Solar-Fix from Fischer – Fixing the Energy of the Sun Next Generation of Wind Turbines
The latest innovation from fischer is an installation system for photovoltaic and solar thermal panels. Called Solar-fix, it provides a timely solution for the fast-growing solar installation market, which is being driven by environmental and energy efficiency concerns, as well as building legislation. Solar-fix is suitable for all types of installations, whether on pitched roofs or flat surfaces. Its components are compatible with fischer’s other product ranges, so that it fully integrates with the construction fixings used in the building, as well as SaMontec heating, plumbing and electrical fixing systems. The product comprises a pre-assembled mounting system which can be rapidly and economically installed with just two tools: a 6mm Allen key and a 13mm hexagonal key.
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The Acceptable Face of Open Fires
existing fireplace is not an option or where a specific look is required. Tortoise convectors; the acceptable face of open fires.
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Everybody loves an open fire, but they are usually very inefficient. Tortoise convector fires are much more efficient than a normal open fire and their ‘box within a box’ construction gives a more even spread of warmth through the room. What’s more, they will usually stop any smoking back into the room. Flamewave Fires offer a wide range of inset or freestanding models in contemporary and traditional styles. We also have an exclusive made-to-measure service where altering an
Encouraged by the government’s new feed-in tariffs, FuturEnergy, best known to date for its 1KW micro wind turbines, is set to launch the next generation of wind turbines. The company will be exhibiting at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show 18 – 21st March at the NEC, where it is understood it will be launching a 10KW super-efficient turbine, complete with a unique intelligent monitoring and control system, integral battery charging and feed-in facility. FuturEnergy has focussed on the micro domestic market for the last four years, and is reported to have sold over 3000 of its acclaimed 1KW turbines in 12, 24 and 48V versions. The introduction of the 10KW option will certainly be of great interest to house builders, developers and small commercial sites seeking a total wind energy solution.
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A Firm Favourite with Installers & Users
1000mm) with standard lengths in 0.5 metre increments up to 10 metres. The element comes prewired with 5 metre “cold tails” and element lengths can easily be reduced on site to ensure maximum floor coverage.
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Flexel’s electric Ecofilmset Underfloor Heating Element has become a firm favourite with installers and users because it is simple and economic to install and creates gentle under-foot warmth that heats the entire room, leaving no overheated or cold spots. Totally safe, under laminate and real timber floors, its radiated heat provides overall warmth and comfort without the usual dust carrying convective air currents of conventional radiator systems. Simple and economic to install Ecofilmset is available in three different widths (300mm, 500mm &
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