Conversion from gas
Sir, — I have been in communication with'the Gas Company regarding its assistance with ' the change to electricity. If I bought second-hand equipment could:!, use fhe sur-
plus money towards the cost of wiring and - installation? They tell me, “no.” This money is solely for the purchase of appliances although their claims form carries the wording “financial assistance towards the cost ' of appliance replacement.” What exactly is understood by “replacement?” I cannot help wondering what use an expensive new stove is going to be to. a pensioner on National Superannuation when there is no money to pay for its installation. The necessary wiring is expensive; my neighbour has been quoted $213 by the M.E.D. for quite a small job. —- Yours, etc., ROSE JENNINGS. August 4, 1980.
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Press, 5 August 1980, Page 16
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128Conversion from gas Press, 5 August 1980, Page 16
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