Preparing for Winter V

Si_Clist

My curiosity got the better of me this morning, so at 0630 I threw all caution to the wind and ... gasp! ... put the central heating on.  The room stat showed 16.3°C at the time.  I switched it off one hour later, by which time the stat showed 17.4°C. 

That little exercise cost me a total of £1.03 in gas and electricity ...   

Cherryfudge

Si_Clist said:

My curiosity got the better of me this morning, so at 0630 I threw all caution to the wind and ... gasp! ... put the central heating on.  The room stat showed 16.3°C at the time.  I switched it off one hour later, by which time the stat showed 17.4°C. 

That little exercise cost me £1.03 ...   

Oh dear, that's not good news. I hope at least you felt warmer. Perhaps it would cost a little bit less to maintain it as the boiler probably ran much of that hour to raise the temperature and should hopefully cut out when it's reached it, but still... £1.03  

YoungBlueEyes

^^^ This. 

The first hour cost £1.03, but the second hour mighta cost thruppence ha’penny! 

Jellytotts

My parents stayed here whilst we had a few days away, they used the heating every morning and mid afternoon/evening, set at 20 degrees.  They both showered daily too and the cost of gas for the entire time was £5.37. (Dad was fascinated by the smart display unit so kept track of what the were using)

(our boiler and all radiators were replaced 3 years ago and we are in a bungalow - for reference)

We haven’t had it on ourselves yet, back doors and windows still open and summer duvet still on the bed.  Long may it last.

Si_Clist

Jellytotts said:

My parents stayed here whilst we had a few days away, they used the heating every morning and mid afternoon/evening, set at 20 degrees.  They both showered daily too and the cost of gas for the entirec time was £5.37. (Dad was fascinated by the smart display unit so kept track of what the were using)

(our boiler and all radiators were replaced 3 years ago and we are in a bungalow - for reference)

We haven’t had it on ourselves yet, back doors and windows still open and summer duvet still on the bed.  Long may it last.

But what about the extra electric they used?  Don't forget that your gas central heating uses a significant amount of electricity too.  Watching the real-time consumption of both on your meter display while the boiler's running can be a bit of an eye-opener ...

Grumpelstiltskin

SuperMoose said:

Hello all

I can't remember which OS thread it was on but there was talk about Turtle Doves and their fingerless cashmere gloves. Thought this thread would be a good place to mention them.

I liked the idea of them but £35 is a lot of money to pay so I was really pleased to see they have an Ebay shop selling factory seconds for £7.99 including P&P.  If you want more than one pair it's even cheaper. You can't pick a colour but for that price I'm not bothered!

I ordered a pair that arrived 2 days later and I'm still not sure what is wrong with them They are fab and so warm.

Link in case anyone else wants a pair

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363986728235

I ordered a pair after I read your post.
They arrived super quick and when I looked at the colours on E Bay I thought anything but orange - not my colour but blue would be ideal.
I was a bit wary opening the box but not to worry - navy blue.
I think you should be on commission from Turtle Doves.

YorksLass

Two more books added to the winter reading pile today courtesy of the Little Free Library and two donated.

Hats, scarves and gloves (all clean) brought out of storage and placed in the basket in the coat cupboard, along with boots and wellies.  Not needed as yet but they're ready for when we do.  

newlywed

Si_Clist said:

Jellytotts said:

My parents stayed here whilst we had a few days away, they used the heating every morning and mid afternoon/evening, set at 20 degrees.  They both showered daily too and the cost of gas for the entirec time was £5.37. (Dad was fascinated by the smart display unit so kept track of what the were using)

(our boiler and all radiators were replaced 3 years ago and we are in a bungalow - for reference)

We haven’t had it on ourselves yet, back doors and windows still open and summer duvet still on the bed.  Long may it last.

But what about the extra electric they used?  Don't forget that your gas central heating uses a significant amount of electricity too.  Watching the real-time consumption of both on your meter display while the boiler's running can be a bit of an eye-opener ...

I did wonder if it uses much electric for the gas heating…. Will have to try putting the heating and hot water on early when e7 hours are still on if that is the case.

newlywed

YorksLass said:

Hats, scarves and gloves (all clean) brought out of storage and placed in the basket in the coat cupboard, along with boots and wellies.  Not needed as yet but they're ready for when we do.  

Thanks for the reminder… need to add my thin fleece to my rucksack for when I go on long walks… usually I am too warm when walking but when I stop for my packed lunch I often feel a bit chilly this time of year and want an extra layer. Found it the other day, along with my crochet hat, cowl (so I can’t lose it or get caught up in fencing) and cuffs.  

Si_Clist

newlywed said: 

I did wonder if it uses much electric for the gas heating…. Will have to try putting the heating and hot water on early when e7 hours are still on if that is the case.

For what it's worth, for our boiler (Greenstar30i, 4 years old), the ratio of electric to gas consumption is roughly 32%.  So for every 3 units (kWh) of gas the boiler burns, it uses about one unit of electric.  Hope that helps a bit (or at least is interesting!).