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RF LCD programmer gives thermostatic control to appliances that don’t usually come with an integral thermostat

The Dimplex radio frequency control solution now offers an even greater level of control over electric heating appliances all around the home, as it is available with an LCD programmer unit to give 24 hour or seven day programming. The RF LCD programmer gives thermostatic control to ‘dumb’ appliances such as towel rails which don’t usually come with an integral thermostat, improving control for the user over energy use and fuel costs. And as c... [more]

Dimplex Ascari electric boilers warm Highland Council tenants in a remote area of the Scottish Highlands

Highland Council’s installation of new central heating systems powered by the Dimplex Ascari electric boiler means that life is now set to become much more comfortable for tenants in a remote area of the Scottish Highlands. Around 30 households in the Ross-shire area of the Highlands have faced the regular predicament of uncertain fuel supplies, so it was decided to switch to electric heating for a more dependable supply. Everwarm, part of... [more]

Space saving electrical heating for bathrooms and kitchens

Ecolec has developed a range of standard products that are ideal for opportunities where wet heating systems are impractical or complex to install – in particular in flats and apartments and in older buildings where installation of a wet system is fraught with problems. They have products that are perfect for garages and conservatories too. Now that electric heating is as inexpensive or even less expensive to run than oil or gas heating, it’s... [more]

New year brings new industry regulations and new qualifications

For those who work or train in the electrical and building services industries, 2008 is set to bring more than party poppers and a handful of New Year resolutions. The new IEE wiring regulations, which were unveiled in January, mark the most significant overhaul of the electrical safety system in nearly twenty years. The ‘17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008)’ include changes to everything from drawings for electrical installation... [more]

Zero carbon electricity replacing natural gas as the energy source for space and water heating

Energy emissions and global warming have been making headline news this year and Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently announced the Climate Change Bill, committing the UK to reducing its carbon-dioxide emissions by 60% by 2050, making it the first country to put legally binding carbon emission reduction targets in place. The British Prime Minister has reinforced his commitment to renewable power generation, stating in his comments on the gover... [more]

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