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15Kg butane gas bottle PRICES !
Hello - there has always been a thread about the 47 Kg bottle price, I am trying to establish what is a good price for the smaller size used for BBQ's etc, in my case, I wish to run a dual gas hob in the kitchen of my all - electric house, it HAS to be cheaper than daytime E7 rates..... ? I paid £30 for my last bottle,…
Woodburning stove fitting
I'm new to the forum so apologies if I'm not doing this right! I'm planning to fit a wood burner in my conservatory and am not sure how to take the flue through the polycarbonate roof. It seems I have to replace a panel of the polycarbonate with a material that can support the flue. Any suggestions as to what I should use?…
Why not show Fuel rises per Gallon not per Litre...
which was done purely to make the rise not sound so much? - just at thought!
Switching problem, help
I applied to switch to Eon via the MSE energy club and recieved an email on 28/9/16 to say my switch was in progress. As of last Wednesday I heard nothing else so I sent Eon an email. They got back to me today to say that they have no record of that address switching o ef and I should contact MSE or ring them. Any advice…
Price comparison
Boiler Juice - very ineffective in the west country. Online quote from them with price range depending on delivery dates. On a like for like 5 days delivery they were 12p a litre dearer than my regular local supplier with no "urgent" delivery penalty if required. Therefore, doesnt always pay to shop around
Leasehold flat and fireplace / woodburners ?
Hi - We are about to buy a leasehold flat on the ground floor of 3. It is Victorian so there is a fireplace which has not been used for decades. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas about likelihood of permissions please advise. I was thinking that the fireplace is mine and if there was no covenant in the lease then why…
what log supplier
my dads just had a log burner fitted any advice on where to buy logs online.also are these heat logs any good , complete newbie to all this as dad thought he could just burn timber from wood skips, but im lead to believe this isn't the way as flue damage will develop ? bridgwater somerset
Oil Boilers - moving from gas
Hi - I am moving house soon to one which is fuled by Oil.. I have always had gas for the heating and water and have enjoyed instant hot water and somewhat cheap heat. Having read bits online I am a tad worried about the cost of running an oil system. Can you help. 1. Does the Oil Combi boiler act the same way as the gas…
Wood/log supplier - Cov/Warks area recommendations
do any of you have a recommendation for a supplier of wood or logs for a wood burning stove in the Coventry or Warwickshire area. Looking at getting a delivery but a google search throws up a number of options but just wanted to cross reference these with other's suggestions.
Is this a decent quote
Hi, I've had a trader recommended, by a friend, to install my replacement boiler. I have been quoted Radiators (1 big, 1 small) £120 Rads labour £150 Fittings accessories, incl thermostat £250 Changing boiler £550 He recommended a ideal logic plus 24kw for £840 I looked up this boiler on the net and it generally received…
solid fuel Rayburn.
Have found a property where heating and hot water come from a solid fuel Rayburn.. I assume this means coal/coke or similar and my initial reaction is not too keen on endlessly carry coal indoors to feed it and presumably cleaning it out too. Is this how it would work? In the 21st century? This seems to be a newly…
British Gas - Licence to print money
A couple of years ago I subscribed to the British Gas Homecare 200 for annual boiler servicing and repairs. Admittedly it was explained that there was a £99.00 excess charge applicable and I accept that this was set out in further detail in British Gas' Terms and Conditions. Admittedly, like many others I failed to give…
Heating costs, gas and electricity compared
Tired of my gas central heating forever going wrong I bought some portable electric heaters, initially as a temporary measure but despite being advised they would cost a fortune to run they did a least work and decided as an experiment to install panel/convectors (NOT STORAGE HEATERS) throughout the house. If they didn't…
Moving and OVO smart meter account
Hi I'm moving from my rental property soon. When i moved in, i switched from BG to OVO payg as I wouldn't need to go to a shop to top up. Now I'm leaving, how do i hand it over to a new tenant? I have no keys/cards to leave them, so how will they be able to top up? Surely it'll take some time to set up a new account with…
Any mathematicians out there?
Would anybody know roughly how much it would cost to run 2x28w aquarium fluorescent bulbs for 12 hours per day for one year? I'm asking this as I'm thinking of replacing them with a far lower wattage LED.
Getting Loft Conversion- Conventional boiler to Combi
Hi lads my first post here so go abit easy plz lol, We currently have the conventional boiler which we had fitted in 2011 along with radiators and piping. Now because we're getting our loft converted into a living room we have to get rid of the old water tank in the loft. This is a pretty new system we have its a bosch…
MSE Cheap Energy Club
HI - I did the switch on Electricity and Gas via your MSE Cheap Energy Club last week and have received and email from my supplier British Gas saying that I've moved home and I need to re-register for monthly billing? What do I do now!!??
Thermaflow Electric Boiler - Losing pressure when heating on
Wonder if anyone can help, we have a thermaflow electric boiler and have only recently needed to have the heating on as the house is very well insulated. With hot water only, we have absolutely no problems what so ever, literally so much hot water we never run out despite having a large family and everyone bathing daily.…
Huge Bill from Scottish Power; can anyone advise?
My son today has had a shock; Scottish Power have tried to take £2.5k out of his account. This is obviously wrong so he has rung them up and he actually has a debit of nearly £4k on the account.:eek: Now I don't see how this can be right. His flat is all-electric, he does not have Econmy 7 as he just has electric…
Uk heat logs
Good evening We used them last year but trying to find them now and can't. There website is also down. Have they gone out of business? Cheers

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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