On 19/10/2020 18:01, tim... wrote:


"Roger Mills" wrote in message
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On 19/10/2020 12:05, Graham J wrote:
tim... wrote:
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and all this just(?) to turn the heating on before you arrive

I realise that it depends upon how well insulated the property is,
but it would cost me less in gas to keep my flat at a constant, say
slightly less than comfortable 16 degrees, than pay for this
telecommunications solution.

In terms of climate change, that would be totally inappropriate!


The flat is in a converted mansion which is Grade II Listed, so the
scope for insulating as well as we would like is limited.

at reasonable cost perhaps

but I doubt that the listing makes it impossible




The biggest benefit would come from replacing the drafty single-glazed
sash windows with modern double glazed windows - but we ain't allowed to.

The walls are solid - so no cavities to insulate. Possibly *some* scope
for insulating the roof-space.
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Cheers,
Roger