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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…
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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%…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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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Paraffin heaters
Hi there Just wanted to share with people considering the cost of thier heating. Last year I swopped my central heating for a Zibro paraffin heater for my two bedroom flat. At first I was looked at as a bit of an idiot by my friends, who pointed out parrafin was smelly, expensive and one neighbour stated it was dangerous…
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erroneous transfer to an unwanted provider
I applied to transfer from eon to first utility in Dec, they sent me details thru and direct debit set, eon confirmed transfer but nothing from first utility, after attempting to log in with my account details without success i called them. I was told that my account was rejected as SSE are now my providers? I asked why as…
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Glowworm Boiler 65 80 Open Flue Gas Valve
Hi I need an ITT 3/4in gas valve for my 1970s Glowworm 65 80 boiler to keep it alive. Any ideas where I can source this? Thanks.
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Duff fuel?
I've had multifuel stoves for the past 30 years. Just had a Little Wenlock fitted in the new property. It's fine - except for an issue with a delivery of Homefire Ovals. Lovely glow but I can't keep the fire in overnight with it and I get lots of clinker whether on a hot burn or a slow burn and on whatever settings…
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New system for rural house - oil or LPG?
We are in the process of buying a new house in a rural area so mains gas is not an option. Currently it has night storage heaters, calor gas bottles for oven and an electric immersion heater which is 2 years old The storage heaters are very old and we'd like to put a central heating system in however we also run a food…
