Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category

Central Heating Record Sheet Now Available in pdf

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

The balancing and setting up a central heating system record sheet is now available as a pdf download. Check out the Record Sheet Index for more record sheets.

Useful Energy Saving Links

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Links page updated with links to two useful sites: Green Choices providing simple, direct information on greener alternatives for the benefit of the environment and Sust-It an energy efficiency site for electrical appliances - ranking them by their running costs and CO2 omissions.

Helping To Avoid The Cowboys!

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Over the last few month there have been quite a few mails asking how to choose suppliers for energy saving projects. To help Practical Home Energy Saving has published some guidance on how to  find suppliers - it’s not exhaustive but should give a few pointers. Help us to improve the information by adding your suggestions.

Know Your Rechargeable Batteries

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

For information on rechargeable batteries and understanding which is the right way for you visit the update battery section on Practical Home Energy Saving which has an updated Battery section with more information on example costs and additions to the battery comparison page.

Are Rechargeable Batteries Cost Effective?

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Practical Home Energy Saving has updated the Battery section  with a new page on example costs. There are also updates to the  battery comparison page.

Choose The Right Rechargeable Battery

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Practical Home Energy Saving has updated the battery section with a new page on battery types. Also updates to the  battery comparison and rechargeable battery pages.

Rechargeable Batteries Could Save You Money!

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Practical Home Energy Saving has added a new page on battery charging tips. The are also ulso updates to battery type comparison page. Use the information to help you save money and energy plus reduce waste by using rechargeable batteries.

Heating Oil Measurement Tips Updated

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Practical Home Energy Saving has updated the measurement tips for heating oil including how to calibrate the tank and information on using level guauges.