![]() ![]() This low cost over winter solution, therefore, only needed to warm the house just enough to prevent it from freezing and only do so in the places that were at most risk. They opted instead to completely shut down the entire wet system over the winter months and run a simpler retro fit electric heating system that could literally be ‘rolled out’ each autumn and packed away in late spring. Sue and Andrew reasoned that fully automating and upgrading their existing heating and hot water system, was not the answer to the fundamental problem the existing heating system was a very large (expensive) hammer to crack a relatively small nut. (above) Two real life examples of ‘spending’ time in France – on boiler repairs! The best setting for your boiler over winter in a 2nd home, is OFF! Never has the phrase ‘spending time on holiday’ been more apt! Namely, expensive maintenance of what had gone wrong since their last visit. If that wasn’t bad enough, they would usually end up having to take the best part of their first week on arrival in France dealing with all manner of ‘surprises’. Typically over €1,000 a winter – all for heating an empty house! Over previous winters, even in this frost protection mode, the system was very expensive to run. The problem was that, before it could heat up the house it had to heat itself and the whole complicated system of pipes and radiators over three floors and a cellar. Not to mention the owner’s wallet! The heating in the house was controlled by just one wired thermostat, mounted up at shoulder height, in the ‘Grande Salle’, which also happens to be the largest, coldest room in the house.įor winter frost protection, if the temperature dropped below 8✬ the boiler would switch on and raise the temperature of the Grande Salle by three degrees and then switch off. Down here you will find a gigantic gas boiler which, although being less than five years old and very efficient, physically shakes the room when its switched on. There is also a large cellar with a water sump to clear ground water. This house is large (in a previous century it used to be a hotel), and the ground floor has exceptionally grand, high ceilings. How to heat a large house just a little for a lot less? All they got was yet another bill to fix their central heating system – so it was a case of enough is enough or ‘trop c’est trop’ as they say in France! Last year, when the owners Andrew and Susan arrived for a well deserved holiday break, there was no warm welcome. We work closely with our clients to ensure the automation system they choose will exceed expectations both now and well into the future.A historic building in the centre of a small town on the West coast of France is probably the last place you would expect to find the latest in Smart Home Automation technology. That’s why we love what we do, it’s great to be at the forefront of innovation and be able to see how that transforms lives every day. What’s even more brilliant is that the possibilities continue to change and evolve all the time. ![]() Or maybe you want to kit out that basement with a top of the range home cinema installation.īecause…well, why not? With our tailored business and home automation designs, we will walk you through all of the possibilities and features to revolutionise the way you live, work and entertain. ![]() Perhaps you’re looking for peace of mind when you’re away, with a first-class home security system that lets you check in on your mobile from wherever you are. From motion sensor lighting to blind automation, or might be looking to reduce your environmental footprint as well as your energy bill. It’s our job to understand your lifestyle and how you currently use your space to then identify where automation will help. ![]()
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