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How much is my multifuel stove worth?
Good Evening All, Probably not the right place for this thread but i thought the DIY section possibly may have more views it's more suited here. I am currently renovating a property and have decided to take out the multi fuel stove that was in place. Nothing wrong with it apart from the chimney wasn't lined and i'm not too…
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House renovation...Energy saving measures!!
We moved into this 100 years old house last year (5 beds detached) and obviously there is a lot of energy waste considering the house age and the inefficient 40 years old boiler. My annual gas use (Heating and cooking) was 24000 KW in comparison with 12000 in our previous house. This is with very tight use of heating (2…
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Storage heaters HELP!!!!
Hi all!!! I'm looking for some advice on storage heaters! I moved into my flat 6 months ago (rented) I have a storage heater so obviously I have an economy 7 tariff, my energy bills have been so up and down since I moved in and I can't seem to work it all out. I've researched online about these storage heaters but mine is…
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Unoccupied properties.
There are a number of people who have properties that are unoccupied for long periods in the winter, e.g. holiday homes, people who spend some of the winter abroad, between sales/lettings etc. In my case I have a little used detached annex(converted stables) that is fully gas centrally heated with a combi boiler. For the…
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Advise please: Standing Charge for Empty property
I own a property which was previously rented out and has been empty for 6 months . The energy supplier SSE who billed my tenant are trying to charge me £180 for standing charges during this period. I have not signed an agreement with SSE. Am I legally liable for these fees? thanks in advance.
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Calor gas or electric oil filled rad
Got a conservatory we want to keep the chill off. We foster cats temporarily in there and it does get cold overnight. We've been using a calor gas heater for a few hours until we go to bed. Trouble is it makes it very warm but its cold by the morning. Also, we burnt through a bottle (£35) in about 3 weeks. We've also got…
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Firefox 5 spare parts
Hi everyone. Can anyone recommend a place online to get decently priced spares for the Firefox 5 stove. I need the back and side firebrick, was thinking ill replace the other side as well. I also need the door seal rope.. Ive done a bit of googling but im not sure on all these not so well known sites and ebay seems to be…
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Storage Heater vs Oil Filled Radiators Advice
So my girlfriend and I have just been accepted for a two bedroom apartment in Cambridge. As most old apartment buildings, we have the dreaded storage heaters. Having never used these before but hearing from people how much of a nightmare they can be, I am keen to try some alternatives. We will be on Economy 7 tariff so our…
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Warm home discount
I applied for the warm home discount again in 2016,as I have received this each year that I have applied. A few weeks ago it seemed strange that British Gas hadn't made the payment,so I contacted them regarding it. I was astonished when they told me my account was no longer with them, but I was with Scottish Power. It was…
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Which heating option would you go for?
Hi all, im closing in on exchange of a house purchase now and im still stuck with which option to do. The house im currently buying has no central heating, (the price reflected this). It is a terraced house and has a gas fire downstairs. (their is gas the woman who owns it ripped out the boiler and radiators). I viewed in…
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Smart Heating advice - controller or TRVs?
We have just moved into a much bigger house which is heated solely by a Worcester-Bosch 35CDI boiler woth DT10RF programmable timer and rads with TRVs in each room (except the kitchen which has no heating save the oven!). Unfortunately we've discovered that the timer transmitter is broken and programming the timer on the…
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Are "collective deals" trustworthy?
Hello! I am late with switching from my fixed contract ending this month because I've been ill. Before that, my latest checks with CEC had given as winners some little known companies, many of them with bad CS and one of them "currently being probed by Ofgem" (!!!) At the time another comparison site had similar results.…
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Help Required Scottish Power
Hi all new to this site and the forums. The story goes I moved into a new house September 2014. Brand new TaylorWimpey build. Exterior meters for gas and electric. We took meter readings and submitted them on getting the keys. Since then we heard nothing from Scottish Power. We have rang them on numerous occasions and they…
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Green Star unlimited tariff...any views?
My fixed deal with Scottish power will end in 5 weeks and I am looking for an alternative. I noted the attractive unlimited energy from Green star but there are hardly any reviews about it on the internet. When I put my details on the site, Green star says I can have the unlimited tariff for £1788/year (dual fuel)which is…
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Warning of fixed tariffs being withdrawn
We get articles in the press telling us when particularly the big suppliers are going to change their standard tariffs. If (as I'm sure most on here are) you are on a fixed tariff then it would be useful to know when the tariffs currently on offer are going to be withdrawn. I check my tariff against the competition and…
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Flavel Arundal Mk2 marks on glass in door
Have recently had a Flavel Arundal mk2 multi fuel installed which we are very pleased with. Our only 'gripe' is that the glass in the door has to be cleaned every day as it stains very badly. Have tried leaving the top control fully open but it made no difference. Have tried using just wood or just smokeless coal and a…
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scottish power standing charges
my fixed tariff with scottish power due to end soon, so busy researching what available. On looking at scot powers recommended tarriff noted that the standing charge will increase from 19.5p/day each electric & gas to 32.88p/day each thus standing charge alone increase for the coming year will be £97.66 !!!!! with out the…
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Smart Meter
I have been asking British Gas about installing a Smart Meter for over 12 months and have not been getting anywhere. Can you help please. thank you
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Collecting chopped logs
Just wondering if there's any rules on picking up cut logs after the tree people have left them. It's been over a week. Was hoping to collect some for my new house open fire. My friend have had a look at them all good logs !! Thanks
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wood pellets white horse energy
If anyone uses wood pellets from white horse energy here's a 5% off code: Macchr21736. I get a credit off next order if anyone uses it so helps us both. Hope that's allowed.
