Where does the heat in a house come from?

[joe-90]

I've not had any heating on since last January - yet the house is still a warm 12 degrees - but just 2 degrees outside.

So why is it so warm inside?

 

[sooey]

It's all the hot air you generate joseph, what else could it be?

 

[wotan]

Your home must be well insulated, add to this the heat generated by yourself, and other numerous electrical items, it soon maintains a reasonable level, incandescent lighting makes a good contribution.

Wotan

 

[joe-90]

It's not though - it's a Victorian house with solid walls.

And low energy bulbs.

 

[Diane2]

12 degrees isnt warm

 

[joe-90]

It's warmer than 8.

 

[wotan]

It's not though - it's a Victorian house with solid walls.

And low energy bulbs.

Is your house in the middle of a terrace of houses? if so the houses either side will be helping.

Wotan

 

[joe-90]

No. It's just the same when you go to any empty house - even one that's been empty for years. I went into an Anderson shelter once - it's nearly always the same temperature - summer or winter according to the owner. And coal mines are warm too.

 

[wotan]

must be your glowing personality then Joe

 

[leeco]

My TV pumps some right heat out.

 

[joe-90]

My TV pumps some right heat out.

I don't have those pay 4 view sex channels.

 

[Norcon]

Solar energy.

 

[LastMagicBean]

Cracking too many fat ones.

 

[leeco]

You have the internet. Who needs them crap channels these days with there fake porn.

 

[joe-90]

It's not been 12 degrees out there for weeks. And why is it the same heat all over the house? (3 floors).