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Boiler scrappage
Boiler Scrappage Scheme
A list of qualifying boilers is available on our site. (Click here)Up to 125,000 households in England with working “G-rated” boilers can apply through the Energy Saving Trust for a voucher which will entitle them to £400 off the price of a new, modern “A-rated” boiler or a renewable heating system like a biomass boiler or a heat pump.
The Government’s Boiler Scrappage Scheme has already triggered some companies to complement, and in some cases match, the offer and it is expected others will follow suit. This will extend the scheme to many more householders and safeguard work for the heating industry. People are advised to shop around to find the best deal which suits them before applying to the Scheme.
The Government’s Boiler Scrappage Scheme will:
• Help sustain work for the 130,000 installers and&nb… [Read More]
Smarter Showering
Bristan Makes Showering Green Again
Showers have long been promoted as more water and energy efficient than baths. However many modern shower systems use more water than consumers expect. According to the environment agency, a power shower can use over 60l of water in 5 minutes compared to 70l for a standard bath. Add to this the fact that many users stay in the shower far longer than 5 minutes or have more than 1 shower per day and the green credentials of showering look rather shaky.
The good news is Bristan has extended it’s EcoSmart range of water efficient products with the launch of a new [Bristan Eco shower handset ] model No. HAND100 ECO C.
Offering excellent value for money the stylish single function handset features a built-in flow limiter that instantly reduces water usage to six litres per minute. It can be fitted with any shower hose to deliver signifi… [Read More]
Low Energy Bulbs
As the nights draw in it’s time to switch on our lights, but the lighting cost of most domestic electricity bills is about 20% of the total.
Energy-saving light bulbs are more expensive to buy than ordinary bulbs but they can last up to 15 times longer, depending on the type of the bulb you buy thus saving you energy and money.
In the November 2009 Which?™ report on Megaman® GSU111d 11w Dimmerable® (fully dimmable with standard dimmers) it had this to say:
"Test score 75%. Megaman® GSU111d Dimmerable® Warm White 11W.
Pros. One of the best bulbs for starting up, this one produces a good amount of light quickly and light output meets the manufacturer’s claim. It lasts well, too - we test bulbs for up to 8,000 hours, and every one of the Megaman® bulbs lasted the duration. It handles frequent switching on and off well an… [Read More]
