Camfil Launches the World's Most Energy-efficient HVAC Air Filter

LONDON, June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

 

Camfil, the world leader in air filtration technology,has launched the most energy efficient bag filter, the Hi-Flo F7 50+.  

The new Hi-Flo II is a new and enhanced version of Camfil’s award winning Hi-Flo low energy air filter. Featuring aerodynamic pockets for optimised performance, the new low energy air filters have been rated A+ by Eurovent. It saves up to £30 per year for every installed filter. FMs and Energy Managers and building owners will be able to meet the much tougher requirements for energy savings specified in Eurovent’s 2015 energy efficiency classification system for air filters.

Bill Wilkinson, Managing Director, Camfil UK said:

“The new Energy Saver Hi-Flo filter from Camfil is a major ‘quick win’ for switched on Energy Managers and FMs. The pay backs within revenue budgets are typically less than 3 months and air filters are designed to be changed, unlike other components within the ventilation system, so consequently do not put any pressure on capital budgets when upgrading to low energy air filters.” 

Eurovent – The new classification for air filters 

Eurovent’s new, objective energy efficiency classification has now been implemented. Today all air filters can be graded from A+ to E. The grade A+ stands for the lowest energy consumption and E for the highest.

About the new Hi-Flo II 

The top model, M7 in filter class F7, has received the highest rating from Eurovent (A+) for its outstandingly low energy consumption. In addition to saving more energy, the filtration efficiency of the new Hi-Flo II M7 is significantly higher than the performance demands for equivalent filters in EN779:2012, the European standard for general ventilation filters.

HVAC systems heat cool and clean the air distribution within some 200,000 buildings in the UK. That’s approximately 7,300 organisations consuming 35% of the UK’s energy consumption. The Federation of European Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Associations have estimated that within the EU there is a potential annual saving of 5TWh available by switching to Low Energy Air Filters. This would equate to £500 MILLION OF ENERGY SAVINGS IN THE UK.  

*Compared to the previous award winning Hi-Flo M7 low energy air filter.  

More information: 

Hi-Flo Brochure 

Video 

http://www.camfil.co.uk

http://www.lowenergyairfilter.co.uk

About Camfil Group  

Camfil is the global industry leader in clean air solutions with more than 50 years of experience. Our solutions protect people, processes and the environment to benefit human health, increase performance, and reduce and manage energy consumption. Twenty-five manufacturing plants, six R&D sites and over 65 local sales offices worldwide provide service and support to our customers. The Camfil Group is headquartered in Sweden but more than 95% of sales are international. The Group has around 3,700 employees and sales in the range of SEK 5.5 billion.

Representatives from Camfil UK are available for media interviews and speaking opportunities. For more product information on Camfil or to arrange an interview contact: Kirstie Colledge, SMPR (Simply Marcomms Limited), 18 Boiler House, Electric Wharf, Coventry, CV1 4JU, Tel:+44-(0)870-199-4044, Email: katie@simplymarcomms.co.uk

SOURCE Camfil UK

Camfil Launches the World"s Most Energy-efficient HVAC Air Filter

Renovation helps Charlotte couple create energy-efficient home

Most of us take small steps to cut heating and cooling costs – high-tech thermostats or an extra sweater after ticking down to a setting of 65 degrees in winter.

This homeowner’s strategy was more like the long jump.

A fire in 2012 left Michael and Kelly Gervais with a 1940s Plaza Midwood home in need of a full renovation. Mike Gervais, a structural engineer, saw it as an opportunity to invest more thoughtfully in materials and equipment and, most importantly, in a well-conceived design for his home’s heating and cooling system.

The setup that Gervais created with the help of a mechanical engineer is not one you can buy off the shelf. You’d need an engineer who specializes in HVAC systems to produce a similar design.

Gervais invested $40,000 for an engineer’s design, an energy-saving heating and cooling system, insulation and solar panels. He estimates he spent $15,000 for upgrades not required by building codes.

While in a condo for seven months during renovation, Kelly Gervais suffered from allergy and asthma attacks. That convinced Mike Gervais to add an air filtration system as a part of those costs. She’s had no more Claritin binges and no more asthma attacks since moving into the house.

Yearly energy costs before the renovation were $1.26 per square foot, compared to $.47 cents per square footage afterward. That’s nearly a 63 percent difference.

The savings are nice, but Gervais had other reasons for wanting the upgrades.

“I invest in saving energy because I feel we have a moral obligation to do so,” said Gervais, 39. “I invest in a better HVAC system for the better comfort and indoor air quality it provides.”

Here’s how he did it:

1 Roof: Twenty solar panels produce, on average, about 20 kilowatt hours of power per day. One kWh of energy will power a 100-watt light bulb for 10 hours, according to Duke Energy.

2 Insulated attic: The temperature stays within 5 degrees of that in the basement, even in summer. Gervais accomplished that by having insulation on the roof’s interior instead of on the attic floor. Putting insulation inside the roof cavity prevents the hotbox or greenhouse effect, where temperatures in the attic can rise well above the temperature outside. The attic walls have spray-foam and fiberglass batt insulation covered with a foil-like heat shield. Keeping attic temperatures moderate also can reduce energy loss when you have ductwork in the attic.

3 Walls: Added R-13 batt insulation to walls that had been mostly uninsulated. A foil-like heat shield covers the insulation. Tape at the radiant barrier’s seams is an extra protection against air and moisture. Caulk prevents air leaks at the joints where the floors and walls meet.

4 Custom heating and cooling system: The system includes an electric heat pump and an energy recovery ventilator. Air from outside is heated or cooled to a moderate temperature before going into the system. As a result, it takes less time and energy to heat or cool air before it flows into the house. A variable-speed blower motor keeps the system from working at full capacity unless temperatures are extreme. Those adjustments can keep costs lower and extend the system’s life. High-quality (Merv 16) air filters strip out impurities and UV bulbs help kill germs. A motorized damper can adjust air flow to rooms based on demand.

5 Encapsulated basement: Foil-like R10 bubble wrap is draped on walls to insulate and keep moisture out. A sheet of plastic covers the floor as a vapor barrier.

Renovation helps Charlotte couple create energy-efficient home

Green Light NOLA celebrates installing half million energy-efficient bulbs

Green Light New Orleans will mark the installation of 500,000 energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) in New Orleans area homes with a celebration at Carrollton Station on Tuesday (Jan. 20).

Executive Director and founder of Green Light New Orleans Andreas Hoffman says the ‘CFLebration’ was organized to thank the supporters, participants, volunteers, and sponsors who had part in reaching the goal. The event is free. Food and beverages from Matt ‘n’ Naddies, Boucherie, Chiba and other local establishments will be available for purchase. 

According to Hoffman, the half million CFLs installed by Green Light New Orleans since 2007 are saving participating residents $23 million in utility costs and reducing carbon emissions by 223 million pounds. CFLs use 75 percent less energy and last 10 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs, reducing household utility costs and preventing the release of carbon dioxide.

Green Light New Orleans is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in New Orleans. Green Light’s mission is to increase household sustainability and decrease energy use by installing energy efficient light bulbs and building backyard vegetable gardens for free in New Orleans homes. Visit www. greenlightneworleans.org to learn more.

Event Details:

What- CFLebration

When- Tuesday, January 20th, 5 p.m.-9p.m.

Where- Carrollton Station Bar, 8140 Willow St.

Music- Andi Hoffmann & B-Goes (6pm) and Sarah Quintana (7pm)

Food- From Matt’n’Naddies, Boucherie, Chiba and more

Green Light NOLA celebrates installing half million energy-efficient bulbs