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Dave said:
@Sinbad needs reporting for contravention of that hosepipe ban then.

He’s been washing his yacht with a hosepipe…
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Portsmouth water is different to southern water.
I've also been hosing down my driveway and I've filled all 3 swimming pools in the garden.
 
Stocked up on credits for the coming winter.
I don’t really understand how a combi boiler works but we have gas heating water and a “geyser”. I’ve switched the electric portion off ages ago and am really pleased with how little gas is used in summer.
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PaulKempTheSecond said:
Stocked up on credits for the coming winter.
I don’t really understand how a combi boiler works but we have gas heating water and a “geyser”. I’ve switched the electric portion off ages ago and am really pleased with how little gas is used in summer.
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Combi boilers are “on demand”. So they don’t heat up any water until a hot tap is turned on. Some systems have a tank as a backup with an electrical element in case there is an issue with the boiler. Which is what I think you’re describing. I don’t have a tank as I don’t see a need and my old rental place we never had one either.

I have roughly the same balance in my account. £447. Building it up for winter.

Since moving in, at the end of May we have put in a new combi boiler and hive system. So won’t know what to expect for winter hence stocking up now.
 
PaulKempTheSecond said:
Stocked up on credits for the coming winter.
I don’t really understand how a combi boiler works but we have gas heating water and a “geyser”. I’ve switched the electric portion off ages ago and am really pleased with how little gas is used in summer.
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The tank is actually rather clever (if a little old fashioned). Its a geyser, but the electrical element is a backup. Its a closed-loop system with the boiler; a copper pipe runs from the boiler to the geyser, gets made into a coil inside the tank, and then back to the boiler. The water inside it is heated and that heat is transferred to the water in the tank.
The combi boiler is basically like the gas geyser back in SA, except it has the closed loop for the heating along side heating up the water. As far as I understand a combi is what is described as tank-less as it heats the water directly for your taps, so (and I could be completely wrong) if you have a tank then I don't think you have a combi boiler.
 
killerbyte said:
The tank is actually rather clever (if a little old fashioned). Its a geyser, but the electrical element is a backup. Its a closed-loop system with the boiler; a copper pipe runs from the boiler to the geyser, gets made into a coil inside the tank, and then back to the boiler. The water inside it is heated and that heat is transferred to the water in the tank.
The combi boiler is basically like the gas geyser back in SA, except it has the closed loop for the heating along side heating up the water. As far as I understand a combi is what is described as tank-less as it heats the water directly for your taps, so (and I could be completely wrong) if you have a tank then I don't think you have a combi boiler.
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I’m really not sure, it definitely does not heat on demand. I run the water heating twice a day and without it the water is cold. The house is 20years old but has had some upgrades over the years. Lots of grundfos valves and what not in the utility room.
Will get a plumber out after the sale completes cause we have some plans I need to run past a professional.
 
PaulKempTheSecond said:
I’m really not sure, it definitely does not heat on demand. I run the water heating twice a day and without it the water is cold. The house is 20years old but has had some upgrades over the years. Lots of grundfos valves and what not in the utility room.
Will get a plumber out after the sale completes cause we have some plans I need to run past a professional.
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You don't have a combi then. You've got a normal boiler. it probably kicks on and off "randomly" through the day to maintain temp in the tank
 
Sinbad said:
You don't have a combi then. You've got a normal boiler. it probably kicks on and off "randomly" through the day to maintain temp in the tank
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Yeah, which is what I switched off. Quote a significant saving on electricity for a minor increase in gas usage.
 
Sinbad said:
Yeah that switch is the boost switch - for when you need a quick boost of temp in the tank. Never ever have it on :D
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Our tank has what I refer to as "the kettle button" which turns on the electric element, but then to keep the water in the tank heated with gas there is a hot water option on the control panel which is the boiler control for heating and hot water.
If I turn it on the smart meter shows 3kw worth of spontaneous usage.
 
I much prefer my setup to the tank setup. Hot water any time of day for as long as you want at the exact temp you want.

Had the same setup in SA. The only time the water would go could is when gas bottle runs out.
 
Priapus said:
I much prefer my setup to the tank setup. Hot water any time of day for as long as you want at the exact temp you want.

Had the same setup in SA. The only time the water would go could is when gas bottle runs out.
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Yeah, its the perfect accompaniment to a solar setup.
 
killerbyte said:
Booked our tickets to SA last week... had to drop £2800 (and thats without seat selection). Flying out on Air France and flying back on KLM. Seat selection will happen once the Mrs gets her salary.
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Actually need to make a plan to go back. Haven't been in over 8 years. But want it to be an actual holiday, not just for a wedding or funeral like usual.
 
The Voice said:
Actually need to make a plan to go back. Haven't been in over 8 years. But want it to be an actual holiday, not just for a wedding or funeral like usual.
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We are doing 4 cities in 4 weeks.
Cape Town - Dad
Middelburg - In-Laws
Durban - Mom
Pretoria - Gran, Aunt & uncle

My family is the reason we have to do so much travelling... In-Laws are all in Middelburg which makes life easier.
 
vigras rojara said:
I noticed this wasn't jumped on in the other thread. I'm at a loss to work out why - generally these things are posted here with great excitement.

Odd. 🤔

Or maybe not.
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Probably because it wasn't even posted there (unless I completely missed it). I've only just seen it here.

Also, most likely reason is because she's a crackhead, and it wasn't politically or religiously motivated (like usual).

https://twitter.com/x/status/2085075982659252522

Edit: confirmed Romanian crackhead. She's even sucking on something while they're trying to detain her:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2085078921553285143
 
The Voice said:
Probably because it wasn't even
posted there (unless I completely missed it). I've only just seen it here.
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Exactly. It's very unusual for a London stabbing not to be posted in the other thread.

Perhaps because the perp wasn't a patron of the snack bar.
 
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