Snip:
"Stick reflectors behind radiators to reflect heat out into room."
Interesting idea. Given that "radiators" don't radiate but convect, would
reflectors work? This is a similar question to that of those funny foil
blankets people wear at the end of the London Marathon. I assume they are
supposed to prevent people cooling too quickly (why ?) but surely a woollen
blanket would be better. We are not heat lamps radiating heat; we are hot
bodies convecting and conducting to the environment.
Paul Skinner
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From: Pork [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 16 March 2007 12:24
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: "Green policies" for the surgery
Cut the thermostat on central heating and water down. Check that central
heating is not on at weekends and when the surgery is empty. Ours used
to be off during the day and come on at night for some bizarre reason.
Avoid using fans in hot weather.
Turn lights off when rooms are empty.
Stick reflectors behind radiators to reflect heat out into room.
Paper use is well worth looking at - can't see that recycled is a
problem for most letters.
What about encouraging people to walk, cycle or car share to work. Cycle
racks and a shower/large enough room to wash in would help the cycling
as well as somewhere to hang wet coats and muddy shoes if it was
raining.
Lots more ideas too but not sure how many are practical.
In message <[log in to unmask]
cal>, TIM WALTER <[log in to unmask]> writes
>Prompted by a large electric bill, we are looking at ways of saving money
>and at the same time going greener.
>
>We already use low energy/flourescent lighting, and have set PCs to
>hibernate/shutdown overnight.
>
>What do the panel advise about action that might fulfil this aim. Some
>might debate the value of green policy, but instead I am looking for
>practical advice that can be implemented in a realistic timescale, and
>realistic budget on what to do, preferably with an evidence base. Previous
>discussion I know has focussed on solar panels etc, I am thinking more
about
>paper use, recycled sources of paper etc etc. i.e. small hits.
>
>Thanks, Tim
>
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Pork
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