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Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 22-08-2008, 19:16
Replies: 74
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Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

Ok - you have convinced me - will put it back in cupboard :)
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 22-08-2008, 18:24
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

I have found it, but haven't fixed it on yet. You have confused me - how can it use more :confused:
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 22-08-2008, 17:46
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

I had a rack at my last address, but here my ceilings are too low.

I have improvised. I have a 'walk in' cupboard off my kitchen (about 6'x 3') which I think was originally intended as a pantry. I...
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 21-08-2008, 10:17
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

I have just spent some time this morning online and on phone to Scottish Power.
They brought out a new cheaper online tariff in June, called Online Energy Saver 4.
I was on Online Energy Saver 3...
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 21-08-2008, 09:45
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

Thanks for the offer Neil, but I am going ahead with the plug change anyway
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 20-08-2008, 11:34
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

I don't have access to a KW/h meter, but since I already have a SAVAplug, I might as well use it and just hope:)
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 20-08-2008, 11:16
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

I bought mine from QVC about 13 years ago.
I think it was still working when I stopped using it last December, because the frozen food stayed frozen, and the little red indicator light on it (which...
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 20-08-2008, 10:19
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

http://www.greenhealthwatch.com/goodslifeworks/goodsenergysavers/esswsavaplug.htm
That is cheaper than the one here.

I confess that I have one - used it for donkeys years but haven't got around...
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 20-08-2008, 10:12
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

Try one of these
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/housing/PDFs/SAVAplugs.pdf
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 08-08-2008, 17:03
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

I missed one - wireless box :)
Not all my 9 extensions have red lights.
It is less of a problem now than when I had 4 electric panel heaters :eek: and the largest one HAD to have its own socket for...
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 08-08-2008, 12:24
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

For Entwisi - Thermilate
Insulating Paint Additive, Insulating Paint, Eco Paint Insulation, Energy Saving Paint (http://www.thermilate.com/)
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 08-08-2008, 12:15
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

lounge - not all in use at same time
2 pc towers
2 monitors
2 sets speakers
1 printer
1 set radio headphones
1 tv
1 sky box
1 scanner
1 air filtration fan
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 08-08-2008, 11:50
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

My flat is on the schedule for a rewire this year (along with bathroom and kitchen refurb) but no signs yet.
I doubt that they will supply me with NINETEEN sockets in my lounge, TEN in bedroom and...
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 08-08-2008, 08:49
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

Appliances have a small info 'plate' attached which shows how many watts it uses.
This is 'watts per hour' I presume (say if you know different).

You electricity is charged at the rate of KWH...
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 08-08-2008, 08:20
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

Thank you Less
Forum: Hints/Tips/Advice 08-08-2008, 04:23
Replies: 74
Views: 2,894
Posted By MargaretR
Re: energy saving tips???

I have several 6 way extension plug leads which have built in red lights.

It is not convenient for me to switch them off at the wall socket due to inacessability behind furniture.

I go to the...
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