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Domestic heat pumps are an alternative way for households to heat their water and provide central heating.
They work by taking the warmth from outside air and transferring it inside the home to heat the water and radiators.
Domestic heat pumps can be a viable option for all housing types including detached properties, semi-detached, terraced houses, apartments and even social housing.
The main benefits of domestic heat pumps include reduced energy consumption and therefore lower bills for c... [more]
Salus's E Series one-touch button RF programmable thermostat offers users the facility to quickly and easily override their central heating programme when away from the home. Unlike other models available on the market, this one-touch set back control can be installed close to the main exit of the property and is simply activated when entering and exiting the house
Available for use with Salus’ wireless RT500 RF programmable thermostat, the E Series set back control is normally mounted at th... [more]
Two new electronic programmers have been added to Salus' range of S Series controls. Sporting the iconic touch ring fascia, these latest single and two channel programmers combine simplicity of installation and ease of use with S Series class. They are also newly available in a striking black finish.
Designed for single channel applications, the SP120 is a 5/2 or 7 day time switch complete with volt free contacts. Boasting three on/off periods, an easy to read LCD display with back light and... [more]
Heat pumps are effective both in summer and winter, day and night because the ground temperature remains constant at only a few feet below the surface. The heat pump works by circulating a refrigerant fluid around a circuit containing four elements: evaporator heat exchanger, compressor, condenser and expansion valve. Heat absorbed from the ground is transferred to the liquid refrigerant which evaporates to form a gas. This gas is then compressed which causes its temperature to rise. The hot gas... [more]
Malvin and Isabel Voller, who live in Horndean near Portsmouth, moved from a large Victorian-style property and decided to build a smaller, more modern three bedroom home on land they owned nearby, as part of their retirement plans. Their main criteria for the new home was that it would be affordable to run in the future and was very energy efficient.
The couple is looking forward to their retirement in their new home with a more affordable and energy efficient heating system, thanks to a Dan... [more]
Salus has reported that its S Series range of heating controls is becoming the preferred choice of Local Authorities and Housing Associations for servicing tenants' heating systems.
Available on the ST620 programmable thermostat and SP220 two channel programmer, the service mode provides an integral contact telephone facility that is visible via the easy-to-read LCD with white back light, and that flashes to alert the tenant when the heating service is next due.
As well as prompting tenant... [more]
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