Is your central heating on yet

Well, I have a fleece round my shoulders and a small single bed electric blanket, the type that just warms a small area, over my lap and knees to keep me warm, much better than having the gas fire on or turning the heating up and I'm nice and snug, I only needed the blanket on for a short while as the small fleece I've got over it has kept the heat in. At some point I'll have to move and venture in to the cooler areas as I'll need to go to the loo .... :oops:
 
Minxy said:
Well, I have a fleece round my shoulders and a small single bed electric blanket, the type that just warms a small area, over my lap and knees to keep me warm, much better than having the gas fire on or turning the heating up and I'm nice and snug, I only needed the blanket on for a short while as the small fleece I've got over it has kept the heat in. At some point I'll have to move and venture in to the cooler areas as I'll need to go to the loo .... :oops:
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You need a commode
 
We’ve the log burner on in the living room. All the doors are open in the bungalow to let the heat spread about the rooms.
Ralphs just replaced the tiles and felt on the roof . It’s already made a great difference and we’ve still got the crappy double glazed windows that must be 30 year old. They won’t be replaced till after Xmas now, I don’t think.
It’s that warm we’ve had to leave the outside, kitchen door open for a bit 😳😵.
Fortunately we’re on a great fixed rate (British Gas) till next November and have a smart meter. So when we do need to put the heating on through the day we can do. Till next November, at least.
 
Chasnam said:
Isn't our weather wonderful Friday woodburner on today 22Cin south facing veranda 🤨
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Yup, hatches battened on Friday but today we've got the back door wide open as it's lovely and warm.
 
People kid themselves about how much they are saving me included.
A day of heat saving just now when it's +12 outside is not going to have a lot of impact in January when it's -3 outside. It is still a small saving and is important to some though.
Not admitting winter is on it's way is perhaps more important?
Had a run out on the bikes today which was nice with a bit of sunshine but feck it was windy at times. Had winter gear on though :rolleyes: it's definitely starting to cool down.
 
Well, we would have had it on by now, but the top of our chimney was removed in the removal of asbestos material following a fire in February. Until June, a tarpaulin was installed over the damaged roof which was fastened around the stack, which meant that I was prepared to burn oil, but not wood - both fires using the same chimney - as I didn't want to risk sparks casing damage to the tarpaulin. At thee beginning of June the asbestos impregnated roofing was removed by specialist contractors (whilst we were on holiday in the UK) and it was at that time the the top 1 - 1.5 metres of the chimney was removed. A fresh tarpaulin was installed to cover the (very much) enlarged hole.

Whilst in the UK my wife was found to have cancer of the colon, which had spread to her liver. We made the decision to return home for treatment. Once she was on chemo she was told she MUST keep warm.

Despite enquiring of our insurance company, the insurance assessors (who check all the quotations) and the repair contractors on a roughly fortnightly basis, we are still awaiting a start date for the repair work. They were all warned around the beginning of July that my wife's condition required warmth. I just have to keep on badgering.

We do have a small log burner in our dining room which we can and do use now, but that doesn't give us heat in our lounge where we can watch television.

Sorry for the tale of woe, folks.

John
 
I have the disel heater on in the boat but running on waste cooking oil 50/50 kerosene it's costing me about £3 pound a day 24 hrs and tostey warm
Bill

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Just a balmy 19c 24/7 around the house the boiler isn’t coming in very often and still warm enough to sit around in a T shirt so winter isn’t here just yet.
 
Clangers said:
I bet a high percentage of people on MF grew up with ice on the INSIDE of their bedroom windows in the morning and the phrase central heating wasn't invented.
Do we NEED to put the heating on yet?
Did we have a deprived upbringing without central heating?
Are we a lot of wussies and not "hard' like our ancestors?
With the power companies and market traders stealing billions from us it is time to think about these questions.
Just think if every house hold turned off their heating the price might come down.
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My grandad would get up at 5am to light the fire so the living room was warm for us getting up
We had two firs in the house living room and the range in the kitchen the kitchen chimney breast went thrug our room my shelf and younger brothers room the living room one went throug mum and dad's room that kept the bedrooms warm ish
Grandad had the hot water tank in the back room.
The firs were stoked up with dross as my grandad called it befor he went to bead
And it usually was still in at 5am
We had single glazed shase windows
Can't ever remember beeing coal when I was a kid.
Bill
 
Should I feel guilty that it costing me abut £3 pounds a day to heet my boat and it's 19/22c
Bill
 
Wildbill said:
Should I feel guilty that it costing me abut £3 pounds a day to heet my boat and it's 19/22c
Bill
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Would it make any difference if anyone said yes? Not for the cost but going up to 22°C.
 
Thermostat on 23 Celsius all year round, don’t do cold houses, don’t smoke, hardly drink so food and heating is never compromised on, being cold in your own home is not ok.

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No heating on yet, a fleecy blanket over my legs in evening and considering a new duvet for our bed but still in shorts daytime!
 
All these stories of old time 'when I was a lad'

This is 2022 not 1962 60 years have passed, we have moved in to today's society, those brought up in the 70's and 80's (40 and 50 Year olds) will have mainly experienced central heating. and homes that were mainly warm through the winter., I understand not everyone but for the majority this will have been the case.

As it is 2022, our home is a steady 19c unless income is severely restricted it seems that being 'Hard' and not turning your heating on may affect your health adversely so if you can put the heating on do so.

There is no way I want to live in a cold home as described by some, my great grand parents grand parents may have had to but its not for this generation, nor should it be.

Hope you are all able to keep warm and heathy

This is from the Centre for Sustainable Energy


Cold homes and health​

Cold homes are bad for health. If you’re struggling to pay your heating bills and your home is cold and damp, your health may suffer.​

Problems and diseases linked to the cold range from blood pressure increases and common colds, to heart attacks and pneumonia.

Besides poor health, cold-related illness causes absence from work, social isolation, and sleep deprivation. It may lead to mental or stress related illness, with negative knock on effects for family and friends.

Who’s affected?​

Those with existing health conditions are especially vulnerable to the cold. This includes physical conditions, such as circulatory problems, diabetes and arthritis; and mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety.

Respiratory conditions, like asthma, can be exacerbated by the cold, even more so if there are damp and mould issues in living spaces. This is often the case in under-heated, poorly ventilated homes.

People with certain disabilities, children and the elderly also fall into higher risk categories.

How cold is too cold?​

If you have a central heating system, you may also have a room thermostat to monitor and control the temperature in your home – it sends a signal to the boiler telling it to switch off when the house is warm enough. It’s usually found in a hallway or sitting room.

Some modern heating controls now combine a heating timer and the thermostat, allowing you to set different temperatures for different times of the day.

Below 13° - If your home is this cold, it may increase your blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease.

14-15° - If your home is this cold, you may be diminishing your resistance to respiratory diseases.

18° is the recommended night time bedroom temperature.

19-21° is the recommended daytime temperature range for occupied rooms.

24-27º is too warm and can put babies and young children at risk.

Warm up – tips for cold weather​

  1. Set your heating to come on just before you get up and switch off just before you go to bed. If it’s very cold, set it to stay on longer, rather than turning the thermostat up.
  2. Close the curtains when it’s getting dark. Tuck them behind the radiator and shut the doors to rooms you use most to keep the heat in.
  3. Stay warm with a hot water bottle or electric blanket – but don’t use both at the same time.
  4. Off mains gas or electricity? Keep a sufficient fuel supply to avoid running out in winter. Consider joining an oil club to save money.
  5. Have regular hot drinks and eat at least one hot meal a day if possible. Eating regularly helps keep energy levels up during winter.

Condensation, damp and mould​

Some damp is caused by condensation. This can lead to mould growth that appears as a cloud of little black dots. Condensation occurs when moist air comes into contact with a colder surface like a wall, window or mirror. It also occurs in places the air is still, like the corners of rooms, behind furniture or inside wardrobes.

Reduce moisture by...

  • Keeping lids on saucepans when cooking.
  • Drying clothes in the fresh air, not on the radiator.
  • Venting your tumble dryer to the outside.
  • Avoiding paraffin heaters or flue-less bottled gas heaters – these produce a lot of moisture.
Let moist air out and fresh air in

  • Extractor fans are an effective way to get rid of moist air and steam so less condensation forms.
  • When you’re cooking or having a bath, keep the kitchen or bathroom door shut and open the window to let the steam out.
  • Let fresh air circulate to avoid mould forming. Make sure there is a gap between furniture and walls and give wardrobes and cupboards an airing sometimes.
Warm your home

  • Very cold rooms are more likely to get damp and mouldy. Turn radiators onto their lowest setting. If you don’t have central heating, consider using a room heater with a timer and temperature control.
  • Insulate and draught-proof your home. Loft insulation, cavity wall insulation (if your house has them) and draught-proofing on windows and doors are good places to start.
(See our page on damp, condensation and mould.)

Cold weather benefits​

If you receive any type of benefit or are on a low income, you may be entitled to the following:

  1. The Warm Home Discount is a £140 rebate on the household electricity bill. If you don’t receive it automatically, you will need to apply through your electricity supplier.
  2. A Winter Fuel Payment of £100-£300 is available for those aged over 65 on the qualifying date (usually in April).You should receive this automatically from the government, but you can call the helpline to confirm (0800 731 0160).
  3. Cold Weather Payments are made when the temperature where you live is an average of 0°C or below over seven consecutive days. It is based on the benefits you receive, and will also be paid automatically.
 
Ginam said:
Already half-dressed I sleep in my underwear, T shirt and leggings so I am ready to take the dogs out as soon as I wake up, quick swig of mouthwash and ready to go:giggle:(y)

Gina.
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You should stop kissing the dog and then it wouldn't need the mouthwash & has there been no comments about you taking your dog for a walk in just your T shirt and leggings??? :LOL:
 
While we are on the subject of heating, did anyone see (especially those that were at Drax this year) Panorama last night?

It was all about the sourcing, from Canada the wood pellets it uses in its furnaces, by using prime wood (not sawdust as we are told) and shipping them 11000? miles from N/W Canada, so that the UK Government can claim it is keeping to it's 'renewable' energy agenda and Drax (which is a colossal company and not just one power station) can claim, from the British Tax Payer, billions of pounds a year?

They claim, because its wood, it is all renewable and helps the atmosphere, it is, but what it doesn't emphasis, is the time between the cutting of the original tree and the 40yrs before it's replacement will be as efficient!

Not sure if it can be seen on some sort of catch-up but if it can, IMO it's worth watching.
 

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