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STELRAD ENTERS ELECTRIC RADIATOR MARKETPLACE
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eading radiator manufacturer - Stelrad - has taken another major step in meeting the demands of its customer base across the UK and Ireland with the launch of a range of electric
radiators – its Electric Series. It’s the first time the Stelrad brand has ventured into the electric marketplace, and it brings with it the quality and brand values associated with its radiator products since it began manufacturing in 1936. Stelrad is the number one brand within central heating radiators
and is now setting its sights on the electric market with a highly competitive range of both steel and aluminium electric radiators. The new Electric Series range will be available through merchants from September 2023. The range will include a dozen or so different models with a number of sizes of each model available,
with standard radiators for any room along with a selection of towel rails specifically targeted at bathrooms and en-suites. Chris Harvey, Stelrad’s Head of Marketing for the UK and Ireland says: “The new range offers a selection
of radiators and towel rails with Stelrad’s unbeatable quality and design to suit every area in the home and to match or contrast with décor in every room. The selection includes radiators that are dry, dry stone and fluid filled offering a full choice of options within the technology. As you would expect, the new range offers a variety of energy saving and comfort enhancing features with fitted and Wi-Fi enabled controls. Some of the new radiators will be ‘three in one’ options, featuring a fan heater at the base of the radiator and manual controls that allow you to use the towel rail and the fan heater individually or together if you wish. Colours will be white for all radiators with the option of anthracite grey and chrome for some of the models. “Amongst the features you’ll find on these new radiators you will discover the ‘Open window’ function
that enables the appliance to automatically detect when a window is opened near the towel warmer and to switch to ‘anti-freeze’ mode to prevent unnecessary heating and to avoid wasting energy. Similarly, it can detect when the window is closed and restore the operating conditions set previously. The appliance comes on automatically at ambient temperatures below 7°. And when the ‘child safety’ function is activated, the surface of the appliance is cooler than in normal operation in the currently active mode to avoid the risk of burns caused by brief accidental contact. These are just a few of the features – these are intelligent radiators that are designed to provide heating in the most flexible and energy effective – and as a result – cost effective way.” Chris continues: “We pride ourselves in being a one stop shop for all things radiators and the arrival of
the electric series builds on that claim still further. Full details of the new range will be unveiled in the next couple of months and be available to order from September.” As well as offering effective, functional heating in the home, as you would expect from Stelrad, the radiators in the electric series are aesthetically appealing and provide attractive options for the décor in the home and come with a five-year warranty on the heating parts and a two-year warranty on the electric components. Head for the Stelrad website our website for further details.
www.stelrad.com
Breathing Buildings Helps Make Use of Free Heat Gains with Expansion of Award-Winning NVHR Range
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reathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has added to its award-winning natural ventilation with heat recycling (NVHR) range with its new NVHR® 1700. This larger unit is ideal for leisure centres, halls, sport facilities, shopping centres, offices, schools,
and other buildings with high heat gains, with the NVHR® 1700 offering excellent ventilation and thermal comfort. Meanwhile, in school classroom applications the NVHR® 1700 now allows one unit to be specified rather than two, which means a simpler and quicker installation. Breathing Building’s NVHR® 1700 offers enhanced natural ventilation with hybrid technology in a slimline, compact, lightweight and energy efficient unit. The unit is designed to fulfil the ventilation needs automatically with its demand-controlled equipment, best-in-class flowrate, low noise levels and low energy consumption. The NVHR® 1700 leads the way in efficiency with specific fan power levels as low as 0.08 W/l/s and in larger applications provides airflow rates as high as 540l/s. “The NVHR® 1700 is the ideal ventilation solution for your rooms, making use of their free heat
gains to provide superb air quality and excellent thermal comfort without the upfront cost and future maintenance bills – essential in an energy and cost of living crisis,” said Louise McHugh, Operations Leader at Breathing Buildings. “NVHR® provides ultra-low energy, natural ventilation with hybrid technology, offering energy savings and so reducing operating costs.” For further information on NVHR® and E-stack ventilation, as well as other products and services offered by Breathing Buildings, visit
www.breathingbuildings.com or call us on 01223 450 060.
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MODUTHERM’S NEW AWC/AWST MONOBLOC HEAT PUMPS
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he new AWC/AWST Monobloc from Modutherm is a simple but powerful range of air source heat pumps suitable for
heating, cooling and domestic hot water. AWC Monobloc is available in five models, boasting a heating capacity range of 6kW to 19kW, while AWST is available in four models, with a heating capacity range of 6kW to 15kW, and is paired with a 250-litre stainless steel DHW cylinder. The AWC/AWST Monobloc range also has an A++/A+++ energy rating. The AWC/AWST Monobloc is designed for
both new-build installations and refurbishment projects, where it can replace or supplement an existing heat source, typically reducing energy consumption by 60-80%. The indoor unit benefits from a stylish, modern design, while all connections are easily accessible at the top of the product.
Ahead of the curve The AWC Monobloc uses a heat curve to provide a constant indoor temperature, regardless of how hot or cold it is outdoors. When the external temperature drops, the heat pump then raises the temperature of the water to the heating system (and vice versa when it gets warmer outside). The unit can set two heat curves for two different heating circuits in a home, allowing it to run both underfloor heating and radiators. This feature offers greater energy-saving potential and, in some cases, eliminates the need to purchase additional system components. The outdoor unit also has an automatic and self-learning defrost function which, when combined with the nano-coated evaporator, minimises defrosting time and increases efficiency.
Under control For applications that require heating and cooling only, or where an alternative cylinder is required, the AWC is paired with an indoor control box. For AWST systems, there is an integrated controller on the DHW cylinder. Both can be controlled locally with the user-friendly touchscreen display, or remotely via a smartphone or computer.
www.modutherm.co.uk.
MHIAE helps cool energy prices with FDTC-VH series
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itsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), part of the MHI Group, encourages energy-efficient and sustainable air conditioning with its “A’ Design award” winner FDTC-VH series. The 4-way compact ceiling cassette has been designed to provide cooling and heating for
a wide variety of commercial environments such as small to medium offices, retails shops, fitness centres, restaurants and many more applications. The series boasts a flush and modern finish in white with panel dimension (620 x 620) mm & only 10mm panel depth, seamlessly blending into the ceiling and can fit perfectly to standard ceiling grid to suit all indoor spaces, ideal for installers looking for an energy-efficient yet sleek solution. Each unit within the range is available with two grill designs to fit most interior themes, a honeycomb or grid-type grill, resulting in a cooling and heating unit that offers clean airflow and merges into any environment. Designed with user comfort in mind, each unit is also available with an optional Draft Prevention Panel with improved flexible flap control that prevents cold/hot drafts from being blown directly on the user. Noise levels are also reduced for additional well-being by implementing a turbo fan within the unit, improving heat exchanger performance, DC fan motor and DC drain pump lifts to 850mm from ceiling reducing overall energy use and providing low operating costs. An optional fresh air intake accessory allows the user to transfer fresh air directly via the indoor unit. The FDTC- VH series boasts several features which simplify installation and servicing, including an improved panel design, which allows the panel to be temporarily fixed to the unit. A transparent inspection window enables the suction port of the drain pump to be checked quickly and effortlessly for easy access to the fan motor. MHIAE also offers five optional remote-control devices with this series, three wired and two wireless, enabling simple and convenient operation. In addition, for enhanced comfort and energy saving an optional motion sensor is available that detects human movement to reduce unnecessary use and costs and at the same time promotes energy efficiency. For more information on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe’s cooling and heating solutions, please visit or website.
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