Air conditioning has a positive effect on personal performance, health and indoor equipment. With...

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R22 is the most common form of refrigerant or hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) used by air...

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The average life span of an air conditioner is about 6-7 years, but it can be prolonged through...

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Using an inverter type air conditioner is actually more cost effective than under floor heating....

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It costs you more money and uses more energy to heat and cool your home than any other system in...

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The buildquality and type of thermal insulation varies so greatly in the Algarve that sometimes...

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Use this guide to give you an approximate air conditioning unit size in British Thermal Units...

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We've all seen them - the supermarket split type air conditioners - at what seems like an incredible...

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These are my top 20 energy saving tips to reducing your electricity bill in the Algarve....

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Do new EC laws mean scrapping your old air conditioners?As of this year the EU has banned R-22...

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It's much easier to learn in a comfortable environment. Now, thanks to the generosity of local...

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With scorching summers and damp winters, the need to cool, heat and combat humidity makes air...

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It's a common misconception that an 'inverter' system is one that heats as well as cools. But most...

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Many people buy an air conditioner that is too powerful, thinking it will provide better cooling....

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A heat pump takes the ambient / outside air temperature and 'upgrades' or increases it, to heat...

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BTU stands for British Thermal Unit - a measure of heat energy. It is 'British' because it uses...

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As of 1 Jan, new EC regulations aim to protect the environment by encouraging more...

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SOLAR ELECTRICITY PANEL GRANTS ARE NO LONGER VIABLE.... The grant for Photovoltaic or PV is now...

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As a company with an energy-saving ethos, we sometimes receive enquiries from DIY enthusiasts...

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PENGUIN LITE!   Save money with energy-efficient lighting   Lighting can account for over 20% of a...

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Solar systems are commonly used to provide domestic hot water, while larger arrays of panels are...

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This project demonstrates what the latest energy-efficient technology can achieve - a house with...

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When considering energy-saving solutions – a solar hot water system, a photovoltaic (PV) system, a...

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Solar hot water: A solar system for domestic hot water is one of the most worthwhile investments for...

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Solar systems of the 'thermosiphon'-type, where the water tank is mounted horizontally above 1 or...

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It's a common misunderstanding, but the term 'solar panel' is used for TWO completely different...

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A commonly-asked question is: “What kind of solar system is best for supplying domestic hot water?...

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Whether your water is from mains supply or a borehole it contains minerals and chemicals that,...

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With ever-increasing energy bills, more people are considering the option of investing in a...

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As of 2015 most grid based systems are now no longer viable as the payback is around 10 cents per...

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Wet underfloor heatingis by far the most efficient to run - especially when combined with a...

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Providing wet systems for renovations can prove to be prohibitively costly as the floor needs to...

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Many people assume that home cooling is more important than heating in the Algarve. Whilst air...

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Electric Underfloor Heating for Renovations Our electric mat is ideal for refurbishment projects where...

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One of the advantages about using a company like ours is that we are fully certified and insured -...

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Penguin combine the latest systems with smart technology for maximum efficiency and...

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Many homeowners are interested in photovoltaic (PV) solar systems to supply their own domestic...

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Plug-in photovoltaic (PV) solar kits are as simple as they sound – just mount the panels, connect...

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In 1873 Willoughby Smith (pictured) found that electricity travels through selenium when placed in...

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Underfloor heating is nothing new. Roman public baths and villas used 'hypocaust' systems, whereby hot air...

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In the 1760s the Swiss inventor Horace-Bénédict de Saussure made an open wooden box with another...

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In the 1800s rudimentary attempts at lowering air temperature were made in hospitals, with fans...

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The latest generation of air-conditioning can be controlled remotely via a range of pc/laptop,...

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The 1987 Montreal Protocol established the global phasing-out of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), which...

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The Algarve's humid climate causes many homes to suffer from damp and mould. Humidity can create...

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New Year is traditionally the time to consider the 12 months to come. 'How can I improve my...

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It was Christmas Eve and a penguin was walking home in the snow. He was old and he felt the cold....

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The Algarve's clear skies give us wonderful winter sunshine - but cold nights too. Damp can also...

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Modern air-conditioning is more energy-efficient than ever, but people are still conscious of...

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Penguin received a call from a lady who felt sick whenever she ran the air-conditioning in her...

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For most domestic situations there are 3 main types of air conditioning system -

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Penguin now offer a new service to determine your main 'energy thieves' and identify possible...

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A fan coil is like a hybrid between air conditioning and radiators. Air-con pipes contain...

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External air-con machines offer a hideaway for all manner of small creatures. Insects are unlikely to cause...

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Solar hot water systems need annual maintenance to remain in good order and operate at best...

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All air conditioning systems need annual maintenance. Spring is the ideal time, in readiness for...

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Today's buildings are air-tight to help maintain heat and conserve energy, although ventilation is...

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PENGUIN are experts in air conditioning, solar heating, pool heating, under floor heating, and...

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