payments accordingly?, mind you to lower my payments down for it too significantly reduce my credit I will only…
Mains drainage?
I've been to look at a rented property, it's in a very rural location so I assumed that it have a soak away or a septic tank. I forgot to ask the current tenant so I asked the agency and they asked the tenant and she said it's on mains drainage. I'm just wondering if she has got it wrong and maybe paying for something that…
£380 3 month anglian water bill ?
Got my 3 month bill other week for £380, which was way off the normal estimate, I rang them and they said to give meter readings, now they will send someone out to see if there is a fault. I live in a 1 bedroom flat and use very little water, so I know this is totally wrong, but surely they can't make me pay this? either…
Are rates negotiable?
I have just moved house from a house with a meter to one (in the same water company area) without a meter. I have asked for a meter to be installed, but the whole process is a little slow. Meanwhile, the water company is expecting me to pay the charge based on rateable value. This makes the water charge about 150% more…
Froth on drinks, could it be the water?
Hi, Bit of a bizzare question, but I think it's a water problem, but what?? About 2 weeks ago we started to get a creamy coloured foam on top of our tea/coffee. As soon as the boiling water hits whatever's in the cup, a froth rolls up. I've tried putting everything in separately, but it still does it. I think it must be…
The Great ' Extreme water MoneySaving' Hunt
Great ' Extreme water MoneySaving' Hunt We've heard of some extreme tactics when it comes to water bill savings (see Should I be on a meter?), from strip-washing to using the dog's drinking water to flush the loo. So what are your top extreme tips to cut bills? Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
What mains pressure do water companies have to supply?
I've heard that water companies have to supply a minimum pressure of 1bar. Is this a legal requirement and, more importantly, does the pressure have to be at least this much 24/7? We've got a problem with low pressure stopping our mains-fed electric showers working. I got a pressure gauge and our water pressure is 1.5bar…
Jetting traps guarantee?
Hi everyone, Hope someone here can be of assistance. Moved into a new property in Glasgow in May this year. Upon moving in we discovered a leak under the floorboards of the flat (eventually turned out to be a burst drainage pipe that we got fixed for a low cost reliable plumber who was willing to go under and get his hands…
Feedback on new water meter
I'm in the midst of building a new water metering system to make the process of watching water usage and detecting leaks easier for people. I'm looking for feedback to see if there is interest and what people are looking for with water management systems. Essentially its going to be the nest thermostat for water. There…
I'm moving into a rented property, is it possible to get a water meter?
How would I get one, how do they work? And how would it be fitted? I've heard they save money as there's two adults moving into a two bedroom house! Thanks
Anyone had a bore hole installed?
Anyone around Herts or Watford or the NW London area had a bore hole installed to tap into their own water supply? Any recommended suppliers? Also what are your views after having it installed? Is it safe to use the water from a bore hole for a swimming pool? Thx.
Replacing mains pipe - recommend an installer
Can anyone recommend someone to install the new larger blue water piping with the use of a mechanical mole so as not to disturb the front garden? I live in Watford. Also any suggestions for the best place to relocate the mains stopcock?
Has anyone reverted back to unmetered supply?
I'm about to buy a house which was in Jan of this year had a water meter put in. We have requested that this is reversed before we take ownership because if not, we would be unable to do this once we are the new occupiers. Affinity Water have advised only the current owners can request a reversion to unmetered and also…
Surface Water question ?
There are two identically sized terraced properties adjacent to each other. One is a 3 bedroom property the other is divided into flats. There is one charge for Surface water for the former and 3 separate charges for the latter. They obviously take the same amount of water away to the drains. So is this a con to get 3x…

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