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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.It's not too difficult to calculate the cost if you know how long it's on for, but it will be thermostatically controlled so it won't always be heating when you have it switched on. However:
Power(kW) * time(hours) * cost per unit, then add the tax.
I'd guess it would be heating for about half the time.
Well, if it's on half power, then it's using one kilowatt per hour, ie one "unit" as it says on your bill.
So estimate how long it's on, say 50% of the time, and work out how many hours that would be. Then contact the owners and remind them sweetly that their bill is currently standing at so many pounds and would they like to pay that on account?
You do want to keep on good terms with them, as their old neighbours are your new neighbours and the bad impression give by a few unfriendly words could take years to overcome.
Bearing in mind that it is winter, there will be some days when it is on 24 hours so a 50% estimate is reasonable. If by any chance they are being asked to pay more than it actually costs, that could be considered rent for the use of part of your garden!
It could be that you decide to stand the estimated charge yourself, in the spirit of goodwill.
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