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HEATING ECONOMICALLY
The boiler is designed to provide a level of comfort while keeping gas consumption and the resulting environmental effect as low as
possible. The gas supply to the burner is controlled according to the level of demand for heat. The boiler continues to operate with
a low flame if the demand of heat reduces. The technical term for this is modulating control. Modulating control reduces
temperature
fluctuations and provides even distribution of heat throughout the home. This means that the boiler may stay on for relatively long
periods but will use less gas than a boiler that continually switches on and off.
NEW CONTROL SYSTEMS
Upgrade your heating control system if necessary with the latest equipment available. The minimum level of control is a
programmer, interlocking room thermostat and thermostatic radiator valves.
CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS WITH ROOM THERMOSTATS AND THERMOSTATIC RADIATOR VALVES
The central heating control on the boiler should be set to maximum rated temperature of the central heating system. The
temperature of each room can be set individually (except room with the room
thermostat) using the thermostatic radiator valves. If damaged, replace the plastic tops used to adjust the thermostatic radiator
valve. It is also advisable to manually adjust all thermostatic radiator valves every 2-3 weeks to prevent them sticking.
ROOM THERMOSTATS
Reducing the setting of the room thermostat by 1°C can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10 %.
ROOF INSULATION
Around 30 % of the heat loss from a property is through the roof. Replace any old insulation with new insulation, preferably of
around 200 mm thickness or more.
WINDOW FRAMES
Single glazed windows, particularly those with steel frames, can loose a great deal of heat. Consideration should be given to
replacement with PVCu or wooden framed double glazing units.
CURTAINS
Lined curtains, or heavier full length curtains can provide excellent insulation. However, always ensure that the curtains do not
drape over radiators.
DRAUGHTS
To ensure that draughts around doors, windows, letterboxes and keyholes etc. are reduced by using a suitable draught excluder.
RADIATORS
Often radiators are sited underneath a window. The performance of the radiator will be affected if curtains are allowed to drape over
radiator or shelves are fitted above it.
The temperature obtainable in any given room is dependent on all radiators being operated at the same time. If you decide to turn
off radiators in unused rooms, spare bedrooms etc., you may experience slightly lower room temperatures in rooms adjacent to
unheated rooms.
