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  2. Fan heater - Wikipedia

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    Electric fan heater. A fan heater, also called a blow heater, is a heater that works by using a fan to pass air over a heat source (e.g. a heating element). [1] This heats up the air, which then leaves the heater, warming up the surrounding room. They can heat an enclosed space such as a room faster than a heater without a fan, [2] but like any ...

  3. Fan coil unit - Wikipedia

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    The thermostat controls the fan speed and/or the flow of water or refrigerant to the heat exchanger using a control valve. Due to their simplicity, flexibility, and easy maintenance, fan coil units can be more economical to install than ducted 100% fresh air systems (VAV) or central heating systems with air handling units or chilled beams .

  4. Mains electricity - Wikipedia

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    The company was able to offset the cost of converting the customer's equipment by the resulting saving in distribution conductors cost. This became the model for electrical distribution in Germany and the rest of Europe and the 220 V system became common. North American practice remained with voltages near 110 V for lamps. [20]

  5. Thermostatic radiator valve - Wikipedia

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    The replacement of a manual heating control with a conventional wax motor TRV has been estimated to save at least 280 kilograms (620 lb) of CO 2 per year (in 2011 for a British semi-detached house with 3 bedrooms and gas heating [1]). They are also considerably cost-efficient, using heat only when needed, and can reduce heating bills by up to ...

  6. Mains electricity by country - Wikipedia

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    Type C sockets are the most frequent. Many buildings and households have double use sockets compatible with type A and C. Lesotho: M 220 V 380 V 50 Hz Liberia: A, B, C, E, F 120 V 220 V 208 V 60 Hz 50 Hz Libya: C, D, F, L 127 V 230 V 400 V 50 Hz Barca, Benghazi, Derna, Sabha & Tobruk 230 V. [citation needed] Liechtenstein: C, J 230 V

  7. Central heating - Wikipedia

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    The energy cost of heating is one of the main costs of operating a building in a cold climate. Some central heating plants can switch fuels for reasons of economy and convenience; for example, a home owner may install a wood-fired furnace with electrical backup for occasional unattended operation.

  8. Heating system - Wikipedia

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    Heat pumps: They can be used for heating and cooling, transferring heat using refrigerant and electricity, making them more efficient than other heating systems. [7] Heat pumps are most often used in places where the temperature stays around 40 degrees. When operating below 40° (F) heating pumps lose some of their efficiency.

  9. HVAC control system - Wikipedia

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    HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment needs a control system to regulate the operation of a heating and/or air conditioning system. [1] Usually a sensing device is used to compare the actual state (e.g. temperature) with a target state. Then the control system draws a conclusion what action has to be taken (e.g. start the ...