Cheers. I'm not ENTIRELY sure that I did it successfully tbh - it deffo looked like I had, and am gonna get my plumber to check it when he services the boiler, but yeh - going on last night's heating (still really hot), it could easily go down a lot more.sojourner, I got my boiler flow temp down from 70º to just 55º, and that works fine with 6 radiators, although I may need to increase it as the proper winter weather hits us, so it could be worth lowering it a bit more.
I've also had the gas fire on low to measure how much, and that's a lot cheaper when it's on low compared to the heating. Plan is, continue with the half hour of heating at tea time to warm the house through, then if really cold, put the gas fire on low for an hour.
Currently still toasty in furry clothes, blankie, and if really cold, I get in the 4 season sleeping bag with a hot water bottle. The hottie is now a staple!
Yeh I know, but it still costs a fucking bomb to run, so any cutting down is welcome. We have cavity wall insulation, fairly new double-glazing, and are end terrace, so get heat from next door (a bit).Remember the CH will use a lot of gas to warm the system up from cold, IIRC the last time I checked mine used about 83p to heat up the bungalow by 1c, and about 31p for the next 1c, as my place holds the heat well, I am thinking I may heat it a bit more on colder mornings, so it's warm enough not to use again in the evenings.
Of course, that depends how well it holds the heat when it gets a lot colder outside.
Used to do mine on a 45 minute wash and it used nearly twice as much as the 3 hour cycle.the temp on the 45 min wash to 20º instead of the 40º that it was,
I tested mine recently. The so-called 'eco' wash cost 75p- nearly 4 hours long and supposed to be the best in terms of energy usage and water consumption. The 45 min wash was 35p. The 30 min wash was under 10p but you can only do a half load and the spin speed is a pathetic 800, meaning laundry will take much longer to dry.Used to do mine on a 45 minute wash and it used nearly twice as much as the 3 hour cycle.
Could you put it back on for a another spin cycle at higher speed?I tested mine recently. The so-called 'eco' wash cost 75p- nearly 4 hours long and supposed to be the best in terms of energy usage and water consumption. The 45 min wash was 35p. The 30 min wash was under 10p but you can only do a half load and the spin speed is a pathetic 800, meaning laundry will take much longer to dry.
I deffo noticed the difference in turning it down 20.
It only does a half load. No good to me.Could you put it back on for a another spin cycle at higher speed?
2 30 min washes would only cost 20p instead of the 35p for the 45 min full wash.It only does a half load. No good to me.
Did you not read the bit about the laundry taking longer to dry too?2 30 min washes would only cost 20p instead of the 35p for the 45 min full wash.
Yes hence suggesting an extra spin cycle.Did you not read the bit about the laundry taking longer to dry too?
So I should do 2 separate washes, with 2 separate spins? Nah.
For the sake of possibly saving 15p, it's not worth it in terms of my time tbh.Yes hence suggesting an extra spin cycle.
I am truly awed that you have that amount of detail at your fingertips. Mrs Q reckons I am a bit obsessive but I am just not in your leagueRemember the CH will use a lot of gas to warm the system up from cold, IIRC the last time I checked mine used about 83p to heat up the bungalow by 1c, and about 31p for the next 1c, as my place holds the heat well, I am thinking I may heat it a bit more on colder mornings, so it's warm enough not to use again in the evenings.
Of course, that depends how well it holds the heat when it gets a lot colder outside.
Fair enough. Still might be of use for someone else who needs to save that bit extra.For the sake of possibly saving 15p, it's not worth it in terms of my time tbh.
Also, it won't be 15p now, due to turning the temp right down.
I am truly awed that you have that amount of detail at your fingertips. Mrs Q reckons I am a bit obsessive but I am just not in your league
True true. We only do 2 loads a week now, so the savings would be tiny and not worth the extra fucking about and time.Fair enough. Still might be of use for someone else who needs to save that bit extra.
No not with clothes although i've always not changed the bed as often as i shouldIs anyone else starting to wear things more than once before washing them (smelling armholes and arse cracks first) plus not changing the bed as often?
Did anyone else always wear things more than once before washing them…?Is anyone else starting to wear things more than once before washing them (smelling armholes and arse cracks first) plus not changing the bed as often?
Only all my lifeIs anyone else starting to wear things more than once before washing them (smelling armholes and arse cracks first) plus not changing the bed as often?
Doesn't everyone do this Knickers, socks, tights get changed daily but everything else gets a sniffIs anyone else starting to wear things more than once before washing them (smelling armholes and arse cracks first) plus not changing the bed as often?
I really like the lived in smell of our bed. It's like a little welcoming nest.i've always not changed the bed as often as i should
If you leave clothes on their hangers for a few days, most aromas just dissipate. I have work kecks that I only wash max twice a year.Doesn't everyone do this Knickers, socks, tights get changed daily but everything else gets a sniff
Bristol, eh?I hear that a shocking percentage of clothes in the west are worn only once ...
Is anyone else starting to wear things more than once before washing them (smelling armholes and arse cracks first) plus not changing the bed as often?
We've all been there to be fair XNot sure i could wash my bedding less often