Central heating - when do you switch yours on?

BigglesPiP · 22 Sep 2008 at 20:38

when it's too cold inside whilst wearing a jumper.

KNiVES · 22 Sep 2008 at 20:44

I switch mine on if I feel cold even after putting a fair bit on. It costs money. Wearing a jumper doesn't.

BooshFan91 · 22 Sep 2008 at 20:45

When i get hard nipples and goosebumps the heating goes on

Energize · 22 Sep 2008 at 20:45

Keeping the house cool helps you lose weight, as more energy is used to maintain body temperature.

Jez · 22 Sep 2008 at 20:46

And i thought i was a tightwad

Dup · 22 Sep 2008 at 20:46

When ice starts forming inside the windows... or she starts whinging. Usually the latter before the former which is sad for the wallet.

I'm sat here with no pants on. Computer and TV does a good job of heating this room on its own.

penski · 22 Sep 2008 at 21:14

When I have to thaw the toilet before it will flush. I have thermostat sense that puts Peter Griffin to shame.

*n

Ben M · 22 Sep 2008 at 21:16

ours is set to come on at a certain temperature.

FunkyT · 22 Sep 2008 at 21:20

I was under the impression that the "optimum" room temperature is 22 degrees?

Ben M · 22 Sep 2008 at 21:21

FunkyT said:
I was under the impression that the "optimum" room temperature is 22 degrees?

If you're a lizard perhaps, us Brits are made of tougher stuff.

FunkyT · 22 Sep 2008 at 21:23

Looks like it's 16 degrees or above: http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/

I'm fully available for a "botanical garden" living room

Wyrdo · 22 Sep 2008 at 21:23

Our heating is currently set to come on if it gets below 14 degrees.

I'm skint and don't want to pay the crazy gas prices!

LoadsaMoney · 22 Sep 2008 at 21:35

When its cold.

Yup im serious.

Heres something else thats amazing as well, i dont put it on when its warm :eek:

VaderDSL · 22 Sep 2008 at 21:40

I lived in student housing for a couple of years and have moved into an inner city apartment now I'm earning, I haven't yet got out of the habit - which I guess is a good thing - of not having the heating on, I never have any hot water turned on until I need it and I switch everything off when it's not used, computer, tv etc.

the only thing that is always on is the fridge/freezer.

I used to stick on an extra layer, usually a helly hansen thermal top, some rohan walking trousers, inner socks and walking socks and some fingerless gloves

was always snug. Now though it won't be too bad, the people below and above me using their heating will make sure I don't freeze

FunkyT · 22 Sep 2008 at 21:46

VaderDSL said:
Now though it won't be too bad, the people below and above me using their heating will make sure I don't freeze

Free heating 4tw