Christmas excesses apply to electricity too!

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The weather has been very mild and it only feels like the start of Autumn but actually Christmas will soon be here! And once we reach December, we all seem to get into the festive spirit and start being excessive, too much rich food, alcohol and parties. Although we may have had to curb our spending a little over the past year once Christmas time comes we seem to forget how tight the purse strings have been and enjoy ourselves.

Have you ever thought about your electrical energy consumption over the festive period? Being excessive may also relate to our energy usage too. Outdoor lights, tree lights, stocking up the freezer, extra TV,  electronic gadgetry and more gaming consoles, dishwasher on overtime and the list goes on.

A simple solution is to fit a voltage optimisation device now, this little box sits next to your fuse box and simply reduces electricity coming into your home to 220 volts rather than the usual fluctuating levels of around 240 volts. The majority of appliances operate more efficiently at lower voltage and this may prolong the life of some electrical goods.

This small reduction in voltage can make a huge difference to our overall energy usage, A’ rated fridges and freezers could save as much as 17%, and a 3 speed central heating pump 15%

Incandescent bulbs  and low voltage halogen spot lights have a 15% energy saving.

DECT cordless phone base stations could have a huge 30% saving and personnal computers and modems could save 4% on electricity consumption.

So, before your family start to enjoy the excesses of Christmas fit a voltage optimisation device to keep a curb on your electricity bills.

 

How do I heat my massage room?

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When the client enters the massage room they should be greeted by a welcoming feeling of warmth and comfort, this is created as a whole by the decor, therapist and heating, the extra special touches will maximise potential for complete relaxation and gain positive feedback towards future visits. Heat treatments are also a good marketing tool especially on cold days, infrared heating can be combined with hot stones, hot damp towels, and warm lotions for extra special luxury or in a heated toxin flush massage. It is the extra special touches that will make one massage therapist stand out from all others.

New electric infrared heating panels are not expensive to buy or difficult to fit. Infrared heating can bring a deep down warmth experience to the client without any additional light or noise distractions plus the benefits of warming deep into the skin will promote blood circulation and aid the healing of tissue. Infrared heat will open muscles and relax joints enabling a much deeper massage and importantly nurtures the feeling of rest and relaxation.

All buildings vary in their structure and ability to hold warmth and every massage session and client will be different and as such there is no definitive guide how to get the right temperature, so a flexible system is needed. If there is already some central heating in the building it could be turned right down low to maintain background warmth and prevent the air becoming too cold and the infrared heating panel used as and when necessary to boost warmth and relaxation or if there is currently no heating these panels can heat the room alone. Once the room is warm panels can be switched on and off in an instant, there is no warm up or cool down time which is especially useful when combining with other hot treatments which may cause the body to overheat. Panels can simply plug in but for better flexibility and energy efficiency a programmer or controller should be used.

These infrared heating panels are popular with hot yoga specialists who work with the infrared rays to create very intense warmth in the body to enable deeper body work, suppleness and relaxation with less effort and strain to muscles. Very intense heat promotes sweating which has multiple health benefits.

The addition of these panels to your massage room will bring the benefits of lower heating bills and greater client satisfaction. Infrared heating panels are energy efficient and low wattage using a significantly smaller amount of electricity compared to convector or fan heaters.

Multiheat help sponsor local North Devon radio station with a competition.

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Staff at the Multiheat office are very fortunate to live and work in such a beautiful part of the country, we try to liase closely with other local businesses for all our companies needs. Local radio plays a very important role for communities living in such remote and rural areas.

Heart have been transmitting a regional service for the whole of Devon from their offices in Exeter, in South Devon, however this really isnt very local to us more than 50 miles away! It is the ambition of the voice fm to get a truly local radio service. Multiheat are sponsoring the voice fm by running a competion to win a small 350 watt infrared heating panel, follow the link and listen in for your chance to win!

If you are planning a holiday to North Devon this spring, local radio provides all the information about tide times, weather conditions on the coastline along with events, local information and places to visit and good music!.

How can I heat my garden office?

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The benefits of working from a home office are wonderful, the short walk down the garden, watching the wildlife, peace and quiet. However, when the cold weather arrives things are not that wonderful! New purpose built garden rooms are very well constructed and insulated but rarely come with heating fitted, and converted sheds or outbuildings can be far colder and even damp feeling in the winter, our bodies cannot build up any warmth if we are sat still at a desk all day!

The romantic ideal would be a wood burner, a cosy real fire with a kettle singing away and a jacket potato wrapped in tin foil cooking for later. But the reality is, lugging a basket of logs a day, disposing of hot ash, unbelievable amounts of ash dust over your work and no control over the heating, so at weekends when you are not at work the room becomes really cold. If your garden office is more of a workshop then maybe you can put up with these issues.

Gas heaters do throw out a lot of heat, so are good for really cold buildings, however you should take care not to place items on top or directly in front of the heater, not easy if you are working in a small space. Ensure there is adequate ventilation too. These heaters are bulky and do take up space, that includes storing it when not in use.

Electric panel heaters are available in an array of colours and modern designs, these can be fitted along the skirting area or on the wall, offices with fully fitted furniture may struggle to find the appropriate space to fit this type of heater. These radiate warmth without “blowing” as convector or fan heaters do. Heaters may be rated at low wattages for economy but please check with the supplier the actual area the panel will heat, you may find you need up to 2kw.

Infrared heating panels are a relatively new idea in the UK but have been widely available in Europe for more than ten years. Infrared rays warm people and objects rather than the air between, this is warmed as a secondary effect, just the same as sitting in the sun and feeling the sun’s rays soak into your body. Slim line panels should be fitted onto the ceiling above the desk and are therefore neatly stored out of the way ready for chilly mornings, panels can work with simple timers or complex programmers. The best feature of these panels is the low amount of electricity used so substantial savings can be made on running costs. An 850watt panel will heat an area of 16square metres of solid construction, so will heat a smaller garden office if not well insulated.

How do I heat my hot yoga studio?

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Hot yoga is becoming very popular here in the UK, it is relatively easy to transform your studio to be able to offer hot yoga.

Infrared heating panels can be retro fitted into the ceiling and wired by an electrician into a room thermostat and programmer. Arrange panels into groups so that not all the heating needs to be on at once depending on the class. Order panels at the rate of two or three times more power than would normally be recommended, so a 600 watt panel would heat a hot yoga area of up to six square metres. An alternative hot air heating supply is also necessary, this may already be installed in the building, infrared heating alone will struggle to reach the temperatures required from a very cold start.

All buildings and circumstances are different, your studio needs to be as well insulated as possible, simple thermal blinds at the window will help maintain warmth, it is important the room has even distribution of heat, windows and doors can feel draughty and cold. Infrared panels distributed across the entire ceiling will achieve even heat distribution across the whole room and from floor to ceiling. Humidity again will vary on the building type, form of hot air heating and the body warmth generated, infrared itself will not generate any moisture in the air and should help prevent condensation on walls. Gas heaters can produce alot of moisture in the air causing condensation and in this case a dehumidifier will be necessary.

Infrared heat is beneficial to the body when doing yoga to maximise stretches and help deep breathing, the infrared heating panels are energy efficient to run and can be used to warm the studio for all classes. Infrared heat can be felt on the skin and does not dry the air or make the room stuffy and so is ideal for any other therapy or massage room within the centre.

What temperature do you have the room set at?

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We have all had that feeling of walking into a hot shop or office in the middle of winter and having to peel off layers of jumpers before we pass out in the heat, now surely that isn’t good working conditions for staff or good for custom.

In the depths of a gloomy winter our brains associate a warm room with feeling good, but often in our bid to create warmth we simply go too far and create a hot dry stuffy atmosphere, where we feel drowsy and lose concentration.

However, a short walk to work on a cold crisp morning often revitalises the senses and freshens the mind ready for the day ahead, so working in a cooler environment can also have the same effect. A room heated by infrared heating panels can often be as low as 17 degrees but the occupants feel warm and comfortable. Infrared warms people and objects rather than the air between, the infrared rays can be felt on the skin, this warmth is carried deep around the body in the blood, remember to position your panel above where you sit for maximum benefit.

All buildings and peoples circumstances are different, the better insulated the building the better it will retain warmth.  A modern room thermostat and programmer can help achieve the temperature you desire, have a play around, by turning the thermostat down but having the heating on longer may achieve more efficient results. On cold winters days, set the programmer to come on early or even stay on overnight at a lower temperature and then allow time for the room to heat up. A really cold room will take time to heat up no matter what type of heating you are using and will be devouring the fuel! However, with infrared panels you can feel comfortable at lower temperatures and be saving energy. Turning the thermostat down has a huge saving on fuel costs.

Heather

More special offer panels added.

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The special offer panels sold so quickly last week we have decided to add a few more. We have 5 x 900 watt panels with 25% off the RRP. Offer price £270 each.

This panel has a high surface temperature and should only be fitted onto the ceiling. We have supplied this size panel to therapy rooms and yoga studios in the past as it is a more powerful heater and the warmth can quickly be felt on the skin.

Please have a look in the webshop to check availability!

Special offers – sold out fast!

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Wow! The special offer heating panels went into the webshop last Friday and were advertised in our monthly newsletter this Monday and hey presto, they’ve nearly all sold!

The 800watt has sold out completely and we have just a couple of the 550 watts left.

We do occasionally take a few of these non standard size panels in from the European warehouse and sell them out to you at a discounted price. So keep a look out on the website!

Good customer service

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When buying something off the internet how do you know you will receive just what you are expecting?

Multiheat have built a reputation for good customer service and honesty, our website tries to give as much information as possible for customers to be able to make the right choice and we rarely sell an item without fully discussing the client’s needs and expectations. We are able to offer the support by drawing on our experience of heating very different situations, from modern homes to old buildings, massage rooms to a skittle alley.

A new heating system is often a large capital investment that will hopefully save money in the long term. It is not a decision that is taken lightly.

Heather