brightspark
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they should come supplied with a dehumidifier
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trouble is cold tenants wont open windows ,,, then the week after its complaints about black mould ,, I hate super sers ,,, I really hate super sers.they should come supplied with a dehumidifier
Household central heating oil is fine to use.
Some petrol stations do it if you can't order 1000L.
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I bought a chainsaw, big axe and got a second hand trailer, downed trees are plentiful, generally I try to gather and split the wood in the spring and store it to dry out so it’s ready to use in winter.
The last 2 years I’ve bought a pallet of this
And now my wood consumption has halved from around 9 cubic metres to about 4-5, luckily my stove is a multi fuel, those smokeless coals kick out a hell of a heat, Chuck a log or 2 on top to get the flames and it’ll run for around 3 hours before needing a top up, and the living room is really warm in the evenings so no need to turn the GCH up
The last 2 years I’ve bought a pallet of this
Newburn Smokeless Fuel
Why choose any other fuel, when you can have WonderFuel!
www.thewonderfuelcompany.co.uk
AVI_8
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Yeh and they dry their clothes on radiators and wonder where the dampness is coming from
I had a set of polish tenants who ran a tumble drier for a year in a spare bedroom , without a vent hose and no windows open ,,, guess who didnt get a deposit back.
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I had one and gave it away. They cause condensation, but I only ever used mine for an hour or so in the evenings when the weather was on the turn/changeable Autumn>Winter and Winter>Spring - warm during the day, cooler in the late afternoon/evening.
I believe many Local Authorities forbid their use, most likely because of condensation issues/complaints as opposed to added fire risk?
I believe many Local Authorities forbid their use, most likely because of condensation issues/complaints as opposed to added fire risk?
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do you run one your self? i did spend a bit of time looking at them but all the sellers swear blind only use the finest parafin and anything less will stop it working
I have their use forbidden and its in the rental contract that they are not permitted in the premises as a fire risk , thats how I got away with throwing one out the window.I had one and gave it away. They cause condensation, but I only ever used mine for an hour or so in the evenings when the weather was on the turn/changeable Autumn>Winter and Winter>Spring - warm during the day, cooler in the late afternoon/evening.
I believe many Local Authorities forbid their use, most likely because of condensation issues/complaints as opposed to added fire risk?
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Anyone with a gas / oil burner who is looking for alarms see https://www.toolstation.com/fireang...-smoke-alarm-and-carbon-monoxide-alarm/p34444
Toolstation have / had a £15 offer on for a twin pack of alarms (carbon monoxide + fire ), I got some and they are cheap as extra insurance.
Toolstation have / had a £15 offer on for a twin pack of alarms (carbon monoxide + fire ), I got some and they are cheap as extra insurance.
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If you'd put it outside, someone would have had it away - maybe for their workshop?
They would make a mess of a tin roof and a box of nice tools ,,,
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I had one given to me for the garage. Bulky and got in the way.
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It was only an observation.
Someone might have been glad of it.....
Yes - mine is used 10 hours a day - been using it for about 3 years.
Run it on kero no problem at all.
It ONLY smells on startup and shut down.
Using the thermostat is a bad idea as it will smell every time it cuts in and out.
Use it in saver mode or I use mine on max - then turn down to minimum.
I have had to service mine 3 times since I have had it. Basically you open it up - remove the burner cover and clean out the combustion chamber with a small wire brush on a drill.
Mine is the 4.6kw model. It is a true 4.6kw. Run flat out all day. Keeps a room with single block walls 600sq feet nice and warm. No nasty condensation. Leave a window open a tiny bit for air.
Always have a CO detector in the room.
These heaters have all sorts of safety features built in. Quite sophisticated - sound like a boiler starting during ignition.
No wick like older models.
Always have a CO detector in the room.
These heaters have all sorts of safety features built in. Quite sophisticated - sound like a boiler starting during ignition.
No wick like older models.
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sounds good ..what amount of fuel are you using in 10 hrs
thanks
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It was only an observation.
They would. When you live in a house with no central heating or suchlike, those things can make the difference between being comfortable, or freezing your knacks off.
It uses about 6L in 10 hours on full power.
Remember that is the biggest model the 4.6kw one.
£3 of oil v £10 of electricity. Payback is pretty quick.
