And potentially towards the other end of the market John Lewis have 24 different ones although four are bio fuel ones at £1599 each.
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And potentially towards the other end of the market John Lewis have 24 different ones although four are bio fuel ones at £1599 each.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I still think pumping heat into an open outdoor area is an obvious no-no. If you heat your home for an hour you can use that heat for hours before it escapes into the atmosphere. Heating a patio for an hour is just an hour!
As for biofuels... Same argument - hours vs hour.
If you want to sit outside in cool conditions, wear more clothes!
As for biofuels... Same argument - hours vs hour.
If you want to sit outside in cool conditions, wear more clothes!
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
I completely agree, and have never even considered buying a patio heater.
But they aren't illegal, and not everybody feels that way, so there is a market for them. Not many shops (particularly the large ones) will stop selling things that are legal and make them a decent profit.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I think it is time to make them illegal!
Mind you, it would be impossible to stop people just using (for example) a fan heater instead.
I think the climate is going to have to get catastrophically bad before many people are willing to change their behaviour. 😢
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Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
Trouble is, even then they'll be saying "Entirely natural phenomenon" or possibly "Left wing deep state conspiracy to take away our freedom" as they get into their SUV.
Chromatic
Legendary Member
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- Gloucestershire
In fact the whole ludicrously over the top hype surrounding sporting events these days pisses me off.
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
Someone recently was telling us about the Commonwealth Games opener which apparently featured a large metal bull being moved with levers and other trappings.
Elder Son, who has developed a dry and somewhat cynical sense of humour*, listened to the description, and then said: "So basically you're telling me the main part of the ceremony was that people from all around the world were shown a load of Bull?"
"Um... yes."
"Was that a political statement, do you think?"
*I can't imagine where he got that from.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
The cost of electricity will hopefully stop people from running these things.
I imagine lots of people will also be considering the size of their annual Christmas light extravaganza this year. How much does it cost to run some of the more bonkers Christmas light shows?
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
There are people round here that have little light shows in their front gardens 24/7/(er?) 52!
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
I thought most of them use gas cylinders?
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Depends. But halogen ones are very common in pub gardens. Much easier to switch on and off.
Chromatic
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gloucestershire
I don't mind things like this that celebrate the opening and closing of a major sporting event, I was thinking more of the over-the-top hyped up bullshit that TV usually comes up with, e.g. for a simple six nations rugby match.
Poacher
Gravitationally challenged member
- Location
- Nottingham
Sodding smoke alarms that wait until 3:45 am to tell you their battery needs replacing. 
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
Sodding smoke alarms that wait until 3:45 am to tell you their battery needs replacing.
Oh dear. Rough night?
