Gas appliances in South Africa are nothing new. For decades the portable two-plate burner has been used by many of our population living in rural areas and informal settlements. The use of these appliances has not been due to a greener conciousness, but rather due to lack of housing infrastructure and low purchase price.
Another everyday use of gas has been with portable bbq's that are common amongst all South Africans who practice the national past-time of the 'braai', and the only green consciousness behind this activity would be toward the colour of the Springbok rugby team's jersey or perhaps the colour of the bottle that your beer comes in.
Back inside our homes, imported gas cookers, multifunction ovens and even open-type gas fireplaces have grown in popularity amongst those who are prepared to spend a few additional Rands on quality appliances. This growing trend could be due to the rising prices of electricity, or perhaps the irregular supply by Eskom, or even due to an awareness of carbon pollution caused by coal burning for electrical supply. Perhaps a combination of them all.
Our use of gas does however not have to end with cooking. Gas, as an energy source for water heating, is an affordable and energy efficient alternate to electricity. Rinnai Corporation is the world's largest gas appliance manufacturer and leading tankless water heater manufacturer, and was awarded the Super Nova Star Award by the Alliance to Save Energy last year.
Rinnai tankless water heaters are up to 30 percent more energy efficient than a traditional natural gas water heater and up to 50 percent more efficient than an electric tank water heater. Because they spend energy to heat water only when needed and shut off automatically when the water supply is closed, Rinnai tankless water heaters provide users with significant energy savings and presents a real green advantage over traditional water heating systems.
Gas water heater systems are available for both the domestic and commercial markets and it is well worth the effort to contact suppliers and installation specialists such as Gas and Equipment to advise you on how to reduce your energy consumption. They are leading suppliers of both domestic and commercial gas heating equipment in South Africa.
Let us support greener, energy efficient products with the same passion we give our sports teams.
Aartwerk.Net
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