Power consumption
Energy consumption and energy costs in correlation to T-STRIPE differ between households, depending on size and number of windows that are going to be equipped with the T-STRIPE heating system.
We are aware of this aspect and therefore tested T-STRIPE in an apartment in Vienna and carefully documented the additional energy costs:
- 5 windows have been equipped with T-STRIPE
- Each window had a circumference of at least 3.5m
- Energy consumption per window approximated 35 watt
- T-STRIPE was being controlled via thermostat and
only switched on when necessary
- Testing was conducted from October to April in Vienna
| Winter | hours of operation | cost per Winter (€) |
| 2005/06 | 1340 | 33.53 |
| 2006/07 | 1216 | 30.43 |
| 2007/08 | 1089 | 27.25 |
| 2008/09 | 948 | 23.72 |
| 2009/10 | 1021 | 25.55 |
| 2010/11 | 986 | 24.67 |
With energy costs this low you save yourself the trouble of
- repeated airing of rooms, not only an unnecessary hassle but also
resulting in additional heating costs
- having to worry about your health and the health of your children,
effectively preventing mold spores to ever occur
- having to wipe your windows daily.
Additionally, you
- increase the service life of your windows and keep repair costs at
a minimum
- increase the worth of your property
- increase comfort and environment quality in your rooms.
