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What is convection heating? Types of convection heaters
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. In convection heating, air is heated when it comes into contact with hot surfaces in the heater. People feel warmer because of the higher air temperature. Some convection heaters use a fan...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/space-heating/convection-heaters/
How much do you save in terms of energy for a heat pump?
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Heat pumps can be an extremely energy-efficient form of space heating and cooling ® provided they are sized, installed, and used properly. On this page: Advantages and disadvantages of heat pumps How...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/space-heating/heat-pumps/
Configuration options for heat pumps
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. There are various configuration options for heat pumps. On this page: Configuration options Outdoor unit Indoor unit Air-to-air heat pump design options include: split ® the outdoor unit supplies a separate indoor...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/space-heating/heat-pumps/heat-pump-configuration-and-installation/
What is radiant heating? Types of radiant heaters
From www.level.org.nz
Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. In radiant heating, surfaces (including people®s skin and clothing) are heated by infrared rays of heat from the heater. The air in between is not heated. Find out about: types of residential...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/space-heating/radiant-heaters/
Heating options and using the right energy source for space heating
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Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Comfort, health, efficiency and environmental issues all influence decisions about the right energy source to use for space heating. On this page: Efficiency of commonly used heating options Electric heaters Heat pumps...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/space-heating/space-heating-energy-sources/
Space heating and room options when building
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Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Each room in a house has different heating requirements, so different types of heaters will provide the best outcome in terms of occupants® comfort and environmental sustainability. On this page: Living or...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/space-heating/space-heating-options-by-room/
Making your home more energy efficient with water heating
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Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Water heating accounts for 27% of energy use in an average New Zealand house, so achieving energy efficiency can make a significant difference to energy use and costs. A hot water system...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/water-heating/
Advantages and disadvantages of solar, electricity and gas in a building
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Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Water can be heated using solar energy, electricity, gas, a wetback system, or a heat pump water heater. Each has advantages and disadvantages, though in general solar and heat pump are the...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/water-heating/energy-sources/
What is a wetback? When should you use it in building design
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Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Wetbacks generally provide a boost to the water heating system, particularly in the winter when most required. They are most suitable for cold climates where a lot of space heating is used....
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/water-heating/energy-sources/wetbacks/
Heating water with a heat pump
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Designing homes to conserve energy and use it efficiently, from sources that cause least environmental harm. Heat pumps provide a very efficient method of heating water. On this page: Advantages and disadvantages Energy efficiency of heat pumps for water heating Heat pump configuration Key design decisions An air-to-water...
http://www.level.org.nz/energy/water-heating/heat-pump-water-heating/