Frugal fuel tips

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Elisheba said:

I think everyone going online to put in their pre-increase meter readings has broken the system!  Just tried to log on to Shell to check a couple of things (I'm on a smart meter so not unduly worried about my readings) and couldn't log on, although I tried 2 or 4 times.  Never had a problem before!

I'm with Shell - I got there in the end but i had to try about 10 times first.

MrsPorridge

I'm with OVO, I tried to phone them, but they said they had closed their phone lines to update training!!  will try again tomorrow.

borefest

I have been very decadent today and used my tumble dryer, but now I feel really guilty

Pixiekazza

Just had an email from my provider saying if you have a smart meter, or on a fixed tariff, you don't need to put your meter reading in...
On the negative side it's gone cold again so evil storage heaters are back on. 13 deg in my office this morning  :-( Brr.  

sammy_kaye18

I think there are threads in the archives hear about saving on gas and electric from what I can remember so maybe they are worth a look up too. 

Im still reading through all the other tips here! 

Cherryfudge

With an hour and twenty minutes to go - who else is charging their phone, toothbrush, electric drill, camera, hair clippers etc before it gets more expensive?!

Brambling

My washing including bedding was all done today rather than at the weekend

Vascodakarma

Out of stock at the moment, but I’m thinking of investing in a Splooshi for hand washing small and delicate items. Usually used for camping and boat-living,    it’s a dry sac with a silicone scrubby on the inside. You put one or 2 items, water and a drop of detergent inside, roll down the top, snap shut and pummel it til clean. Rinse. You can use the length of the bag to assist with wringing out then drip dry. (I’ve also seen a lady use a salad spinner to spin her smalls). 

AnotherTip is to get the darkest colour Splooshi possible and on warmer days,  keep it hanging outside to absorb warmth from the sun - I ‘waste’ about 4l of water waiting for warm water to come through (I reuse every drop but it’s a waste of gas every time) 
So far today I’ve boiled my kettle and filled a flask so I have enough water for another 5 hot drinks today. I also warmed my food flask ready to make soup for lunch in it. 

My Smart meter has bugged out and has been ‘waiting for data’ since yesterday - I’m glad I took photos of the readings. 

Have a good day everyone 

LadyHarriet

Vascodakarma said:

Out of stock at the moment, but I’m thinking of investing in a Splooshi for hand washing small and delicate items. 

Is that the same thing as a Scrubba? I've found two of those (one small, one large) on Amaz&n and wondered about trying them for those 'little wash loads'.

SadieO

Vascodakarma said:

(I’ve also seen a lady use a salad spinner to spin her smalls). 

The best way I've found to get excess water out of handwashed items is to wrap them in a towel and jump up and down on them!