How to live without heating - save £000s

Eldi_Dos

QrizB said:

Eldi_Dos said:

People who wear wet weather gear at their work enjoy getting shed of it at break times so their skin and clothes can breathe,and it helps to regulate temperature.

That's because cheap (ie. workplace) wet weather gear doesn't breathe, and you get wet with sweat under it.

HertsLad isn't wearing waterproof clothing, he's layering up properly like cold-weather outdoorsy types do all the time.

Wet weather gear provided as ppe cannot really be described as cheap and breathability is high, usually but still does not stop people being glad to get it off so their other clothes can breathe.

Layering up in several layers of man made fibres and keeping on for long periods of time would not be good for your hygiene, I think you can thrush me on that.

HertsLad

Eldi_Dos said:.

Layering up in several layers of man made fibres and keeping on for long periods of time would not be good for your hygiene, I think you can thrush me on that.

I find your comment quite offensive if you are questioning my hygiene. I wear 2 layers of polyester base layers. I think the fabric is described as breathable. I treat it like underwear in terms of washing and changing frequency. I have never noticed a single drop of sweat or moisture. Neither have I noticed a jot of difference when I am wearing merino wool base layers instead of polyester. 

QrizB

Eldi_Dos said:

QrizB said:

Eldi_Dos said:

People who wear wet weather gear at their work enjoy getting shed of it at break times so their skin and clothes can breathe,and it helps to regulate temperature.

That's because cheap (ie. workplace) wet weather gear doesn't breathe, and you get wet with sweat under it.

HertsLad isn't wearing waterproof clothing, he's layering up properly like cold-weather outdoorsy types do all the time.

Wet weather gear provided as ppe cannot really be described as cheap ...

You must have a much more generous employer than I do.

Typical PPE jacket: £33.

https://www.arco.co.uk/Web-Taxonomy/Personal-Protective-Equipment/Protective-clothing/Hi-Vis-Clothing/Leo-Tawstock-Yellow-Hi-Vis-Jacket/p/PIM000000000008699

Good quality breathable leisure outdoor jacket: £173.

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16048781/berghaus-men-s-maitland-gore-tex-ia-waterproof-jacket-16048781

I've spent enough time in both types of jacket to know that they are very different.

comeandgo

Eldi_Dos said:

QrizB said:

Eldi_Dos said:

People who wear wet weather gear at their work enjoy getting shed of it at break times so their skin and clothes can breathe,and it helps to regulate temperature.

That's because cheap (ie. workplace) wet weather gear doesn't breathe, and you get wet with sweat under it.

HertsLad isn't wearing waterproof clothing, he's layering up properly like cold-weather outdoorsy types do all the time.

Wet weather gear provided as ppe cannot really be described as cheap and breathability is high

Really?  Please tell me which company you worked with that gave out PPE with high breathability?  Breathability will change depending on how much the wearer is sweating, some of the jackets are just plastic coated wit( more plastic.

Eldi_Dos

HertsLad said:

Eldi_Dos said:.

Layering up in several layers of man made fibres and keeping on for long periods of time would not be good for your hygiene, I think you can thrush me on that.

I find your comment quite offensive if you are questioning my hygiene. I wear 2 layers of polyester base layers. I think the fabric is described as breathable. I treat it like underwear in terms of washing and changing frequency. I have never noticed a single drop of sweat or moisture. Neither have I noticed a jot of difference when I am wearing merino wool base layers instead of polyester. 

I am sorry you find  my comment offensive it was not my intention but hygiene is not just about cleanliness.

chris_n

comeandgo said:

Eldi_Dos said:

QrizB said:

Eldi_Dos said:

People who wear wet weather gear at their work enjoy getting shed of it at break times so their skin and clothes can breathe,and it helps to regulate temperature.

That's because cheap (ie. workplace) wet weather gear doesn't breathe, and you get wet with sweat under it.

HertsLad isn't wearing waterproof clothing, he's layering up properly like cold-weather outdoorsy types do all the time.

Wet weather gear provided as ppe cannot really be described as cheap and breathability is high

Really?  Please tell me which company you worked with that gave out PPE with high breathability?  Breathability will change depending on how much the wearer is sweating, some of the jackets are just plastic coated wit( more plastic.

A bit OT but my work supplied gear is top quality gore-tex jacket and trousers with a soft shell option for warm sunny days at the end of the season. The clue is in my location ;-) (Austria) 

Swipe

I made a veggie chilli and accidentally over did it with the chilli powder. I've just gone from a fleece and sweatshirt down to a T-shirt within 10 minutes. One way to beat the bills.

Eldi_Dos

comeandgo said:

Eldi_Dos said:

QrizB said:

Eldi_Dos said:

People who wear wet weather gear at their work enjoy getting shed of it at break times so their skin and clothes can breathe,and it helps to regulate temperature.

That's because cheap (ie. workplace) wet weather gear doesn't breathe, and you get wet with sweat under it.

HertsLad isn't wearing waterproof clothing, he's layering up properly like cold-weather outdoorsy types do all the time.

Wet weather gear provided as ppe cannot really be described as cheap and breathability is high

Really?  Please tell me which company you worked with that gave out PPE with high breathability?  Breathability will change depending on how much the wearer is sweating, some of the jackets are just plastic coated wit( more plastic.

You seem to have cropped my post to suit your question.

In answer, more than one company, any responsible company that is providing suitable ppe for staff who are out in adverse weather for prolonged periods will make sure it is suitable. Near the end of my working career gore tex trousers and mid thigh gore tex jacket with detachable padded gillet were the norm. Still got one kept in car boot for emergency but cannot wear for best because of logo's.

jvjack

Swipe.  Chilli. lol  Followed by 2 cans of larger then heating is off.

HertsLad

I have recently noticed several articles which are not what I might expect from the headline. Here's an example:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11295693/Phones-4-U-billionaire-founder-John-Caudwell-vows-stop-using-heating.html

But, actually, he says will heat up just one room in his home. As I said before, that's what I tried first and it's a very bad idea, indeed. If you heat the single room to a normal temperature of 18-22C, then you need to be wearing normal clothing, or you risk over-heating. A quick visit to the toilet will probably be OK but any other time you leave the heated room, you will freeze! It's so inconvenient and just plain dumb.