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Rika Como wood pellet stove: The Rika Como wood pellet stove is the perfect centre-piece for any contemporary setting

(31/08/2010)

The Rika Como wood pellet stove from Euroheat is more than just an effective heat source, it’s the perfect centre-piece for any contemporary setting and in a choice of colours offers complete design flexibility. Rika’s technology and efficiency is now available for homes of all sizes courtesy of Euroheat, with Como offering the very latest in biomass heating in one elegant wood pellet stove which is perfect for installation in rooms large and small. Heating with wood pellets goes easy on t... [more]

Rika Memo wood pellet stove: The Rika Memo wood pellet stove utilises nearly all of the energy in the wood, making it the green alternative to heating with oil, gas or coal

(26/08/2010)

By burning wood pellets the smoke coming out of the chimney consists mainly of water vapours, so there’s less strain on the environment and less strain on the pocket too, as biomass stoves are a cost-efficient way of heating the home which can help save money on utility bills. Opting for a pellet stove rather than an open fire will also heat the home more effectively, as with an open fire only around 5 to 10% of the heat will actually find its way into the room, with the rest disappearing straig... [more]

Renewable Heat Incentive RHI: Renewable Heat Incentive and boiler replacement schemes can help meet carbon emission targets

(03/08/2010)

This year, UK greenhouse gas emissions plummeted by 8.6%, mainly due to the recession rather than new measures introduced by Government. The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) forecasts an annual 4% reduction in carbon emissions to 2022. As the economy improves, the Committee highlights the need for a required ‘step-change’ in the Government’s approach in key areas to achieve this target, including improvements in home energy efficiency. Baxi Group has welcomed the second Annual Report fr... [more]

Realwood toilet seat: Celmac introduces Realwood toilet seats in response to buyer demand at the top end of the market

(30/07/2010)

Celmac, a brand of CME Sanitary Systems, has indroduced a stylish new range of top end wooden toilet seats. Known as the Realwood collection, there are two stunning ranges available – Piano and Mattwood. Both ranges feature seats produced from either solid walnut or oak, with the timber originating from FSC certified sources. Within the Piano range, each seat is sealed and finished by hand with multiple layers of varnish and wax, which is perfectly in keeping with the trend towards high ... [more]

Rika Twist woodburning stove: Rika Twist woodburning stove from Euroheat can rotate a full 360 degrees

(29/07/2010)

The Rika Twist woodburning stove from Euroheat can rotate a full 360 degrees, providing ample heat to all four corners of the room and combining all-round warmth with maximum individuality. Ideal for open plan living spaces, whether you’re preparing a meal in the kitchen, enjoying dinner in the dining area with the family, or relaxing in the living space in front of the TV, the Rika Twist can be focused to suit the movements of the fire, so wherever you are in the room warmth is guaranteed. ... [more]

RK1000IP iPod touch fridge freezer: Gorenje's iPod fridge freezer has two speakers and an iPod docking station installed on the front

(22/07/2010)

The convergence of different applications and technologies continues to be an ongoing and exciting development in home appliances, as boundary lines become blurred and any permutation becomes possible. Gorenje now makes a significant statement of intent with its RK 1000IP freestanding iPod touch fridge freezer. This union of cooling and multimedia technology is perhaps the most revolutionary step yet in the fridge freezer’s dramatic elevation from ‘boring white box’ to the rock star of the ki... [more]