Energy-saving products
There are many energy saving products available on the market, improving your energy efficiency and, in turn, helping you save money.
At Ebico we recommend the following products, available from Nigel’s Eco Store…
March 2010
Cooker Hob Gas Saver – uses less gas when cooking: saving money and energy
Most gas hobs burn gas inefficiently, resulting in wasted energy, unburnt by-products, and lost heat, which means they’re costing you money. The Cooker Hob Gas Saver solves this problem. Its special catalytic alloy disc fits neatly over one burner (see picture), and can convert the 600 to 700 degree heat from your hob to to over 1,000 degrees centigrade, it also converts any unburnt gas to heat and energy.
The effect is to make your gas hob work like a halogen hob: ie radiating heat as well as convecting heat. As it also captures wasted gas, it is more efficient, so you can cook your food using less gas, saving energy and money. Fits all gas hobs. Typical energy savings: 12%.
Save an extra 15% when you use the special EBICO code: EBIC3 (please note this is case sensitive).
Price: £7.99
February 2010
Automatic Radiator Bleeder – throw away your radiator key and feel the extra warmth
This radiator bleeder is easy to fit and automatically releases air from any central heating radiator, ensuring that only hot water remains and so maintains maximum heat.
During normal running of the central heating, air can build up in the system, reducing radiator heat and efficiency. This is fixed by bleeding the radiators, but by fitting the Auto Vent, radiators are bled automatically, without you needing to do anything.
The result is a hot to the top radiator from the same energy, and lower heating bills.
Fitting is simple and requires only an adjustable spanner. Usually only one Auto Vent is required*. Available in two models, standard and micro - that fit all known radiators.
* Only one Auto Vent is required, as usually one radiator is prone to the air problem more than the others in the system.
The HV30C operates vertically and horizontally on 1/2" tappings.
(This is the one to choose for standard home radiators and modern towel rails).
The Micro operates on 5/6/7 mm 1/8" and 1/4" tappings.
(For specialist design radiators, such as cast iron radiators, some towel rails, Quinn (Barlo) radiators, and Center radiators)
Save 10% when you use our Ebico code: EBIC2 (case sensitive).
Vaild until 28th February 2010
For more information visit Nigel’s EcoStore.com
Price: £9.99
January 2010
Ecobutton – reduces your computer’s carbon footprint and saves you money, with one small click
This great USB device enables you to power down your desktop computer every time you take a break (long or short), at the touch of a button - saving you money, electricity, and helping to reduce your carbon footprint.
Every time you take a phone call, go for a meeting or a break, simply press the Ecobutton® and your computer and monitor are put into the most economical sleep mode available - almost the same as when shut down. Press any key on your keyboard and your computer instantly returns to where you left off.
Save up to £50 and 135kg of carbon per year.
Normal Price £14.99
Save 10%, using code EBICBUT in the checkout at Nigel’s Eco Store
Please note the code is case sensitive.
Price: £13.50
December 2009
The Ecoflap – saves energy by stopping draughts coming through your letter box!
The Ecoflap fits on the back of your letter box, and is designed to exclude draughts and inhospitable weather from your home. It's quick and simple to install, and starts saving you energy straight away.
Ecoflaps replace the brushes, seals and outward opening gravity flaps on the inside of the letter box, traditionally used to help keep draughts out. The difference is that an Ecoflap is totally draught proof and adjusts automatically to any size of delivery - up to A4 and including thickish newspapers and magazines.
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Price: £19.99 Plus P&P
November 2009
The New Eco Kettle – makes a great cuppa and saves even more energy and money
This is the latest version of the innovative Eco Kettle, it's improved and easier to use, and still has a unique double chamber that gets you to measure out only how much water you need, saving electricity, water, money and time, making it better for the planet… and yep, you still get to have a great cup of tea.
The eco kettle has been one of our favourite and bestselling eco products, and an essential for any eco friendly kitchen or workplace.
This one is a 2.2kW kettle, which beats the old one's 3kW, and it looks better too. Typical energy savings: 31%.
Also available in chrome.
Price: £29.99 upwards
October 2009
Heatkeeper Radiator Panels – fit these, be warmer and reduce heating costs by 20%
Make your home warmer, and reduce your heating bills by up to 20% when you fit these Heatkeeper Radiator Insulation Panels behind the radiators in your home. They work by reflecting the heat that would normally be lost behind your rads back into the room. Using them will cut your carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of your central heating. The panels can be cut to size, are long-lasting and simple to fit. They come supplied with easy-to-follow fitting instructions and double sided self-adhesive tape.
With proven energy savings of up to 20%, the cost of installing Heatkeeper Radiator Panels in a typical home can pay back in less than a year. Heatkeeper panels are available in packs of 10 (for 4 to 5 radiators) or 20 panels (for 8 to 10 radiators).
Price: £36.97
September 2009
Radiator Booster Mk2 – cut your heating bills and make your home warmer (as seen on Dragon’s Den)
A Radiator Booster is an innovative, eco friendly product that uses a small fan to capture the heat that comes out the back of your radiator, circulating it better into your room. It will heat your room faster, save lost energy, and reduce your heating bills.
Simply place a Radiator Booster on top of a standard domestic radiator, and plug it in. It’ll heat your room more quickly, allowing the boiler to shut down sooner, saving heating time and cost by as much as 50% – all for a running cost of about 30p a year!
It’s adjustable in size, has a built in thermostat and could save an average household between £70 and £140 per year.
Price: £19.99 incl VAT
August 2009
Ecokettle
The Eco Kettle – saves energy and money!
The innovative Eco Kettle has a unique double chamber that gets you to measure out exactly how much water you want to boil, saving electricity, water, money and time, making it better for the planet… and you still get to have a great cup of tea.
We think that’s pretty smart thinking – the eco kettle is one of our favourite eco products, and an essential for any eco friendly kitchen or workplace.
Energy Saving Trust recommended.
Price: £29.99 incl. VAT
July 2009
Wind Up Solar Torch
Barracuda Wind Up and Solar LED Torch – two power sources in one powerful, waterproof torch.
The Powerplus Barracuda is an ultra bright wind up and solar powered LED torch which combines two renewable energy sources at the same time. Charge it up from the sun or use the dynamo handle to wind it up.
It has 3 ultra bright LEDs which give a powerful light. Waterproof to 5 metres and protected by tough rubber bumpers.
Price: £14.99 incl. VAT
June 2009
EcoBalls®
Original EcoBalls® laundry kit – lasts up to 1,000 washes, saving about 50 boxes of washing powder!
EcoBalls® 1,000 is a refillable eco friendly laundry kit that’ll save you money, save water and make your laundry more eco friendly. You use them instead of washing powder and yes, they do really work.
There are three ecoballs in each box. You put all three balls in the washing machine with your clothes, each one contains pellets made of mineral salts that produce ionized oxygen, which combined with the movement of the balls on your clothes, penetrates deep into your washing, lifting dirt and grime away. Because there’s a lot less to rinse out, you can use a shorter cycle, and wash at a lower temperature. The kit lasts for up to 1,000 washes.
Price: £29.99 incl. VAT