Xmas tree vs radiator

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worzelGummidge replied

9 December 2009, 22:47
Buy one in a pot. One that's grown in the pot with roots and not just stuck in any old plant pot. Then water it.
When Christmas is over take it outside and keep until next year.
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Zippy replied

9 December 2009, 22:31
Originally posted by suityou01 View Post

Bombay badboy. Lush.

No naans?
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suityou01 replied

9 December 2009, 22:25
Originally posted by suityou01 View Post

Great, thanks. Off for a pot noodle now.

Bombay badboy. Lush.
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suityou01 replied

9 December 2009, 21:12
Originally posted by Zippy View Post

In this instance - assuming your tree has to be near a radiator - do not bleed them.

Great, thanks. Off for a pot noodle now.
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Zippy replied

9 December 2009, 21:08
Originally posted by suityou01 View Post

This may have something to do with bleeding radiators. Zippy?

In this instance - assuming your tree has to be near a radiator - do not bleed them.
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TheFaQQer replied

9 December 2009, 20:39
Originally posted by suityou01 View Post

This may have something to do with bleeding radiators. Zippy?

Damn it, I was going to suggest the very same thing!
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suityou01 replied

9 December 2009, 20:21
This may have something to do with bleeding radiators. Zippy?
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conned tractor replied

9 December 2009, 20:08
Originally posted by Boudica View Post

i was wondering if anyone knows what distance the above two should be from each other to give the tree a fighting chance....i've never had a real tree before, i know, i must be a chav

Can you isolate, i.e. turn off, that radiator without affecting the heating in that room too much. Are there other radiators in that room.

On a side note. If you want some real fun after christmas take your tree in the garden and set fire to it. Tip: you need a fair bit of room.

Edit: here is a comparison of setting fire to a dry tree and one not so dry.

Christmas tree fire

Edit: Another one here highlighting the speed at which they go up.

Christmas tree fire 2

Edit 3: Another good one here.

Christmas tree fire 3

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Zippy replied

9 December 2009, 20:08
Keep the tree as far away as possible. Mine goes in the (unheated) conservatory.
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Spacecadet replied

9 December 2009, 20:02
Get a plastic tree, some of them look pretty good these days (and even M&S sell them)

A lot less hassle plus you can keep it in the loft till next year

PS. I'm not a chav
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Boudica started a topic Xmas tree vs radiator

9 December 2009, 19:59
Xmas tree vs radiator

i was wondering if anyone knows what distance the above two should be from each other to give the tree a fighting chance....i've never had a real tree before, i know, i must be a chav
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