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Energy saving tips
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10 Energy saving tips
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With outdoor reset controls, the supply
temperature is controlled in accordance with
the set heating curve: The colder the outdoor
temperature the higher the supply
temperature.
Save energy: Set the heating curve as low as
possible in accordance with the building's
insulation and the system conditions
(
Æ
section 8.3 from page 35).
•
Radiant floor heating:
Do not set the supply temperature higher than
the maximum supply temperature
recommended by the manufacturer (e.g.
140 °F (60 °C)).
•
Make effective use of the temperature levels
and switch points by setting them to suit the
preferences of the occupants.
–
Comfort
= Comfortable living
environment
–
Economy
= Active living environment
–
Frost
= Away from home or asleep.
•
Set the thermostat valves in all rooms so that
the required room temperatures can be
achieved. Only increase the temperature
levels if the temperature is not reached after
some time (
Æ
•
Much energy can be saved by reducing the
room temperature via economy phases:
Reducing the room temperature by 1.8 °F
(1 °C): up to 5% energy can be saved.
Not recommended: To let the room
temperature fall below 60 °F (+15 °C) during
the daytime, otherwise the cooler walls
continue to radiate cold, the boiler works
harder to raise the rooms to the desired
temperature, leading to higher energy
consumption than if a constant heat supply
had been applied.
•
Good thermal insulation of the building: the
set temperature for
Economy
is never
reached. Nevertheless energy is being saved
as the heating system stays off. In this case,
you can set the switch point for
Economy
earlier.
•
Don't keep windows cracked for ventilation.
This way, heat is always drawn out of the room
without noticeably improving the room air.
•
Vent briefly but intensively (open window
fully).
•
When ventilating, turn off the thermostat or
set the mode selector to
Frost
.
