วันพุธที่ 10 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Secrets for a restful sleep during the Cold Camping Trip

Secrets for a restful sleep during the Cold Camping Trip


Secrets for a restful sleep during the Cold Camping Trip

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 11:40 PM PDT

There are those who prefer to camp in the summer, when they can bask in the warmth of sun, sunbathe and take a dip in the nearby lake. On the other hand there are those who are in this adventure and fresh breezes that winter brings and are camped in the cold season on the road. While both are fun and exciting, is the downside to this option, the difficulty of getting a good night's sleep.

Previously they have camping trips in the middle of winter cold, or done in mydiscomfort and sleepless nights cold. But no more. Fortunately there are ways you can do to make sure that taper to ensure a comfortable sleep and warm, and then loads the next day.

The first secret to get a good night's sleep, is designed for a comfortable sleeping bag, the materials to provide warmth and insulation to invest. Coleman line of sleeping bags, for example, offers the comfort Smart (TM), which provides thermal Efficiency.

The second secret is to wear thick clothes. If it is too cold and you think you can warm up even more on jackets, shirts and sweatpants that with the comfort and warmth necessary to drift off into a peaceful use care to sleep. It would also help pampered, if you know anyone, because skin contact is often a good source of heat they have. Otherwise, you can always hug a plush cushion.

Third Secret is a reliable and secure purchase> Indoor heating you use in your tent. A stove as catalytic proCAT Coleman (TM) portable catalytic heater can heat without the flame, which can accommodate generally colder than welcoming and relaxing. Just be sure to follow the safety guidelines for the use of heating and ventilation and keep the heating of at least two feet away from anything.

Fourth secret is to bring a tent, which isMade of durable fabric and tent poles, which is strong enough to protect against rain, wind and snow will do. There is nothing worse than a tent overturned or blown away, so exposed and vulnerable to the cold.

Fifth secret to weigh the world of dreams is to play lullabies or classical cheerful songs in a MP3 player or discman or read a good book. Soft melodies and songs are useful to calm you and allow you to read your thoughts with others can also cause drowsiness or dizziness.So it's a good idea to pack some CDs or pocket books in paperback for listening and reading pleasure. And certainly at one time, you will sleep like a baby.

Sixth is a secret, chocolate milk or hot drink before bedtime. This probably reminds you of your youth and good old days when mom or dad used to help you make a hot drink, sleep easier.

With these simple guidelines you can follow to sleep in the cold should not be impossiblefeat. Just arm yourself with the right camping gear and off the dreams in the shortest possible time.

วันอังคารที่ 9 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Charmglow Electric Fireplaces

Charmglow Electric Fireplaces


Charmglow Electric Fireplaces

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 08:40 PM PDT

Charmglow electric fireplaces are definitely worth a visit if you want for this beautiful fireplace you're looking for. They are not only decorative in the room are also fantastic to give you instant heat where you enter the room on a cold winter day.

They come at affordable prices for all budgets and are available in a variety of styles for you to choose from. The most important thing for you to think before you choose to think of your choice, you will be safea power outlet nearby to plug in your fireplace.

Charmglow electric fireplaces are installed with a holographic image and refinance in just a switch, it is a real life trying to produce flame, perfect for a stunning effect, although the rooms do not necessarily mean to be cold.

If you do not need the image of the flame, you can easily control the heat instead. The fire with a 1500 watt heater is installed, and when it is lit, the heat of the roombeautiful. Is because you are using a controller fans for these warmth fireplaces ideal because no need to create, openings, so that any work of installation annoying.

And there is no need to have all the installation work is done through the purchase of a chaotic Charmglow fireplace, but it also has another advantage. If, for example, in a late summer evening, as you would like a fire, but they do not need heat, feel the only flip a switch, you can light the flame. This adds abeautiful warm light in the room.

The beauty of Charmglow electric fireplaces is that they are easy to move from room to room, since they weigh only 42 pounds. As mentioned above, there is no messy breakup with installation and low maintenance are primarily just a quick cleaning with a clean, dry cloth.

วันจันทร์ที่ 8 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Water heaters save energy and money is green

Water heaters save energy and money is green


Water heaters save energy and money is green

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 06:01 PM PDT

Water tank heater History

The kettle is one of the devices failed in families, usually hidden in a corner of the garage. We do not pay much attention to it until it breaks. The company has been around in its current form for a long time. It 'was invented in 1889 by Edwin and Ruud has not changed since then. It consists of a cylindrical tank 40 gallons or more with a gas burner or sometimes an electric element. It heats the water slowly andkeeps it warm all the time.

Its torch has a pilot light, the burning of natural gas is all the time and the main burner is regularly at work to heat the water again, because the water is cooled in the container. Well, that goes on every day, even if the water is never used. This is because the water loses its heat to the environment. It 's like a pot of water on the fire all the time. The new tank water heaters are better insulated than before the reductionStandby heat loss, but losing less heat water and heat again continuously. In today's world, where energy has become expensive and is still a total waste of energy and money. It damages the environment unnecessarily, and also contributes to global warming and climate change.

The water heater tank is also very inefficient, not only loses its heat, heat loss in standby, but they do a good job of heating water from the inherentDesign. When new, have an efficiency of about 55%. Depending on the hardness of the water rapidly to 30 percent or so, because the water deposits sediment on the bottom of the tank as the boiler, where water accumulated sediment when the water has warmed up and fall. WH The tank has health problems. Bacteria and germs love warm water and continues to grow easily and rapidly in the environment.

The water usually is not hot enough to kill them. Over timeYou can also build rust in the tank of water so that the heat output of GH further reduced after it was delivered in the bathroom sink and faucets. Sometimes you see rust stains in Malta. Not everything is not healthy, but a lot of time just unwanted. Do not move the tank WH some of these sediments and part of it remains in the tank and maintains the building. It's not just in the bathrooms we use hot water, although most are usedfor bathing. We use hot water to wash the dishes and sometimes cook food. Well, if you could see all of these microscopic aliens, bacteria and sediment, which is expected again for food or bathing children in the pool with water.

It has all of us who are running out of hot water in the shower or tub success. And there is the rapid heating of the water. The WH is simply not designed for this and it takes time and energy back to 40 liters or more heatWater. Many families plan for the showers, like in a family with more people, is rapidly running out of hot water. For hot water to last a bit 'longer than you can run the WH to a higher temperature, say 180 degrees Fahrenheit, so you can mix the water cooler with hot water. The implementation of the WH waste at a higher temperature even more energy and money of course.

Usually people take a shower in the morning before leaving home for work. The WH is not cleverWe know that after showering, she leaves the house and will not need hot water until late in the afternoon, if all go home. Then heat the water and keeps it hot all day through the heating and again and again. And of course there is to know that there is no need to go to sleep after a shower and hot water so that it heats the water again, and keeps you warm at night.
Hot water tank leaks can be expensive.

Well,Another problem with WHS is that the tank water losses over time tend. Sometimes this happens unnoticed for a long time. Since most water heaters in garages, usually placed out of sight, and no one pays attention. Thus, water damage due to water loss may go unnoticed for a long time and considerable damage to the environment as well as home and wasting water and energy. Water-damaged surfaces or other structures of the houses is not uncommonand repair tends to be expensive, because it was not detected in advance.
Considerations earthquake.

In earthquake prone areas, water heaters pose a different problem. If not anchored properly, they can tip over and cause water damage, physical damage and fire, of course. Car heaters are parked in the garage next to it and taking into account the weight of about 40 liters of water is about WH fell. About 330 pounds more. £ 120 for the heater itself,£ 450 so overall we have to say on a bonnet. Well, it just does not do significant damage to the hood of the car, but also on the bottom.

And in this case is to separate the gas line, and we will have a gas leak and can cause fire and damage. So it is very important to ensure that the tank properly, WH, something that can hold the weight when anchored. Bolts and steel straps should be strong enough and anchored wooden mainStuds or masonry walls.

Safety valve on water heater tank

Another thing to watch out for is the safety valve. As the name gives the water pressure to the outside through the release of excess water from tank to tank to prevent an explosion WH. You may be surprised to know how often it happens, that a small pressure relief valve and the boiler explodes. Excess water from the pressure relief valve, of course, must be routedExternal or a drain, not the water damage.

In some old houses in the WH in the house in a place that looks like a pantry is removed from the outside. This is of course also presents a greater risk of something catastrophic happens in case of interruption. The idea of an ever-burning fire in one unit is very disturbing to most people, once they become aware of it. The water heater burner or pilot burns forever, not just when using it.

For all theseReasons and the time of the traditional tank heater long gone. In other parts of the world, especially Asia and Europe have tank water heaters last for many decades. This is called a hot water heater, sometimes referred to as prepared at the request or instantaneous water heater or a point of resistance to water use.

Heater history

The first tankless WH was invented by an Englishman namedMaughan in 1870. The idea is water tankless WH only when you need heat, and almost instantly, so no hot water storage. How many inventions heating has gone through several designs over the decades. Most heaters are designed to be used on the site. This means that wherever you were the hot water needed to install an electric or gas-powered hot water and to the point they needed. This has also reduced the plumbing of a house byHe did not need another to run the hot water line for water. Normally, a small device was in the kitchen, the device integrates the kitchen faucet and, perhaps, a very small 1 gallon tank or so.

If you open the hot water tap, hot water would automatically after a few seconds. The bathrooms were larger units, usually operated gas, which would do the same. No hot water tank is not constantly and with great efficiency, would largely remain the same.Efficiencies of more than 80 percent were the norm. Since there is no storage of water associated with the standby heat loss, the overall efficiency would be much higher. Compared to the storage tank WH, which heat water and keep heat, tankless WH heats the water only once for immediate use more efficiently. This applies to electric heaters and gas tankless WH.

Whole house Water Heater

Later, as technologyAdvanced has been all over the house or on-demand tankless WH WH as it is called an alternative. Here it comes, the whole house with warm water on a necessary basis. Large quantities of water could be heated is necessary, except for a shower or in the kitchen or the washing machine all at the same time. It concerns or cold showers were a thing of the past. Now you could fill the tank and not worry about having enough hot water later.

The best tankless WHprovides endless hot water for as long as water and gas or electricity to heat water in motion. No memory and then endless hot water, and, of course, with incredible efficiency of 80 percent. The leader of cutting edge technology Noritz Noritz tankless tankless presented recent WH 842. He achieved an efficiency of almost unbelievable 94% with tankless technology. Your exhaust system is made of PVC is almost no waste of energy and therefore does not need to exhaust them.You may ask, who makes the best tankless WH Noritz and the answer would top the list as the largest tankless WH production in the world.

Because tankless WH did not tank, it comes in a small package, about 5 times smaller than the WH tank. It can be mounted on the outer wall of the house and free up valuable space in the garage or in some cases, again, looking in the same dining room where the tank WH was a real pantry inside the house.

No waste of energy without tankBoiler

The tankless WH does not use energy when you do not need hot water and no standby heat loss. The showers can now truly endless, and no worries for the next person who wants to take a shower. The typical shower uses 2.5 liters of water per minute and an average size tankless WH can generally deliver 6-7 gallons of hot water per minute. Now here is two people can shower or take the same time and still have enough hot water for washing orSink. Tankless water heater today with the best technology is very sophisticated computer-controlled devices. They control and maintain the water temperature to a preset value, irrespective of water volume and pressure.

In other words, is the water temperature at the shower head is the same regardless of the amount of water used, a second or third shower is turned on hot water extracts the user. The oil burner heating system modulates the gas or electric energy, gas or electric, theto achieve a desired set temperature. All this is possible with modern electronics and a closed circuit with high precision. Leading manufacturer of tankless water heaters are Noritz, Takagi, Rinnai and Bosch. Noritz water heaters are among the best on the market. All have refined their products for extreme reliability and durability. A typical tankless WH lasts 3 times longer than a storage tank WH without significant degradation of performance or efficiencyover time. Noritz tankless WH models like the 751 or may Takagi TK-3 with a continuous supply of hot water the whole house and save energy and money.

Tankless water heaters are safe

None of the security issues of the water heater tank WH applies. The recorder turns on only when hot water is needed, do not have a permanent pilot. The gas burner is lit electronically and installed outside when the outside temperature is constantly active and freeze its circuitsa tube to prevent freezing, if necessary. Its electronic controls the pressure of the incoming, the outgoing flow and regulates the pressure and the flow of hot water. To achieve high efficiency burner and heat exchanger for high efficiency and save energy. Volume of incoming gas and the pressure is also monitored and in case of malfunction of the device turns off and provides diagnostic information. Takagi TK 3 is closely associated with Noritz 751 and is also able to supply an entire house with hot water.

AnotherTankless hot WH saving aspect is that, because it runs out of hot water, no need to mix hot water with cold water and then the water temperature may be lower. For example, hot water heating tank is usually set at 160-180 degrees F, even if the water temperature is used for the shower of about 105 ° C. This is done not so much hot water in memory and makes the water hot longer, be it with cold water on the site. WithWater heater, there is no need for this is endless hot water and then the temperature to 110 degrees F are set and there is no need to mix in the cold water. This saves energy because the water is heated to higher temperatures. Every time that cold water mixed with hot water, which reduces the efficiency indirectly. Tankless water heaters are green products and contribute to the climate.

State incentives make it accessible tankless WHever

Thanks to favorable government subsidies, tax breaks, tax breaks, and sometimes, additional discounts local utility boilers in competition with old stoves, water storage tank fashion. The initial costs are reduced and the payback period on energy savings can be significant. According to various statistics 30% to 40% of the energy cost of a typical home is consumed by the water heater. Warm water can reduce the more than 50%. TanklessWater heaters are also available for commercial and industrial applications are very popular. Noritz models such as 751, 842 and 931 Noritz Noritz be installed in series to give water to almost boiling. Restaurants may hairdressers, gyms and many other commercial companies from the energy savings from hot water near the edge of space savings. Noritz as 631 smaller units are also suitable for smaller applications, such as apartments or small homes.

Most units allow you to set thedesired temperature through a control panel that can be installed in bathrooms or elsewhere. This gives you immediate control to set the desired temperature. It can happen, that there is a need for higher temperature of 180 degrees F, for instance, this is simply set by the digital control panel. This is very useful when filling a spa or fill a large bathtub. Tankless water heaters are also suitable for apartments. Electric Heaterare also very efficient and can be easily installed where there is enough electricity. In most areas, electricity more expensive than natural gas and liquefied natural gas or propane or LP tankless WH can be cheaper. Devices of today are the most compact heater ever built and carry the Energy Star rating.

Proper installation makes the difference

Tankless water heaters are devices from more sophisticatedThe decisive factor is the correct installation. It should be licensed, certified professionals and experts are installed at the factory. By far the most installed tankless WH is the type of operation on natural gas. Electric models are not very economical because of higher electricity rates in general and potentially higher installation costs. Electric heaters usually have a high demand for electricity and power supply circuits 100 A, or may need more amps. This would require an update ofexisting electrical system of the house, which can be expensive. Small electric heaters can be used easily in point of use locations, for example, the kitchen sink. You need much less power and are very useful.

The most important factor is the place where you want to install tankless WH. It 'important to provide the necessary proximity to the gas meter and gas line to the right size in one location, the volume of gas. Gas meter utility can also be restrictiveand able to supply enough gas. This is usually not a problem, most utility companies to change the counter of a larger unit for free. Because the tankless WH modulates its burner to fit the gas burner to the desired temperature.

Problems typically occur when the device needs to receive a larger amount of hot water and can not enough volume of gas for the burners. The supply of gas and the volume is very important to have a trouble-free operation. It is not thatHeater use more gas, they use more of it when heating the water directly above the bath WH, which heats the water slowly. The energy it takes for the water is at a certain temperature the same heat. It 'important how efficiently energy is used. A professional installation is trying to minimize the length of the pipe from the bathroom next to the tankless WH. This reduces the amount of cold water, rinse before the hot water reaches the faucet.

There are some pumpProducts on the market that constantly circulate hot water in the pipes so that hot water instantly available when you open the hot water tap. These pumps are very energy-consuming, because in most of the houses are not insulated hot water pipes and copper. Copper is an excellent conductor of heat, so that all the hot water in the pipes constantly radiating heat rapidly in the environment, and cooling. It works like the radiator or heater in the car. The hot water ispumped through to cool. These pumps and valves associated with using cold water pipes for the circulation of 'cold water so the water in the hot tube.

This company came to http://www.chilipepperapp.com/ an innovative solution. A heater water pump, or rather, a circulation pump, which is electronically controlled and activated when needed. Tankless water pumps like these added convenience and to avoid wastage of water. Water coolingthe hot side is returned instead of the cold-water pipes drained.

Its compact size of the tankless WH can be installed almost anywhere, and not necessarily where the boiler was old. It 'also important to ensure that water pipes can contribute to the volume of water. The tankless WH regulates the flow of course, but with the capacity does not mean that the heater can not operate at full capacity, if necessary. This means that you can not just more hot showersThe water at the same time. One thing you need is the water heater, a minimum flow of water to start heating the water. This is usually about 0.5 liters per minute. This is not a problem unless the hot water above or below the rate of flow.

A very low flow rate means that the tankless WH is to come or not come at all, and then rewind. This can happen even on the most recent handle shower faucets. Here's the mixture of hot and cold water is pre-set and theVolume increases or decreases. The mixing ratio of hot and cold temperature tank tankless water heater is set higher than the WH.

Here you can have a situation where there is not enough to keep you warm water, the device is not hot enough and the shower. It 'easy to repair and adjust the mixing ratio of the valve corresponding to the temperature of heating water. This situation is not naturaldirectly related to the water heater, but concerns of IT operations.

Propane patio heaters – Are you sure or not?

Posted: 06 Aug 2011 04:01 PM PDT

No question, you can expand the use and enjoyment of your patio or veranda with a patio heater LP. However, they produce high levels of heat from the gas, so they are safe?

It depends on what level of security you're looking for. If you want to buy guaranteed security, not a patio heater outside. Just do not live in a house with a gas or electric heater to get rid of everyone and trade the car for a horse.

Safety assured there is nothing outsidePatio heaters and horses included. As with any safety device, machine or device ultimately determined by how we use it. Common sense precautions, such as presented here, will contribute to the enjoyment of this product safe for many years.

Most likely you will be joining the LP (propane) heater 20 pounds of propane, that many people use their gas grill. You can be sure that propane tanks are virtually indestructible. You might have avery difficult time blowing a tank of propane gas, even if you wanted.

More importantly for our discussion are the connections between the tank and the heating, the flame that is involved. Incorrect connections may cause gas leaks that are very dangerous as flames poorly managed from any source. A good idea is to use a dented or rusty propane tank or an appliance with a damaged valve, collar or base.

If you smell gas, turn off the gas and removes theFlame. If the smell persists, contact your gas supplier or fire brigade. You will be able to restore security and peace of mind.

In addition to fragrance, there are effective ways to check for leaks (with the tank valve open), including brushing soapy water on all gas connections. If this creates bubbles, you have a leak. The manufacturer may provide guidelines for testing, should be aware of.

It 'a good bet that it will not count with matches or lighters or smoking and consumptionalcoholic beverages during the verification of losses. If you're not sure why this is so, please obtain an injunction from a gas oven, grill or appliance.

Patio heaters generally require some new assembly. Although the top producers usually control losses can come loose during a movement of the transport components. To be sure, check carefully for leaks before firing on the drives and the collection of all around.

Be sure to complete all the steps to install and to not force the pieces. IfApparatus for mounting is not your cup of tea, this would be a good time to be able to offer a cup of who has the right skills.

Outdoor patio heaters should not be used indoors, because every state is in operation. Indoor fireplaces have chimneys for a reason. Burn This requires adequate ventilation and patio heaters are not equipped with a fireplace. The combustion of propane produces carbon monoxide, which in enclosed spaces, you can kill.

The importance ofKeep away from combustible materials recommended by the manufacturer can not be overstated. In general, at least 3 "is required. On the terraces and roof terraces, this includes flying over trees and shrubs, beds, toys, paper plates, clothes ….

Some materials require much more space, such as gasoline, paint and other flammable vapors and liquids.

The dome and the burners outdoor patio heaters are extremely hot during operation. The surface of the radiator is aEmitter temperatures close to 1600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Therefore take special care with children and pets. Loved children and adults to touch the danger of high temperatures and do not question, or near the heater. Similarly, you should not try to move a patio heater when in use, and leave a lighted patio heater unattended.

Make sure you put the heating on a flat surface, solid and stable and do not use, when the winds exceed 10 miles hour.Although well-made units are equipped with an automatic tilt off switch, you should not prevent accidents warming of the earth to somebody. In addition, the extra wind to douse the flames and the gas leak.

Propane patio heaters are safe? Yes High quality standards and regulations have greatly expanded the basic security of outdoor patio heaters and propane usage improved. A better question is whether the person who has used these products for security-minded you are, If you've read this far. Thus, for propane patio heaters are safe.

Decorating outdoor dining

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 02:40 PM PDT

Their outdoor terrace has more potential than what you see. Today there are many options for the outdoor experience, it makes sense to beautify the time and effort put in to improve. Patio umbrellas, cushions, sofas and fireplaces have all the space outside the potential to be life now has to make a fun area and seems to be with family.

The outdoor dining furniture is more decorative than years ago, placing it in an area gets a little 'organization andCreativity. If you decorate and re-ind oor yo ur house then enjoy the terrace is also enjoyable. How the inside, you do not want to place furniture too near each other. You need space to put your garden furniture. An outdoor sofa and coffee table, all that you are a small courtyard. Not to decorate.

Outdoor patio umbrellas are great and can really help with the screening of the sun. If you do not want to raise money to build a trellis or spendOverhead cover for your patio, then do not buy an umbrella. Patio umbrellas are decorative and colorful. You can multi-colored, striped, or discreetly in bright colors. Some umbrellas are made, so you have different shades, not just a roof, but pull out many of an item. Umbrellas are available in different shapes and sizes, can be used to cover about 10 square meters or more, or may be available in small sizes, to accommodate the residents of the apartment.

For the romantic orfor people who take a cold night, warm fireplaces and are ideal to achieve both. They were very popular in recent years and may, or simply prop ane woo d be powered prop ane is good because there have been problems with maintenance keeps a fire, and there is minimal risk of spreading a fire. If you want to add character to your patio, then you might want to consider purchasing a chimnea. A chimnea is a chic version of aAlmost looks like a fireplace and wood stove.

Improving the terrace really a great way to enjoy the outdoors. To sit in a comfortable chair and see the stars really bring life into perspective. The fresh air and space helps to balance your life chaotic and helps slow down the hectic lives.

วันศุกร์ที่ 5 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How to Hookup your outdoor wood boiler to your existing heating system

How to Hookup your outdoor wood boiler to your existing heating system


How to Hookup your outdoor wood boiler to your existing heating system

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 01:01 PM PDT

You've just bought or thinking of buying a boiler outdoor wood. How do you integrate your existing heating boiler house? The man sold one wants to sell the tank and tells you that hooking into your system is very simple.

Outdoor wood boilers in various shapes and sizes. In most cases, bigger is better for these things. The next thing you need to consider is whether the vessel is opened or closed. Makes a difference in the way gets addicted.Closed systems can be up to your existing boiler system can be connected in a primary secondary configuration. This means that the wood boiler, two T-pieces circulating in your home and your home system, the water circulates through the house. The two waters mix with the T-shirt.

If your wood boiler is an open system, then you need to install a steel plate collectors heat exchanger to separate the two seas. The connection of the heat exchanger is not that difficult if you follow the instructionsproperly. This heat exchanger is very efficient in transferring heat from a wood boiler heating system inside. It also takes water from the internal system pressure and isolation.

If you install an outdoor oven hot air heating system, then you need to buy a similar battery to install car radiator in plenary on the supply side of the existing hot air furnace. This coil hookup of water lines outside the boiler. The water flowsIn this way, the heat of the coil, so that the air is heated by hot air from the oven. The water supply for this type of heat is very simple, but the electrical connection of the fan, pump and thermostat can not be so easy. You may need someone with good electrical knowledge, to change everything in the right order.

Outdoor wood boilers can heat your home effectively, the existing system of heating, when properly installed. If it is installed properlyNo difference in the heating of your home noticed. And 'warm and welcoming. You complain that really do your research before you install your outdoor wood boilers.

วันพุธที่ 3 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Solar systems, renewable energy, energy efficiency and your home

Solar systems, renewable energy, energy efficiency and your home


Solar systems, renewable energy, energy efficiency and your home

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 08:41 PM PDT

Reduce your energy bill with renewable energy

Use renewable energy to produce electricity and reduce electricity bills can be a solid long term investment. Depending on the type of technology, you can expect a full return on investment within 3 to 18 years. With financial or tax credits from the utility or state or national government, the return on your investment over time can be reduced by half.

However, under the first step, considerAll renewable energy systems must, at your home or business more energy efficient. In general, the basic rule that for every $ 1 spent more energy efficient your situation, is $ 3 to $ 5 to save the cost of renewable energy system. Let's see about some basic ways you can go your home more energy efficient.

Make Home Energy Efficient

One of the easiest things you can do to reduce the energy consumption is to change yournormal incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Energy efficient light bulbs energy consumption 65-75% in less than a regular bulb that produces the same amount of light. Replacing a regular light bulb 100 watts to 32 watts CFL, you will have $ 60 to $ 80 to save on electricity costs throughout the lamp life (10,000 hours). Now imagine how much you save if you changed all the bulbs to energy saving light bulbs!

The technology of these lamps has been developed and improved rapidly inIn recent years, while the cost came to be dramatic. You will find that compact fluorescent light bulbs that time as required for most lamps and lighting is dimmable CFL!. Head out, buy at your local department or hardware store and compact fluorescent lamps for most of the lights as possible. The investment is worth it.

Another alternative to traditional bulbs are fiber optic. Tubular skylights look a little 'how to polish the stove pipes that start with a transparent dome on topRoof and are available in some rooms for the day of enlightenment. Often we see customers with fiber optic lighting in hallways and bathrooms to bring. The light is natural, and naturally in some plants may be lighter than a 100-watt light bulb type.

Energy Star and Energy Guide

One of the largest consumers of electricity in most homes is the refrigerator. In most households, the refrigerator is the number one powerEvery power consumer after the heating or cooling systems-based. If your refrigerator is more than 10 years, is likely to be electrically very inefficient. You should replace your refrigerator has a current, a high Energy Star rating. Remember that just because a refrigerator, Energy Star have earned the label does not mean that is the most efficient model available, it just means that the efficiency mandate from the Federal standards of efficiency is at least 15%. You can alsomost research on the online Energy Star Web site. There is the type of mark, and the size of the refrigerator to sort and search for energy efficiency. Can If you are shopping in stores, contact the yellow Energy Guide tags that are attached to all new refrigerators (and many other devices). Energy is another guide for state program by Energy Star, the information on the annual energy consumption provides and shows you where each model ends in a comparison with similar models. Formaximum energy savings, choose the model that is a leader in efficiency in its class.

Phantom Loads

Also known as "phantom loads" are the subtle devices consume mind constantly releases small amounts of electricity loads 24 hours a day, even if it does not really do anything useful. While each device by itself can not consume much energy, the combination of all right in your home consume the equivalent of two or three 60-watt bulbLight bulbs left on all day and all night. During a single year amounted to over 1 megawatt-hour, in other words, the power saving enough for a whole house for 2 or 3 months!

What are these mysterious Spirit invites? The best known examples of "power" are adapters or power supplies that are free to use mobile phones, laptops, cordless phones, answering machines, radios, inkjet printers and many other appliances. They are actuallysmall transformers, rotating AC wall current in current use by the DC device. During one of these devices consume only a small amount of energy (eg 30-20 Watts), a dozen of them, continuously and simultaneously consume a significant amount of electricity. What's worse is that even if you do not charge the phone or battery for your cordless drill that the AC adapter can continue to use electricity only because they putWall. Other phantom loads are well camouflaged devices that have the "instant on" feature, as most modern TVs, VCRs, DVD players, radios and many many computers. During all these devices are turned off presumably, they are actually consuming every 3 or 20 watts continuously, only to be ready to use them.

How do you remove the consumption of energy from these parasitic loads? One of the simplest solutions is to simply connect these devices in aCiabatta, which is an on / off switch. When you are done with the devices and close them by the rule, and then just press the power switch on the power strip. Many people are part of their nightly routine to turn off power strips, just before going to bed. For AC power adapter that you use at night, like to recharge a cell phone, put on a separate power strip that turns off during the day if you bring your cell phone. Simple solutions such as these could reduce your mindelectrical loads up to 80%. Real-time dollars, this means savings upwards of $ 120 per year in electricity costs, depending on local utility rates and how it has undertaken to reduce phantom loads.

A special note for people who plan to live off-grid are

If you plan to use an off-grid solar, wind or water system plan and a 12 or 24 volt battery, often able to find the devices andDevices directly to these voltages. The advantage of using equipment that does not need a power supply that consumes unnecessarily, if the device is in operation. After all, what is not an AC adapter to convert standard household alternating current to direct current for the device type, and it is rare that the conversion efficiency.

Energy Efficient Cooling

During the summer (and in warmer climates), air-conditioningOften, the largest consumer of electricity. An economical way to reduce the demand on air conditioning cooling your attic with a fan to keep rooftop solar. Powered by an integrated solar module, solar roof fans, if your attic is heated to intervene during the day. Venting the hot air from the attic all day to stay cooler and under the floors, as a result of your air conditioner runs less clear.

Fans of the solar roof can have a good do-it-yourself or carpenters to install.They need no wiring. A hole must be cut in the roof, the fan in the attic slipped and the edges are well insulated with the roof. The solar panel of the fan is installed as designed, lasts at least 25 years. A fan solar roof is another wise investment that pays for itself very quickly.

For people who live in areas that are relatively dry, but warm live, have evaporative coolers (swamp coolers also known) is an alternative cost, low power consumption to conventional airAir conditioners. Evaporative coolers use about 25% of the energy of an air conditioner would. Unfortunately, many people live in climates that hot weather, it is also relatively humid. Under these conditions, evaporative coolers will not work effectively.

Another simple way to reduce costs and green house in the air conditioning on deciduous trees, their leaves shade your home in summer and drop their leaves for more sunlight in winter conditions. It is shading your homeless heated, and therefore requires less cooling from air conditioning. Planting a tree in this scenario is twice the environmental impact, it is reducing greenhouse gas emissions, using less electricity, because both of the same tree absorbs carbon dioxide.

Energy efficient appliances and

Many other devices in your family, a new version and greater energy efficiency. Here is a brief list of other devicesThey should be replaced with more efficient versions: hot tubs, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, telephone, VCR and DVD, ceiling fans, fax machines, computers and photocopiers. To find out which brands and models are certified Energy Star and to find out which of these are more efficient Energy Star Web site that you visit the site: www.EnergyStar.gov. To find out how much electricity your appliances consume really invest in a gauge of economic strength as the Kill-A-Wattmeters.

For many families, the largest bill is the cost of heating. Probably the quickest, cheapest and easiest way to reduce heating costs is to buy a programmable thermostat. You can turn off the oven thermostat to automatically, if you are not home and turn it on, just before you come. You can easily recoup your investment in the new thermostat in your little one winter, less for the heating system. See your local store or hardware companies for prices and HVACAvailability of different models.

Another key step to reduce the heating bill at home has kept air leaks and adding insulation. According to the Energy Star seal air leaks and adding insulation can reduce heating costs by up to 10%. For homes with attics, is one of the most simple and effective way to put down insulation in the attic. Visit your local hardware store to find out how much insulation is recommended in several areas of your homeRegion.

In recent years the use of solar air heating systems are becoming more popular. Mounted on an exterior, south-facing wall or roof, solar air heating collectors can reduce a home or business heating costs by up to 30% per annum. They cost much less than a conventional heating system, solar air heaters typically pay for itself in 3-6 years. Typically last for 18 to 35 years and require only minimal maintenance. In connection with yourexisting heating system, solar air heating systems simply reduces your heating needs, if you have even partial sunlight.

There are two basic types of solar air heating. There are those that blow cool outside air and heat in your home or office. That there are those who take the air inside the building to increase the temperature by another 50 to 90 degrees Celsius and blows it out to (also known as convection solar systems). Newer homes andBuildings, which tend to be tightly closed and stagnant air in winter is twice the size of you will benefit from the fresh solar air heaters. Old houses are usually by nature and experience draftier full air exchange with the outside a couple of times a day. These houses are from the solar air heaters, circulating the air in the room and enjoy the increase of temperature. Typically, a foot 4×8 is recommended for air solar collector 750-1000 square feet of space at home.

WaterHeating Efficiency

Models efficient heating hot water in recent years are available. If you have an old hot water heater is probably not with efficiency in mind. Again, check the Energy Star website to find out what is the more efficient boilers.

Another good alternative to traditional hot water tanks are instantaneous water heaters. These systems heat water only when itsis used. Heating systems normally used in much of North America, maintaining a large tub of hot water to be used only few times a day. For hot water and ready for a traditional hot water tanks this time to stop consuming energy during the day if you need it or not. Heaters consume energy only when you need hot water, doing the typical budget of 30 to 50% of the cost of heating water. You can find water heatersHeaters, natural gas, propane and electricity usage by a variety of manufacturers.

Solar Water Heating offers you the best return on investment

The energy (natural gas, propane, electricity, etc.) are needed for water heating, 60-90% may be a solar heating system to preheat water before it enters the water reducing the existing traditional boilers. Extraordinarily effective and efficient, even in northern climates, solarWater heating technologies have matured over the past 30 years. Designed to be easy for the last 30 years or more with minimal maintenance, paying the solar water heating usually for himself in his first 3-7 years of use. The solar hot water collectors heat your home with water, which are usually placed on the roof of the house. The hot water is produced, stored in an insulated tank until ready to use your home. Your only football on the traditional hot water heatingWater when the water temperature is not high enough. The solar hot water systems can be installed by experts in the do-it-yourself, but it is recommended that a licensed plumber or hydraulic check or making more complicated the plumbing.

Energy efficiency – Your first step to clean energy and energy independence

To take the first step before buying a solar or wind power to your current needs is to reduce these needs in an intelligent way. MoreThe houses can cost-reducing their electrical needs of 20 to 30%, without making any changes in the lifestyle of residents. We will provide you with many tips for saving energy in this article, such as:
The replacement of light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones.
Update your old appliances with energy star who has a very low annual energy consumption evaluation.
Minimizing the number of hidden ghost (ghost) loads in your home.
Insulate your home andfor the colder seasons.
To make creative use of vegetation to keep the house cool in summer and optimize the sunlight entering the house in winter.
Using solar thermal technologies (not to be confused with the technologies of solar energy), to effectively reduce costs, the traditional air or water heating systems work in order.

There are literally hundreds of other little tricks to make your smart home, which further reduces your electrical needs. Consider raising aCopy of the book '10 Minute Energy Saving Secrets – 250 Easy Ways Big Bucks Year Round "by Jerri Farris Save many other ways to learn quickly and easily to reduce household energy consumption.

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A veranda is an ideal place for a glider patio

A veranda is an ideal place for a glider patio


A veranda is an ideal place for a glider patio

Posted: 01 Aug 2011 03:01 PM PDT

They have a porch that you like, but do not want a traditional old-fashioned swing hanging from the ceiling? If so, you might consider a glider patio instead.

A glider has a fluid motion and gliding, and relaxation is very pleasant. Some patio gliders are so smooth in action that make little noise, if at all. Gliders do wonders choice for both exterior and interior shots.

Here are some other reasons to look around a courtyardSlide:

– You can add a touch of romance with a type of glider bench to add. Fix the starry sky in the evening or enjoy a fresh lemonade on a hot summer day with someone you care about. Pampering of a glider is a great way to socialize favorite.

– A glider is easy to clean and maintain in good shape. Soap or detergent usually solves the problem. If your plane has pad, just off the table, that will wipe away every day to eliminate insects and dust.

– A well-built wooden glider from a durablewill last for years and will bring many moments of fun. When shopping for a sail, consider teak or cedar. These are both durable wood resistant to insects and weather.

– Children and babies love gliding. The regular movement helps children fall asleep, which gives parents more time for their own relaxation. And children of all ages who love to vibrate on a screen. It 's like a toy that does not tire of.

– Patio Glider is perfect for when guests visit. They are light enough tomoved and rearranged in an instant, but strong enough to allow a group of people.

– They offer versatility. You can adjust the pillow or cushion in the season or customize, if you move a new house in need of a different color scheme. The frame of the canopy patio is timeless and harmonious in every architectural style.

– To promote reading. Ok this might be a stretch, but how many times have you seen someone relaxing on a sail with the morning paperand a cup of coffee? All the time. You can actually see this scene played in the film. If you want a good book, but they also want to enjoy a breath of fresh air, a glider can be the perfect solution. And for this young man who is not inclined reluctant readers, the corrupt or her plane. A bit 'of exercise can be just the thing to pull the book will encourage a young person.

If you have made the decision to shop online to start looking glider. There are many styles to choose from a widevarious price ranges. They can be purchased for a relatively small amount, or can be purchased from an expensive high-end store. Do you want your money's worth with the purchase of a glider patio that will last for many years. Look for sturdy metal frame and a wood cut.

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Air conditioning – cleaning the cooling coil

Air conditioning – cleaning the cooling coil


Air conditioning – cleaning the cooling coil

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 11:40 AM PDT

The air conditioning works by exchanging heat from inside a building from the outside. That will take some basic principles of the need for refrigeration. One of the most important pieces is to make this happen, the cooling coil. This is usually the aluminum coil surrounding the air conditioning compressor.

What happens in this external drive, a simple change in state of refrigerant in air conditioner. The refrigerant from a liquid to a changeGas inside the inner coil moves outside, where the compressor compresses the gas at high pressure. If this happens, the gas, also very hot. The hot gas then exits the compressor to begin the journey through many feet of pipe to the condenser. As the gas cools, it returns to liquid form back inside to start the cycle again.

Major problems begin when the condenser is clogged with dirt that the hot gas in the condenserCoil is not cool enough, the hot gas back to liquid form. If this happens, the cooling takes place and then the air conditioner is running but not cooling. The compressor starts to become very hot and the end result will be the death of a compressor. For these reasons, the capacitor must be clean and free of debris at all times when the air conditioning running. Cleaning the coil is a fairly simple process, here are some guidelines to follow when youthis.

To clean the coil a few simple tools are needed. A garden hose nozzle with a key to the condenser to remove a garden sprayer to apply the cleaning solution. The first thing is to unplug the power for the external drive. There should be a switch of a type close to the condenser. Then remove the fan from the condenser. Normally this will be the top of the device. The fan can usually be accurately positioned next without disconnecting the motor cables.Thoroughly wet the coil with the garden hose. If you have high pressure water in which they live, have ensured that the water pressure to turn on the coil fins. These are very thin and fragile. If they are bent to get on the air will not be able to flow freely through them. Sprayer with the cleaning solution from the garden, his coat inside and outside the coil. Let the solution work on the accumulation of dirt before washing off. If you use a foaming cleanser to roll, thenfoam debris from the cooking coil. Then use a garden hose to wash the dirt from the coil. I often work from within the spray through the coil. This is the opposite of the usual flow of air and wash the dirt easier. Rinse the battery with water until no more dirt to clean it with detergent or output. Replace the fan and run the device again.

The solution for cleaning the condenser coil cleaner is any good. Many car-type radiator cleaning workswell. Capacitors for very dirty, it would be good to buy a foaming coil cleaner designed to clean the condenser coils. A local plumber and heating supply house should take stock of the cleaning solutions of the coil. Most of these solutions are very strong chemicals. Be sure to wear gloves and goggles when working with them.

With your clean air conditioning condenser, help your air conditioner running at the best efficiency possible. A capacitor is cleaneasiest ways to save money during the execution of electric central air conditioning. A clean coil compressor can run cooler and last longer help him. Your condenser coil are thoroughly cleaned at least once a year. If you live in very dirty environments, such as on a dirt road, it is often necessary to clean the condenser. Moreover, not things that clog the coil. Blowing grass clippings into the condenser coil is a common thing that happens. KeepShrubs to grow in and around the condenser. In this way the flow of air to the coil. Large flowers planted can also do the same thing near the coil.

As you can see there are many things that bring air conditioning to work harder and can cost more money. The time to look through things and give you a clean you can save a lot of money.