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Back up heater for power cuts

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Tizliz Sun 08-Dec-24 09:07:10

gas hob was a life saver during a big storm here. Four days without electric. So we were either in the kitchen or in bed!

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GrannySomerset Sun 08-Dec-24 09:04:02

And my gas hob requires electricity and will not operate without. It is a very real,problem.

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Luckygirl3 Sun 08-Dec-24 08:35:59

The LPG runs the heating and hot water but the boiler does not function without electricity. No gas hob .... that too us electric. So no means of heating water.

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Astitchintime Sun 08-Dec-24 08:27:53

I really do not know what to advise but I will say that the gas heaters (SuperSer) that run on bottled gas are very dangerous apparently as they emit carbon monoxide -'the silent killer'.

The 'candle under a terracotta plant pot' is equally as dangerous in my opinion - one knock and they can cause a fire.

Maybe, if you are able to heat up water, a copious number of hot water bottles might be the safest option.

I would be interested to read other GNetters comments though.

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loopyloo Sun 08-Dec-24 08:25:26

Do you have a gas hob? You can light these with matches.

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Luckygirl3 Sun 08-Dec-24 08:20:50

I am in a new build and although I have LPG for central heating it is no use during a power cut because the boiler needs electricity.
I decamped to my Dd's place yesterday during a power cut induced by the storm.
I could have managed with no light, but not with no heat.
I need a small safe backup heater for these situations. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you.

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