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Anyone cutting back on the oil central heating usage?
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qwert_yuiop said:Wastage level of 10% plus pipe losses seems a fair proportion in terms of cost at today’s prices. As you said at the start, turn the thing off. As hard core money savers, most people
on here have probably doing that for years.
I dont even think the non-condensing boilers can be legally installed any more and i dont think they're made new so any worn out old type ones are being replaced with condensing boilers anyway.
But yes over and above that, theres money to be saved in dropping the room temp by a couple of degrees, only heating the rooms needed, wearing a jumper, etc.
I definitely think this winter is going to be very tough and very expensive for most. We as a country have had relatively cheap energy and low interest rates for a very long time now and have become used to it and complacent.0 -
relatively cheap energy and low interest rates for a very long time now and have become used to it and complacent.“What means that trump?” Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare0
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The Financial Times last week apparently had a tip on how to beat fuel price rises - invest in shell and bp shares. Fine advice if you’re not struggling and have loads of savings.“What means that trump?” Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare0 -
Yes I'm cutting back. To be honest I can only see the price rising but I'm aiming to buy some in the middle of June as oil generally dips a little during hot weather. Though this year so far 🥶0
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Ticked said:We fitted a Hive thermostat in the hall and thermostatic radiator valves in the rest of the rooms. Now that everything is set we just leave it alone and the system is doing a good job. Using circa 1000 litres annually, 3 bed detached in windy location.0
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kah22 said:Ticked said:We fitted a Hive thermostat in the hall and thermostatic radiator valves in the rest of the rooms. Now that everything is set we just leave it alone and the system is doing a good job. Using circa 1000 litres annually, 3 bed detached in windy location.
As we only have a two pipe system, we’re unable to use Hive to control the hot water. That benefit is wasted for us.Overall, I like the Hive, yes it was expensive but I wouldn’t want to go back to the home made system!0
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