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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 6:25:48 GMT
Yeah between using a column heater (oil filed) and then trying an electric one, they were both as bad as each other.
Although apparently if you use the timer and T/stat on the oil ones and don't turn it off and on (like I did), they can be reasonably efficient.
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Post by brilliant on Jul 10, 2015 6:28:05 GMT
My power bill is quite high but we use a lot of electronic gear and we use h hat pumps to warm up the house in the mornings as well as in the night in he bedroom if it is cold. July is usually the worst month as July is usually the coldest month.
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Post by andri on Jul 10, 2015 6:30:02 GMT
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Post by brilliant on Jul 10, 2015 6:33:12 GMT
We also have a fire and eatiing through the fire wood stocks but will get us through until the next dellivery in Sept or Oct for next year. We will buy off the scouts who will also stack so that will be good.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 6:34:39 GMT
Was 3C yesterday, 2C today and I think it will drop further tomorrow. Even Rosko when I take him off his chain, he enjoys a quick stroke then back into his kennel. Buggered if I can work out why he won't stay inside with the warmth of the heatpump.  Those gas heaters cause to much condensation, that is my reason of giving them a wide berth. |
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Post by brilliant on Jul 10, 2015 6:37:19 GMT
Did I mention we also have solar hot water and a wetback on the fire along with three heat pumps which are also air conditioners in summer.
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Post by andri on Jul 10, 2015 6:37:58 GMT
Was 3C yesterday, 2C today and I think it will drop further tomorrow. Even Rosko when I take him off his chain, he enjoys a quick stroke then back into his kennel. Buggered if I can work out why he won't stay inside with the warmth of the heatpump. That is rather weird. Most dogs would howl outside the door to get in.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 6:39:00 GMT
I don't think I have ever been this cold for so long. It is getting a bit much now. I probably wouldn't mind if I had some snow in the yard but haven't even had a decent Frost with it.  |
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Post by andri on Jul 10, 2015 6:40:29 GMT
Did I mention we also have solar hot water and a wetback on the fire along with three heat pumps which are also air conditioners in summer. We have a wetback on our firebox too. Very helpful with heating costs.
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Post by brilliant on Jul 10, 2015 6:47:17 GMT
My dog likes the fire but he sleeps inside anyway. Apparently the temperature (according to Accuweather) felt like -13 at 3am Thursday morning - it was cold.
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Post by andri on Jul 10, 2015 6:47:53 GMT
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Post by brilliant on Jul 10, 2015 6:51:04 GMT
I have not used an electric blanket in years. My bed is warm and heats up quickly. Does not have a cold surface. If I did use one I would not sleep with it on. They are uit dangous IMO.
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Post by Imbannedeverywhere on Jul 10, 2015 6:51:55 GMT
The biggest saving I have made in my house, was to change all the light bulbs to energy savers..... took $50 a month off my bill. |
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Post by brilliant on Jul 10, 2015 6:51:56 GMT
Quite dangerous.
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Post by brilliant on Jul 10, 2015 6:55:03 GMT
Not the light bulbs, electric blnkts.  We use mainly the new bulbs but don't think wwe ould save that much. Would like to buy the new LED light bulbs but they are expensive. |
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Post by brilliant on Jul 10, 2015 6:56:12 GMT
Damn blue tooth keyboard.
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Post by Imbannedeverywhere on Jul 10, 2015 6:58:01 GMT
Not the light bulbs, electric blnkts. We use mainly the new bulbs but don't think wwe ould save that much. Would like to buy the new LED light bulbs but they are expensive. We have lights that run 24/7 and there are 13 bulbs in the lounge alone.... 9 on the chandelier...awful thing its got to go, and two in each of the wall lights  |
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Post by brilliant on Jul 10, 2015 6:59:39 GMT
Ummmmm why do you have lights n 24/7?
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Post by Imbannedeverywhere on Jul 10, 2015 7:03:47 GMT
Ummmmm why do you have lights n 24/7? Because her majesty has too much crap, and if I didn't leave lights on...I would be forever wrecking things..... the centre of the house is in darkness without lights on... the hallway has two corners... only one end is open to any light from outside... its a rabbit warren my hallway  |
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Post by andri on Jul 10, 2015 7:04:25 GMT
The biggest saving I have made in my house, was to change all the light bulbs to energy savers..... took $50 a month off my bill. Thanks for that, I will look into it. We still use the incandescent lightbulbs
Im just doing a comparison now. Surely not? According to the comparison plugin I will save $22 a year on 1 bulb. Get outta here. www.energywise.govt.nz/tools/lighting
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Post by Imbannedeverywhere on Jul 10, 2015 7:06:31 GMT
The biggest saving I have made in my house, was to change all the light bulbs to energy savers..... took $50 a month off my bill. Thanks for that, I will look into it. We still use the incandescent lightbulbs
Im just doing a comparison now. Surely not? According to the comparison plugin I will save $22 a year on 1 bulb. Get outta here. www.energywise.govt.nz/tools/lighting
I was amazed at the saving.... now that I have the woodfire in, I hardly use any electricity at all.... got gas hotwater. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 7:09:18 GMT
Ummmmm why do you have lights n 24/7? Because her majesty has too much crap, and if I didn't leave lights on...I would be forever wrecking things..... the centre of the house is in darkness without lights on... the hallway has two corners... only one end is open to any light from outside... its a rabbit warren my hallway You need those dome ones that s.tick to the wall so you can ping them on when you head down the hall and turn them off on the way back!  Can't write the word s.tick properly cos it throws up a bum getting spanked! |
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Post by andri on Jul 10, 2015 7:10:53 GMT
Awesome. We have 2 x one switch two light system for the lounge. That's twice as much bulbs we don't need. Waste the power lol
I'll get on to energy savers. The reason I didn't like them was because I found they dimmed too quickly so never bothered
with them again. That was a few years back. I would imagine they have improved hopefully. Gosh Im going on aren't I lol
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Post by andri on Jul 10, 2015 7:11:50 GMT
Because her majesty has too much crap, and if I didn't leave lights on...I would be forever wrecking things..... the centre of the house is in darkness without lights on... the hallway has two corners... only one end is open to any light from outside... its a rabbit warren my hallway You need those dome ones that s.tick to the wall so you can ping them on when you head down the hall and turn them off on the way back! Can't write the word s.tick properly cos it throws up a bum getting spanked! |
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Post by Imbannedeverywhere on Jul 10, 2015 7:13:14 GMT
Awesome. We have 2 x one switch two light system for the lounge. That's twice as much bulbs we don't need. Waste the power lol I'll get on to energy savers. The reason I didn't like them was because I found they dimmed too quickly so never bothered with them again. That was a few years back. I would imagine they have improved hopefully. Gosh Im going on aren't I lol Yes I know...I should install some two way circuits and shit.... but you know what its like... a mechanics car is always buggered... an electricians house always has wires hanging out of the wall for years  |
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