Gas & Electricity

[Nellies left peg]

You probably already know of them but we use upstairs in a couple of positions, they take 3 AAA batteries and pop on for 30 seconds or so when they sense movement. A godsend when getting up for a pee in the middle of the night. We did have to put them on top of the radiators though as the dog liked to lie in front of them and wave his paw all night (yes, really :( ).

We got something similar they are under cupboard lights but can be used anywhere.USB charging and are really good

 

[AKA 55 year old teenager]

Just made cheese on toast for my dinner. It cost me 12p.

 

[Keep the Faith]

It's funny isn't it.
My Mother had 4 sons and my Dad, she never had a tumble dryer or CH. No idea how the dried all that washing, especially in winter. If she was alive I would ask her.

Probably a clothes maiden in front of the fire just like my mam did

 

[kaz7]

You probably already know of them but we use upstairs in a couple of positions, they take 3 AAA batteries and pop on for 30 seconds or so when they sense movement. A godsend when getting up for a pee in the middle of the night. We did have to put them on top of the radiators though as the dog liked to lie in front of them and wave his paw all night (yes, really :( ).

Thanks , i like the look of those

 

[andyhinch]

You can see what I think of them on the FoC thread just thrown about £200 of food out.

 

[BerkshireBlue]

If you are heating just the space you are in I think gas generally will win the battle. Gas is about 1/3rd the cost of electricity per Kwh. Depending on how old / efficient your central heating is it could be closer I guess. Maybe experiment with both and take your meter readings or have a look at your usage if you have a smart meter.

This is a wise answer that people need to read. People rushing out spending lots of cash on electric radiators when they have central heating seems insane to me

 

[mancityvstoke]

Probably a clothes maiden in front of the fire just like my mam did

yeah....in the 60's no central heating no double glazing no dryer

But coal fires blazing or electric fires .......clothes all on maidens or racks after going through the mangle

 

[kaz7]

I think central heating but only in the room you need it and switch the other radiators off seems the way to go , turning down the settings on the boiler as well, thank you everyone for your suggestions , gas is still less than elec, for now at least

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

You can see what I think of them on the FoC thread just thrown about £200 of food out.

Foie Gras doesn’t keep for long when your fridge is switched off.

 

[ganganvince]

We are sticking with a std boiler missus won't have floorboards up s should just be a straightforward job have known ours was goosed for a few years but price of gas meant payback was a few years reckon 18 months now just got decide Worcstet Bosh or Ideal

Ordered the Worcester Bosh just got an email saying they are out of stock but i can have a Viessmann for same price never heard of them