Home heating with cheap power
Night-store heaters have a core of ferro-ce-ramic blocks that are heated by radiant elements. Air then convects round or through the core. The heat stored in the core takes approximately 8 hours to charge up and will dissipate the stored
energy for approximately 12 hours after that. Storage heating is most suitable for low stud buildings but, by the installation of a reverse cycle fan on a high stud ceiling, heat can be circulated downwards for very little cost. Often it is the cheapest system to run as the power is available at
economy off-peak tariff rates. Night-store heaters are thermostatically controlled so that the temperature can be set to a preferred level. Some are fitted with a fan to give a burst of heat when it is needed. The internal temperature of block-storage heaters can easily reach 700 degrees centigrade but the outside case temperature is kept to a safe limit for human contact by insulation. Night-store heating creates a comfortable environment which is easily controlled and labourfree. Getting an expert to advise you will ensure satisfaction.
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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 482, 20 April 1993, Page 6
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