Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “The Environment”
This article follows on from my last on rain water harvesting, I have received a lot of questions on which is best above or below ground I hope to help answer this question. If the water is for garden and other outdoor use, above ground tanks are a cheaper and easier option than below ground tanks, mainly because installation is …
As autumn takes hold and the leaves begin to vary in colour around Norwich , and with temperatures are slowly dropping, it’s going to be time to consider your plumbing. Living in a region that reaches freezing temperatures throughout the Is your plumbing ready? winter period puts your plumbing in danger for freezing pipes and crystallized water. Here are some …
Some of the latest Met Office statistics suggest that England is already short of water and there has been official encouragement for us to reduce mains water consumption both by maximising the use of rainwater and using water-efficient appliances. The average home or businesses can waste a lot of water every single day. In recent times there has been an …
This article on storing solar hot water following on from my article on solar water heating, I hope it helps answer any of the questions that you may have In most homes, a standard hot water cylinder would usually be found in your airing cupboard. Within the cylinder there is usually a single metal coil (‘heat exchanger’) through which hot water …
Solar water heating, two of the big questions that are being asked at present: “Is solar water heating any good?” “Will it save me money?” These questions can be tricky to answer, especially if you live in an older property. Each installation is slightly unique in design and arrangement. When you travel around a modern new property estate you will …
At this time, the cost of living is getting higher and higher, to be able to reduce our fuel bills is a must, by fitting an air source heat pump we will help you reduce those bills and in the process reduce your carbon emissions. Even in the UK fitting an air source heat pumps can be an effective way …
