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Nippy last night and this morning, I was tempted to whack it on for half an hour to take the edge off, even though mine hasn't gone up i'm determind this year to go as long as possible without it.
Has anyone put there heating on yet?
If not add to the thread when you evenually do, lets see who's first and last!
I put it on to test my new radiators and that was it. Doesn’t really count as I’m fine with my dressing gown and socks for now.
I’ll definitely be using layers more this year, and going into the office to use their heating haha
I put it on a couple of mornings ago, just for an hour to check the boiler was ok and the rads didn't need bleeding.
Off now though.
Non sport related thread alert.
Off on holiday in a few weeks, I’m going to hold out so it doesn’t need to come on until nov 5th….wife wants it on now though
He’s concerned our energy bills will mean less fans which will mean less money for the club, which will mean a shit manager, and fewer light displays before the games.Quote:
Originally Posted by dml1954
It's remarkable how quickly the weather can change in just a few weeks. 25+ degrees just a few weeks ago and now talk of the heating going on. Don't think we've ever put the heating on in September before but today I'm very tempted to.
Yes.To take the chill off.Change of habits though.Use the dishwasher on quick rinse only.They reckon a modern dishwasher only uses a bowl of water.Whether that's true I'm not sure.haven’t used the boiler for hot water all summer.I boil half a kettle of water to shave.
Just had the bill for one month £75 .That's for electric only, gas usage will be on the next months bill.We live in a cold end of terrace
so expecting winter bills to be extremely high.
No chance .
Oil central heating here, can see the refinery from where I live. Tempted to tap in a pipeline from there.
Just lit the log burner for the first time. I've a decent stash of wood so trying to avoid using the gas central heating.
Same here GL
Best thing we’ve ever bought was the log burner
Apart from the heat it throws out there’s definitely something soothing in watching naked flames 🔥 🔥🔥
No.
Absolute ban until November.
However, being the kind husband I am ,I have conceded that the winter duvet can be used.
That’s good to hear - I’m having a log burner installed this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunnysideup
Not yet, but definitely feeling colder now.
I've got gaps under a pvc windowsill in one of my rooms that are causing a draught, anybody got any tips on filling it?
The gaps are quite big so I'm not sure a sealant gun will work, could I plug it with putty?
What about expanding foam be careful mind it doesn't half expand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
Is that toxic though?
I was looking at some type of Gorilla foam online and there were warnings of cancer causing chemicals and all-sorts!
Heating? I've still got the fan on at night.
Hey Ninja
I had the exact same problem
Toolstation or Screwfix
Buy the expanding foam
Once it goes off you can cut the excess away - sand and even paint
No more draughts mate 👍
Surprised this thread hasn't been moved to the Alternative Forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by dml1954
It usually takes Herr Moggis under ten minutes to instruct Blue Matt to shift it.
He then exclaims: "jawohl," dutifully slaps a thigh, clicks his heels together then punts it with gusto.
And the players will be having muscle injuries due to low internal temperatures.Quote:
Originally Posted by UNDERHILL1927
Cheers sunny, will look into the expanding foams a bit more, seems a good option, just a bit wary after what I read about the Gorilla one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunnysideup
We have one but to purchase a bag of seasoned cut logs is about £80. Is this really more cost efficient than just turning the central heating on for an hour in the evening?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunnysideup
My old man used to work at John Bland’s. Dear God it was like bonfire night in our house every night, sparks everywhere, the mat in front of the fireplace was like a frigging old ashtray, scorch marks everywhere. Still, the wood cost bugger all.
you could just cover the gap with some uPVC trim and stick on with some silicone if you didnt want to use expanding foamQuote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
** traditionally expanding foam / foam insulation did contain formaldehyde, but the world attempted to get rid of it ( though some still contain, Im looking at it made cheaply in China ) though saying that, it still does still contain Isocyanates which are also cancerogenic
Putty it is then :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by blue matt
Im looking at a log burner for the " man cave " but Im not sure on it, we are trying to look after the environment, still in 2 minds and deciding
its used alot in the building game, and does " De-gas " really quickly ( think its 24 hours for most ) them fumes would be outside aswellQuote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
a thin strip of uPVC trim would look fine under a cill
Shoving a log burner up your arse isn't going to help the environment, Matt.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue matt
Nope no need its fairly warm .
Thought I’d run mine after reading this….no problem all summer with water but the heating won’t come on….I think it’s the wireless thermostat again. Good to know now I guess rather than in a month when I’ll prob want it running
nobody moaning about moving this non football thread!!! make of it what you will
Modern domestic wood , log burners
An old fella near me with asthma and breathing difficulties is worried as a young couple over the road are installing a wood burner .
Is this likely to affect him ? I have told him not to worry as its 20 feet high but he's a very nervous old bloke 😬
You’ve got a thermostat on your wireless? Can you still get Popmaster:shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
Not football related
Ok then, anyone turned on their undersoil heating yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by ToTaL ITK
Heating on?
Christ, I've been sat in shorts all weekend.
Had a week in Spain with the Mrs, got back at 4pm on Friday. House was freezing. The heating went on as soon as we got in. It is off again now.
I love this time of year
I can't sleep during the summer
Morison was asked to turn down the temperature in the dressing room as it was getting heated, he's now out in the cold , not likely to fire up the heat in that dressing room anytime soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToTaL ITK
The advantage of using logs is that you will have a better handle of ongoing cost. It's easier to assess what value of logs you are going through (and having paid in advance) rather than waiting for the retrospective energy bills to arrive.Quote:
Originally Posted by chris lee