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by daveg
Thu May 05, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Wooden front door
Replies: 15
Views: 2500

Re: Wooden front door

Have had UPVC, white ,with small window for 14years...it faces the sun most of the year.
It hasn't warped ,split or moved and no maintenance...
by daveg
Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Exchange Rate
Replies: 2
Views: 853

Re: Exchange Rate

1.16 yesterday.....
by daveg
Thu Apr 21, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: King Size Mattress
Replies: 6
Views: 1138

Re: King Size Mattress

Aphrostrom....near Sklavenitis....
Bought king size topper from them in January. Several to choose from, very helpful, good price...
Steptoes didn't have the right size....
by daveg
Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Outdoor tiles
Replies: 2
Views: 1031

Re: Outdoor tiles

G&P Chloraka ....
by daveg
Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Revolut
Replies: 19
Views: 11060

Re: Revolut

We simply load the card with say Euro's and use it say in the UK where it automatically gives a very good charge free exchange rate...it is NOT a credit card.
You can also get limited cash withdrawal from it, providing you have the funds in the account....
Haven't joined there bank as yet....
by daveg
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos airport busy tomorrow
Replies: 15
Views: 4058

Re: Paphos airport busy tomorrow

Picked wife up last night from Paphos airport, plane arrived early,from landing to exiting carpark just 30 mins. Excellent service......
by daveg
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: kitchen cabinets
Replies: 2
Views: 858

Re: kitchen cabinets

IKEA......
by daveg
Wed Mar 23, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Census call
Replies: 6
Views: 1194

Re: Census call

Yep we had same, questions asked were of a general nature, nothing untoward....
by daveg
Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: EAC bills and fuel adjustment factor
Replies: 7
Views: 1512

Re: EAC bills and fuel adjustment factor

I think you are correct...the EU have massively increased the Carbon Credit Fines.....
Seems illogical to me the the EAC are fined, then they pass it on to their customers who can do nothing about it ..
by daveg
Mon Mar 21, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Fuel duty reduced
Replies: 24
Views: 4026

Re: Fuel duty reduced

We have just had our gas tank filled up this morning. It was quite expensive at just over 200 euros . That is certainly the most we have ever paid. But we need to keep warm At least with my high electricity bill Trev, it is my ONLY bill, no oil,gas or logs.... But wow this winter has been a cold on...
by daveg
Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Temperature drops to 1 C tonight
Replies: 7
Views: 1517

Re: Temperature drops to 1 C tonight

Just left Kathikas...0.5 degs registered on the car thermometer....brrrr
by daveg
Sun Mar 20, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Electricity Bill Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2560

Re: Electricity Bill Question

Hi Ian, have very similar set up here, pool is on separate PV system...
We had 1100 units in credit, used 1433 units over and above that....
On average, the u/ f geo Thermal heating has been using 9.5 kWh per day..
As an experiment, have just turned it off, and will use A/C as and when to compare...
by daveg
Sun Mar 20, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Electricity Bill Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2560

Re: Electricity Bill Question

Polemian...I assume that now you are using A/C's for heating , they are only on as and when you want? With the Geo Thermal heating, it's stays on constantly, at the start of winter, the Villa stays at a constant 22/23degs. Looking back at previous winter bills, the electricity usage is around normal...
by daveg
Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Dumping rubbish
Replies: 7
Views: 1360

Re: Dumping rubbish

Nope.....
by daveg
Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Electricity Bill Question
Replies: 12
Views: 2560

Re: Electricity Bill Question

Just had a bill ( 4/Jan - 2 March) half at 9% VAT half at 19%...
All the addons meant total bill ,€401... A steep increase, and I have PV installation and Geo Thermal u/ floor heating.... definitely a cold long winter....
by daveg
Tue Mar 08, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: UPVC or Aluminium replacement front door?
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Re: UPVC or Aluminium replacement front door?

There is a company that does UPVC windows/ doors, from old town turn right by TimeOut Kiosk , approximately 500 MTRS on your right ....
by daveg
Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Income tax
Replies: 4
Views: 1052

Re: Income tax

In my case the UK response was weeks .... maybe 6...
by daveg
Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Income tax
Replies: 4
Views: 1052

Re: Income tax

First step ..go to www.gov.uk search for double taxation
Download form DT - Individual.
Or tel + 44 1355359022.
Once filled in you take form to Cyp tax office, leave it there for them to check...
They will call you in to get form stamped ,cost €80 each
Then post form off to UK
by daveg
Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Immersion Heater Element needs replacing
Replies: 13
Views: 2351

Re: Immersion Heater Element needs replacing

Re Leroy Merlin.....their tank Immersion heater comes with two Sacrificial Anodes....
by daveg
Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Immersion Heater Element needs replacing
Replies: 13
Views: 2351

Re: Immersion Heater Element needs replacing

By coincidence,am just fitting a new water pressure tank from Leroy Merlin..
This tank has a FLANGE fitting for the immersion,so no corroded thread to worry about in the future...