GEYSER BLANKETS SOUTH AFRICA
A geyser blanket is an additional layer of insulation designed to be wrapped around the geyser. Most products available typically consist of a 50mm – 135mm layer, however the thicker the insulation the better. A good geyser blanket reduces the rate of cooling of the water inside the geyser considerably.
Geyser Blankets South Africa
Furthermore, geyser blankets are relatively inexpensive. Reduce energy consumption with a geyser blanket If your geyser is not insulated, water is constantly being reheated with a resultant escalation in daily electricity usage.
Geysers are notorious for their high energy consumption. More often than not, they are responsible for as much as 60 per cent of a power bill.
GEYSER BLANKET POWER REDUCTION
- Geysers are responsible for about 45% of a household’s monthly electricity bill.
- Geyser inlet and outlet pipes alone are responsible for up to 13% of this cost.
HOT WATER PIPE INSULATION
Wrapping your geyser and hot water pipes with Aerolite or Knauf is a practical and efficient solution to minimize thermal energy loss. The result will be a monthly electricity saving of up to 21 percent! Having a geyser blanket installed will keep your geyser warmer for longer periods of time.
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HOW MUCH POWER DO GEYSERS USE?
Water in your geyser is continually being reheated, if your geyser is not insulated with a thermal blanket, there will be a noticeable expand in your everyday power usage.
They are known for their high energy consumption and are answerable for more than 50% of a family’s month to month power bill. We have various types of geyser blankets relying upon what you are searching for.
GEYSER BLANKETS THICKNESS
Assuming that your geyser is in the roof, a layer of 100mm – 135mm Knauf | Isotherm | Aerolite | Granric are the products that we propose. For geysers that are outside or presented to the weather, you require a geyser cover with an external layer of foil to ensure the insulation, in these case’s we prescribe a sisalation or alububble geyser cover with your decision of either aerolite or isotherm on the interior.
GEYSER ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Keep your thermostat setting between 37 and 55 degrees C. Switch off your geyser before leaving to go away. Shower rather than a bath. Ensure that all taps are properly closed; especially hot water taps. Replace the geyser’s sacrificial anode on a frequent basis. Refer to the geyser manufacturer’s manual. Definitely install a geyser blanket!
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