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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 4, 2022 20:06:34 GMT
I heard the government were introducing a new tax on log burning users? Don’t know if correct There's a bit of lobbying going on at the moment. How on earth they know who's got one I've no idea. Good point. More scaremongering no doubt!
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Post by questionable on Apr 4, 2022 20:06:49 GMT
I heard the government were introducing a new tax on log burning users? Don’t know if correct There's a bit of lobbying going on at the moment. How on earth they know who's got one I've no idea. Quick google search seems no ban mentioned, there’s a mention you have to check if you live in a smoke free zone and a 20% moisture content in the wood you use.
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Post by questionable on Apr 4, 2022 20:18:51 GMT
I've turned into the annoying twat that walks round shutting doors and turning lights off really.been sat looking at bank statement and outgoings tonight and trying to see how I can do even more to cut back. Felt we'd been doing so well til the latest round of rises landed , it's just demoralising. And consider myself very cautious and do all the money saving tricks I can. I’ve been doing it for years, tight, not in my opinion just sensible and not wanting to give my money to some energy firms fat arsed directors bonus. Seems common sense to me turning stuff off when not in use, I’m trying to eat more healthy so plenty of salads, fruit etc so no need to have the cooker on and there’s some cracking microwave meals out there anyway. Car usage is right down, I insure one of our cars for 7,000 miles a year and only done 3,000 so I’ll be dropping my mileage usage this year that’ll no doubt save money.
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Post by iancransonsknees on Apr 4, 2022 20:19:59 GMT
There's a bit of lobbying going on at the moment. How on earth they know who's got one I've no idea. Quick google search seems no ban mentioned, there’s a mention you have to check if you live in a smoke free zone and a 20% moisture content in the wood you use. That's what I'd heard. If you're sensible about what you burn you'll check the moisture content of any home seasoned logs. I have to be honest and say the kiln dried stuff was a revelation this winter. I wouldn't go back to seasoning my own timber.
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Post by rivival on Apr 4, 2022 20:53:01 GMT
I was planning on opening a spares shop for Russian Tanks
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 4, 2022 20:56:34 GMT
I was planning on opening a spares shop for Russian Tanks Excellent, I’ve been looking for one for my goldfish Brian.
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Post by somersetstokie on Apr 4, 2022 21:19:41 GMT
As a planet we are beset by Wars, Plague, Famine, Energy Crises and so much more.
If by some chance we are being watched by a benign and advanced Alian Civilisation, now would be a really good time for them to intervene and save us!
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 4, 2022 21:34:34 GMT
As a planet we are beset by Wars, Plaque, Famine, Energy Crises and so much more. If by some chance we are being watched by a benign and advanced Alian Civilisation, now would be a really good time for them to intervene and save us! I’ve definitely been beset by plaque. Not sure about the others…..
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Post by Northy on Apr 4, 2022 21:48:27 GMT
I heard the government were introducing a new tax on log burning users? Don’t know if correct There's a bit of lobbying going on at the moment. How on earth they know who's got one I've no idea. Normally there's a hideous black funnel up the side of the house, and all the nearby neighbours moaning about the stink coming into their house, and along with the pollutants they produce their should be some control on them
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Post by Northy on Apr 4, 2022 21:49:02 GMT
As a planet we are beset by Wars, Plaque, Famine, Energy Crises and so much more. If by some chance we are being watched by a benign and advanced Alian Civilisation, now would be a really good time for them to intervene and save us! I’ve definitely been beset by plaque. Not sure about the others….. Not since I got a new electric toothbrush
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Apr 4, 2022 22:01:53 GMT
I've started going for a dump by candlelight. Good reminder of something else I (don't) do there. I don't usually switch the light on in the room when I use the toilet or bathroom because enough light comes from the hall light through the windows above the doors. Get French windows in, and I'll never have to switch the bathroom light on again.
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Post by Orbs on Apr 4, 2022 22:08:26 GMT
Quick google search seems no ban mentioned, there’s a mention you have to check if you live in a smoke free zone and a 20% moisture content in the wood you use. That's what I'd heard. If you're sensible about what you burn you'll check the moisture content of any home seasoned logs. I have to be honest and say the kiln dried stuff was a revelation this winter. I wouldn't go back to seasoning my own timber. Euphemism?
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Post by iancransonsknees on Apr 5, 2022 5:34:15 GMT
There's a bit of lobbying going on at the moment. How on earth they know who's got one I've no idea. Normally there's a hideous black funnel up the side of the house, and all the nearby neighbours moaning about the stink coming into their house, and along with the pollutants they produce their should be some control on them That's your new builds sorted then, I think they'll limit them in built up areas but when they've signed people up to RHI for biomass then there's a certain level of hypocrisy if they do. Try living near Walleys Quarry, you can't smell anything else anyway!
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Post by iancransonsknees on Apr 5, 2022 5:35:26 GMT
That's what I'd heard. If you're sensible about what you burn you'll check the moisture content of any home seasoned logs. I have to be honest and say the kiln dried stuff was a revelation this winter. I wouldn't go back to seasoning my own timber. Euphemism? You're confusing it with polishing your log.
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Post by westlandstokie on Apr 5, 2022 6:06:59 GMT
Normally there's a hideous black funnel up the side of the house, and all the nearby neighbours moaning about the stink coming into their house, and along with the pollutants they produce their should be some control on them That's your new builds sorted then, I think they'll limit them in built up areas but when they've signed people up to RHI for biomass then there's a certain level of hypocrisy if they do. Try living near Walleys Quarry, you can't smell anything else anyway! Walleys Quarry…don’t mention that filthy place. I live not too far away and on a bad day it’s bloody awful.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 5, 2022 6:08:24 GMT
That's your new builds sorted then, I think they'll limit them in built up areas but when they've signed people up to RHI for biomass then there's a certain level of hypocrisy if they do. Try living near Walleys Quarry, you can't smell anything else anyway! Walleys Quarry…don’t mention that filthy place. I live not too far away and on a bad day it’s bloody awful. I live miles away and it’s awful!
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Post by westlandstokie on Apr 5, 2022 6:09:42 GMT
I've done lots of these over the years but focused more on it now - I was able to swap my 2kw condenser dryer for heat pump and the energy usage is so much lower and probably going to be my biggest saving this year. I'm also more conscious to get as much washing outside as possible so I reduce my overall useage on the dryer. - stopped washing clothes on high temps, my machine has an eco setting and doesn't heat the water over 40. - swapped to a smart heating system (I have Hive) I've also been conscious to properly balance and adjust valves to make sure rooms are evenly and efficiently heated - cut down on shower time, I have an electric shower so it uses 10kw so every minute less counts, plus saves water too - not leaving things plugged in/standby. This can't be done for everything, but I went around my house with my smart meter once and turned off everything at the plug that wasn't essential (things like phone chargers, toaster, kettle) I saved 50 watts per hour, that's about 30p or so a day in today's prices! - don't drive unless I really have to - cut back on stuff I buy on weekly shop, set myself a limit and aim to save £5/£10 per shop if I can I'm also looking at solar panels with a battery system, a family member has them and they save a fortune combined with the battery - but the cost outlay is insane. I know we should be saving and using less, but it's crazy that this is a necessity to live in 2022 UK It is insane that people are having to worry about trying to save pennies here and pennies there in 2022…but I think we need to get used to it. All Governments…especially ours…are screwing the public in any way they can and it ain’t going to end any time soon.
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Post by iancransonsknees on Apr 5, 2022 8:42:55 GMT
The big one for me is solar batteries to power a vehicle. If you can achieve that the only way they can get you is road pricing.
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Post by superjw on Apr 5, 2022 10:55:46 GMT
The big one for me is solar batteries to power a vehicle. If you can achieve that the only way they can get you is road pricing. It's really simple, the government earns an incredible amount from fuel duty and car tax as it stands. If everyone went to electric vehicles there will be a huge hole in the finances. 100% nailed on the government will want to recoup that money - likely through extending tax to all electric vehicles and some sort of mileage based charge in place of fuel duty. Or, fuel duty is added to electricity tariffs that are for charging cars. Either way, we will pay.
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Post by superjw on Apr 5, 2022 10:56:52 GMT
I heard the government were introducing a new tax on log burning users? Don’t know if correct There's a bit of lobbying going on at the moment. How on earth they know who's got one I've no idea. Probably add a tax to the purchase/install of a log burner and then perhaps a tax on the logs?
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Post by lawrieleslie on Apr 5, 2022 11:02:26 GMT
Another vote for that if you've got one. Already ordered my kiln dried logs for next winter. Spoke to the farmer who supplies our barn dried logs for last ten years and asked him about kiln dried logs. He said they are a waste of money in Devon because typically they cost at least 30% more than barn dried, however the thing is they are supplied below 10% moisture but the ambient humidity in Devon is higher at around 60-70% so kiln dried logs quickly absorb moisture to bring it up to barn dried logs which he supplies at around 20%. I have a moisture metre and even last years logs that are stored in log store are still above 15% moisture. I think the legal moisture level for burning logs is 20% or less. I paid £90 for 2 cubic meters of barn dried wood last year but the same amount from Devon Logs which are kiln dried would have cost twice that.
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Post by lagwafis on Apr 5, 2022 11:18:05 GMT
It wasn't really a big deal it stayed or not, but I've finally got rid of Sky TV and all the add ons (I know there are other ways you can get 1000s of TV channels at a fraction of the cost, but I barely watch any of them anyway)
An Amazon Prime subscription (£79.00 a year + all the other benefits) a Netflix account (£120.00 a year) plus YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Internet streaming (free) is more than enough for me.
If there's ever something 'must see' on Sky then I'd just do a small pay as you go purchase through NowTV.
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Post by wilcopotter on Apr 5, 2022 11:55:20 GMT
Anytime I’m driving on the motorway and its raining, I will turn off my windscreen wipers when I go under a bridge.
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Post by iancransonsknees on Apr 5, 2022 16:09:11 GMT
Another vote for that if you've got one. Already ordered my kiln dried logs for next winter. Spoke to the farmer who supplies our barn dried logs for last ten years and asked him about kiln dried logs. He said they are a waste of money in Devon because typically they cost at least 30% more than barn dried, however the thing is they are supplied below 10% moisture but the ambient humidity in Devon is higher at around 60-70% so kiln dried logs quickly absorb moisture to bring it up to barn dried logs which he supplies at around 20%. I have a moisture metre and even last years logs that are stored in log store are still above 15% moisture. I think the legal moisture level for burning logs is 20% or less. I paid £90 for 2 cubic meters of barn dried wood last year but the same amount from Devon Logs which are kiln dried would have cost twice that. I tried barn dried when we first has the burner and they were a pain to get going and didn't seem to give out anywhere near the same heat levels. I probably use 1 25cm split log over an evening. Our gas consumption has dropped 2000kwh over this last autumn/winter period for 21/22 compared to the same time for 20/21. We've worked from home during both those years so nothing has changed in that respect. I think we've just regulated the temperature better, got used to a thermostat temp of no higher than 16c and taken advantage of the south facing aspect of the house. I'm due to take the floor up shortly so might look to insulate beneath that but there's little else significant that I can do other than install a pv system.
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Post by questionable on Apr 5, 2022 17:47:00 GMT
If you’re like me, well used to be and let your home/car insurance automatically renew there’s big savings by contacting your current insurance company at the end of your policy and asking what they’re prepared to do to retain your custom rather than accepting the price they’re quoting.
I can’t be arsed ringing around repeatedly going over, no I don’t smoke, no I’m not pregnant because I’m male...
I’ve just contacted and done the above and without any bother they’ve reduced the quote by £84 a year which is a good saving to me.
Multi Cover btw 👍
And treated the wife today, googled the shop and there was a £50 off voucher on line, rang the shop who said the code didn’t work and the item was full price, went on their website and hey presto it did work...
So try googling the company followed by voucher off code, £50 saved plus free delivery 👍👍
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Post by mattador78 on Apr 5, 2022 21:31:49 GMT
I've turned into the annoying twat that walks round shutting doors and turning lights off really.been sat looking at bank statement and outgoings tonight and trying to see how I can do even more to cut back. Felt we'd been doing so well til the latest round of rises landed , it's just demoralising. And consider myself very cautious and do all the money saving tricks I can. I’ve been doing it for years, tight, not in my opinion just sensible and not wanting to give my money to some energy firms fat arsed directors bonus. Seems common sense to me turning stuff off when not in use, I’m trying to eat more healthy so plenty of salads, fruit etc so no need to have the cooker on and there’s some cracking microwave meals out there anyway. Car usage is right down, I insure one of our cars for 7,000 miles a year and only done 3,000 so I’ll be dropping my mileage usage this year that’ll no doubt save money. From what I heard it doesn’t as then they class you as not driving a lot therefore more likely to have an accident. Could be bullocks but it believable
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Post by metalhead on Apr 5, 2022 22:03:49 GMT
I’m doing pretty much all of the above, only watching the TV from about 7-9 at night, if we pop out I’m charging our phones via the USB ports in the car and thought about the charging the iPad this way also. While I'm always up for applauding initiative, I'm not convinced that charging your devices in the car is actually beneficial from a financial sense long-term... Unless you get free fuel/charging. Alternators used on combustion engines aren't particularly efficient and it is a myth that you get power for 'free' in the car. It's an old wives tale. The law of conservation of energy puts the nail in the coffin so might be worth doing some fag packet calculations on that one. I've been making cutbacks for the past 12 months despite being lucky enough to be financially secure. You only need a bad run of luck for life to take a really horrible turn. The first thing to go was the unnecessary takeaways and random purchases from the cafe at work. I've cut these down to maybe once a month. I would prefer it to be once every other month but it's a tough sell to my partner. Drinking is something else that's largely disappeared. I had been drinking less since the start of the pandemic anyway but now it's very rare and it's a good little money saver. Turning off plugs is an easy one. I'll probably turn off the heating for summer in the next 2-3 weeks. I'm taking full advantage of hybrid working as well. Saves using the car.
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Post by salopstick on Apr 17, 2024 12:17:08 GMT
Quick google search seems no ban mentioned, there’s a mention you have to check if you live in a smoke free zone and a 20% moisture content in the wood you use. That's what I'd heard. If you're sensible about what you burn you'll check the moisture content of any home seasoned logs. I have to be honest and say the kiln dried stuff was a revelation this winter. I wouldn't go back to seasoning my own timber. its tempting to wait til winter to get your logs but if you fill your store now come winter they will be dry as fuck and burn great
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Post by iancransonsknees on Apr 17, 2024 12:22:02 GMT
That's what I'd heard. If you're sensible about what you burn you'll check the moisture content of any home seasoned logs. I have to be honest and say the kiln dried stuff was a revelation this winter. I wouldn't go back to seasoning my own timber. its tempting to wait til winter to get your logs but if you fill your store now come winter they will be dry as fuck and burn great I agree with that, I just don't get the kick out of processing and lugging it around that I thought I would. If I'm offered it I'll take it, I won't go looking for a windfall.
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Apr 17, 2024 12:23:21 GMT
Still hoping someone will market my George Formby Grill
When the food is ready it will say- Turned out nice again
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