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Energy saving
Greenstar Danesmoor Utility
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& Utility System
ErP+
– 6 720 821 721 (2018/04)
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Energy saving
9.1
Tips on energy saving
Room thermostats
Reducing the setting of the room thermostat by 1°C can reduce
fuel consumption by up to 10%.
New control systems
Upgrade your heating control system with the latest equipment
available. The minimum level of control for a heating system is
a programmer, interlocking room thermostat and thermostatic
radiator valves.
Radiators
More often than not radiators will be sited underneath a
window, so the warm air from the radiator heats the colder
incoming air from the window.
The performance of the radiator will be affected if the curtains
are allowed to drape over the radiator or shelves are fitted
above it.
The positioning of furniture and tables in front of the radiator
should also be avoided.
It is advisable to manually adjust all radiator valves every 2-3
months to prevent them from sticking. It is also important that
the plastic tops of all valves are always in position and not
cracked or damaged to help prevent accidents. Care should be
taken when vacuum cleaning carpets to avoid damage to valves
and pipework.
The heating system and the outputs of the radiators have been
carefully selected by your installer. 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.
Heating economically
The boiler is designed to provide a high level of comfort while
keeping oil consumption and the resulting environmental effect
as low as possible.
The central heating control on the boiler should be set as low as
possible while still maintaining a comfortable room
temperature.
The temperature of each room can be set individually using the
thermostatic radiator valves (except the primary room with the
room thermostat).
Roof insulation
Around 30% of the heat loss from a property is through the
roof. Replace any old insulation with new insulation, preferably
to a minimum thickness of 200mm.
Window frames
Single glazed windows, particularly those with steel frames,
can lose a great deal of heat.
Consideration should be given to replacement with PVCu or
wooden framed double glazed 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
Try to ensure that draughts around doors, windows, letter
boxes and keyholes etc. are reduced by using a suitable
draught excluder.
