Electric Heating Systems

Qfiber Infrared Body Pad Healing Heating Therapy System

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This is a brand new in the box Qfiber Infrared Body Wrap Heating Healing Therapy Pad System w/ 1 Year Warranty! Qfiber’s high-tech therapeutic fabric technology allows the scientifically proven benefits of infrared heat therapy to be used on contact, where you need it most. It’s wearable therapy that goes where you go. Qfiber is a high-tech therapeutic contoured body wrap that provides the user with very effective, safe infrared heat therapy in the car, home, office, computer (USB), or with lightweight battery pack. Qfiber is used by athletes on every level for injury recuperation, circulatory improvement, and performance enhancement. Qfiber is also used by individuals looking for soothing relief from pain, muscle tension, stress, and more. Infrared is the safest, most beneficial form of sunlight and the most naturally medicinal energy available in the world. Qfiber allows this infrared energy to penetrate up to 2” inches into exhausted muscles. The result is an unmatched therapeutic advantage over any other form of heat therapy available. Most of all, it does not give off harmful Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMF’s) like traditional electric heat products.

Qfiber is a patented medical grade fabric technology that can be incorporated into a wide range of products for therapeutic and performance enhancing purposes. How heat helps: improves circulation, improves cell function (metabolism), decreases stiffness in tendons and ligaments, relaxes the muscles and decreases muscle spasm, lessens pain. The therapeutic value achieved by using Qfiber is unmatched by traditional heat therapy technologies and infrared therapy is effective for a wide range of conditions such as: Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel, Fibromyalgia, Reynaud’s

Qfiber was engineered with three things in mind: 1) SAFETY 2) SCIENCE 3) CONVENIENCE:
Our engineers knew Qfiber could be used by anyone, but it was especially created with the everyday athlete in mind. The everyday athlete puts their body out there on the line, taking risks, sustaining blows, and doing what it takes to reach their own personal finish line. The aftermath often involves tenderness, soreness, tightness, fatigue, and/or pain. Qfiber accelerates recuperation, revitalizing your body and giving you the vigor to keep on playing.

SAFETY: Qfiber has three safe temperature settings and an auto shut-off. Most of all, infrared is a 100% safe form of electric heat. Infrared not only does not give off harmful EMF waves, it actually counteracts them.

SCIENCE: Qfiber contains high tech far infrared carbon fiber fabric, as well as a layer that contains 33 essential elements that are emitted into the body when heated. As explained in detail in the product information section, infrared provides an unmatched therapeutic advantage for recuperating injuries and fending off pain.

CONVENIENCE: Qfiber provides a user with the ultimate freedom and convenience to use Qfiber wraps, in the car via a car charger, at home with a wall charger, on the go with a lightweight battery, and at the computer with a USB adaptor.

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Winter comes, get a better sleep with blanket heating system

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Sunbeam Electric Heated Blanket Imperial Nights

Surround yourself in warmth and comfort with the Sunbeam Imperial Nights electric heated blanket. Made with a touch of cotton, the softblend fabric of this blanket provides classic comfort with the added benefit of multiple heat settings to personalize your comfort level. Sunbeam Imperial Nights electric blankets come in Twin, Full, Queen and King sizes. The thermofine warming system of the blanket monitors temperature and auto-adjusts to keep the level of warmth consistent throughout the night.

Sunbeam blankets are a smart way to cut energy costs as well. They allow you to save up to 10 percent a year on your heating bills by turning on your heated blanket and setting your thermostat back by 10-15 percent for 8 hours while sleeping. Made of 90 percent polyester and 10 percent cotton, the blanket presents a soft surface that is smooth and soothing to the touch. The blanket includes 10 heating levels, while an easy-to-operate control dial makes it simple to find exactly the right setting. The blanket is available in Twin, Full, Queen, and King sizes, with dual controls and split elements for the Queen and King sizes. For easy care, the blanket is fully machine washable. Also includes a 5 Year Limited Warranty from Sunbeam.

-Twin (62 in x 83 in) Single Heating Control

-Full (72 in x 83 in) Single Heating Control

-Queen (84 in x 89 in) Dual Heating Controls

-King (100 in x 89 in) Dual Heating Controls

Features :

    * America's #1 Electric Heated Blanket!
    * Turn down your thermostat and still relax in warmth and comfort
    * Lighted controller with multiple heat settings to provide personalized comfort; Controller type may vary
    * SoftBlend Fabric: Soft and plush comfortable fabric with a touch of cotton; Made from 90 percent Polyester and 10 percent Cotton
    * 5 Year Limited Warranty

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Do this, when you get trouble with your heating system

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Problems with modern heating systems are rare, but when they occur, you want to fix them quickly, before your household's population freezes in place. You can usually troubleshoot and correct the most common ones yourself; contact a professional for other problems. Always consult the manuals for your heating system and thermostat when you're making repairs yourself.

How To :
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If there isn't any heat coming out, set the thermostat switch to the heat setting or to the desired temperature for electric heat.

* 2
Repair and replace a defective thermostat or faulty connections. Relight the pilot light and press the reset button on the heating unit.

* 3
Turn on the furnace or boiler power switch or check the fuse. In a low-voltage system, test the transformer and its wiring connections.

* 4
Increase the amount of time the furnace is turned on to reduce excessive cycling by turning the anticipator lever counterclockwise. Decrease time to reduce the temperature swings by turning lever clockwise.

* 5
Test the thermometer with another thermometer to make sure it isn't out of calibration. Re-calibrate any inaccuracies according to manufacturer instructions. If the thermometer is correct, re-calibrate the thermostat.

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SmartPool SUNHEATER 40 Sq Ft. Solar Heating System

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Each kit is good for 10,000 gallons. You can use as many kits together as necessary.

Using your existing pool pump, water circulates through the solar collectors, is heated by the sun and returned to the pool through the existing fitting.

A Sunheater solar pool heating system will raise the temperature of your pool water by up to 10Â° F (6Â° C). or more. It is lightweight, durable and easy to install. Water simply flows through the SunHeater many tubes via your existing pool pump where it is heated by the sun and returned to your pool (see accompanying illustration). The system can be installed on the roof of your house, shed or cabana, mounted to a rack (optional mounting kit SK43 available), or simply placed on the ground. Get the system used by hundreds of thousands of Americans the SunHeater solar pool heating system and save money on fuel and electricity bills, extend your swimming season by weeks, and get more enjoyment from your pool than ever before. Systems are available to suit all sizes of aboveground and inground pools.

This system comes with the Solar Panel, 2 Elbows / Hose Adaptors, 2 End Caps, 2 Stainless Steel Clamps, & Teflon Tape. Also the Connector Kit for adding adding additional Solar Panels is included free.

Dimensions - 2' x 20' each. Multiple units can be linked.

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Options for heating your home

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With high gas and electricity prices looking like they’re here to stay, it’s more important than ever that we heat our homes in the most efficient way. Using less energy is the best way to cut your bills (see our guide to using less electricity for tips),but this doesn't mean having to live in a cold, dark home.

Cutting energy bills
Insulating your roof and walls should save you between £150 and £450 a year. Adding a modern boiler and heating controls will save a further £200 a year – see our boiler reviews for current Best Buys.

For insulation, you can get help with the costs from grant schemes run by the government, local authorities and energy suppliers. This could even mean free insulation for people of a certain age, with disabilities or on certain benefits. See our insulation and Energy grants section for details.

Renewable energy
If you use less energy, you’ll also reduce the carbon emissions produced by your home. There are also a number of ways you can generate your own energy at home from low or zero carbon ‘microgeneration’ technology, such as solar heating systems, heat pumps and woodburning stove.

Making your own energy instead of using mains gas and electricity reduces your carbon footprint. It also means you’re less dependent on sources of energy that are increasingly subject to global demand and are likely to have high and volatile prices in future.

Cost of renewable energy systems
If you're considering installing any microgeneration technologies in your home, it’s important to take a long-term view. Renewable choices may look more expensive, but as the cost of gas and electricity continues to rise, the time taken to get your money back on an investment in microgeneration will come down.

In addition, the government will soon announce details of a generous financial incentive, the Renewable Heat Incentive, which will pay you to generate renewable heat, meaning these technologies will become more cost-effective. It's important, however, to ensure your property is suitable for the technology you choose, as not all properties have a south-facing roof or a garden.

Our table shows how much you can expect to save each year when installing different renewable technologies in your home, including microgeneration technologies that produce electricity.

For solar photovoltaics (PV) you can now get cashback thanks to the generous Feed-in Tariff. The Energy Saving Trust says a typical domestic solar electricity system, with an installation size of 2.2 kWp could earn around £800 a year. Cashback applies to other electricity-generating technologies such as wind and hydropower but not to technologies generating heat. However, these will soon qualify for the Renewable Heat Incentive .

Cost of alternative energy
Alternative energy	Installation cost	Annual energy bill savings for gas-heated homes	Annual energy bill savings for electric-heated homes
Solar PV	£8,000 - £14,000	£110 + FIT	£110 + FIT
Solar thermal	£3,000 - £5,000	£60	£90
Ground source heat pump	£9,000 - £17,000	£-40 - £70	£420 - £530
Air source heat pump	£6,000 - £10,000	£-130 - £70	£330 - £530
Wood-fuelled heating	£2,500 - £11,500	£-190	£390

Using the table
Savings are based on a three-bed semi detached house and are based on data from the Energy Saving Trust. Installation costs: Indicative cost of equipment and installation. Annual savings: Estimated for homes currently heated by gas or electricity. Savings for heat pumps Based on EST's field trials and are given as a range depending on the performance of the heat pump.

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How electric central heating works

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The most cost-effective form of electric central heating uses storage heaters. These heaters use electricity supplied at a cheaper ‘night-time’ rate to heat up special heat-retaining bricks.

Storage heaters give out heat slowly and are designed to keep warm for the whole of the following day. Cheap-rate electricity can also be used to provide hot water via an immersion heater in your hot water tank.
Cheap-rate electricity tariffs

Electricity tariffs that provide cheap-rate electricity are usually known as Economy 7, as they give you seven hours of cheaper electricity overnight. Economy 10 works in a similar way and gives you an extra three hours of cheap electricity – usually in the middle of the afternoon.

You can also get electric radiators that run off a standard single-rate electricity tariff. However, due to the relatively high price of electricity during the day, these can be expensive to run and should only be considered if you have a very well-insulated property and won’t have to use them regularly.

Annual fuel cost for heating and hot water (not including installation costs)
Fuel cost for heating and hot water: £1400 (less if on an Economy 7/10 tariff)

Carbon emissions per year
Carbon emissions: 6 tonnes

These yearly costs are estimated costs based on heating and hot water demands of a three-bedroomed, semi-detached, well-insulated house (insulated cavity walls, 270mm loft insulation and insulated primary pipe work), the efficiencies of typical heating systems and the current average price per fuel per kWh (as at March 2011). They are not derived from actual fuel bills.
Pros of electric central heating

Electric storage heater systems are much cheaper to install than gas central heating systems as they require no pipe-work or flue.

With very few moving parts, storage heaters require very little maintenance and don’t need to be serviced annually.

Unlike gas, mains electricity is available almost everywhere in the UK.

Cons of electric central heating

Electricity prices are about three times higher than gas prices per unit of energy. And like gas, electricity prices are also rising and are likely to stay high. As most electricity in the UK is generated in gas-fired power stations, any increase in the price of gas will also be reflected in the cost of electricity.

The daytime rate on Economy 7 or Economy 10 tariffs is higher than on standard single-rate electricity tariffs, so while you’ll get a cheaper rate for your heating, running appliances during the day – particularly if you need to use an electric heater to provide extra heat – could be expensive.

You don’t have instant control over storage heaters: older models will give out heat as long as the bricks remain warm – day and night.

If your storage heaters don’t have an automatic charge control (which measures the temperature in the room and adjusts the amount of heat stored overnight), you’ll have to set this yourself – so keep an eye on the weather forecast for the following day.

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Choosing the right electric heater for your home

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   * Benefits of electric heating
    * Energy efficiency
    * Calculate the heat
    * What suits your lifestyle?
    * Comparing different heating options
    * Radiant or convection?
    * Purchase, installation and running costs

Benefits of electric heating
    * Clean. No ash, splinters, soot or smoke stains to clean up.
    * Healthy. Clean, renewable electricity is better for the environment, for you and your family. Electric heat pumps filter and clean the air. Electric heating is recommended by the Asthma Foundation of Tasmania.
    * Economical and efficient. Electric heating is efficient; switches, timers and thermostats avoid waste.
    * Versatile. Whatever the space, whatever the use, there's an electric heater to suit.

Energy efficiency
This is the ratio between the amount of energy put into an appliance and the amount of energy that leaves the appliance as heat.

Electric heating is the most efficient form of heating. It is at least 100% efficient – for every 100 units of energy used 100 units will be turned into heat.

The heat pump has a remarkable 300% efficiency rating.

Open fires have a very low efficiency factor and most woodheaters are only 50–60% efficient. Woodheaters and open fires also pollute the environment and can be a health risk. Find out more information about woodsmoke.

Calculate the heat
The first step is to calculate the output you need to heat the area adequately. If you have an underpowered heater you will never be quite warm enough on colder winter days. If you choose a heater that's too powerful, you'll pay extra money but never use the extra capacity.

An Aurora Preferred Supplier can come to your home and do a heat-loss calculation. They will calculate the ideal output of your new heater and give you accurate running costs. This is a free service with no obligation. You can also use the energy calculator to estimate your heating costs.

What suits your lifestyle?
If you and your family average only a few hours a day indoors, then running costs may not be a major consideration. However, if you spend a lot of time inside, running costs are critical.

If life is unpredictable you'll probably need a form of instant or on-demand heating, rather than one that takes time to warm up. However, if your family follows a routine then you can consider just about any system.

There is also a question of taste – some like an ambient glow to add cosiness to their room and may opt for a radiant/fan heater. Others prefer their heating to be neither seen nor heard and could choose either ceiling, floor or ducted heating.

Comparing different heating options
On-demand heaters are heaters that are switched on and off as desired. They are easily compared with one another based on temperature, and the area to be heated.

It is more difficult to compare an electric or gas heater with a woodheater.

On a per hour basis, a woodheater's running costs are between that of a heat pump and a fixed fan heater. However a woodheater is not on-demand heating; fuel is burned even when heating is not required.

Radiant or convection?
The two main methods of heating your home are convection and radiant heating. Convection is heating the air temperature; usually fan assisted to speed up the process. Radiant heating directly heats up surfaces.

Some people love the toasty quality of radiant heat, while for others it is too intense. Some like the evenness of convection heating, while others claim that the fan in a fan-forced convection heater makes a room feel draughty. (This can be caused by the heater being positioned badly, the size of the heater, or the design of the house. Aurora Preferred Suppliers have been trained to position the heater for maximum comfort and efficiency.)

Purchase, installation and running costs
When you know the amount of output required from your heating system and have considered your needs and preferences, you need to consider purchase, installation and running costs. For example, a heat pump costs more up front but is extremely efficient, while a fixed fan heater costs less but is more expensive to run.

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