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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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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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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…
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Solar batteries user not cloud based
I'm looking to purchase a solar battery around 9kws, I want to store excess solar energy and cheaper rate electricity. I would prefer a system which has a socket so that in a power cut I can plug in an extension lead to the house. I want to maintain control rather than leave it to an app - energy company to make my…
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So Energy (AFP)
My £200 Alternative Fuel Payment has gone into my So Energy account, (I’m now £886.22 in credit) I’ve emailed them and asked them to transfer the £200 AFP into my bank account so that I can use it to buy heating oil.. has anyone with So Energy done the same? and if so what was the outcome?
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Is this a scam?
Hello. I was on Instagram 🚩 when I saw am advert for energy grants on energysupportgrants.co.uk Knowing that i am not a home owner, i enquired to see if my mum's home would be eligible. She may be. So i phoned her and yold her about the scheme but also told her to give them 0 information until i could carry out more…
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New solar panels: what certification and documentation should I receive?
We've just had solar panels and a battery installed. The installer is going to send us the MCS certificate. From the government website it looks like I should maybe also be getting a CPS (competent person scheme) certificate from the building standards point of view, but the installer has not mentioned this. Should I be…
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme - If you already had an off plan boiler before
Hi, I know that on the BUS website the eligibility for applying is that you can't upgrade from an existing ASHP/GSHP/Biomass boiler. However, has anyone asked their installer if the BUS can be applied if one of the above is ripped out prior to the application so the home is just running off immersion and solid fuel when…
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Flogas/LPGsave nightmare
In Feb 2023 we received letter from Flogas saying contract expires March 17 2023. It includes threats of high charges if not renewed by then, including 68 pence per litre (ppl) and a £75 charge for each delivery. March 17. I phoned Flogas and renewed. I also asked to change name on the account to myself. It had been in my…
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Coal bunker recommendations?
This is my first year buying any substantial amount of smokeless ovoids - I only ever bought a couple of bags at a time, but I've currently just got a load of bags stacked in the shed and it's a bit of a pain to restock... hence the thread: can anyone recommend a decent looking decent quality bunker for in the garden? Or…
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Multi-fuel Stove? Currently Have a Gas Flue: too expensive to install?
Hi folks I appear to have a gas flu but I was looking into getting a multi fuel stove. Given that a full installation would've cost me £3.2k when the engineer thought we had an appropriate flue, I am wondering if it's actually worth investing in especially as the government are pushing heat pumps. I have an old house which…
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Fireplace for Heating
I'm in the process of buying a house with a working fireplace. I've tried searching on here, but my search-fu has failed. I'd like to know the ins and outs of using a traditional fireplace and some renewable/sustainable fuel for heating a house in winter. Costs, how effective heating is, different fuels (e.g. kiln-dried…
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Leaking Grant Boiler
Hi guys, Anyone any idea what could be leaking as per photos? There aren’t many local oil boiler specialists and they are all fully booked. Just want to know if I should switch it off and not use it? It’s definitely not oil as I have smelt it. It’s leaking on the left side (opposite side to condenser). The above photos…
