It being sunny August, installing energy-saving fixtures on your radiators is probably even lower down your To Do list than cleaning behind the fridge and getting your tax records in order. The upside is that you've probably got the time to undertake scintillating projects such as fitting Thermostatic Raditor Valves. TRVs, to the uninitiated - me until a few hours ago - basically fit on your radiator pipe and stop surplus water coming through once a room has reached its set temperature. Et voila: less heat wasted, smaller bills each month. The Pegler Terrier II pictured is a posh one and costs £8 from Screwfix; you can get cheaper ones for £4. [found on the inspiringly normal eco-house that is the Yellow House]
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