Heating & Ventilation Advertorial
This is the time to specify electric heating
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here’s something of a renaissance for electric heating taking place across the UK, and many archi-
tects are seriously considering electric heating as an option in new build; partic- ularly in refurbishment projects where the installation time and costs – as well as on- going heating bills – can be lower than with traditional wet heating systems. In many older building refurbishments,
and conversions of buildings to residential usage, not having to install complex pipework can make a huge saving to the project costs. Also, with the advanced and extremely flexible wireless controls that come with the latest electric heating systems, electric is often the most viable option you can consider. Now that controlled electric heating
is as inexpensive or even less expensive to run than oil or gas heating, it’s not surprising that so many specifiers are turning to electric space heating – espe- cially when they can source a wide range of products including low surface temperature products for schools and care
facilities, fan assisted heaters for places that need rapid warm up, and a range of clever RF controls. It’s strange that it was not so long ago that the phrases ‘energy saving’ and ‘electric heating’ would not have been heard in the same breath, but now, because of the lower cost of installa- tion and the highly controllable nature of electric heating, it’s not just a concept, it’s a reality. The joy of the modern range of offer-
ings, including those from Ecolec, is the simplicity of installation, compared to the time and effort involved in instal- ling a wet system for example. They come complete with easy to fit hanging brack- ets and can be fitted pretty much any- where. Ecolec even has a range of radiators with angled edges that fit perfectly into the corner of a room. However, it’s the controllability of elec-
tric heating that makes it such an attrac- tive option in today’s marketplace. Ecolec firmly believes that the primary carbon footprint of our homes and properties can be reduced by installing properly con- trolled electric heaters. To achieve this, heating times and temperatures must be managed well, with different zones inde- pendently controlled. In addition, Ecolec claims to help reduce the secondary carbon footprint by using local suppliers, using 100 per cent recyclable steel in the manufacture of its products, by avoiding the use of any toxic materials in the radia- tors and controllers, and by supplying heaters that can be repaired even after 15 years of use. Ecolec is believed to be the only UK
manufacturer to repair and refurbish existing radiators. Chandru Ray, managing director of
Ecolec, says: “We are providing heating systems for new build developers and for refurbishment projects that can be installed by a locally based NICEIC electrician more quickly and using far less components than would be required for
cost effective, radiant electric heating that provides heat and comfort where you need it. The Ecolec radiators respond rapidly to demand for heat, reaching the required temperature in minutes, yet the company offers a range of products that meet the different requirements of a range of end uses, with pre-set temperature ranges; 70°C for its standard range, 55°C for its ‘safe to touch’ and 43°C for its range that meets the strict requirements of the NHS low surface temperature standards. All these products are current and
available but more development work is going on for new products that make radiant electric heating an exciting option for the future: heated glass walls; electric radiant heating concealed in the wall fabric so you don’t need radiators at all; heated room dividers that allow workers to control the heat for their individual work stations; further work on con- trollers and timers – these are exciting times for electric radiant heating.
Call Ecolec now on 01902 457575 or email
sales@ecolec.co.uk . For more information, visit
www.ecolec.co.uk
a plumber-installed wet system. Our products are slimline products that can easily be installed in difficult to access areas of a home; in hallways, in bath- rooms and in small rooms or alcoves where installing a wet system radiator would be a nightmare.” The Ecolec range is impressive and
extensive and can be accessed via the company’s website. The company offers
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