Knowing when the power might go off

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    I've still got my old one and it comes in handy during the many power cuts we have. :blue thumb:

    Sunak and Biden have just agreed a deal for the U.S. to supply us with more LNG. It is supposed to start in the new year. :fingers crossed:

    It is also part of Biden's scheme to lower world prices to hit Putin harder and to, obviously, sell more themselves.
     
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      We use Kerosene to heat the water beds for propagating, also red diesel to blow warm air.
      October 2021 was the last time I purchased kerosene, 2000L, at the same time I purchased red diesel and derv. Costs per litre below, all ex VAT

      Kerosene: was 47p
      Red derv: was 64p
      Derv: was £1.10

      Red derv has gone up the most % wise as there is no rebate on the duty anymore.
      Derv this week is £1.38 ex vat using the fuel card.
       
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        I wish I could buy Kerosene at that price - but then, I'd have no real use for 2000 litres of the stuff :heehee:
         
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          What is the difference between paraffin and kerosene.
          I thought jet fuel was Kerosene.:biggrin:
           
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          They refer to the timeband/slot of the disconnection, and these may/can repeat each week. It may actually make it easier if I show it this way

          K:

          Level 1
          Tuesday: 1530-1830 (slot 6)
          Wednesday: 0630-0930 (slot 3) & 2130-0030 (slot 8)

          Level 2
          Tuesday: 0930-1230 (slot 4) & 1530-1830 (slot 6)
          Wednesday: 0030-0330 (slot 1), 0630-0930 (slot 3) & 2130-0030 (slot 8)

          Level 3
          Tuesday: 0330-0630 (slot 2), 0930-1230 (slot 4) & 1530-1830 (slot 6)
          Wednesday: 0030-0330 (slot 1), 0630-0930 (slot 3), 1230-1530 (slot 5) & 2130-0030 (slot 8)
          Thursday: 2130-0030 (slot 8)
          Sunday: 0630-0930 (slot 3)
           
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            It sort of is, but my understanding is that there are varying levels of refinement - - paraffin as we knew it (you are singing "Esso Blue" in your head right now, aren't you? :biggrin:) in paraffin heaters years ago was less refined than lamp oil; lamp oil also burned with a whiter flame - aircraft kerosine is even more refined than lamp oil (by vast margins), so there is no risk of B&A going out and filling up with Bartoline's finest....
             
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              I think paraffin is more refined and is recommended when using in enclosed spaces.
               
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                  I thought Pink Paraffin was your favourite colour, Pete:whistle:
                   
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                    My oil boiler burns kerosine. No good if the power is cut though as it needs electricity for the rest of it's workings.
                     
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                      @pete I don't remember that! :scratch:
                       
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                      Obviously too young.:biggrin:
                       
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                        I doubt that a lot! I'll have you know I've been around longer than the Beatles or the Rolling Stones! :old:
                         
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                          Yeah, lots of us have.:biggrin:
                           
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                          When I was a lad.....! :old: :roflol:
                           
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