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Why Hire a Professional for Your Electrical Repairs?

Whether it be the water heater, lighting, computer, television, air conditioning and other appliances, if you look around you”ll notice that almost everything runs on electricity. To ensure the proper functioning of your network and its different electrical devices, it is therefore essential to be in contact with an electrician. An electrical expert can fix […]

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HVAC Tips

Are There Any Green Air Conditioners?

During the hot summers, almost everyone turns to the cooling comfort provided by air conditioning. But what many people don’t realize – or chose to overlook – is the environmental harm air conditioning brings with it. Most air conditioners in homes (and businesses) are run from fossil fuels like coal. Not only do the fossil […]

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Which Air-To-Water Heat Pump to Choose?

Summary – Which air-to-water heat pump to choose? – Which water outlet temperature should I choose? – Advantages of the air-to-water heat pump: simple and efficient – Disadvantages of air-to-water heat pumps The air-to-water heat pump is the most widespread with the air-to-air heat pump. A heat pump can draw its energy from water, soil […]

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What to Look Out for When Buying Air Conditioners

Air conditioners have become a common part of our daily life. Heat comes with serious consequences to human life and health which makes a good air conditioning system a worthwhile investment. Air conditioners vary in a lot of factors such as price, energy efficiency and cooling capacity. With the introduction of new technologies, consumers have […]

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Heating Tips

The Staggering Therapeutic Perks of Heated Floors

Imagine getting out of bed and putting yourself on a warm, heated floor? Just think that with a heated floor in your home, you won’t have to wear slippers just to walk on those cold ceramic floors. Underfloor heating is the most efficient heating system, appreciated for its many therapeutic benefits. Read on to learn […]

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Heating and Cooling: What is Canadian Well (Part 2)

In a recent post, Heating and Cooling: What is Canadian Well (Part 1), we saw what is a Canadian Well. It is a technique which allows us to take advantage of the vast underground heat. The design is based on the installation and movement of air ducts at a depth between 2 and 4 meters […]

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Heating and Cooling: What is Canadian Well (Part 1)

What is Canadian Well? The Canadian well is a technique that allows us to take advantage of the heat of the subsoil. The design is based on the installation and movement of air ducts in the subsoil to a depth between 2 and 4 meters and a length of around 35 meters. The duct can […]

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What Does an Electrical Transformer Do?

Summary – Electrical transformer: definition – Electrical transformer: composition and operation – Types of electrical transformers – Electrical transformer: in case of failure An electrical transformer allows, as its name indicates, the transformation of electrical energy, IE. the modification of voltage and current. There are several types of transformers that differ according to their use. […]

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Why Isolation Is Required in an Electrical Installation?

Summary – Isolation transformer: its definition – What is an electrical installation – Isolation transformer: its use – Isolation transformer: dimension and standards Isolation transformers are safety devices that integrate an electrical installation for the protection of persons, but also downstream equipment. Isolation transformers prevent malfunctions in the same installation. To begin with, let’s consider […]

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What Is the Heating Flow Temperature of a Heat Pump (Part 1)

What Is the Heating Flow Temperature of a Heat Pump (Part 1) Let us begin with what is a split air-to-water heat pump? The “air-to-water” heat pump is the cheapest heat pump to install and is permitted almost everywhere if the neighborhood is taken into account by avoiding noise pollution. It works with electricity and […]