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Re: Gas bottles
I don't know much about the 'installed tanks', to be honest. I am a bit neurotic about gas though.... I'm one of these folk who switch off the gas at the cylinder as soon as we've finished cooking the meal, and I always disconnect the pipe from the bottle when we travel. It's a pity they haven't yet found a solution to the bottles having to be disguarded after 10 years. I wonder how long the metal bottles last before they are sent for scrap?
David
DSB
Re: What are you all up to
Happy birthday to TDA's OH, and good wishes for a speedy recovery to those with colds and sniffles... hope you are rid of it in time for Christmas.
For us is Christmas tree day... it usually goes up on 6th December... St Nicholas Day... Just about to start!!! 😀
David
DSB
Re: What are you all up to
Cold night again last night - 5c, still - 2c when we got up but the frost on the cars has gone now.
The back garden which is north facing, is still covered in frost. Went out and cleared the frozen water from the birds bath. No sooner got back in the house and the black birds were in there having a splash around.
Need to get more bird food I think I'm the only one feeding them. The garden this morning was full of birds, black birds, blue tits, chaffinch, sparrows and of course a Robin. 🙂
I make no apologies for heating my house, I hate being cold and refuse to wrap up like a snowman to sit indoors. The heating comes on at 08.00 and goes off at 21.30 during the colder months, it's set at 19c during the day and 21c in the evenings. The bedroom is 18c but no heating overnight anywhere in the house. We are cavity wall insulated, loft insulated and floored. The inner walls are all solid brick and the floors are concrete, so not warm on the feet. The house holds its heat quite well overnight.
I read a report this morning that gas heating costs around £1.65 per hour and electric £2.78 which surprised me. We are on LPG, we pay 57p a litre we get through roughly 1% of our tank a day (in this weather) that's roughly 13ltrs of LPG over 13.5 hrs £7.41 +11p a day standing charge. I always thought that LPG was much more expensive than natural gas. Yet given the figures quoted in the report it would seem not, it would cost £22.27 if we were on natural gas 😲
OH out taking BIL to the hospital for his oncology appointment, he usually takes himself but not this time. The sepsis has really taken a toll on his health, far more than the cancer has. He can only manage to walk around the house using a stick. There is no way he could get from the car park to the hospital, OH is taking him and has arranged a wheelchair to get him about, it's a big hospital.
Off to knit some more hats while I've got peace and quiet. Have a good day all.
Re: Time Warp
Trust pilot is just a business review platform. Club responds because it cares about it’s TP rating. Facebook is like marmite, some are happy to use it, others aren’t keen.
The two distinct reasons for posting, (one technical, help, sharing of sites, useful information, etc…., and the second based on a more social, shared interests, hobbies, pub type banter, etc…..) might be better split up.That way, those who find the social side irritating can opt out, and stick to what they like best, and vice versa. If it could be set up so that folks can opt in or out of either, then it might mean less searching, and it might mean those who aren’t interested in one or the other don’t have to try and self regulate.
CT also needs more Mods and new T&Cs. Not a criticism, it just needs more help and much clearer information, particularly from HQ. I would suggest that in the technical section, keep threads on topic. But treat the social area a bit more like folks chatting over a coffee, where conversations happily meander a little. So long as folks are polite, and not discussing the myriad of “thou shalt not mention” list that the Club feels it needs, then it might just work, and seem a lot friendlier and more welcoming than being jumped on for deviating a little because another individual (not usually a Mod, but another poster) decides it’s not what they want to read. (I liken it to a coffee shop. You and a friend are happily chatting away, not being offensive, not being radical, but then a complete stranger, who is listening but not contributing, leans across and tells you to shut up, because your conversation has moved away from the topic heading🤷♀️) Not very friendly, particularly if it’s someone new, who is unsure of posting and responses.
Re: Towing Contractors
I would agree that £130 does seem very inexpensive given that its probably a full days job each way plus fuel. Do they have any reviews. Have you thought about contacting a local caravan dealer to see if they can suggest someone? I did come across this but perhaps you have already contacted them? Another idea might be to contact the Club to see if they have any information of people who can transport caravans around the country. Probably the safest and least expensive way of doing it is to tow it yourself?
David
Re: What are you all up to
Happy Birthday this week TDA. I have had the sniffles for a few days too, feels a bit like a sort of weird hay fever allergy more than a cold but hoping it will go the same way as yours. I blamed it on a little Christmas tree sent by son and family for us to decorate as the sneezing started about the same time!
Very cold and frosty this morning but sunny and dry so I’m hoping we can get out for a while before it starts the dull and rainy stuff again. We also desperately need to tidy the garden. The indoor jobs can wait for tomorrow’s forecast wet day.
Glad to hear you are getting out and about again Millie and that you are feeling better.
heddlo
Re: What are you all up to
Happy Birthday to Mr TDA this week. I am pleased to hear your sniffles have gone. We have our heating set to around 14 overnight so it very rarely comes on. I hate a warm bedroom. We had a lovely lunch out with friends yesterday. The Bull Hotel in town has a special offer for Christmas of a 3 course lunch for £20. It was a very good meal with great service. It brought back some memories as that was where OH and I had our wedding reception! Bitterly cold here again this morning with a frost. I hope the nellies can get away on their planned trip soon.
Re: Is using low wattage tube heater worth while?
In my opinion, yes, as they help keep snow, rain, dirt, vermin and insects out. There are plenty of other vents in a caravan to provide air flow. However, follow the fridge manufacturer’s guidance as some say the covers should also be used when the fridge is in use below certain temperatures.
Re: Is using low wattage tube heater worth while?
Whilst not related to heating and the original question, if it's considered essential to keep a movement of air, is it worth using covers for the refrigerator vents during winter?
TomL
Re: Marquis Sussex Fire
I did wonder what was in the content of those posts which warranted removal. Still in the dark mind and I’m left guessing which isn’t helpful in any respect.
mickysf