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The Electric Heating Company Limited ENERGY INFORMATION PACK2 Heating Economy Guide Electric heating is affordable if certain guidelines are followed. The main steps are: When heating is required the thermostat should be set to the “comfort” temperature which is 21 degrees. Higher temperatures will incur higher costs. Reducing room temperatures at night and in unoccupied rooms can significantly reduce your heating bills. Always operate a closed door policy. Outside doors should always remain shut. Internal doors, such as bedrooms etc. should be kept closed. Each radiator has an integral programmer/thermostat so that room temperatures can be set individually. The programmer controls the time periods when the heating goes “on and off” to the desired temperature. In the event you have an EHC programmer the following instructions will apply. The select key gives you four options which are as follows: On The heating is on 24 hours a day Off The heating is switched off altogether Auto The heating can be programmed to go “on” and “off” up to three times a day All day The heating will operate from the first programmed time until the last programmed time Some programmers may use other words to describe the above choices but the meaning will be the same. Instructions for programming the heating times are in the booklet; however a shorter version appears on the inside of the “pull down” cover. Keeping A Warm Home There are a range of measures that can be taken to help keep your home warm during winter. If you need help, contact your local council or the organisations listed in this guide. Conserving heat Conserving heat within your home – and keeping cold out – will make for a warmer home without building up high energy bills. Free, independent energy advice can be obtained from Energy Savings Trust – 0800 512012 or their website www.energysavingtrust.org.uk Draughts Draughts are a common cause of energy loss within the home. They can be reduced with relatively simple inexpensive measures. Fit draught seals around windows and door openings. Fit draught strips to the bottom of the doors and fit internal letterbox covers.3 If possible, hang heavy curtains on windows and doors. Use plastic or clear film secondary glazing to cut draughts and heat loss in window areas if required. It is important that draught strips should be fixed securely to the bottom of doors to prevent accidents. Ventilation ducts and bricks should not be blocked, especially in rooms with gas or open fires. They ensure circulation of fresh air. Insulation Heat will always escape through the structure of the house I.E. The roof, windows, doors and walls. Insulation and double glazing will reduce the rate of heat loss which will keep your home warmer and help reduce energy bills. Loft You should insulate your loft to prevent unnecessary heat loss. A 270mm thickness of insulation quilt is recommended. Often older houses may have no insulation at all in the loft, or in some cases less than the recommended amount. Walls Older houses with a cavity wall may benefit from having insulation material injected into the cavity. Doors & Windows In the evening close your curtains to reduce heat loss. Double glazing or secondary glazing will keep rooms warmer and quieter. Lagging Hot Water Cylinders & Pipes Energy may be going to waste in your home if the hot water system is not properly insulated. A jacket to insulate the hot water cylinder can be bought which is usually easy to fit. The jacket should have a british standards “kite mark” on the label. Newer hot water cylinders are supplied with an insulation coating. Hot water pipes can be lagged to prevent heat escaping. Exposed pipes in the roof space, or other areas where they may freeze in cold weather, should also be lagged. Heating Your Home The ideal living room temperature for older people is 21°C (70°F). This is not simply a question of comfort. Once room temperatures start to drop, the threat to health is greater, and the risk of respiratory illness, stroke, heart attack and hypothermia increase. Whatever the heating system, try to make sure that your main living room is kept at this temperature while you are using it.4 Regional Electricity SupplierOff Peak Times Midlands00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 South Wales00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 South Western00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 South Eastern00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 London00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 Eastern00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 East Midlands00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 Economy 10 Off-Peak Times The Economy 10 Tariff is supplied by SSE which offers 10 hours of off-peak energy every day. This off-peak energy is not just for heating but for whole house electricity consumed during these hours. The off-peak hours differ throughout the UK. Please see the following times in the various regional areas. Using Heat Efficiently • Make sure you know how the controls work on your heaters or heating system. • Set the thermostat controls for each heater or central heating radiators to maintain room temperatures at 21°C (70°F) during the periods you are using them. • Don’t let rooms get too hot. Adjust the heating controls if they do. • Set your timer to bring heating on automatically in living rooms about half an hour before you get up. In very cold weather, set the timer to bring heating on earlier. • Bedrooms should be warmed before going to bed. This information has been provided by the Energy Savings Trust, for further advice please call England - 0800 444 202 Scotland - 0808 808 2282 Wales - 0808 808 2244 NI - 0800 111 4455 When having an EHC heating system installed, it is essential you choose the best available electric tariff to help run your heating system as economically as possible. These tariffs include Economy 10 tariffs supplied by companies such as SSE or single rate tariffs which are offered by all energy companies. As the bill payer, it is your responsibility to ensure you are on the correct tariff for the type of heating installed. Regional Electricity SupplierOff Peak Times Yorkshire00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 Scottish Hydro04:30 - 07:30 13:00 - 16:00 20:30 - 00:30 Scottish Power04:30 - 07:30 13:30 - 16:30 20:30 - 00:30 Manweb04:30 - 07:30 13:30 - 16:30 20:30 - 00:30 Norweb00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 Southern00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:00 Northern00:00 - 05:00 13:00 - 16:00 20:00 - 22:005 Economy 10 Electricity Tariff Best Practice In relation to the Economy 10 tariff, the following rules should be applied to save energy and money. Central Heating Always heat the house from “cold” in the “Off-Peak” period where practical. Hot Water Domestic Hot Water should ALWAYS be programmed to go on and off during the “Off-Peak” times. Although there is a boost facility within your hot water programmer please ensure that whenever possible this is used only during the “Off-Peak” period. Electrical Appliances Whenever possible, use major electrical appliances e.g. electric shower, washing machine, tumble dryer, etc. in the “Off-Peak” period as all electricity used in the property during these periods will be charged at the “Off-Peak” rate. Should you use your electrical appliances in the hours which are not “Off-Peak” you will be charged at the Domestic Rate which will increase your overall electricity bill. Staying With Your Current Supplier? If this tariff does not suit your lifestyle or you wish to stay with your existing supplier, we advise you to contact them to request their best available single rate tariff. A single rate tariff means you will not have any peak/off-peak energy, all consumption will be charged at the same rate 24 hours a day. Alternatively, you can shop around using comparison websites to find an energy company offering the best single rate deals in your area.6 Quick Instructions For Single Channel Programmer How to change times from factory settings: 1. Lower the cover on the front of unit 2. Move the selector switch to the prog set position 3. You can now program zone 1 4. Press the + or - buttons to adjust the p1 on time. Press ok 5. Press the + or - buttons to adjust the p1 off time. Press ok 6. Repeat this process to adjust the on & off times for p2 & p3 7. When completed, move the selector switch to the run position Please note the above instructions only apply to EHC Programmers Quick Programmer Instructions For Twin Programmer How to change times from factory settings: 1. Lower the cover on the front of unit 2. Move the selector switch to the prog set position 3. You can now program zone 1 4. Press the + or - buttons to adjust the p1 on time. Press ok 5. Press the + or - buttons to adjust the p1 off time. Press ok 6. Repeat this process to adjust the on & off times for p2 & p3 7. Press zone select and repeat the above process to adjust on & off Times for zone 2 8. When completed, move the selector switch to the run position Please note the above instructions only apply to EHC Programmers Heating System Controls All figures quoted include VAT @ 5% The figures do include Cooking and Lighting etc The figures do include Standing Charges DISCLAIMER The above Running Cost data is indicative to property size and user’s lifestyle. The Electric Heating Company will not be held responsible for excessive electricity consumption when using our products. Typical Running Cost Details KW’s per day Cost Per Day Ave. Tariff Cost Per Week Cost Per Month One Bedroom Flat, Tenant in all day 18£3.4219p£29.61£122.14 One Bedroom Flat, Tenant Working 14£2.6619p£22.77£92.47 Two Bedroom Flat, Tenant in all day 21£3.9919p£33.44£138.79 Two Bedroom Flat, Tenant Working 17£3.2319p£27.89£114.67 Two Bedroom Flat, Tenant in all day 28£5.3219p£44.94£188.76 Two Bedroom Flat, Tenant Working 24£4.5619p£38.45£160.54 Three Bedroom House, Tenant in all day 31£5.8919p£50.31£212.14 Three Bedroom House, Tenant Working 27£5.1319p£44.06£184.937 Here Today For Your Tomorrow The Fusion Comet Electric Boiler Is the most complete Electric Boiler on the market today. Unlike most electric boilers the Fusion Comet has been designed to eliminate unnecessary external plumbing and pipework. It is the perfect solution for properties with no access to mains gas supply and homes that have gas boiler restrictions e.g. Listed Buildings or bed-sit sleeping areas. The Boiler is the ideal choice for wet central heating however it is also suitable for Under Floor Heating. EHC supply a range of Central Heating & Hot Water Packs that include the Comet or SlimJim Electric Boiler , Direct or Indirect Unvented Stainless Steel Cylinder plus Controls. These packs are available in various combinations of outputs and capacities and are competitively priced. To reduce installation time and as a further assistance to the busy installer we also supply the above packs with Pre Plumbed Cylinders. EHC also supply a range of German Electric Radiators. The EHC Combination Radiators look like conventional “wet” system radiators, heat up and operate like “wet” system radiators and all without the requirement of a central heating boiler. The range has been developed to accommodate the smallest easy-to-heat room to the larger hard-to-heat room. All electric radiators can be supplied with in-built DSR 24/7 Time & Temperature or Radio Frequency Controls. All EHC Combination Radiators comply with the latest energy efficiency standards and are ‘LOT 20’ compliant. 01698 820533 www.electric-heatingcompany.co.uk Contact us for a quote or more informationwww.electric-heatingcompany.co.uk Unit 40, Block 5, Third Road, Blantyre Industrial Estate, Blantyre, Glasgow G72 0UP Tel: 01698 820533 Email: info@electric-heatingcompany.co.uk The Electric Heating Company delivers premier heating products across the UK Disclaimer - All figures quoted and images used are correct at the time of printing and maybe subject to changeNext >