Recent content by bogmonster

Thanks, that is exactly what I thought. The only thing I think is permanently live is the electronic timer and I struggle to believe that consumes 50w. My energy meter (the clamp on Owl type) was registering about 0.05kw which went to 0 when the boiler was turned off at the mains. Everything...

I think it is more like 60 quid. I know that is not going to break the bank but I am going on an economy (and green) drive and it all adds up. I have already cut my electricity and oil consumption with very simple changes. For example my AV system was costing 50 quid a year on standby and...

Hi, I have an oldish oil central heating boiler. The unit consumes about 50w of electrical power when neither the heating or water is on. This works out at a fair cost a year as the unit is on 24/7. There are no motorized valves and a pump that is not running when the heating is off...