Should the Club put it's foot down?

willbee replied on 13/10/2019 14:38

willbee

Posted on 13/10/2019 14:38

It's good that over the last few years the Club has been moving towards being more aware of the needs of our planet and the care of it's environment. Certainly sites like Poolsbrook with eco aware facilities are to be aplauded. The Club rightly should encourage, even expect, it's members to play their part in cutting energy consumption, and think beyond "just me".

Is it then time for the Club to introduce a TOTAL ban on awning heaters on thie sites? No doubt some members will see this as an infringement of their rights. That right being, in this case, to completely ignore the consequences of using energy in what is basically an outdoor space.

And the rest of us can just shut up, stop whinge-ing on, and pay for their electricity wastage in our site fees.

At least some CL owners are aware of this, and have moved to banning awning heaters on their sites.

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Cornersteady replied on 13/10/2019 17:37

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Posted on 13/10/2019 17:23 by

Where I have encountered it the reading is available in the office and if there is anything to pay its added to the bill as one checks out.

Whoops just realized the CC operates payment in advance so that would complicate things.

Posted on 13/10/2019 17:37

then there is a system by which the reading 'gets' to the office, I assume the owners do not go round and read it manually or maybe they do, either way it costs money.

The best way would be some electronic transfer so again adding to the cost of such a meter and the system to receive the data in the office.

But yes as we discussing club sites in the UK it would certainly be a problem when leaving, at the moment you simply go (OK hand in or post your fob) and that is it, a much better system IHMO.

If the system as you say happens over there (and again it doesn't happen in all sites remember) is introduced here at tremendous cost then could be a lot of people all in the office wanting to leave. As you say very complicated.

But i thought you were not in favour of meters?

davetommo replied on 13/10/2019 17:38

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Posted on 13/10/2019 17:36 by

How about keeping the present system?

Posted on 13/10/2019 17:38

I am with you on that one

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Cornersteady replied on 13/10/2019 17:39

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Posted on 13/10/2019 17:38 by davetommo

I am with you on that one

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Tinwheeler replied on 13/10/2019 17:42

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Posted on 13/10/2019 17:27 by neveramsure

That may be great for members who use solar panels but how many of us want to be thinking of how much money we are spending on electric while enjoying our holiday?

The only heaters I have seen in awnings were used by seasonal pitch owners on private sites, where the awning looks more like a living room.

The club has enough rules to enforce already; banning heaters from awnings would certainly keep the curtain-switchers busy though.

Posted on 13/10/2019 17:42

+ 1 to the last para.

👋 😀

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Oneputt replied on 13/10/2019 17:46

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Posted on 13/10/2019 17:46

Why not increase the number of pitches without ehu, then it would be up to the individual. In my recent trip over there I saved about €34 by opting out of hook up on some sites. A lot of sites over there have a daily fixed sum for electric.

The current system on club sites work because just like at home consumption depends on season, very low in the summer, low in spring and autumn and higher in the winter.

Cornersteady replied on 13/10/2019 17:48

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Posted on 13/10/2019 17:27 by neveramsure

That may be great for members who use solar panels but how many of us want to be thinking of how much money we are spending on electric while enjoying our holiday?

The only heaters I have seen in awnings were used by seasonal pitch owners on private sites, where the awning looks more like a living room.

The club has enough rules to enforce already; banning heaters from awnings would certainly keep the curtain-switchers busy though.

Posted on 13/10/2019 17:48

A big plus one. I go on holiday to enjoy myself.

Also you(one) spend (tens of) thousands, plus travel costs on your outfit then worry about a few pounds using it seems strange at best.

Oh and if it does come to pass, use a fan heater - no red glow for the curtain twitches.

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davetommo replied on 13/10/2019 17:48

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Posted on 13/10/2019 17:46 by Oneputt

Why not increase the number of pitches with ehu, then it would be up to the individual. In my recent trip over there I saved about €34 by opting out of hook up on some sites.

The current system on club sites work because just like at home consumption depends on season, very low in the summer, low in spring and autumn and higher in the winter.

Posted on 13/10/2019 17:48

And the best thing is club sites are much cheaper in February when more electric is used.

trellis replied on 13/10/2019 17:51

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Posted on 13/10/2019 17:51

I'm guessing the weather has been rubbish today in Staffs , the same as here in Kent .😀😀.

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Posted on 13/10/2019 17:33 by Tammygirl

FAO DorsetDiver, I'm trying to get in touch with you via the email address on your Profile.

Apologies folks for breaking the thread

Don't have an awning so a heater would be a waste