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which is cheaper????

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  • Magentasue
    Magentasue Posts: 4,229 Forumite
    KimYeovil wrote: »
    If the heating's on use the gas, if the heating's off use the 'lectric?

    I don't get it - what difference does whether the heating's on make to the cost of boiling a kettle?:confused:
  • KimYeovil
    KimYeovil Posts: 6,156 Forumite
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    It does not affect the cost but none of the energy of the gas is wasted - it's all used to either boil the water or heat the room. If the heating's thermostat works efficiently, that is.
  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,064 Forumite
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    KimYeovil wrote: »
    It does not affect the cost but none of the energy of the gas is wasted - it's all used to either boil the water or heat the room. If the heating's thermostat works efficiently, that is.

    That is something that people tend to forget when they talk about heat losses.

    e.g. A full Hot water tank might 'lose' up to 3 kWh a day, but for the majority of the year this heat is not wasted but heats up the fabric of the house, and in my case an airing cupboard.
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