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Bob Eager writes:
On Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:29:09 +0000, Mick wrote:

"Uncle Peter" wrote in message
news Anyone turn the pilot light of their boiler or gas fire off in summer?

Never had a pilot light!

I'd be interested to know what proportion of new boilers have them...

Don't think a boiler can get a SEDBUK A rating with a permanent pilot
light. They consume around 250W which is counted for in the calculation
of boiler efficiency (as a heat loss when boiler not firing).

All modern boilers are electronic ignition.

250W continuously costs you around 30p per day, or £50 for 6 months.

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