HEATING
Heating Articles
Heating is a massive energy consumer in the UK. Find out how to heat your home cheaply and efficiently, how to use wind power (
wind) to generate heat, solar water heating (see also
solar), and much more.
Direct Solar Water Heating SystemFind out how to put together a simple and cost effective direct solar water heating system
Article Last Modified: 09:25, 16th Nov 2009solar | water | heatingSimple Solar Water Preheating SystemUse solar power to pre-heat water and reduce electricity/gas consumption
Article Last Modified: 14:47, 7th Oct 2009solar | heating | waterDrayton SHR52120 Solar Thermal ControllerFind out more about (and buy) the Drayton SHR 521 20 solar thermal controller
Article Last Modified: 11:44, 3rd Oct 2009solar | water | heating | electronics | shoppingImmersion Heaters to help Renewable EnergyFind out how the electric immersion heater could enable almost full renewable electricity supply in the UK
Article Last Modified: 14:34, 18th Jun 2009general | news | water | heatingSolar Pump Controller for Swimming PoolsRead about the new REUK solar pump controller for swimming pool heating
Article Last Modified: 16:37, 1st Jun 2009solar | heating | electronicsMake a Waterproof Temperature ProbeFind out how to make a waterproof temperature probe
Article Last Modified: 16:37, 1st Jun 2009electronics | heating | waterGreenhouse Heatsink Connection DiagramPutting together a solar powered greenhouse heatsink
system
Article Last Modified: 10:27, 31st Mar 2009solar | heating | generalAir Source Heat PumpsFind out about using an air source heat pump to heat water in your home
Article Last Modified: 10:27, 31st Mar 2009geothermal | energy efficiency | heatingCavity Wall InsulationFind out about the benefits of cavity wall insulation
Article Last Modified: 10:27, 31st Mar 2009energy efficiency | heating | generalCombined Heat and PowerFind out more about domestic (micro) combined heat and power systems
Article Last Modified: 10:27, 31st Mar 2009heating | energy efficiency | biomass | generalTefal Quick Cup Eco KettleFind out more about the Tefal energy efficient Quick Cup kettle
Article Last Modified: 10:26, 31st Mar 2009energy efficiency | carbon | shopping | heatingPassivhaus Super Efficient HomeFind out more about the idea of Passive Houses (passivhaus)
Article Last Modified: 07:48, 19th Feb 2009energy efficiency | heating | generalAladdin Auto Vent Radiator BleederKeep radiators air free, save energy, and reduce fuel bills
Article Last Modified: 14:24, 18th Feb 2009heating | shopping | energy efficiencyPaper Log Briquette MakerFind out how to turn old newspapers into briquettes for the fireplace or stove
Article Last Modified: 13:44, 18th Feb 2009heating | recycling | biomass | carbonMolten Salt for Heat StorageFind out about how molten salt can be used as a heat store
Article Last Modified: 11:15, 18th Feb 2009heating | solar | generalGas Tumble DryersFind out about the benefits of gas powered tumble driers
Article Last Modified: 11:55, 31st Jan 2009heating | general | shopping | carbon | energy efficiencySolar Hot Hose ShowerUse a length of hosepipe to heat water for a shower and much more
Article Last Modified: 13:10, 30th Jan 2009solar | water | heatingCompare Heat Pump to Condensing BoilerShould you choose a condensing boiler or an air source / ground source heat pump
Article Last Modified: 16:13, 29th Jan 2009geothermal | energy efficiency | heatingRadiator BoosterRead our Radiator Booster (and new Radiator Booster Mk2) product review
Article Last Modified: 14:43, 16th Jan 2009heating | energy efficiency | shoppingImmersion Heater Elements for Wind TurbinesDetails of a range of immersion heater elements designed for use with wind turbine generators
Article Last Modified: 08:19, 22nd Dec 2008wind | heating | waterThermosyphon Solar Water HeatingFind out how a Thermosyphon Solar Water Heating System works
Article Last Modified: 16:15, 3rd Nov 2008heating | solar | waterPipe Clip Temperature SensorsFind out more about the Semitec CH range of pipe-clip temperature sensors (thermistors)
Article Last Modified: 11:54, 18th Sep 2008heating | solar | water | generalSolar Bread Box Batch HeaterFind out how to put together the simplest kind of solar water pre-heater
Article Last Modified: 11:52, 16th Sep 2008solar | water | heatingSteca TR 0301 Solar Water Heating ControllerFind out more about the Steca TR0301 temperature difference controller
Article Last Modified: 17:05, 15th Sep 2008water | solar | heating | electronicsSolar Hot Water Heat ExchangerFind out about a heat exchange coil which can be retro-fitted to standard hot water tanks for solar water heating
Article Last Modified: 16:47, 5th Sep 2008solar | heating | waterWind Turbine Water HeatingHeat water directly using a wind turbine generator (with or without a battery bank)
Article Last Modified: 13:21, 4th Sep 2008wind | heating | water200W 12V Immersion HeaterUsing a wind turbine to heat water for your home via an immersion heater element
Article Last Modified: 13:21, 4th Sep 2008heating | wind | waterHydrosave Water Saving DeviceFind out about Hydrosave - a thermostatically controller water saving device
Article Last Modified: 10:14, 28th Aug 2008water | heating | shopping | generalDIY Solar Water Heating PrototypeFollow the construction of a successful DIY solar water heating prototype
Article Last Modified: 15:16, 19th Aug 2008solar | heating | waterIntroduction to BiomassWhat is biomass, and how can it be used to generate heat and electricity
Article Last Modified: 15:13, 19th Aug 2008biomass | heatingEvacuated Tube Solar Water HeatingLearn about the most efficient way to use the sun to heat water
Article Last Modified: 11:51, 21st Jul 2008heating | solarSimple Solar Water HeatingMake a simple solar water heater with easy to find materials
Article Last Modified: 13:17, 30th Jun 2008heating | solar | waterSolar Water Heating Pumping StationFind out more about the new solar water heating Pumping Station
Article Last Modified: 11:53, 6th May 2008solar | water | heatingMake a Simple Solar Air HeaterHeat a room or outhouse with a solar heater made from recycled aluminium cans
Article Last Modified: 14:55, 1st May 2007solar | heatingTest a Concentrated Solar Heater DesignTest results for a scaled down concentrated solar water heating parabolic trough
Article Last Modified: 10:14, 12th Apr 2007heating | solar | waterBuild a Concentrated Solar Water HeaterPlans for building a cheap advanced solar water heating system
Article Last Modified: 10:14, 12th Apr 2007heating | solar | waterFinns Use Waste Water to Heat HomesUnderground heat pump installation to extract heat from water flushed down the drain
Article Last Modified: 16:16, 12th Jan 2007news | heating | waterIntroduction to Solar Water HeatingFind out more about the benefits of solar water heating.
Article Last Modified: 12:00, 20th Dec 2006heating | solarPumps for Solar Water HeatingFind a suitable water pump for a solar water heating system
Article Last Modified: 11:15, 20th Dec 2006heating | solarDIY Solar Water HeatingBuild Your Own DIY Solar Water Heating Panel
Article Last Modified: 15:37, 21st Apr 2006heating | solar