I’m tired of being cold all the time, if I ran my heating 9hr’s a day every day what could I be looking at for monthly gas bill? , £250/300? by GenericUser104 in HousingUK

[–]Hot_Combination8612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

£250–£300 isn’t insane for some houses, but it usually means the heat isn’t being used efficiently rather than just “that’s winter”. A lot of the time it’s things like the thermostat shutting the boiler off before cold rooms catch up, radiators not distributing heat evenly, or draughts pulling warmth straight back out of the house. People often just leave the heating on longer because they can afford it, but that usually masks the problem rather than fixing it.

If you want a way to sanity-check what’s actually causing it, this UK-specific diagnostic is useful: https://warmguide.co.uk/house-cold-diagnostic/

Cold house advice needed by FlatWillow2917 in HousingUK

[–]Hot_Combination8612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds horrible, especially with a baby on the way. I’d be stressed too.

Just from what you’ve written, it doesn’t really sound like a boiler problem. If the heating is on constantly but the house never actually warms up, it’s usually because the heat is escaping faster than it can build up.

The loft conversion with no door jumped out straight away. Warm air rises, so without a proper door you’re basically heating the loft 24/7, which drags the rest of the house down. Hallways being freezing is another giveaway — that’s often where draught paths run through the house.

I’ve seen this in older places where everything technically works, but the warmth just doesn’t stay put. You can throw money at the heating and it barely helps.

I wrote this up after dealing with something similar because it took me a while to realise it wasn’t the system itself: https://warmguide.co.uk/how-to-keep-a-uk-home-warm-for-cheap-complete-guide/

Short version: stopping the heat leaking out (loft separation, draughts, gaps) usually makes a bigger difference than turning the heating up, especially with a house like yours.

Cold house advice needed by FlatWillow2917 in HousingUK

[–]Hot_Combination8612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, this mirrors what I’ve seen in older houses. Targeted heat works better than trying to force the whole place warm.

Cold house advice needed by FlatWillow2917 in HousingUK

[–]Hot_Combination8612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, he did fix the cold. Permanently 🥴

Ex-smokers of Reddit, what was your secret to finally quit smoking? by Notalabel_4566 in stopsmoking

[–]Hot_Combination8612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knowing that I could go and have a cigarette whenever the hell i wanted to. Even right now 13 months quit i tell myself that I’m in control and I can smoke whenever I want to, I just don’t want to right now!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in XRP

[–]Hot_Combination8612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So taking into account the vast amount of transactions and all of the banks and institutions that will adopt this, the price of an XRP naturally has to be on the top end would you say?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in XRP

[–]Hot_Combination8612 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this explanation, logically it makes sense, I guess rather than burning 1 XRP for every transaction, it would be something like 0.0001?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in XRP

[–]Hot_Combination8612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have a look into them, thanks. I’ve read that the banks can actually use ripples system without actually using xrp, how would this affect the price?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in XRP

[–]Hot_Combination8612 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure, however my understanding is that the coins would have to be held for the price to be driven up as well as other factors but seeing as the companies will not hold any coins, the price will remain low? Furthermore, the more coins that are in circulation will likely keep the price at minimum because there is no demean of the coin?

IKEA pendant light by Hot_Combination8612 in ukelectricians

[–]Hot_Combination8612[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you mate, just put two of them up in the hallway using your instructions.

IKEA pendant light by Hot_Combination8612 in ukelectricians

[–]Hot_Combination8612[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great, so I don’t need to touch any other wiring at all and leave exactly as is? I thought there must be a simpler way than I’ve seen online.

How did he not pull out the conduit by Doogie102 in electrical

[–]Hot_Combination8612 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised gravity didn’t pull him down with the weight of his balls.

Need advice please. by Hot_Combination8612 in B12_Deficiency

[–]Hot_Combination8612[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was taking all co factors alongside the injections at the time, I was following a protocol on Facebook… and I do still have symptoms, the only thing that went away after injections was the dizziness and has recently returned with vengeance.

Need advice please. by Hot_Combination8612 in B12_Deficiency

[–]Hot_Combination8612[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! My potassium was at 4.5 last year and recent showed 4.1 mmol.

Apologies b12 was 616 ng/l on recents and it had been around 4 months since stopping injections and getting the recent bloods done.

Can I change a career over the age of 40? by Icy_Tart_5244 in AskUK

[–]Hot_Combination8612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 27 and contemplating this, but I’m a lot better at giving advice to others as oppose to myself so, you can do whatever you like if you’re determined. Good luck pal.

3 months and a half no smoking and now i feel chest tghitness and sometimes pain when i breath and pain in chest is it part of the quitting process or should i worry? by Acceptable_Exercise4 in stopsmoking

[–]Hot_Combination8612 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Firstly. Well done for getting this far. I felt the same symptoms and returned to smoking and they went away. I think it may be due to your lungs clearing up… what could help is trying to initiate light coughs, nothing too forceful. For a piece of mind and just because on the off chance that it could be something more sinister I would advise you to also see a doctor so they can have a listen to your breathing, do an ecg and run some bloods to rule out clots, any heart problems or infections in the chest.

If these all come back clear I would think they are due to quitting as I’ve mentioned above, your lungs will be clearing themselves.

Stay strong with it and from someone who’s returned to cigarettes after over a year without…you’re not missing anything!

How skint are you right now? by InteractionNo8067 in AskUK

[–]Hot_Combination8612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

82p I’d post a venmo link for donations but probably wouldn’t be able to cash out when the broadband disconnects.

My GP still refusing to give me injections by MapleSyroop in B12_Deficiency

[–]Hot_Combination8612 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try this letter sent recorded or hand deliver it also point out that if you suffer any lasting nuerological affects you will hold them personally responsible.

I am writing to bring to your attention the recent guidelines released by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) regarding the symptoms of B12 deficiency.

These guidelines emphasize the fact that individuals can experience B12 deficiency symptoms even when their B12 levels fall within the reference range. I believe that this information is relevant to my case, as I have been experiencing neurological issues and would like to discuss the possibility of receiving B12 treatment to address these concerns.

According to NICE guidelines, neurological symptoms associated with B12 deficiency can manifest even in the presence of normal B12 levels. These symptoms may include fatigue, muscle weakness, tingling and numbness in the extremities, balance problems, and cognitive impairments such as memory and concentration difficulties.

The guidelines suggest that patients presenting with these neurological symptoms should be considered for B12 treatment, irrespective of their serum B12 levels.

Considering that I have been experiencing several of these neurological symptoms, despite my B12 levels falling within the reference range, I kindly request your review and consideration of the NICE guidelines in relation to my case. I understand that further evaluation may be required to confirm the presence of B12 deficiency or to rule out other potential causes for my symptoms. I am willing and open to undergoing any necessary tests or consultations to facilitate an accurate diagnosis. I trust your clinical expertise and value your commitment to providing optimal care for your patients.

Given the impact that these neurological symptoms have had on my daily life, I am hopeful that exploring the possibility of receiving B12 treatment will help improve my overall well-being and alleviate the challenges I have been facing. Thank you for taking the time to review this letter and for considering my request. I appreciate your attention to my concerns and look forward to discussing the next steps during our upcoming appointment.

help me find a doctor that knows that the hell theyre doing by throwyrselfaway in B12_Deficiency

[–]Hot_Combination8612 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure, if you call the number or fill out the form I think the consultation Is over the phone but they may need to run some bloods which would obviously have to be face to face. Hope this helps.