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Leaving empty house in winter - what to turn off (merged threads)

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  • 27col
    27col Posts: 6,554 Forumite
    My parents (in their 70s) do :)
    They must have a very small car. Over the years, all models of car have got larger, and garage sizes have remained the same. Its the huge wing mirrors that are the problem mainly.
    I can afford anything that I want.
    Just so long as I don't want much.
  • jackieblack
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    27col wrote: »
    They must have a very small car. Over the years, all models of car have got larger, and garage sizes have remained the same. Its the huge wing mirrors that are the problem mainly.

    No, but they do have larger than standard garage :D
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  • No Christmas lights (we aren't going to be here) and not keen on a timer switch as an acquaintance has recently had a house fire caused by a timer switch getting hot :eek:
    Really? Did it have alot of watts going through it, e.g for an electric heater?
  • jackieblack
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    Really? Did it have alot of watts going through it, e.g for an electric heater?

    I understand it was an 'angle poise' lamp
    2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shading
    Everything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the end
    MFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
    2021 £1250.00, 2022 £1500.00, 2023 £1500, 2024 £1350
    2025 target = £1200, YTD £9190
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  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    Really? Did it have alot of watts going through it, e.g for an electric heater?

    We made a similar mistake a few years back, should have been rated to deal with our dish washer with ease, but it didn't, :eek::eek:
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • pollypenny
    pollypenny Posts: 29,433 Forumite
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    Our boiler has a frost setting.

    However, will that kick on to protect the boiler or the whole central heating system?

    We always use lights on timers, one in fining room shining into kitchen too and one in spare bedroom/ study.
    Member #14 of SKI-ers club

    Words, words, they're all we have to go by!.

    (Pity they are mangled by this autocorrect!)
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