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Coal used in multi fuel stove
Can you use any coal in these stoves or does it have to be smokeless? Heard that somewhere not sure how true it is
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Wood burning stove - what are all these handles for?
I've just moved into a new house and it has a wood burning stove, pictured here: http://imgur.com/VCKMwy0 I've used a WBS before but it only had the "wheel" vent at the bottom. This stove has the same wheel but also a sliding rod at the very bottom of the unit, and another rod that is currently protruding from the unit and…
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Extraenergy
Anybody switched supply from Extraenergy? I have! What a pallaver. And I switched 2 months ago. Being £174 in credit, emailed them twice, they have totally ignored me. Any help to recover monies owed to me would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks.
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Electric water heaters
I am looking for a new water heater and came across an article on the Dimplex website that stated that there is a new European legislation relating to them. It seems to mean that all water heaters should now have a label showing their efficiency like washing machines etc. Does anyone know how they calculate the ratings?…
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connecting to gas
Hi, I've just bought a small property that I'm hoping to turn into a clinic for a few years then convert to a flat. I'd like to connect to gas for central heating. At the moment only electricity is connected but a gas line runs very close to the property and most of the other buildings along the street are connected to…
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Woodchopping Book a best seller
According to The Guardian, the book Norwegian Wood is a best selling hit in book sales. http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/nov/16/armchair-woodchoppers-guide-surprise-bestseller-norwegian-wood Has anyone read it or got a copy? I've just downloaded a sample to my Kindle so I'll have a look in the next day or so, and see…
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Biomass Boilers & EPC
Householders intending to install biomass boilers should be aware that it will, in all probability, negatively affect their EPC. The reason being that unless the boiler is on the government's Product Characteristics Database, a generic boiler efficiency of 65% is used, instead of, in my case, an efficiency of 95%+. I've…
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Economy 7 info regarding daytime! Help*
Evening all, New to the forums, so hi :j . I have a question for any of you gurus regarding economy 7 tariffs and storage heaters. The problem I'm facing is - I'm looking to rent a new apartment, it's all modernised, other than the storage heaters. The landlord has said it is economy 7 and I understand how the storage…
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Warning EXTRA ENERGY RENEWAL DEALS
We joined Extra Energy in November 2014 on their dual fuel Fresh Fixed Price November 2015 V2 package. I wasn't best pleased when in August they informed me that on the basis of our current usage our monthly DD was going to increase from £202 to £252, however on the basis of our consumption data it did appear that we would…
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Need help with stove idea?
Hi I am interested in getting an inset stove, possibly something like a Riva 66, but I wanted to get your thoughts on what backing material I should have? So many choices, from Portuguese limestone to flamed grey granite, and loads of other types I haven't discovered yet....what are your favourites and why? Massive thanks…
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advice needed on boiler
Hi, I am replacing the boiler of my flat which is 1 double bed, 1 reception. My engineer suggested to have Vaillant pro 24. But it has open controls not sealed. I am also not sure whether I can use my wireless thermostat which was bought for eco plus 837 some time ago. Amy suggestions on the right boiler? Should I go for…
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Columbia MCB boiler troubleshooting.
Hello, I am in a process of trying to get this bad boy running and I have hit a roadblock. Radiators were filled and bled sitting at round 12psi. Time to fire it up! Pilot light is working; however, when I try to bump the heat up on a thermostat it does nothing. It is turned on and it gets power. Circulator pump is off,…
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To switch or not?
Hi everyone, it's my first post on here so please be gentle with me! I am in the 'fortunate' position where I represent 5 properties currently being supplied by Flogas on a metered estate. We are currently all out of contract and I have been given authority by my neighbors to act on their behalf. All the properties are on…
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Oil Fired Hot Water.. Explain?
Hi We have just moved into a new house that has oil fired heating and water and there's no chance of connecting to gas. We've never had oil before and I'm not sure if this is standard or a different type of boiler but I can't work out when we need to put the water on. According to the previous owners the boiler (which is…
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Booking British Gas Annual Service
BG are sending me (by mail) reminders that I have not yet booked our annual HomeCare boiler service. It's not for want of trying! Each time I go into my online account and try, it only offers me one 2-hour slot, no option to choose another day or time, and the two I have been offered so far were not suitable as no-one…
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Any help appreciated - energy suppliers Dec 2014 - Oct 15
I've recently found out my supplier failed to send a notification letter at the ending stages of my initial year contract deal (found through here). Things got a little hectic in life, enough so, that I forgot to check myself. There is a responsibility on the company, however, so this falls on them. What I'm looking for…
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Fitting mantle near flue pipe
Hi there, Sorry if this has already been discussed but I couldn't see it on this forum. We have recently had a log burner installed in our home and had ensured that we could have a wooden mantle with it as it stated that the distance from the stove to a combustible material must exceed 800mm (which it does). What we failed…
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which is better? Anthracite or home fire ovals
hi all which do you prefer i usually use homefire but saw Anthracite the other day and never used it before might switch
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Buying Solar Panels from SolarKing with their *get-it-today* discount
Looking for some advice on whether the solar panels company below is trustworthy and quality. They are offering a sizeable discount if I say Yes today but I obviously want to check them out properly. I have work to be doing but will say yes or no in the next couple of hours. Any useful info about them or what to check…
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Oil Boiler Newbie - help required please
Hi. Just moved into house with oil boiler - manual not clear (to me) re. using options. It's a Firebird Combi with separate options for water & heating. Timers for each also. The options we have are: Constant, Off & Timer. I am trying to work out which will work best for us. Does 'Constant' mean it will keep heating up…