Recent content by antc

Space for oil tank isn't an issue and I'd burry the lpg tank anyway (poss a draw back). Not sure what the current boiler is but I'll sell it to a museum its solid metal of some sort and the house stinks of oil. Add that to the fact there's a metal tank in my garage that clearly hasn't been...

Well away from gas. Current oil system desperately needs replacing, it's 30 years old! Roof not suitable. I can have lpg tank though.

Burnerman - not anti oil, its just if i'm replacing the whole system i can put whatever i like (budget allowing) in so want to put the right thing in. i think all have pros and cons. oil seems to be the dearest to install and the price fluctuates a lot and will only get dearer but then so...

I'll give the council a call then! Although i assume that will be the same for oil. rent is £52 a year from the people coming round. Why does no one like electricity, is it just cost or is it ineffective heating?

Yes I am getting survey tomorrow to see if I can get an lpg tank. If not its out. I don't think the water pressure is up to a combi boiler.

Thanks newboy. Lpg is so much cheaper to install than oil buy might be dearer to run, and I do like cooking on gas. Toss a coin!

I off course didn't include infra red heating which I had never heard of but is I assume a consideration. ..

1968 end terrace but well insulated and cavity wall. I work shifts so there are people home in day but not loads, if I'm off I don't tend to spend the day indoors! I would say predictable but irregular heating use. As in I know when I'll be there but as I say shifts.

first post so hello, age old debate and poss strong feelings either way but... ...moving into a house that is on oil, no gas. house has the orginal boiler and tank and a hot air system that ALL needs replacing. therefore i can consider any form of replacement. to replace all the oil...