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Its been sunny so beautifully warm in the kitchen, even though its been chilly again outside. For productivity's sake, I remain under my electric blanket.No man is worth crawling on this earth.
So much to read, so little time.4 -
We've had a lovely sunny week but suddenly its very cold. I'd packed away my electric blankets but they are coming back out now!No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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Ok so I know its only July but before long the BER months will be upon us and whilst I was looking through the threads for a winter prepping post this was the first one I came across.
Im just wondering how everyone is getting on with the fluctuations in weather.
South Wales today is sitting at a comfortable 18 degrees (feels like 21 apparently) but will be getting some rain in the forecast about mid week.
I have friends who have already put there heating on and Ill be honest I havent even tested mine this year yet.
Just wondered how the rest of us are doing?
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It doesn't feel like July to me because of the heatwaves we have had. It feels like Autumn should be coming soon. We did switch to a new cheaper energy provider a few weeks ago. We are getting a new radiator fitted next month too and the plumber said it should throw off much more heat than our old one.1
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I haven’t had the heating on for ages, but I was thinking it’s about time to book the boiler service. It’s getting very elderly so each winter I worry it could finally keel over. Engineers have already said getting parts would be a problem. So then I need to think about boiler versus heat pump in terms of replacement. I’ve heard some heat pumps can also provide cool air on summer which might be good but not done any research yet. Anyone able to share some experience on this?3
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It has felt a little autumnal today but I think that is just because of the heatwaves we have had over the last couple of months. I have put a jumper on indoors today which seems crazy seeing as my lounge is 24 degrees - however that feels positively chilly after it was 32 in here just a couple of weeks ago 😂3
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Wednesday2000 said:It doesn't feel like July to me because of the heatwaves we have had. It feels like Autumn should be coming soon. We did switch to a new cheaper energy provider a few weeks ago. We are getting a new radiator fitted next month too and the plumber said it should throw off much more heat than our old one.Time to find me again2
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Rosetta92 said:I haven’t had the heating on for ages, but I was thinking it’s about time to book the boiler service. It’s getting very elderly so each winter I worry it could finally keel over. Engineers have already said getting parts would be a problem. So then I need to think about boiler versus heat pump in terms of replacement. I’ve heard some heat pumps can also provide cool air on summer which might be good but not done any research yet. Anyone able to share some experience on this?
Im nervous this year for my MIL, it will be her first full winter by herself and I worry she will get cold especially since she has now lost her winter fuel payment. Luckily we are close to her so I can check in on her regularly but her conservatory gets so cold in the winter. I might try and convince her to put a door curtain up over the connecting door.
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HouseMartin567 said:It has felt a little autumnal today but I think that is just because of the heatwaves we have had over the last couple of months. I have put a jumper on indoors today which seems crazy seeing as my lounge is 24 degrees - however that feels positively chilly after it was 32 in here just a couple of weeks ago 😂Time to find me again0
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sammy_kaye18 said:
Im nervous this year for my MIL, it will be her first full winter by herself and I worry she will get cold especially since she has now lost her winter fuel payment. Luckily we are close to her so I can check in on her regularly but her conservatory gets so cold in the winter. I might try and convince her to put a door curtain up over the connecting door.
I actually have two sets of curtains up on the same pole - one thick pair in a colour that's not to my taste, hidden behind a thinner pair that's more my style. Both charity shop bargains at £10 a pop.0
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