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Grant for replacing old oil boiler
We are desperately looking for a grant to replace our 20 year old oil boiler. All I can find are grants for electric or gas boilers We have no mains gas here and electric will be too expensive for us as we receive pension credit and have no savings. Does anyone have any suggestions please where I can find a grant.?
Economy 7 problems / removal
Any help welcome! Started a small cafe business in a small cottage type building, very small, very manageable so I thought. Signed up for the best electric provider I could find at the time BES utilities. Thought the set up already here couldn't be bad, economy 7 metre night & day rates, did not put much thought into it at…
Sent fire wood delivery back...
Hi everyone I'm wondering if anyone is experienced when it comes to buying seasoned fire wood from dealers? We've never bought wood before so as stocks were running low I ordered some locally from a company that are well established. On their website they promise 18 month seasoned hardwood reading 15-25% moisture. Now…
National grid - alternative heating and cooking equipment
Hi, I recently was without gas for 5 days. National grid gave me a electric fan heater and stove. Are these on loan, how do I give them back? Or do I accept them as compensation for 5 days of cold showers? I know there is compensation of 30 pound per day but that depends if it is their fault for the disconnection.
Butler Fuels heating oil expensive
Butler fuels are expensive, really expensive. We moved into our house in Gloucestershire last year and signed up with the heating oil supplier that the previous owner had used - Butler Fuels. After a phone conversation about the benefits of the Butler Fuels top up scheme, I agreed to let them use some 'clever' software to…
New Central Heating System Hot in Hall / Cold in Lounge
We've recently had a new central heating system installed with a combi boiler and a wireless thermostat in the hall. All the radiators (except the one in the hall which is permanently on) have TRVs. The problem is the hall radiator is far too hot and it's not possible to turn it down manually. The radiator in the lounge…
Replacing Oil Boiler with Electric
I live in a 1963, 3 bedroom detached bungalow which has double glazing, cavity wall insulation and insulated loft. We have no mains gas where I live and I currently use an oil boiler to provide hot water (cylinder in loft) and heating (wall mounted radiators). The boiler is about 7 years old and works very well (88%…
Storage heater and recommended other kind of heater?
Have two storage heaters in flat. Turned them on but no heat came out? How do you use these ? How does the fuse box like storage heater box work? I think I need a heater which pumps out heat quickly as well, but not a plugged in convection heater, something which looks homely and nice in the flat, which is all electric.…
Heating in an electric only flat?
What's the best heating for an electric only flat? I need to put some heaters in bedroom, lounge and bathroom. I have two old storage heaters but they haven't been used for a year and have fluff and paint when I look through vents. don't want to turn them on when I am not in flat as worry it is fire risk. Are delongi…
Gas prices lowered OR NOT
I have just switch our duel fuel energy tariff, partly because it was coming to an end. Now this is the interesting bit....Gas prices. Yes the cost of the GAS has gone down from the tariff we were on (a fixed price tariff of 15 months old) from 2.88p per unit to 2.274p per unit. A cost reduction of 22% reduction in the…
Worcester Bosch V Grants oil boiler
We have a 23 year old worchester boiler that is needing replaced and we've had a few quotes, some for Worcester Bosch and one for a Grants boiler. There isn't much difference in price but Grants isn't a company I've heard off but the local fitters (who cone recommended) claim it's the best out there. Does anyone have any…
Advice on buying multi Fuel Stove
Hi, this is my first post so bear with me I presently have an open fire which doesnt give off enough heat for my liking & everyone raves about multifuel stoves. I am looking at buying upto 6 -7kw stove. I have been on websites galore & am left completely baffled. Prices vary from £300 - £1500 and apart form some being cast…
Oil delivered above my request
So i know there is little to no regulation to these oil companies!! But ive just had my first "Overorder" where i ordered 500 litres and paid (through a syndicate) so didnt know who was to deliver (first mistake!) Ive got home to the delivery note which says 600 litres invoice to follow. I dont want 600 litres! I…
New boiler quotes
I have been getting quotes for switching my back boiler to a combi - partly for future fuel prices, partly for house saleability and partly because I want a walk in shower in the bathroom where the hot water cylinder sites. I have been quoted: £2400, £2900, £3400 and £4200. I am a bit confused about the discrepancy for…
How much to Take out storage heaters replace with gas CH
Hi, I live in a 2 bed flat with no gas (there is gas in block). How much roughly would it be to get GCH installed - can't cope with the inconvenience of storage heaters any longer!
LPG gas installation for Cooker hob
Hi, Can anyone point me to the detailed regs / install instructions for a simple one propane bottle system for a gas hob ? I had a gas hob cooker installed 18 months ago by a Gas Safe engineer and I have had no end of problems with gas leaks and intermittent pressure issues. I'm starting to get the feeling my Gas engineer…
Stealth refilling of lpg tank
Hi, I am a new tenant in a property with a 2000 litre lpg tank. I did recently require to Calorgas a refilling, however I also asked clarifications about whether it was possible to have a partial refilling (since I am not sure for how long I will be a tenant). I got no answer, and one evening I just found the tank was…
Some questions about space heaters
Hello, everyone! I'm looking for a space heater. But, to be honest, I have never used them. I found some reviews and decided to buy Mr. Heater Gas Indoor. I am thinking about buying this for camp. So I don't know about the plugs and stuff. Will this be fine? Will it cause a black out or cause a fire? Does this heater come…
Energy club incorrect monthly payments
Can anybody please tell me if you can alter the Direct Debit amount that you pay every month on the Energy Club website. It's just that I am paying less now to what I did when I first registered with this Energy Club. Thanks in advance
British Gas Hive Heating Registration for Used Systems
Hi everyone, Has anyone been able to register a hive account for a second hand system that was purchased from new. I understand that you get a registration email with log on when you buy it new but what do you do if you dont buy it new. I was given the hub and receiver unit recently and have just bought an unused…

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