Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Solar Hot Water Heating System
10:19 PM
Cyprus ranks first globally in home hot water solar system
Cyprus ranks first worldwide as regards the installation of solar systems for hot water and it is the sixth best performer among the 27 EU countries as regards installed capacity of photovoltaic systems per capita, with its total installed capacity reaching 3MW, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Antonis Paschalides has said.
Addressing the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Association of Wind Energy in Cyprus, Paschalides said that progress in renewable energy sources must be the result of consensus and collective action, adding that it is true that the licensing for the operation of wind farms is slow due to the large number of authorities involved.
He assured that the Ministry of Commerce is making a systematic and concerted effort to reduce the time required for the full authorisation of such projects.
Undoubtedly, he added, wind systems are expected to contribute, in the coming years, the largest percentage of electricity than any other renewable energy technologies in Cyprus.
Save On Heating Bills By Keeping The Cold Out
Brrrr. It's cold outside. The heat is on and our electric bills are going up. And in this economy, who can afford higher electric bills? Let's explore some energy-saving techniques to keep warm without increasing your heating costs.
First, look at installing a programmable thermostat, which allows you to preset temperatures for different times of the day so you're not heating your home while you're at work, yet you can have it toasty warm when you come home. This thermostat works equally well with heat and with air-conditioning for the summer.
Some of the programmable thermostats have a five-day setting for weekdays and a separate two-day setting for weekends. If you're not afraid of doing it yourself, you can install the new thermostat quite easily. Following the manufacturer's instructions, remove the old thermostat and unscrew the wire leads attached to the terminals on the back. Reattach those wires to the new thermostat's terminals and re-screw to the wall. I think even I could do that.
Do you use your fireplace in winter? Be sure to close the flue when the fire is out. An open flue lets out as much heat as an open window.
Because heat rises, some experts suggest reversing the blades on the ceiling fans and turning those ceiling fans on low to keep the air circulating and to push the warm air back down into the room. This is more effective in rooms with high ceilings.
.Wash your windows and open your drapes wide. Sounds silly, but you want as much free solar heat to enter as possible. (Close the drapes when the sun goes down to retain heat.) If you are handy, you can install plastic film on the inside of the windows to create an insulating layer. Apply the film to the window sill, using a blow-dryer or double face tape to seal it in place. The film becomes invisible and helps contain heat in the winter and keep out heat in the summer.
If your exterior door is closed and you still can feel cold air on your feet, you need a new door sweep. This is a long, thin vinyl strip with a broom-like brush. You can cut the sweep to fit your door and install it with just a few wood screws. Hop this simple tips will help to reduce your heating bills
Scripps Howard News Service
Simple Home Heating Tips
7:26 PM
Fire Rescue warns of home heating risks
Space heaters need space
Jeremy Robshaw, Public Information Officer with St. Johns County Fire Rescue, reminds Historic City News readers that, as the temperature outside drops, St. Johns County families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm; they may not realize that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during the winter months. The latest research shows that heating equipment was involved in 62,200 reported U.S. home structure fires in 2009, with associated losses of 670 civilian deaths, 1,550 civilian injuries, and $909 million in direct property damage.
While these numbers are frightening, nearly all of these fires are preventable.
St. Johns County Fire Rescue recommends some simple home heating tips that can help keep our community warm – and safe – this winter.
• Space heaters need space. Keep all things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least 3 feet away from heating equipment.
• Turn portable heaters off when you go to bed or leave the room.
• Plug power cords only into outlets with sufficient capacity and never into an extension cord.
• Inspect for cracked, frayed or broken plugs or loose connections. Replace before using.
• Have your chimney inspected each year and cleaned if necessary.
• Use a sturdy fireplace screen.
• Allow ashes to cool before disposing. Dispose of ashes in a metal container.
• Never use an oven to heat your home.
• Install and maintain a carbon monoxide alarm in a central location outside each sleeping area.
• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. For the best protection interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home — when one sounds, they all sound. Test smoke alarms at least once a month.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Plumbing and Heating
10:16 AM
Should You Replace Your Existing Heating System
Heating is the largest energy expense in most homes, accounting for 35-50% of annual energy bills in colder parts of the country. Reducing your heating energy use is the single most effective way to save money and reduce your home’s contribution to global environmental problems.
If your boiler is older than 20 years, chances are it is a good investment to replace it with a high-efficiency model with the guidance of a good contractor. Also consider a replacement now if your system is one of the following:
1: Old coal burner that was previously switched over to oil or gas
2: Old gas furnace without electronic ignition. If it has a pilot light, it was probably installed prior to 1992 and has an efficiency of about 65% efficient (the least efficient systems today are 80%)
3: Old gas furnace without vent dampers or an induced draft fan (which limit the flow of heated air up the chimney when the heating system is off.
If your boiler is 10–20 years old, and you are experiencing discomfort or high utility bills, hire a highly-qualified home performance or heating contractor who can help you evaluate your existing system. Often it will be more cost-effective to improve house insulation and air-tightness repair.
Because no two houses are alike, it is very difficult to advise what kind of new system will be the most appropriate, efficient and cost-effective for your house without actually visiting your home. That is why the first step in replacing your system is finding a contractor who has experience in high-efficiency systems.
Indirect Water Heater
Modern boilers with low thermal mass and good insulation can actually make very efficient water heaters, because they don't both heat and store water at the same time. When installing a replacement boiler, consider replacing your existing storage water heater with a well insulated indirect tank that connects to the boiler with an external loop. Even in the summer you are likely to save energy because heat losses through the water heater fuel will be eliminated.
Finding a qualified plumber
Finding the right Plumbing or heating engineer is a daunting task, and many times has to be done under extreme time pressure, for example when the boiler is not working on a very cold day, make sure they understand the nature of the problem with the boiler or any other system and apply the right solution.
Furthermore, any Plumbing or heating engineer that is going to service your boiler must be registered and be able to display their identification card,to ensure they meet all the required standards to deal with heating systems in general and gas boilers in particular.
Do Not Over Emphasise the important of dealing with a registered Plumbing or heating engineer. As a stark reminder, there are than 30 deaths every year form (Carbon Monoxide) poisoning every year. Such cases happen primarily when there is incomplete combustion, and the boiler is working incorrectly. Since carbon monoxide has no smell or colour it is impossible to see or smell it and therefore impossible to detect it before it is too late.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Energy savings tips
6:06 PM
Saving Electricity Tips
Depending on which country you live in, electricity comes from burning fossil fuels, hydro-electric dams or nuclear power plants. Each of these have environmental consequences — from air pollution and global warming to habitat loss and nuclear waste.
Come on people, it's time to kick our bad habits and get into shape!
Check walls, doors and windows for drafts and seal them up — up to 40% of heat loss is from these areas. ( Check out this video.
Insulate everywhere — the roof, floors, walls, basements. It'll keep you cool in the summer and toastier in the cold seasons.
Any electronic gizmo that has a clock, digital timer, remote control or standby mode is sucking energy when it's not being used (it's called 'phantom electricity' — and it's scary how much of it there is). If you're not using them, unplug them.
Set up a 'charging station' for equipment that needs charging — plug everything into a power bar and turn that off until you actually need to charge something.
Switch to compact fluorescent (CFL) or LED light bulbs. They're 75% more efficient than conventional bulbs.
If you're buying a home, be sure it meets all new low energy building standards (which means it will use two-thirds of the energy of a conventional home). It costs a little more up-front, but in the long run, the design saves money on utility bills and boosts resale value.
Choose Energy Star appliances — they're way more efficient than their ancestors. A new refrigerator, for example, uses 40% less energy than a model produced before 1990 (AND saves you still more on utilities).
Whenever you shop for electronics of any kind, tell sales staff you are looking for energy efficiency. The more people demand, the more pressure there is for companies to supply.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Electric Bathroom Radiators
8:57 AM
Electric Towel Radiators and Stainless Steel Towel Rails
The bathroom is a place where the temperature should always be warm. Bathroom Radiators Heaters not only make your bathroom warm, but it is also used to dry wet towels after baths. All our radiators are IPX4 rated, so they can be used in bathrooms and wet rooms
Our Stylish Bathroom Radiators are designed to complement today’s interiors, adding that luxurious appeal and transforming your bathroom, whether you want a chrome towel radiator or traditional white style, we stock a selection of high quality towel radiators, most of which are ready for a super fast next day delivery
All our Towel Rails are tested and approved to European Standards and come with 5 or 10 Year Guarantees. We welcome the opportunity to demonstrate our innovative talents and services to you. Please Contact us at Cyprus Heating today if you have any needs we can help with.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Crystal Convector Radiator
5:42 PM
Crystal..A Heater That combines Convector Technology With LHZ's Patented Magmatic Heat Retention Technology
The LHZ Crystal radiator is quality product which comes with five year warranty.it offers all the features of a thermostatically controlled quality convector with added benefits of a patented heat retention tablet
The LHZ Crystal radiator is manufactured in Germany and has the same look and feel that is very popular right across Europe. The Crystal radiator is IPX4 rated, so it can be used in bathrooms and wet rooms. Compare the right thermal image to that of a normal convector without the Magmatic tablet. The heater is only hot at the grill.
There are many rooms that do not require permanent heating, still you may not wish to do without the usual heating convenience there, whether in workrooms, guest toilets or offices, pleasant heat must be available at short time and economically.
There are many rooms that do not require permanent heating, still you may not wish to do without the usual heating convenience there, whether in workrooms, guest toilets or offices, pleasant heat must be available at short time and economically.
The use of high-quality radiators combined with the natural stack effect of the heaters provides a noiseless, draught-free and fast heat emission. A cosy environment with direct heating, wherever you wish! For the same reasons our direct heaters are a “hot” recommendation for living rooms and for bedrooms.All you need is an electrical terminal and the full heat is immediately available, without any line losses, precisely when and where you need it. After all, it is generated right on site. There is no easier way! In addition, direct heaters from LHZ excel by their minimised depth and an advanced design that harmonises with your living environment. We hope that you find the superior products of interest and we look forward to being of assistance to you in the near future.
The Crystal radiator has a Magmatic heat retention tablet lying horizontally across the middle of the radiator,above the high quality stainless steel heating element.As the heat rises through the radiator it heats the Magmatic tablet.
Compare the thermal image of that of a normal convector without the Magmatic tablet. The heater is only hot at the grill.
In the thermal image of the Crystal radiator it is possible to see the Magmatic tablet.The tablet will give off heat for 20 to 30 minutes, contributing to a lower running cost
LHZ storage radiators uses the principle of heat radiation to spread warmth to people and objects in the vicinity, it uses the magmatic heat retention technology to transfer heat. These systems have several advantages over conventional forced air heating systems and furnaces.
1 – Efficiency
Diamant Magmatic storage Electric Radiators are much more efficient than conventional forced air heating systems. The increase in efficiency is largely due to the basic principle of radiant heating. It works by transferring heat to nearby objects and people, not the surrounding air. As a result, optimum temperature levels are achieved by spending much less energy.
2 – Lesser Losses
A traditional heating system works by heating air or water and then sending it throughout a building via ducts or pipes . The problem with this type of heating system is that a lot of heat is lost during the transition phase. Also, cracks or dents can increase the amount of this loss. In contrast, Diamant Magmatic storage heat system conserves a majority of the heat emanated.
3 – Fast Response
As there is minimal energy wastage and no time wasted on heating up the surrounding air and water, Diamant Electric Radiators system is much faster to respond to the thermostat setting. You can feel warm in a matter of minutes.
4 – High Comfort Levels
Diamant Magmatic Storage radiant heat systems actually make feel people warmer at lower temperatures. This is due to the principle of radiation and the reduced heat losses. As a result, higher comfort levels can be achieved with one of these systems.
5 – Rooms Can Be Maintained at Different Temperatures
Most Diamant Magmatic systems can be separated into individual zones, all of which can be maintained at different temperatures. This can help in reducing your heating costs considerably, especially when people are not home or there are only one or two persons occupying the home
6 – Saves Energy
Diamant Storage radiant heat systems conserve energy in a variety of ways. First is the minimal loss of heat because the heat passes on to objects and not the air. Once the radiator achieves its optimum temperature it can continue to give out heat for up to 45 minutes dependent on the thermostat set-point also contributes to greater efficiency and lower energy costs. In addition, the ability to maintain different temperatures in different areas adds to the overall appeal.
7 – No toxic emissions
Unlike wood or gas burning stoves, fireplaces or furnaces, Diamant radiant heat system is totally clean. There are no toxic emissions to worry about.
8 – Reduces Allergies
A common complaint with forced air heating systems is that the air moving around aids the spread of allergies. This issue is effectively tackled with the use of Diamant Electric radiators systems.
9 – Energy Source
Diamant Storage Electric radiators are designed to store the heat directly into the Magmatic ceramic tablets without any loss of energy. The high fin surface creates a ribbed design across the radiator ensuring the correct balance of radiant and convected heat.Radiators should use an average of between 3-5 hours electricity in a 24 hour day dependent on the programmed settings and building fabric.
10 – Reduces Chances of Dry Skin
With an enclosed Diamant Magmatic storage radiant heating system, the occurrence of dry skin is greatly reduced. The incidence of dry throats and nasal passages is also greatly reduced, which helps in the reduction of sickness.
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