HEATING OF BUILDINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18533, 18 October 1923, Page 4

HEATING OF BUILDINGS.

ALTERNATIVES TO RADIATORS

' MODERN " GAS SYSTEMS. "

EXPERIENCE IN BRITAIN.

Tho Power Board's decision to refuse fui-'cr radiator connections except in where special permit'axe obtained has aroused some discussion among owners of building as tc /alternative methods of heating premises. In addition to the familiar central system of steam or hot water heating, attention ' is ' being ; given to tho latest' improvements in gas heating, which is being extensively used in England in connection with the new housing schemes. It-is pointed out that an outstanding revolution has occurred in the application of gas for heating, purposes, as distinct from improvements in the dosign, construction arid installation of the appliances themselves.' The change has been brought about as the result of the construction in new buildings of the builtin gas grate with a gas-fire flue, enabling perfect control to t*> exercised over the heating of rooms, shops and offices. Tho system is said to result in economy in building costs and has met the approval of scientists and medical officers of health in Great Britain, as being perfectly hygienic in the interiors of buildings, while tending to improve atmospheric conditions outdoors, owing to,tho smokeless character of the products of combustion arising from its use. ?