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10Kg bags of smokeless fuel in Aldi for £6.49
This might be old news or well known, but I just picked up three 10Kg bags of smokeless fuel in Aldi this morning for £6.49 a bag. No idea how it compares to Blaze or Brazier. Most other stores seem to be selling these two for between £7.50 and £7.99 per 10Kg bag. Thought I would mention it in case anyone needs small bags…
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Alternative fuel £200
I live in a caravan and I applied for the alternative fuel help of £200 it has just been paid . To apply search alternative fuel. On gov. Site
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Be warned - Value Oils/Watson Fuels
Not sure what's going on with these companies but they are failing to deliver what they say they will. Value Oils has been pushing for pre-Xmas delivery of oil for over a month, so we placed an order 30th November with delivery by 18th Dec. No delivery has arrived and I've chased every day since, being told that it would…
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Backboiler open fire (I know they're rubbish)
We've moved into a house and fully intend to switch all this out for a log burner, but that's a job for next year after some saving In the mean time we have this back boiler in the open fireplace. I know the exploding risks, previous owner said she sometimes liked a coal fire, we like the cosy feel of a fire, but I'm maybe…
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Opentherm for 2 zone heating and Nest thermostats control
Hi, I wonder if I can get some advice. I'm trying to find the way of convneting my 2 zone heating controlled by 2 nest thermostats via heatlink connected to viesmann vitodends 100 system boiler. Everything is working well so far, but I would like to knwo whether it is possible to use opentherm feature for 2 zone system. My…
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Oil Rayburn
Hi, We have just put in an application for a rental that we really love but it has a Rayburn that I know nothing about so would like some information before we put down a deposit. So far we know that it is definitely a Rayburn and not another brand, it is oil fired and heats the house and a hot water tank, we’re not sure…
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Home heating oil
Why is it that despite increased US oil production resulting in falling prices, end suppliers have raised their prices for the standard 500 litre minimum home supply? To misquote the late Bob Geldoff "do they know it's Christmas/Chanukah?" I and many others who are off grid for heating won't be able to afford to adequately…
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£6200+ for oil boiler change - is quote reasonable?
We need to remove an old oil system boiler and replace it with either a new system or combi boiler. The new boiler needs to go in a different place so would require extra pipework etc. We've had two quotes now, both around £6200 for a system and £7300 for a combi combi boiler (including the work). That seems excessive to…
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50/70 Oil boiler
We are converting a run down ( large) cottage - 3/4 bedrooms and hopefully a large open plan kitchen- which we want to put UFH into- this is a open vaulted ceiling with original oak beams which we have uncovered Oil is only option ( have tank etc etc. and space for one- and it previously had one. Had the offer of a…
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Cheaper Oil for Fuel?
Insert From Martin Where to find the cheapest fuel oil isn't easy. While gas & electricity price comparison services are common place, the same isn't true for fuel-oiled heating. The discussion that follows is a merger or two that contained much information. The answer seems to be 'get lots of quotes, and don't believe the…
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watchman sensor
I too am having a problem with my watchman sensor. I did remove it but saw no way to open except dismantling. A power tube is mentioned on the forum. Do I dismantle the sensor to get at this. Hobbo2
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What are people paying for Kiln Dried Logs?
I've fitted lots of thermostatic valves and a Tado etc last year and managed to get my usage in a old Victorian house down to half of last year. Admittedly the cost stayed the same, which I guess in the circumstances was a result. During the summer we have had a log burner installed and that should help reduce the use of…
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Nordpeis Bergen stove sweeping
Hello I've got a Nordpeis Bergen stove I'd like to sweep myself but it has a bar going across the flue outlet. It's secured by 2 nuts and bolts. The bolt is 10mm, but does anyone know the size and type of bolt on the top? None of the tools I have fit it, and the design makes it impossible to see it. Thanks in advance. Tim
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Quote for Boiler Works
Hi, I previously posted about some shoddy boiler installation issues. It is only 2 years old. These are: > the boiler is installed on a wooden box > the plume kit is wonky > the flue is not far enough from the ground outside which has caused rian water to leak in, flow down and pool all over the floor making the wooden…
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Submitting a gas meter reading
I have been with British Gas for 30 years+ and have a standard gas meter. I have set up an online account by registering with them. However, I am unable to submit a meter reading with my account. When I use the British Gas website and go through their 'Submit a Meter Reading' section I get the following: 'Sorry, you do not…
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Alternative Fuel Payment - Governments checks via Councils - some may have to repay....
My sister applied for the £200 alternative fuel payment ?December and submitted the invoice as requested and was duly paid. She was contacted 2 days ago by her local council and told that the government had reviewed payments and had requested further information, as part of the suppliers address was missing and told that…
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Logburner noob q please about log deals
Hi Just bought a log burner and trying to source cheap logs. I found homebargains deliver a pallet of 64 x 7kg kiln dried birch for £310. I have also found a local place that offers this: 1m³ Delivered in 4 x ¼m³ Barrowbag £180.00 (bag not included) 1.5m³ £180.00 or 3.0m³ £350.00. This wood is mixture of ash, beech, birch…
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Anthracite and Coal rebate?
Yes I know, Coal is a dirty word when it comes to saving the planet. However we are in an isolated rented property and currently our coal fired rayburn is our most efficient option for heating, cooking and hot-water. We have heard a lot about rebates and price capping for Electricity, Gas and LPG but what about other forms…
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We have ‘used’ 600 litres of heating oil in 8 days!
We had out tank filled last Monday. That was a surprise as it had only lasted 6 weeks, but we did have a long, cold spell in December so put it down to that. Our oil usually lasts 3-6 months, with on average 2 fills per year. On Monday they filled up with the full 1200 litres. Since then the weather has been miserable and…
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Should I replace my old night storage heaters
Hi I have two 15 years+ old Dimplex night storage heaters one of which has stopped working. Should I upgrade to modern storage heaters or change to an air source heat pump or wet underfloor heating downstairs. I have a wood burner as well and oil filled electric radiators in the 2 bedrooms. I’m on Economy 7 and have a 10…