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Monday 25 July 2016
Wednesday 20 July 2016
The Benefits of a Heat Transfer System
It doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold, winter or summer, you will benefit from having a heat transfer system installed in your house. Many New Zealand homes are being heated inefficiently, are you throwing money away through ineffective heating solutions? Chances are you may be.
What is a Heat Transfer System?
This is a ducted transfer system that is installed in the ceiling cavity of your house. The system shifts excess air from one room and distributes it to other areas of the house. This gives your house a more balanced temperature throughout.
As you can see in the image above, the heat is being generated in one area, this can be from a fireplace for example, the heat rises up through the inlet grille, travels through the ducting, assisted by the inline-centrifugal fan, reaching the splitter where the heat is divided, flowing through the outlet grille, warming the room.
When to Consider Installing a Heat Transfer System in Your Home
A question commonly asked. The best way to make this assessment is to ask yourself these questions.
- Are you generating excess heat in one particular area?
- Do you have areas in the house that are cold?
- Is your house stifling hot in the summer?
- Does the air smell stale in areas of your home?
- Are you spending extra money on running heaters in other rooms?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you will benefit from having a heat transfer system installed in your home.
What Kind of Heat Transfer System Do I Need?
This depends on the size and layout of your home. We stock a wide range of ready made kits that fit standard homes. We also stock parts to be able to make a custom transfer system so what ever your requirements are, we can help you.
We do recommend contact us prior to purchasing a system. Whether you’re buying it from us or elsewhere, it is always best to get the advice from a professional.
The Clear Benefits of Using a Heat Transfer System
If you are still unsure if a heat transfer system will be a good fit for you, read below to get more of an idea of what can be achieved when a heat transfer system is implemented:
HvacSupplies Heat Transfer Systems
- An average size lounge requires 2-6 kw of heating, yet heating appliances such as log burners* can generate 10-20kw.
- That’s 5 times the amount of heat required for a lounge room. This leaves an excess of 8-14 kw of heat available to warm other rooms in your home.
- Air trapped at ceiling level can reach temperatures in excess of 30°C.
- So why not Transfer that heat to where it’s needed.
- Improves energy efficiency
- Easily installed by a handy person
- Thermostat or speed controllable
- Constant Air Movement reduces the risk of damp
- Quiet powerful fan
- One, two, three or four room kits available
- Low power consumption (80 watt)#
For more information please contact us for professional advice. There are a lot of options to choose from and we can point you in the right direction.
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Wednesday 13 July 2016
Thursday 7 July 2016
Do You Have a Tiny House? Big Solutions for Small Spaces
Ask any Aucklander about small living quarters, and they will tell you from experience what it’s like to live in a tiny house or apartment because it’s just how city life is. Cramped.
Kiwi’s in general are becoming more accustomed to the idea of micro lofts, tiny houses. But this trend is not just limited to city life.
There are plenty of houses spread throughout New Zealand that are not in heavily populated areas that are still “cosy”.
In this article Colleen Hawkes from Stuff.co.nz shares details on an awesome Micro-Loft designed by Sprecht Architects of New York:
Micro loft solution packs a lot of punch in a small space
Specht Architects says the tiny, awkward apartment is at the top of a six-storey building. In its original state it was sectioned off with very small rooms.
Not surprisingly, every square inch is put to good use. The stairs feature built-in storage units below, which are similar to Japanese kaidan dansu.
Living in small quarters with kids can be very testing on a parents sanity. This next article from inhabitat.com, Yuka Yoneda shares some small living solutions that you can apply to your house:
9 Small Living Tips for Couples Trying to Stay Sane in Tiny Apartments
Lack of private space is probably the most obvious source of irritation for couples who live in small apartments.
Having a separate room to escape to is a luxury that may not exist in a studio, but you can create your own by turning a closet or even a small nook into an office area.
Even though it may not be a completely closed off room, it can act as a sanctuary where each partner can at least get a little work or zoning out done.
The great thing about the closet idea is that you can still use a decent portion of the closet as an actual closet and when you’re done working, you can just close the door and hide the clutter.
Some truly amazing things can be produced when you add some imagination to your design. This video from GoDownsize beautifully displays what is possible when you’re challenged with small spaces:
What Are Your Thoughts On The “Tiny Houses” Trend?
We have all lived in a house with that awkwardly small room that seems like it has no use. But with a little imagination and some planning, big things can happen in small spaces!
A huge bonus we can see is that heating costs will be significantly lowered. Simply adding a heat transfer system to your existing heat source will make sure every room in the house is warm and comfortable
Do you have a loft or attic that you have transformed into a small living space? We would like to hear back from you. If you have any pictures to share we would love to see them.
Image Credit:
- http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/81720662/Micro-loft-solution-packs-a-lot-of-punch-in-a-small-space
- http://inhabitat.com/nyc/9-small-living-tips-for-couples-trying-to-stay-sane-in-tiny-apartments/
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