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- Using solar panels for optimum efficiency - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Sam BraidleyA solar Panel system used in Ireland generally comprise of all or most of the following components. Optimization of these is important to obtain best benefits desired. Solar Collector As the name implies its function is to absorb the beams of energy that impinge on it for beneficial use ...
Views: 713 - What is a Combi Boiler? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sam BraidleyCombi or combination boilers are compact devices for your domestic hot water (DHW) system and the home heating system. Both these systems are catered by the single boiler and hence the term “combi”. Home Energy Saving (HES) scheme of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers ...
Views: 712 - What to consider when replacing your boiler - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Sam BraidleyIf your boiler is more than about fifteen years old you may want to consider replacing it. It may be much less efficient than you would like it to be and this can translate into higher energy consumption. To lower energy bills and your home’s impact on the environment, here are things you need ...
Views: 577 - What you need to know about Energy Efficient Windows - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Sam BraidleyReplacing windows can be a fantastic way to stop the bleeding of energy from your home. Older windows may lack the insulating ability that newer windows do and may even have gaps and spaces around them that will allow direct heat loss. It is estimated that as much as a third of a home’s heat may ...
Views: 577 - What “Green” really means to manufacturers - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Sam BraidleyGreen is definitely the new catchphrase for manufacturers and for retailers. Everything seems to be labeled as “environmentally friendly” even when it may seem unlikely that this is the case. Here are some reasons why certain products may be labeled as being “green” and others may not. The ...
Views: 788 - Why proper Weather Stripping is so important - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Sam BraidleyWhen people think about reducing the heat that is lost from their home, they often concentrate their attention on the kind and amount of insulation that is in their home, as well as the windows that they own as well. While it is important to make sure that these areas are as energy efficient is ...
Views: 625 - Why Radiant Heating systems are becoming so popular - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Sam BraidleyRadiant heating systems have been around for some time. They have not been popular until recently when people began to notice the many advantages that using these systems could give. Here are a few advantages that you may want to consider when determining what kind of heating system is right for ...
Views: 591 - Wood Pellet Stoves to fight the current Financial Crisis? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Sam BraidleyWood pellet Stoves and Boilers use locally available fuels, the Biomass. The financial crisis is on and soon the price of imported fuels, particularly petroleum product price is going to be sky high. Well, as it is globally the Petroleum crude price is at an all time high just after the lapse of ...
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