Heating?

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EDIT: Please add info:
>>Are you heating at present? (Yes/No)
>>Location in broad terms (CPT/JHB/PTA etc)
>>What method? (Wood, electric, gas, cotton socks, willpower etc)

Seeing how its (+-) winter now (see sig) I'm curious who has started heating their house yet.

Today was the first day were things are getting a touch uncomfortable so I'm going to switch on the heating to take the edge off it a bit.

So...I'd like to know: Are you heating yet & if so what type?

[Not technically an Eskom/elec thread - but seeing how most of SA heats with elec it seems appropriate]
 
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We are using electric blankets and inverter aircons. Currently.
 
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Fireplace in the lounge , and samsung inverter aircon in the room
 
Freaksta said:
My plasma tv and my PC
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I must say in my man cave I certainly don't need a heater with the plasma around.

We've put the wall panel heater on in the bedroom this week but just for comfort and then I switch it off when I go to bed.
 
So bwana aside, everyone is heating already?

reddevilandy10 said:
The little NAS box humming away in my room doubles up as a heater in winter. Rather effective too!
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ah - used to do that too...the old (non-energy efficient) rigs were better though in that regard...wicked heat output.

Goobie said:
Anthracite and wood. Nice and toasty.
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:) High grade anthracite and a suitable oven seems ideal. My parents tried anthracite in an open fireplace a while back & that just didn't fly.
 
>>No
>>Jozi
>>Willpower

Seriously, it's getting nippy though. Even in the day. Definitely no more shorts.
 
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Extra clothes, but our house seems to be relatively well-insulated.

For the coldest nights of the year I use my laptop (after shutting it down for the night) to heat my bed. 5 - 10 minutes is sufficient to make things comfortable.
 
Somerset West, Cape Town
Using a closed combustion oven (cast iron fireplace). 7KW - got it going right now and it breaks the chill. We have a camping kettle that we boil our water with each night and roast some marshmallows for the kids before bed time.

Costing me R300-R500 in wood depending if its used in the day. Cheaper than what my oil heater would cost and love the atmosphere it gives.
 
I hold out for long as possible. Besides wearing a jersey to work nothing has changed since summer. I will be getting the electric blanket out this weekend to preheat the bed tho.
I can already see the geyser using more juice.
When it gets really cold I will start the gas heaters, and when entertaining or appropriate I will get the fireplace going.
Highveld (jhb)
 
Currently blankets and hot water bottles while watching TV, using computer etc.
 
Saw something like this yesterday while in Sandton City. I am considering it. Works with a biofuel gel. Smoke and odorless. Does anyone know how long the gel lasts before you have to refill again?

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bwana said:
Fortunately it's tshirt weather, even tonight. It's not going to last but I'm enjoying it while it does.
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There was a cold snap for a couple days about fortnight ago when we had the gas heater going in the evening but, as you say, it's currently quite balmy in PE - just the way I like it :)
 
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