Tagged: home energy

heat conduction through a window

visitors this year: 34 Get two temperature sensors to measure the temperature inside and outside a window. You may find that over a long period of time it is best to record your data...

heat conduction

visitors this year: 89 You can use a temperature sensor to study the conduction of heat through materials. Two temperature sensors allow you to compare different materials at the same time. In this example,...

keep the house warm

visitors this year: 53 We need to keep our homes warm in cold weather. We also need to do this as economically as possible. There are several ways to insulate your home and keep...

Reducing heat loss from houses -105science

visitors this year: 51 A scientific look at ways to reduce our use of energy in the home while still staying warm! We’ll meet a building scientist and ask how does a house lose...

Solar panel technology in Cambridge – 105science

visitors this year: 32 Solar panel experts tell Chris Creese about their special panels and offer some smart ideas for using solar energy. Pete McKeown, Director of Cernunnos Homes (http://www.cernunnos-homes.co.uk/) and Hamish Watson, Director...