Energy Saving Solutions

January 4, 2011

Heat Pumps – Effective Cooling And Heating Systems

Filed under: Heat Pumps — Tags: — renier @ 1:32 pm

Contrary to what people think, heat pump technology is not a new concept. It has been around for a long time but simply gained new dimensions. We use heat pumps in our houses everyday be it with a refrigerator or a freezer or even air conditioning systems. The basic concept of heat pump technology is the transferal of heat from one location (the source) to another at a higher or lower temperature. The refrigerator, freezer and air conditioner have been mainly concentrated on the transferal of heat from the source to another location at a lower temperature (thus the cooling effect).

The problem with other cooling systems is that they are only designed to do just that. This means that a household has to make use of another system for heating and in today’s South African household this normally means a gas heater, which means there are other costs incurred every time they want make use of the heater. Another problem with a gas heater is that it has a high danger risk factor and it has already been the cause of many a home burning to the ground. Heat pumps are effective but safe.

Although these heat systems are initially quite expensive to install they offer a number short term and long term benefits. Heat pumps can provide you with cool and hot air, all on one system which can be timed to switch on and off at your convenience. It’s worth mentioning that these pumps do not need warming up time your conventional air conditioners and heating systems, and is ready to start producing results immediately. This system will continuously save you money due to the its ratio of one unit of electricity producing up to five units of heating or cooling. These systems can convert any temperature to the desired degrees, adding to the comfort and quality of your life.

Visit http://www.ensav.co.za for more information, advice and professional assistance on heat pumps.

Juan is an avid follower of all things technology related. You will always find him researching and writing about the latest technological advancements making living in the 21st Century even more of a breeze.

Solar Pool Heating – No Energy Consumption Pool Heating

Filed under: Solar Pool Heating — Tags: , — renier @ 1:32 pm

Pools are great assets to any home and will inevitably add value to your property, but why spend thousands on maintenance and only have the pool to enjoy a few times a year? Heating your pool can be very costly with traditional heating systems. It is therefore recommended to choose the eco-friendly to heat your pool all year round by investing in a solar pool heating system. By having such system installed, you and your loved ones will be able to enjoy the water throughout all the seasons. With a solar radiation of 6.4kWh/m2, we in South Africa don’t have any excuse not to have warm pool water.

Solar pool heating systems will have your pool’s water at a pleasant and enjoyable temperature all year round thanks to the sun’s natural rays. These types of systems are becoming very popular due to it having zero effect on your energy consumption. Traditional pool warmers require maintenance and will need replacements, whilst solar pool heaters are durable and have no moving parts or added pumps. Such a pool heating system will be a long term investment and the benefits will be priceless for all the good and fun times that will be awaiting you.

Solar pool heating systems are installed in conjunction with your current pool pumps leaving you with no added maintenance or energy usage. This system is considered extremely affordable and environmental friendly as it leaves no emissions of carbon footprint and will have you swimming all year long. Solar pool warming systems differ in size to match your pool size for optimum temperature results.

Visit www.ensav.co.za for an accredited list of solar pool heating professionals trusted within the industry. Make sure you make the right decision with experienced and professional companies when purchasing a water warming system.

Juan is an avid follower of all things technology related. You will always find him researching and writing about the latest technological advancements making living in the 21st Century even more of a breeze.

Solar Pool Heating – Enjoy All Year Round Swimming

Filed under: Solar Pool Heating — Tags: , — renier @ 1:30 pm

Most of us enjoy the feeling of being near water, but what use is it if it is in your back yard and it’s as cold as ice? Swimming pools take up a lot of time and effort, thus we should be able to make use of its meaning whenever we feel like it during all seasons. With the use of solar pool heating systems, your family and friends will be able to enjoy the water all year round and appreciate having a pool. With an impressive 6.4kWh/m2 radiation level, South African pools have no excuse not be enjoyed by their owners all 365 days a year.

Solar pool heating systems may sound expensive at first, but considering the fact that you will no longer have a white elephant in your yard that no one enjoys and is costing you plenty on maintenance. Solar pool heating is an investment every pool owner should have, as your water will be warmed and be kept warm by our suns natural energy for many years to come due to the durable solar equipment. Traditional pool heaters will cost you much more on the long run as it will need to be replaced at some time or the other not to mention the energy consumption and the prove on your electrical bill.

Solar pool heating systems are environmental friendly and require a little or absolutely no maintenance, as there are no moving parts to look after. The heating system is installed directly to your current pool pumps, thus you will not have to buy any additional pumps for the system to work effective. Heating your pool with means of solar energy is considered the best eco-friendly way to warm the water and will not have any effect on your energy consumption. It will also not be responsible for harmful emissions or leave a carbon footprint. Solar pool heating systems vary in sizes depending on the size of your pool.

For the best buy on solar pool heating systems in South Africa visit www.ensav.co.za as they will ensure you make use of trusted professionals within the industry. Juan is an avid follower of all things technology related. You will always find him researching and writing about the latest technological advancements making living in the 21st Century even more of a breeze.

Solar Geysers – Going Green The Energy Efficient Way

Filed under: Solar Geysers — Tags: — renier @ 1:29 pm

More and more people are now realizing the importance of saving money as the cost of living increases. Electricity prices, pre-paid or straight, have become exuberant and people are struggling to make end’s meat largely due to this one factor. One house hold appliance on its own does not consume too much electricity, and even all our household appliances together do not consume as much electricity as conventional geysers. This is certainly food for thought, and attests to the wisdom of investing in sustainable energy products such as solar geysers.

Utilizing energy from the sun, the solar geyser is probably one of the most efficient ways of saving on your electricity costs. But as with many good ideas, solar geysers also have its pros and cons. Besides the splendid financial benefits in the long run these geysers also add to the going green campaign. They contribute to preserving our country’s natural resources. The only foreseeable problem with a solar geyser is that on a rainy or cloudy day or in areas where temperatures can dip below freezing point the geyser may be slightly less effective. Fortunately this problem can be eliminated by installing an indirect solar geyser.

A solar water heater has three main parts consisting of a solar collector, which collects the sun’s rays, a transfer medium – which in a direct solar geyser system is just water and in an indirect system a mixture of water and glycol. Glycol is used to prevent the water from freezing in extreme cold temperatures, with the storage container, as in cases like conventional geysers is insulated. The solar water heater storage container is however larger and has more insulation than the conventional geyser. This increases the utilization of the solar power.

These storage containers can be mounted either on top of one’s roof or inside the roof like the conventional geyser. However before mounting the storage container on the roof of your house one has to be sure that the roof is strong or sturdy enough to hold the container.

The solar geyser is what you need so for more information go to http://www.ensav.co.za and start saving now.

Juan is an avid follower of all things technology related. You will always find him researching and writing about the latest technological advancements making living in the 21st Century even more of a breeze.

Solar Geysers – Cost Effective Water Heating

Filed under: Solar Geysers — Tags: , — renier @ 1:29 pm

The cost of electricity per unit has sky rocketed in recent years and shows no sign of going down in the years to come. This is mainly due to the resources used to create this electricity are becoming depleted and the cost of running power stations are extremely high. Most household appliances do not consume a lot of electricity, but unfortunately one of the most important components in our households do, namely our geysers. Accounting for more than eighty percent of our power usage in a day, the geyser has become somewhat of a luxury in many households. The answer to this problem is the solar geyser.

Harnessing energy from the sun, the solar geyser has to be one of the most cost effective ways of bringing down those exuberant electricity bills while also going green at the same time. Saving our country’s natural resources is one of the biggest factors nowadays when manufacturing and developing new ideas. With a solar geyser this was one of the driving factors behind this wonderful cost effective idea. This is why more and more people are now investing in this technology as they realize the importance of saving our environment while saving costs at the same time.

A solar water heater consists of three major parts, a solar collector, which collects the sun’s rays, a transfer medium, in a direct solar water heater system this just water and in an indirect system it is a mixture of water and glycol. Glycol is used to prevent the water from freezing in extremely cold temperatures and the storage container, like conventional geysers is insulated. The solar geyser storage container is however larger and has more insulation than the conventional geyser. This thus increases the containers heat retention.

These storage containers can be mounted either vertically or horizontally on top of one’s roof but in order to gain the most benefit of the sun’s rays it is suggested that the vertical position be decided on.

For more information go to www.ensav.co.za and see how a solar geyser can make a difference to your pocket and our Environment.

Juan is an avid follower of all things technology related. You will always find him researching and writing about the latest technological advancements making living in the 21st Century even more of a breeze.

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