heating & renewable energy supplement
which will now be installed on every Ecodan that leaves the factory,” explains Halliwell. “We see this as a key way of demonstrating the effectiveness of heat pumps moving forward and helping homeowners qualify for incen- tive payments.” The FTC5 range offers three different options
for homeowners: the standard level which is pre- installed at the factory, offering remote energy monitoring using partial estimation of energy use; level two which includes the addition of an electric meter; and level three which adds a metering and monitoring service package (MMSP) heat meter, enabling homeowners to receive an additional RHI payment of £230 per year for seven years. “We believe that this is one of the strongest
ways of demonstrating our faith in the possibili- ties for the heat pump market,” adds Halliwell. “The ability to monitor and measure energy consumption is not only key to government incentives but will also become increasingly important as energy prices continue to rise. “Adding this facility will allow homeowners
to measure and maximise system efficiency and minimise run costs.” Plate heat exchangers use forced convection
to heat the water cylinder, rather than the natural convection of a coil and this increases the Delta
T, meaning that the water heats up more quickly and recovers temperature quicker when some hot water is used. However, many parts of the UK suffer from limescale in the water supply and plate heat exchangers are more likely to scale up and drop in performance, which is where the patented Scale-Stop technology from Mitsubishi Electric comes into its own. The system promotes the precipitation of
scale inside the trap rather than on the plate in the heat exchanger and maintains the high performance for over 10 years, even in hard water areas. “We have solved the problem of limescale
for plate heat exchangers with this technology,” explains Halliwell. Other initiatives included in the launch include
a patented cold inlet diffuser for all of the Pre- plumbed cylinders, which ensures reduced mix- ing of cold inlet water with stratified hot water. This device sits within the center of tank, reduc- ing the velocity of the cold water entering tank and reducing the smoother acceptance of the new cold water within the cylinder. A new titanium immersion heater also sets a
new standard for operational life – even in the hardest or most aggressive water conditions. Titanium’s strength, weight and smooth finish
enables it to withstand extreme stress, fluctuating temperatures and corrosive environments. “We expect the heat pump market to con-
tinue to grow steadily through a combination of the RHI and in answer to the increasing costs of oil and LPG,” explains John Kellett, general manager of the company’s heating systems. “We have prepared this new range to ensure that Ecodan is ready to answer that grow- ing need.”
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