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tiacattiacat Posts: 22,521
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Says is not time for the heating to go on.

But the problem is I like the windows open for fresh air so it is quite chilly.
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    RandomSallyRandomSally Posts: 7,072
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    Are we married to the same person?
    Do you get told to put more clothes on?
    :)
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    NodgerNodger Posts: 6,668
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    Mrs Nodger has a blankie round her legs as we speak.
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    tiacattiacat Posts: 22,521
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    RandomSally wrote: »
    Are we married to the same person?
    Do you get told to put more clothes on?
    :)

    Yes, always being told Im dressed 'inappropriately' for the weather. (and that I wear 'stupid' shoes if we're out for a walk and I dont want to get muddy).

    Later, he'll offer me a blanket.
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    JakobjoeJakobjoe Posts: 8,235
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    Everyone seems different when it comes to heat. I hate the central heating and am still under my 4 tog summer quilt yet some people I know are under a 15 and 13 already and it's only mid October.
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    tiacattiacat Posts: 22,521
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    Im not one of these people that likes it on all the time, as I say the windows are open all the time, I dont mind it a bit fresh. Its not likely I have it above 20, or 21 at a push when its really cold, some people have it on 23 or 24!

    However, its always the same that Im told to layer up. I dont want to sit here looking like a a mountain climber
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    noise747noise747 Posts: 30,861
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    tiacat wrote: »
    Says is not time for the heating to go on.

    But the problem is I like the windows open for fresh air so it is quite chilly.

    How wide do you open your windows? I have mine in my bedroom open, in the kitchen and in my computer room, but only a little bit.
    I do tend to put more clothes on if I am cold and will only put the heating on if I really need to, but then I live alone.
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    noise747noise747 Posts: 30,861
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    Jakobjoe wrote: »
    Everyone seems different when it comes to heat. I hate the central heating and am still under my 4 tog summer quilt yet some people I know are under a 15 and 13 already and it's only mid October.

    i only ever use a 4 tog quilt,
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    boniverboniver Posts: 863
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    Even with windows shut it's time for the heating to come on, it's cold! I've had the electric fire on every day when I've got back from work. Luckily my hubby is in agreement!
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    jazzyjazzyjazzyjazzy Posts: 4,865
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    If you are rich put on the heating when you want.
    If you are poor put on some fleece pj's from Primark.
    If we are in UK when it is cold ......
    Me - I put the pj's on as I hate to waste money - I can afford the CH but don't particularly like it on as it is stifling. OH is a coldy but make him wear more clothes.
    When he goes out during the day I open the door but as soon as he is home he shuts it.

    At the moment I am in Spain at 22.30 with the door open - sat here is a thin cotton dress and will be going to bed to sleep under a thin sheet. :D:D:D:D
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    EvieJEvieJ Posts: 6,036
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    Well you won't feel fresh with the heating on - you'll dry up!

    I have had my fire on every evening for the last week or so but I try to use the heating as little as possible (couple of times a week at most) but theres an order to it.

    Open the windows less
    Extra clothing
    Fire
    Heating is always last
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    tiacattiacat Posts: 22,521
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    noise747 wrote: »
    How wide do you open your windows? I have mine in my bedroom open, in the kitchen and in my computer room, but only a little bit.
    I do tend to put more clothes on if I am cold and will only put the heating on if I really need to, but then I live alone.

    They're all open upstairs. Not as wide as they can go, but not just a sliver either as it doesnt let the air in enough.
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    tiacattiacat Posts: 22,521
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    boniver wrote: »
    Even with windows shut it's time for the heating to come on, it's cold! I've had the electric fire on every day when I've got back from work. Luckily my hubby is in agreement!

    Electric fire?? My god, even I might baulk at that, that costs a bomb
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    Fairyprincess0Fairyprincess0 Posts: 30,085
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    Ive had the heating on for about two and a half hours this evening. Far to long....
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    boniverboniver Posts: 863
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    tiacat wrote: »
    Electric fire?? My god, even I might baulk at that, that costs a bomb

    I don't know why I said electric, it's actually gas! Not sure if that makes it cost less than electric or not.
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    RandomSallyRandomSally Posts: 7,072
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    tiacat wrote: »
    Yes, always being told Im dressed 'inappropriately' for the weather. (and that I wear 'stupid' shoes if we're out for a walk and I dont want to get muddy).

    Later, he'll offer me a blanket.

    :o
    It is the same man!!!
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    Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    noise747 wrote: »
    i only ever use a 4 tog quilt,

    We moved house last week and bought a king size bed, I went out at the last minute to buy a new duvet to fit it and they only had winter ones. I thought it might be ok because it's October. It's not ok >:(
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    Grabid RanniesGrabid Rannies Posts: 4,588
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    I used to have this with OH but I persisted in threatening to leave him enough until he eventually backed down. Bottom line is, I don't work in a thankless job for 40+ hours a week to not spend my money on basic comforts, which I regard central heating as one of.
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    tiacattiacat Posts: 22,521
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    We've got a 9 tog pure wool duvet and I find with a cotton quilt over the top when it very cold its more than enough. Most of the time the quilt just lays folded at the bottom of the bed for decoration.
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    tiacattiacat Posts: 22,521
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    Grabid Rannies wrote: »
    I used to have this with OH but I persisted in threatening to leave him enough until he eventually backed down. Bottom line is, I don't work in a thankless job for 40+ hours a week to not spend my money on basic comforts, which I regard central heating as one of.

    I agree, its a basic. Its why we get upset about people being in fuel poverty because they dont have enough to heat their homes. Well if we do have enough (which we do thankfully) then we should put it on if we need it.

    Mind you I dont like it on too much as others have said, it does dry things out.
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    Grabid RanniesGrabid Rannies Posts: 4,588
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    tiacat wrote: »
    I agree, its a basic. Its why we get upset about people being in fuel poverty because they dont have enough to heat their homes. Well if we do have enough (which we do thankfully) then we should put it on if we need it.

    Mind you I dont like it on too much as others have said, it does dry things out.

    Personally I find that 15/16 degrees is quite sufficient.
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    tiacattiacat Posts: 22,521
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    Grabid Rannies wrote: »
    Personally I find that 15/16 degrees is quite sufficient.

    In the summer that temperature is fine, in the winter and if its very cold outside that as an inside temperature would be way too cold.
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    stoatiestoatie Posts: 78,106
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    My boiler's knackered and my landlord's on holiday. Cold showers and no heating for me until the end of next week...

    Mind you, I have a new place to move to, so HOPEFULLY I get to give notice not long after that either... can't wait to get out of this hole!
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    soap-leasoap-lea Posts: 23,851
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    Nodger wrote: »
    Mrs Nodger has a blankie round her legs as we speak.

    I did last night, didn't have trousers on and it was a bit nippy.

    Tonight no blanket.

    I don't put my heating on till at least 1st December. Waste of money heating the whole house for 1 person when a jumper works just as well.

    Agree with the comments re duvets, I am still using my summer duvet too
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    NilremNilrem Posts: 6,940
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    I don't know why people say it's only October or whatever when it comes to turning the heating on or putting on a warmer quilt.

    It's not the time of year, it's the temperature that's the issue.

    Tomorrow it's going to get down to around 7c, which is nearly frost level.
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    Grabid RanniesGrabid Rannies Posts: 4,588
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    In work, the type of folk who say they can't afford to put the heating on tend to have an endless parade of smart phones, change their car every year, redecorate every year, and go on at least one holiday abroad a year to sit around a swimming pool drinking for a week.
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