Changing Your Supplier

  • November 14, 2009 5:18 am

Came across this site whist researching for another subject , they are one of many new low cost agents offering to connect customers to Cheaper Electric and Gas bills via the Utility Warehouse. There are other agents but this one caught my eye.

www.betterbills.net

They say on thier page :-

The Utility Warehouse Discount Club is owned by Telecom Plus PLC, with a current turnover of over £278 million they are listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Utility Warehouse currently supply over 300,000 homes and businesses throughout the UK and provide their members with great value, great savings and the best possible customer service. Perhaps it’s not surprising that in a recent survey, over 94% of Utility Warehouse customers said they would recommend them to a friend.

You may not have heard of the Utility Warehouse Discount Club before, as they do not advertise. Instead, they rely on satisfied customers letting their friends and family know about the great value services they deliver. The Utility Warehouse are very different to other suppliers. They don’t have any high street shops and their systems are very efficient. And because (unlike their competitors) they don’t waste money on expensive advertising campaigns on TV or in the National Press, they can afford to charge their customers less than they do for the same services. The Utility Warehouse don’t do introductory offers to entice new customers that suddenly go up in price after a few months. All their members benefit from consistently good value and great customer service at all times, for as long as they remain a customer.

Betterbills.net is an independent authorised distributor for Utility Warehouse and Telecom Plus products and services.

Cheaper Gas and Electric Bills

  • November 10, 2009 7:43 am

I think not….Reports in all the papers today allude that homes in the UK should brace themselves for steep increases in their fuel bills, Britain’s energy regulator warned last night. Ofgem went onto say they feared a crisis in Russian gas supplies will ‘push up prices’ in the next few years.

The warning will worry thousands of households, particularly pensioners who are often forced to choose between heating and food, and families with young children who cannot afford to keep warm in the winter months.

The average gas and electricity bill, known as ‘dual fuel’, has more than doubled in the past five years from £580 to £1,240 a year – an increase of nearly 115 per cent.

Last night, Industry experts said: ‘Gas scarcity in Europe could push up prices for British consumers and they urged customers to look at new low cost providers like www.betterbills.net and others. He said “ In today’s toughening market place consumers must look towards both using less and shopping around for their energy “ He went on to mention that savings of 20% were not uncommon and customers now have a wide range of products and services available to them.

The Citizens Advice Bureau has already reported a sharp rise in the number of households contacting it for help. Between May and September, the number of those with ‘fuel debts’ jumped nearly 50 per cent compared to the same period last year. Chief executive David Harker said the figures are particularly worrying because winter has not even started.

David Hunter, an analyst at the energy consultancy McKinnon & Clarke, warned that millions of families are facing a nightmare battle to pay their fuel bills if they climb even higher.’The long-term future for energy bills is that they are going to cost more and more,’ he said.

‘People who are already struggling to pay the bills should be paying less, not more. Any future rises are going to be very difficult.’ He also called for the ‘Big Six’ energy firms – including British Gas and Scottish Power – immediately to cut their annual bills by £120. Such cuts should put the biggest providers in line with other new LOWCOST suppliers like betterbills.net and the Utility Warehouse. Despite wholesale prices for gas and electricity more than halving over the last year, energy giants have only passed on modest cuts and are reliant on their customers not leaving.

Times are hard and customers are starting to see the light but the big utility companies seem to be only interested in the bottom Line.

Cheaper Electric Bills

  • October 20, 2009 3:18 am

With the state of the worlds economy and the relentless worldwide search for renewable energy, cheaper electricity is something close to everyone’s heart.

Of course you could just use less and many try to but to most others cheaper electricity means simply buying it for less money. The price of electricity goes up with inflation year on year as set out by the government watchdog Ofwatt and wholesale costs also rise/fall with the price of oil. Every time there is a major incident around the world cheaper electricity gets further for every ones reach. The attacks on the Twin Towers in New York, the war in Iraq or the collapse of banking giants Lehman Brothers, these have all directly affected the price of electric bills landing on door steps across the UK. Of course as oil drops and the threat of war ceases we should get cheaper electricity bills but as we all know that’s rarely the case.

Since the deregulation of the Electricity and Gas industry in the 1990’s there has been a wider choice in the UK energy market. Lost cost providers are now offering gas and electricity across the current infrastructure in millions of homes nationwide. I guess a similar parallel can be drawn with the airline industry with many new smaller leaner carriers competing with the big boys offering discounted airfares across Europe and beyond. Easyjet’s planes are full of passengers that are happy to spend a lot less on a ticket than say British Airways were charging for the same route. Of course some of these airlines will fail ( and have ) , as will some of the smaller energy providers but the better ones will survive increasing competition and driving down the price or your electric bill. In fact recent findings show that on average each person that has swapper to a low cost supplier is about £100 better off per annum since deregulation.

Bearing in mind this saving its hard to understand why so many households are still using the bigger and dearer providers like Npower and Eastern Electricity and not looking at companies such as The Utility Warehouse , winners (again) of Which? Magazine’s converted “Best Buy” award. Many of these new providers also have modern helpful customer services teams to further set them selves apart for the established old boys. Indeed The Utility Warehouse also has a satisfaction rating almost double that of many other providers.

If you look at average utility bills , Gas , Electricity , Home/Mobile phone and Broadband prices appear quite keen and most people cant be bothered changing supplier but add them all up and multiply the total by 12 and its easy to see why many house holds are spending upwards of £1500 a year , some considerably more. A ten or twenty percent saving is easily achievable by moving your account to a lost cost carrier. It’s the same gas and electricity as before just cheaper and that means cheaper electricity bills……

Have a look at your bills, take off 20% and multiply this figure by 12 , it wont buy you a new car but it’s a saving , often it’s a big saving. Check out a low cost provider , what have you got to lose ?

10 Energy saving tips to cut your bills

  • October 14, 2009 8:48 am

10 ways to save energy, money, and help prevent climate change.

Here are some simple measures you can do right now.

  1. Use energy saving lightbulbs. They last up to 10 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and using one can save you around £40 over the lifetime of the bulb. This saving could be around £65 over its lifetime if you’re replacing a high wattage incandescent bulb, or one used for more than a few hours a day.
  2. Turn your thermostat down. Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent and typically saves around £55 per year. If you have a programmer, set your heating and hot water to come on only when required rather than all the time.
  3. Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat should be set at 60°C/140°F.
  4. Always turn off the lights when you leave a room.
  5. Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows and check for draughts around windows and doors.
  6. Don’t leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave laptops and mobile phones on charge unnecessarily.
  7. If possible, fill up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher: one full load uses less energy than two half loads.
  8. Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you’re using an electric kettle).
  9. A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath, so fix leaking taps and make sure they’re fully turned off!
  10. Do a home energy check. Just answer some simple questions about your home and we’ll give you a free, impartial report telling you how you can save up to £300 a year on your household energy bills.

Just doing these simple things will cut at least 10% off your bills

Cheaper Electric Bills

How to change Elecrticity supplier / provider

  • September 10, 2009 9:36 am

Reasons to Switch your Gas & Electricity

Switching energy suppliers  is simple and can save you a lot of money.  We show you all the tariffs available and how much you could save by switching to each one, as well as the service ratings of each company, meaning you get all the information you need to find a better energy provider.

Many people who have never switched before could save up to £378 a year.

Switching is quick and easy and normally only takes a few minutes.  There’s no need to fill out any paper forms or sign a new contract.

Frequently Asked Questions.

What details do I need to switch my gas & electricity?
Most people can switch using just their postcode and a few basic details – such as how much they spend or how much energy they use (if you don’t have this information to hand you can still switch using our usage estimator).

Please note: if you’d like to switch to a direct debit tariff, you will need to fill out the DD form online with your bank details.  Rest assured our web pages are secure, and your details will be encrypted and held securely.

In a very small number of cases you may need to know your gas or electricity meter number, which you can find on an old bill or the meter itself.

What is a gas meter (or MPRN) number and how do I find it?
Your MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number) is the unique identifying number of the Gas meter at your property.  It is a 10 digit number, sometimes referred to as an “M” number, and can be found on your gas bill (generally on the back of the bill).
What is an electricity meter (or MPAN) number and how do I find it?
Your MPAN is the unique identifying number of the Electricity meter at your property.  It is often referred to as a “Supply Number” or “S” number, and it can be found on your electricity bill (generally on the back of the bill).  If you can’t locate your number, you should contact your current electricity supplier. We have a system on the site which looks up your meter number automatically in most cases.
How does the process for transferring suppliers work?
Check against the suppliers and tariffs shown on the results table, and remember you can search by price, service rating and green credentials.

Once you have chosen a supplier,fill in the forms ( often online ) and within a month you will be given a supply transfer date by your new supplier.  On this day you should take a meter reading and submit it to your new supplier.  They will contact your old provider so they can arrange a final bill and close your account.

Will there be any interruption to my supply?
No, there will be no interruption whatsoever.  There is no need to change any meters, wires or pipes – your new supplier will use the same ones as your old one.  The only changes that you will notice will be a lower bill and / or improved customer service from your new supplier.

Do I need to contact my old provider to switch to a new supplier?
No, your new supplier will organise the entire switching process.  You should, however, ensure that your new supplier receives a final meter reading from you so that they can organise a bill and close your existing account.

If I want to switch to a Direct Debit tariff do I need to have my bank details?
No, in some instances you can request a paper DD form which will be sent to you by your new supplier.  You can then fill out your bank details and return it to them in your own time.  We recommend that you complete Direct Debit forms on energyhelpline.com as it will save you time, and the details are received and held securely.

I’m not sure who my current supplier is, how do I find out?
Check any recent bills – your supplier’s name will be on there, probably at the top.  Otherwise, to find out who your current gas supplier is, you can contact the Meter Point Number Helpline on 0870 608 1524.  To find out who your current electricity supplier is, you can contact your landlord or letting agency or your regional electricity supplier eg. London Electricity – you can find their phone number in the phone book, on the web, or from directory enquiries.

Info from www.noteservice2010.com thanks…

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion Pedal for Electric Guitar

  • February 5, 2010 4:53 am

http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/Boss-DS2-Turbo-Distortion-Guitar-Pedal.html

Jason D. Spencer demo’s the DS-2 from Boss.

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MAG vs Jesus Christ who would win?

  • February 1, 2010 6:25 am

JBL is an American audio electronics company currently owned by Harman International. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing. Their primary products are loudspeakers and associated electronics. There are two independent divisions within the company — JBL Consumer and JBL Professional. The former produces audio equipment for the home market while the latter produces professional equipment for the studio, installed sound, tour sound, portable sound (production and DJ), and cinema markets.

[edit] History
James B. Lansing founded JBL the year after leaving Altec Lansing as their Vice President of Engineering in 1945. The company was first called Lansing Sound, Incorporated, and dated from 1 October 1946 and then changed its name to James B. Lansing Sound. The first products model D101 15-inch loudspeaker and D175 The high frequency driver. The D175 remained in the JBL catalog through the 1970s. Both of these were near copies of Altec Lansing products. First original product was the D130, a 15-inch transducer for which a variant would remain in production for the next 55 years. The D130 featured a 4-inch flat ribbon wire voice coil and Alnico V magnet. Two other products were the 12-inch D131 and 8-inch D208 cone drivers.

The Marquardt Corporation gave the company early manufacturing space and a modest investment. William H. Thomas, the treasurer of Marquardt Corporation, represented Marquardt on Lansing’s Board of Directors. In 1948 Marquardt took over operation of the JBL. In 1949 Marquardt was purchased by General Tire Company. The new company was not interested in the loudspeaker business and severed ties with Mr. Lansing. The company was reincorporated as James B. Lansing, Incorporated, and moved to its first private location on 2439 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles.

A key to JBL’s early development was Mr. Lansing’s close business relationship with its primary supplier of Alnico V magnetic material, Robert Arnold of Arnold Engineering. Arnold Engineering extended favorable terms and deep credit to Mr. Lansing. Robert Arnold saw JBL as an opportunity to sell Alnico V magnetic material into a new market.

James Lansing was noted as an innovative engineer, but a poor businessman. For the next 3 years Mr. Lansing struggled to pay invoices and ship product. As a result of deteriorating business conditions and personal issues, he took his own life on September 4, 1949. The company then passed into the hands of Bill Thomas, JBL’s then vice-president. Mr. Lansing had taken out a $10,000 life insurance policy naming the company as the beneficiary. That allowed Mr. Thomas to continue the company after Mr. Lansing’s death. Soon after, Mr. Thomas purchased Mrs. Lansing’s one-third interest in the company and became the sole owner of the company. Mr. Thomas was responsible for revitalizing the company and spearheading a remarkable period of growth for the two decades following the founding of JBL[1].

Early products included the model 375 high frequency driver and the 075 UHF (Ultra High Frequency) ring radiator driver. The ring radiator drivers are also known as "JBL bullets" because of their distinctive shape. The 375 was a re-invention of the Western Electric 594 driver but with a Alnico V magnet and a 4-inch voice coil. The 375 shared the same basic magnet structure as the D-130 woofer. JBL engineers Ed May and Bart Locanthi created these designs.[2]

Two products from that era, the Hartsfield and the Paragon, continue to be highly desired on the collectors market.

In 1955 the brand name JBL was introduced to resolve ongoing disputes with Altec Lansing Corporation. The company name "James B. Lansing Sound, Incorporated" was retained, but the logo name was changed to JBL with the distinctive exclamation point logo.[3]

The JBL 4320 series studio monitor was introduced through Capitol Records in Hollywood and became the standard monitor worldwide for its parent company, EMI. JBL’s introduction to rock and roll music came via the adoption of the D130 loudspeaker by Leo Fender’s Fender Guitar company as the ideal driver for electric guitars.

In 1969, Bill Thomas sold JBL to the Jervis Corporation (later renamed Harman International) headed by Dr. Sidney Harman. The 1970s saw JBL become a household brand, starting with the famous L-100, which was the best-selling loudspeaker model of any company to that date. The 1970s also saw a major JBL expansion in the professional audio field from their studio monitors. By the end of the decade recording studios in the United States used more JBL monitors than all other brands combined. The JBL L-100 and 4310 control monitors were noteworthy, popular home speakers. In the 1980’s the L-100, 4312 and others were updated with aquaplas-laminated midrange and woofer drivers, and a titanium-deposited tweeter diaphragm, the new designations being the L-80T, L-100T, L-120T and the flagship L-250ti. To test speaker drivers, JBL in Northridge used the roof as a

No one beats Jesus kiddo.

Can you make any sense of the Way Uk energy company presents it Gas and Electricity Bills?

  • February 1, 2010 6:25 am

The way they present you with the Bill just does not make much sense. They do not bother to send a Meter Reader to check,over estimate the readings ,add on figures of CR and Discounts when they should be deducting it ,and never deal with the actual working of the Energy units used in their Calculations, and post 2 lots of Bills in the same envelope that are estimated just one day apart . Such Confusion when you try to sort it out . No chance of getting any answers over the Phone and more confusion when the send ammended Bills . E-ON is does my energy billing and is badly in need of employing people in their Billing department who know how to Use a computer and present a Bill that every one can understand .I certanily cannot . How many of you really can?

Yeah = it is a pain .. you have to get your head around the idea that your payments are ‘positive’ (added) and your usage is ‘negative’ (deducted) ..

This means a discount has to be ‘added’ (and a penalty ‘deducted’ :-) )

They also take payments each month .. and then bill you each quarter !

The idea is that your payments are ‘averaged out’ over the year ..this means when you are not using so much energy (eg in the summer) you are paying more per month than you are using = so you build up a ‘positive balance’ .. and when you use more energy (during the winter) you are paying less per month than you are using (and the extra payments are taken out of the positive balance you built up during the summer) …

Of course this never actually works right .. you either end up paying them hundreds of ££’s too much … or hundreds of ££’s too little ..

Why do they do it ? … so they can come along during the summer and get you to switch suppliers by pointing out you are paying more than you are actually using.. they then set your new payments really low and you think it’s a really good deal .. but when the winter arrives they double the payments & you get a massive shock ..

RE: estimated bills = sign up for on-line access to your account – if you enter ‘customer readings’ within (I think) 7 days of receiving an estimated bill and they will then send a corrected bill .. (they used to have space on the back of the bill for you to enter your own readings by hand & send it back, however I don’t think they do that anymore)

Electric Guitar-Beethoven’s 5th Symphony

  • January 31, 2010 1:05 am

It’s my solo playing on electric guitar. If you want to get the guitar tabs and backing track for my version, go below adresses so you can download them. enjoy.
http://blog.daum.net/cloud9g/4467959
http://blog.daum.net/cloud9g/4474334
Arranged and played by HS Lee[Cloud9]

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MAG or Chris Benoit who is a better example of fatherhood?

  • January 29, 2010 8:46 pm

JBL is an American audio electronics company currently owned by Harman International. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing. Their primary products are loudspeakers and associated electronics. There are two independent divisions within the company — JBL Consumer and JBL Professional. The former produces audio equipment for the home market while the latter produces professional equipment for the studio, installed sound, tour sound, portable sound (production and DJ), and cinema markets.

[edit] History
James B. Lansing founded JBL the year after leaving Altec Lansing as their Vice President of Engineering in 1945. The company was first called Lansing Sound, Incorporated, and dated from 1 October 1946 and then changed its name to James B. Lansing Sound. The first products model D101 15-inch loudspeaker and D175 The high frequency driver. The D175 remained in the JBL catalog through the 1970s. Both of these were near copies of Altec Lansing products. First original product was the D130, a 15-inch transducer for which a variant would remain in production for the next 55 years. The D130 featured a 4-inch flat ribbon wire voice coil and Alnico V magnet. Two other products were the 12-inch D131 and 8-inch D208 cone drivers.

The Marquardt Corporation gave the company early manufacturing space and a modest investment. William H. Thomas, the treasurer of Marquardt Corporation, represented Marquardt on Lansing’s Board of Directors. In 1948 Marquardt took over operation of the JBL. In 1949 Marquardt was purchased by General Tire Company. The new company was not interested in the loudspeaker business and severed ties with Mr. Lansing. The company was reincorporated as James B. Lansing, Incorporated, and moved to its first private location on 2439 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles.

A key to JBL’s early development was Mr. Lansing’s close business relationship with its primary supplier of Alnico V magnetic material, Robert Arnold of Arnold Engineering. Arnold Engineering extended favorable terms and deep credit to Mr. Lansing. Robert Arnold saw JBL as an opportunity to sell Alnico V magnetic material into a new market.

James Lansing was noted as an innovative engineer, but a poor businessman. For the next 3 years Mr. Lansing struggled to pay invoices and ship product. As a result of deteriorating business conditions and personal issues, he took his own life on September 4, 1949. The company then passed into the hands of Bill Thomas, JBL’s then vice-president. Mr. Lansing had taken out a $10,000 life insurance policy naming the company as the beneficiary. That allowed Mr. Thomas to continue the company after Mr. Lansing’s death. Soon after, Mr. Thomas purchased Mrs. Lansing’s one-third interest in the company and became the sole owner of the company. Mr. Thomas was responsible for revitalizing the company and spearheading a remarkable period of growth for the two decades following the founding of JBL[1].

Early products included the model 375 high frequency driver and the 075 UHF (Ultra High Frequency) ring radiator driver. The ring radiator drivers are also known as "JBL bullets" because of their distinctive shape. The 375 was a re-invention of the Western Electric 594 driver but with a Alnico V magnet and a 4-inch voice coil. The 375 shared the same basic magnet structure as the D-130 woofer. JBL engineers Ed May and Bart Locanthi created these designs.[2]

Two products from that era, the Hartsfield and the Paragon, continue to be highly desired on the collectors market.

In 1955 the brand name JBL was introduced to resolve ongoing disputes with Altec Lansing Corporation. The company name "James B. Lansing Sound, Incorporated" was retained, but the logo name was changed to JBL with the distinctive exclamation point logo.[3]

The JBL 4320 series studio monitor was introduced through Capitol Records in Hollywood and became the standard monitor worldwide for its parent company, EMI. JBL’s introduction to rock and roll music came via the adoption of the D130 loudspeaker by Leo Fender’s Fender Guitar company as the ideal driver for electric guitars.

In 1969, Bill Thomas sold JBL to the Jervis Corporation (later renamed Harman International) headed by Dr. Sidney Harman. The 1970s saw JBL become a household brand, starting with the famous L-100, which was the best-selling loudspeaker model of any company to that date. The 1970s also saw a major JBL expansion in the professional audio field from their studio monitors. By the end of the decade recording studios in the United States used more JBL monitors than all other brands combined. The JBL L-100 and 4310 control monitors were noteworthy, popular home speakers. In the 1980’s the L-100, 4312 and others were updated with aquaplas-laminated midrange and woofer drivers, and a titanium-deposited tweeter diaphragm, the new designations being the L-80T, L-100T, L-120T and the flagship L-250ti. To test speaker drivers, JBL in Northridge used the roof as a

This is just silly. MAG is because he wouldn’t kill his children.

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