-
New Connection
Hi everyone. Is there a connection charge for utilities when you move to a new house please. TIA.
-
My Kingdom for an Electric Boiler...
Hi All, we moved into our C18th G2 Listed Cottage here in Dorset a couple of years ago. Being very period property savvy and having done all the research into breathability and then having identified all the crimes that the previous owners (the estate that owns most of our village) had committed against this LISTED…
-
Water Source Heat Pumps
Hi Has anyone had experience of a water source heat pump. We are seriously considering this and our initial enquiries look positive but I was just wondering if anyone either had one of has installed one? Thanks
-
The truth about "Smart Meters"
From https://www.nickhunn.com/smart-meters-and-fake-headlines/ The Smart Energy GB advert looks at how the savings an average household might make by having a smart meter could be used to charge a mobility scooter. They calculate it would run for 1,112 miles on that saved energy. The correct figure is 1,170 miles. Although…
-
Installation of Gas Central Heating
Hello, I am looking at buying a ground floor two bedroom flat. The heating system in place is storage heaters and I am looking to install gas central heating. There is gas to the block but not to the flat I am looking to buy. Questions: 1). What would be the rough cost of installing gas central heating into a two bedroom…
-
LPG converting to litres and my bill
Need some advice on the correct method of converting my usage of LPG to charge per litre I have been given a bill of 424(CM cubed) x 3.7 = 1568.8 liters used! should this be calculated in Centimeters cubed or Meters cubed? please can any one confirm which way is correct!
-
Sizing Gas Fire
I am looking to install a balanced flue gas fire into our living room. I have been able to work out the size of fire I need (~3-4kW) based upon the room size (61 cubic metres) and the level of insulation (medium). The fire which our local supplier has recommended delivers from 2.7kW to 9kW but am concerned about choosing a…
-
Slight Drop in Oil Prices
I have finally noticed a drop in oil prices over the last couple of days! Since I moved into my house at Easter we have been reluctant to fill up and it's down to 48.63 on Boilerjuice (with no local haggling either yet) - this is the lowest it has been for us yet. Is everyone else holding out hoping for some further price…
-
Are 15mm PVRs obsolete?
Had water dripping from the tundish and had a plumber come out and said it was the PVR and had to order it, came back a few days later and said that it was 15mm instead of 22mm pipework leading to the tundish and the pipework would need replaced. Most of the pipework is 22mm just a few is 15mm (from the hot water vessel).…
-
New heating system
We are in the processing of upgrading our heating system.We do not have access to mains gas. We currently use storage heaters which struggled in the bad weather this year (in fairness they are barely adequate in a mild winter). We are in the process of getting a quote for air to air, air to water and oil fired heating. The…
-
smart electric heaters
Hi all, I have a tiny 3-bed house with no gas connection. At the moment there are 2 old storage heaters downstairs and panel heaters in the bedrooms. I am looking to modernise the heating system cause i hate that: 1) there is no thermostat, so i have to keep adjusting manually every heater, sometimes i forget to close them…
-
Iresa Electricty Ceased Supply
I have just received an email from Iresa to say that they have ceased suppliying electricity and Ofgem are going to appoint a new supplier, I am wondering what to do! Should I change suppliers or wait for the new supplier to contact me and give me an update.
-
IRESA gone bust
another one. Cant log on. Just signed up for another year. Am in credit on both G/E. Last time with me it was Green Star ? I think/Coop took over. Small Coys, cheapo prices. They 'all' seem to fail. Will see what happens re credit
-
Unable to switch energy suppliers
I've just brought my a house and we have tried to switch to a new energy supplier which I was told to do on the day we moved in. However, after doing this I have now had a message saying the current suppliers (for the old owners) will not let us switch to our new suppliers. Anyone know how I deal with this? Or what I do…
-
SSE Energy Assist rip off
For those of you on SSE Energy Assist be aware that the discounted standing charge for direct debit customers has been removed. Your standing charge has just doubled! Whereas other customers on different tariffs still get a 50% discount on their standing charge because they pay by direct debit you no longer get this. If…
-
stove top fans
I know winter seems a way off yet what with all this nice weather. But we have just had our multi fuel stove fitted and have been looking at these fans that sit on top. does anyone have any good recommendations there seems so many, from cheap to a few hundred pounds. Cheers
-
Meter problem
My daughter has just had her electric and gas bill from the same company. It was read by a meter reader in her absence( outside meter). Her bill states that her electricity usage has increased by 46% from the same time last year and gas is up by 476%. Her conditions have not changed, she lives alone, is at work all day,…
-
Ignored by energy provider
Hello, Please could you help? I’m with Scottish Power and pay direct debit monthly plus their boiler care at an additional £20 per month. I have just moved out of my property and have received the final bill @ 128.86 which I am reluctant to pay… here’s why. End of December17 / beginning of January 18, my boiler stopped…
-
Best price 6Kg Lightweight Calor
I use a fair bit of gas from my 6Kg lightweight containers in the cold weather when caravanning so I wonder if anyone has a best price for it.
-
My gas usage is apparently 44000kwh a year
POSTED IN WRONG SUB. SORRY PLEASE DELETE I HAVE POSTED AGAIN IN CORRECT FORUM Hi, EDF has informed me that my gas usage is around 44000 kWh a year which is, I have been informed, more than double the average usage for a large house. We have a 3 bedroomed house with a combi boiler, a gas fire that is not used and a gas hob.…
