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Combi boiler or combi storage boiler?
Hi all I’m trying to decide between a combi boiler (e.g Viessmann 30kw) and a combi storage boiler (e.g Viessman Vitodens 111-W or Vaillant 938). We have a 3 bed flat with one bathroom. We currently have a hot water tank which we need to get rid of due to space - the tank takes up about half of the bedroom. Our only…
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iSupply new contract offer
I have a contract with iSupply for electricity which is due to expire in September. I have been contacted on Friday by the company trying to get me to sign up to a 12 month deal with is marginally better than the deal I'm on. I am suspicious as to why they are doing this. Would I be better off waiting until then end of the…
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47kg propane gas consumption
Hoping you wise people can help. I have a holiday lodge that sleeps 4, (built to current NHBC standards) which is let out to holiday makers by Hoseasons. The management and costs are handled by the company that owns the development/land. The lodge has two dedicated 47kg gas bottles, a combi boiler for heating and hot…
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Eon getting rid of economy 10
I have just been informed by Eon that they will be getting rid of some of their tariffs later this year which will effect one of my rentals. The change gives my tenants three options with what tariffs remain which means a 40% increase in price at the very least going on past usage. Anyone heard the same and what are you…
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Eon - renewal RIP OFF
My fixed contract was just coming to an end and Eon informed me that the cheapest renewal tariff was in My Account online, just click and thats that. Went to ComparetheMarket.com and Eon cheapest tariff was 26% cheap with them saving me £436 annually. Phoned Eon to get expanation and was told IT's for New Customers only.…
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Electric Heating and Hot water options
Hello I have recently purchased a new home. 2 bed and 1 bathroom, myself and gf will be living there. The property only has electricity supplied and no gas (gas is not supplied to the whole area) There is no boiler (it was there but removed) and 3 wet radiator's plumbed in and pipe work for hot water for bath, bathroom…
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LPG Combi Worcester Bosch Greenstar
Hi, Can anyone help with an unusual development with my LPG Combi boiler. It was new 2 years ago and is installed in a large walk in cupboard approx 10' x 3', when it is quite windy outside there is an awful smell in that cupboard as if a mouse has died. I've had everything out and everywhere is perfectly clean. Only…
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Solid fuel heating
I currently have solid fuel central heating and need to start looking to convert due to environmental pressures. What is the best alternative fuel and are there any grants out there to help me fund the conversion. It is an old system with a Trianco coke fire, a back boiler capable of heating 10 radiators in a 3 storey end…
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Replacing a Gas Fire/Backboiler in a Park Home
We are in the process of purchasing a park home which needs updating. The gas fire in the living room is quite old with a back boiler. The park home also has radiators for gas heating. Is it cheaper to try to get a straight forward new gas fire with back boiler fitted (the water tank is in the kitchen), or should I get it…
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erroneous gas transfer and lack of a legally binding contract
I have seen other forums on erroneous energy transfers and would like to share my experience and views. Essentially Npower incorrectly took over my gas supply in August 2017 instead of my neighbours but this did not come to light properly until January 2019- Npower did not set up an account in my name until October 2018…
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Elnur SSH storage heaters
Hi Just looking at these storage heating for possible downstairs heating. Three needed for lounge, kitchen and hall. As far as output goes, the largest (1200W for up to 12m2) falls a little short as the lounge is 14m2. Insulation is good though. It’s also huge and would look quite dominating. The hall really needs a 2kW…
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Best heater/oil radiator etc
Hi, my dad lives on his own in council housing but as its for over 65's, all flats have storage heaters and his bills have been ridiculously expensive so therefore he doesnt put the heating on!! So I am asking what other option could he have for cheaper heating? possibly looking at Halogen something etc as this has been…
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biomass boiler
planning to view a house that has come on the market - it has a biomass boiler installed, TBH I like the look of the house but not keen on the thought of the boiler. Does the storage of the pellets take up a lot of space and how much attention does it take (we are getting a bit crumbly these days)? Is it a big deal for a…
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Buying a house heated by oil, need advice
Hi, we are thinking of buying a lovely bungalow but it is heated by oil, boiler is Megaflo, no idea how old. The current owners have a large tank to the side of the house surrounded by a fence, again no idea of capacity and age. Having read a little about it, I have to admit it puts me off a bit, sounds expensive and a…
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Ariston E-Combi Boiler failing to fire
My Ariston E-Combi boiler is failiing to start for either heating or hot water. It makes several attempts to start and then needs resetting. It was eventually starting after multiple resets but now is not starting at all. The error code lights indicate - "1st fire failed", "2nd fire failed", "Flame cut off", "Flame Lift".…
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Heating options
We are looking to change the heating system in our current house which we bought 8 months ago. It is currently all electric but there is gas in the road. - south coast England, build late 50’s, 4 bed detached, filled cavity walls, solid concrete floor, large open plan living (50m2) with open stair case, 4 bed, hobby room…
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Adding more PV panels
Hi currently I have a solar edge inverter with 4.5 kWh and getting FIT for this I also have a Victron multiplus inverter that I use for battery storage with 7kWh of batteries attached I would had more panels to the Victron to have give a better harvest in winter but would over produce I summer by miles could I fit more…
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Tips on cooling a flat
A friend has just moved into a one bedroom flat in independent living/supervised accommodation One major problem she has is the heat. It seems to be on in the building 24/7. Even with the heat turned down in her apartment and the window opened it can be like an oven. It’s all part of how the apartments are heated All I can…
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pre heat water into combi with PV solar
Hi All My combi will accept mains water temperature up to 60 C I already store about 5Wh in my DIY power wall this time of year have lots more excess Thining of adding a hot water tank with immersion heater before my boiler so its not using as much gas seen some posts on other forums from it done with solar thermal. Has…
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Calor installed a converted above ground tank but we thought we were getting a new underground tank
Help please oh wise ones! In 2014 we arranged for Calor to install a new LPG system including a new underground tank. They have just raised our rate from 40p/litre to 47p/litre. I shopped around and AvantiGas offered us 30.9p/litre so we started to swap suppliers. AvantiGas have emailed to say they are unable to proceed as…
