On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:15:26 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Liquorice"
wrote:

.. So instead of heating the water twice
a day and not using it, the water was only heated when I wanted it. The
effect on the gas bill was very noticeable, like about a 50% reduction.

Thanks-that is what I thought. I may not need the water, but I sure do
need the stove- which does the water. I just boost the temperature a
bit -like today,after a brutal caving session!!
R