FR NL ECO-ADVICE ADVICE ON SAVING ENERGY CONSUMPTION: ELECTRICITY Smart lighting Switch off the light in unoccupied spaces. In the hallway, the cellar, the garage, the stairwell ... Install motion detectors that automatically switch on the light and switch it off after an adequate period of time. The "Eltako" centralized control system combines classic switches with motion detectors, dimmers and timers: your guarantee for efficient management of light points and rational electricity consumption! Energy saving lamps Examine each light point in your home and assess whether it is appropriate to install an energy-saving lamp. Energy saving lamps are more expensive than incandescent lamps, but they have a significantly longer lifespan and the price difference is therefore quickly recouped. Modern energy-saving lamps can also be modulated with a dimmer. LED lighting Orientation lighting works on the basis of LEDs, known for their durability. These small lamps burn over 50,000 hours and consume very little. (0.6 watts) Home automation With a home automation system, you will considerably reduce your energy consumption. Everything becomes adjustable and controllable. Your heating, your lighting, your electrical systems ... all depending on the weather conditions. ADVICE ON ECONOMICAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION: HEATING Choice of boiler It all starts with choosing the right boiler. Over the past 10 years, performance has improved remarkably. If your installation is more than 20 years old, you should consider changing it. In this case, it is preferable to opt for a high efficiency boiler or even better a condensing boiler, the latter extracting heat from the combustion gases. You will save up to 15% on your gas bill! And you will heat your home while respecting the environment: the condensing boiler produces ten times less carbon dioxide than a conventional boiler. Changing the boiler Do not wait too long to change the boiler. Installations older than 20 years are anything but energy efficient. The amount you will have to pay for this, you will regain it very quickly thanks to reduced consumption. Or choose a non-polluting alternative: the heat pump Daikin's Altherma heat pump extracts 3⁄4 of its energy from the outside air and the remaining 1/4 from an electricity source. The heat pump therefore consumes less energy than a conventional system (gas or fuel oil). You can even save up to 30% on your energy bill. Thermostat Install the thermostat in a convenient location in your home: at the correct height, not too close to a door, not on an exterior wall and not next to a heat source. To heat yourself economically, do not program too large differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures (e.g. 20 ° C during the day and 16 ° C at night.) If the house cools too much during the night, you will consume proportionally more energy to find a pleasant temperature during the day. Adjust the heating so that the temperature begins to drop just before you go to sleep. Thermostatic valves If you install a thermostatic valve on each radiator, you can then adjust the temperature of each room separately. This way, you won't use more energy than you need to. Pipe insulation Did you know that a remarkable amount of heat is lost through heating and sanitary pipes? Insulate these pipes well in unheated rooms and save your money. ADVICE ON SAVING ENERGY CONSUMPTION: WATER Moderate your hot water consumption Some good ideas for the bathroom: choose showers rather than baths. Buy an economical shower head that uses less hot water and therefore also less energy. Don't run the faucet while you are shaving or brushing your teeth. Systems for hot water production The devices for the production of hot water using natural gas are quick and user-friendly. Most of them only heat the water when you need it. A boiler is only recommended when you need large amounts of hot water in a short period of time. There are boilers that run on natural gas and electricity. These devices store a reserve of hot water and keep it at a constant temperature, as far as possible. Set the boiler temperature to 65 ° C. This temperature is sufficient to kill harmful bacteria and low enough to prevent excessive lime deposits. Always choose a device that meets your daily needs. Rainwater recovery Drinking water seems to flow from the tap without being inexhaustible, but in reality this water is precious and our planet is drying up day by day. In addition, we can be satisfied with using rainwater for a number of needs: toilets, washing machine, cleaning, watering the garden, ... Rainwater does not contain lime and promotes lifespan of your devices. This is why with a rainwater recovery system you can save up to 250 euros per year on your water bill. Non-polluting alternative: Solar boiler Use solar energy for free to heat your sanitary water and save up to 75% on your hot water costs. Solar panels placed on the roof collect the sun's rays. These are transformed into energy and thanks to the coil integrated in the boiler, your sanitary water is brought up to temperature. Non-polluting alternative: Heat pump coupled with a solar boiler Choose a hot water tank that can contain 150, 200 or 300 liters. It is suitable for all your family's hot water needs. The boiler consumes little energy but guarantees rapid heating of your sanitary water. ADVICE ON ECONOMICAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION: VENTILATION In a well-insulated and hermetically sealed home, a good ventilation system is essential for a controlled supply of fresh air and extraction of stale air. The heat loss caused by ventilation can be reduced drastically. C ventilation The installation of a C ventilation system with Duco Confort improves level E between 8 and 16 points in the current EPB legislation. D ventilation with heat recovery A mechanical ventilation system (D) with heat recovery is the ideal solution. The installation of a D ventilation system improves level E between 16 and 22 points in the current EPB legislation. The lower the E level, the higher the expected premiums. Inquire! Ventilation ducts Use round ventilation ducts with a smooth inner lining, easily accessible for maintenance. DOWNLOAD PRACTICAL GUIDE Copyright © 2017 Selfmatic. All rights reserved | General conditions | Website by Flexvision