Freeeeeeeeezing... (merged threads)

irnbru_2

onthegin wrote:

carga input? descarga output? both set at same level (2.5) 4 heaters, 2 in living room, one in kitchen, one on landing. only living room comfortable, bedrooms, bathrooms, hallway and utility room totally unbearable without arctic clothing.

carga - sounds Italian?

Input - what's the range, 0-6?
Output - again, whats the range?

Its strange that you have none in the bedrooms.

onthegin wrote:

these things run on 'heatplus' so get their electric at some time during the night, we have no idea exactly when or for how long and for a short period during the day, again no clue when or how, we've been trying to catch the meter start it's whirling dervish impersonation but never succeeded.

You might be an Economy10 type supply. 7 hours during the night and a 3 hour boost in the day.

onthegin wrote:

thanks for the reply, my heaters don't have booster switches and creda, the maker haven't been very helpful, they didn't know when they worked with the tariff, the Yorks leccy board can't tell me anything about the heaters and the council don't keep copies of user manuals in the hope i suppose that previous tenants will be kind hearted enough to leave such things for the next house occupant.

If Yorkshire can't tell you the corrcet timings, perhaps you have a mechanical timer? You need what type of timer you have.

For Creda storage heaters, do you lift up a metal flap to access the input/ouput controls? On the underside of it there is usually a sticker with the model numbers.

I refer the OP to a post I made earlier ....

The Gas/Electric forum has plenty of threads on the benifits/woefulness of storage hetaers.

black-saturn

A curtain over the door works wonders. I also put masking tape over the keyhole and just peel it back when I need to lock and unlock the door.

economiser

There are some comments on this thread about the efficiency of various types of electric heater. All electric heater are 100% efficient! If you put 1kW of electricity in you will get 1kW of heat out.

They do have different effects of course. A radiant heater such as a halogen heater will give direct warmth whereas convector heaters oil filled radiators heat the air and take longer for you to feel the effect. Fan heaters give a lot of heat from a small device but can be noisy and draughty.

However they are all equally efficient.

crossleydd42

I would second that fan heaters are probabably the most efficient form of heating inasmuch as they do the job quickly, if a tad noisily. However, the important point is to buy one with a built-in thermostat, so that they switch off when the room reaches the set temperature. Then they are not on a lot. 19 degrees C is about the right temperature. You'll need a thermometer to set the heater accurately. And you can put them on a timeswitch too, if you wish. They are not cheap to run, but probably the cheapest apart from night storage heaters.

calleyw

BargainHunterCat wrote:

I agree that heavy curtains and draught excluders make a lot of difference. Also burning candles in the evening make you lovely and warm as well as providing a calming atmosphere.

But does not do much for your paint work. As standard candles tend to burn dirty. You can't see if but it will over time and if used a lot blacken your decorations in that room.

Soy candles are suppose to burn cleaner and give off less smoke.

And of course if you have children then they are not a very good idea.

Also candles are very good way to test where the drafts are coming from around doors and windows.


Yours

Calley

tootles_2

If you sleep on yur own in a double bed, put a pillow down the bed at your back, it will reflect heat back to you and keep you nice and cosy.