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Just how much cheaper us the resident tarrif compared to non resident?  I just divided my bill  (over two months) by my usage, and arrived at just under 28 cents per kwh.How would that change if I became resident?

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 10:04

(Re Woodburners )Are CO detectors widely available and mandatory as in the UK? I reckon we all should have them. Not seen them locally.

Fri, 12/14/2012 - 16:44

I was just about to wire up my workshop to the ENEL box this morning and discovered that the LIVE (Brown) and the EARTH wires are connected together at the meter tails, I was expecting the NEUTRAL and the EARTH wires to be connected together, has

Sun, 12/02/2012 - 06:48

I'm running the latest firefox but the website is painfully slow (and has been for a month or two) -any comments?

Tue, 09/06/2011 - 16:08

Just tasted the latest batch of our home made orange liqueur, absolutely fantastic, bright , bright,  orange (just like tartrasine ho ho!

Mon, 05/09/2011 - 15:37

Just wondering how feasible it is to buy a container and fill it with stuff in the UK and ship it out to Puglia? I rather thought I could use it as a workshop / store afterwards...but is it a runner??

Mon, 11/15/2010 - 15:40

I wondered if anyone could explain how to calculate the car tax in Italy, I know it is to do with horse power etc but is there a useful website like our own DVL  site which can allow one to find out how much tax is paid  on say....

Mon, 11/09/2009 - 14:10

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Answer to: Security systems
Sat, 04/13/2013 - 14:16

Only problem with security firms, down here is... if you cancel the contract you will definitely be broken in to! I must add that  the tri-oso super10 and dry lining has made a big difference to the cosyness of the house, but we have run out of dosh to fit the heating system of our dreams. However our two 9kw  woodburners pretty much heat the whole house.

Answer to: Security systems
Sat, 04/06/2013 - 18:13

Our two big dogs are certainly a disincentive to would be robbers .. but if we are away then the security firm is useful.

Answer to: Security systems
Sat, 04/06/2013 - 15:20

We pay around 700 annually for a radio alarm system , pretty sure you could get the TV camera too for that. The installation was 500 or so. The firm is Sveviapol. A necessity down here.

Mon, 04/01/2013 - 10:19

Sorry to hear the sad news.

Answer to: Tyres
Sun, 03/24/2013 - 12:08

Always a good idea to support your local shops. Is there not a tyre fitter in your nearest town?

Answer to: puppies - update
Fri, 03/22/2013 - 13:51

It takes balls to raise the subject of neutering with cost conscious Italians.

Sat, 03/16/2013 - 14:59

The country has loads of debt though, so if you shared it around ..

Sat, 03/16/2013 - 11:04

I can't see an easy answer or indeed any answer to the problem, but I'm no economist.

Fri, 03/15/2013 - 15:31

They read your meter electronically with no 'meter reader' visits! I agree the website is a bit clunky, but the email link when you get the bill works quite well.

Answer to: Residency
Wed, 03/13/2013 - 12:44

Confused me too. Please elucidate.