Design Buy Build Issue 55 Issue 2022 | Page 55

CONSORT CLAUDGEN LAUNCHES CONSORT CONNECT APP
Consort Claudgen have launched Consort Connect app which allows users to have complete control over their heating remotely via their smartphone or tablet . The app is free and downloadable from Google Play or Apple Store . It can control Consort ’ s Wi-Fi enabled heaters and SL heaters connected to an SLPBWIFI wireless controller . It gives quick access to four operating modes and provides
a 7-day timer with twenty-four heating periods per day . It is easy to set up and users can configure the settings of all connected heaters on the app . Users can also view the energy consumption statistics . Other features include a lock function , open window tracking and response capability , and custom automations . There is a self-learning control ability utilising occupancy and temperature sensors , however , this is only available on the SLPBWIFI controller and Consort heaters with Wi-Fi and occupancy sensor .
For more information , contact our sales at 01646 692172 or visit www . consortepl . com .
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MORE SPACE WITH KITCHEN PLINTH HEATER ?

As we know when it comes to the kitchen , every home owner likes to have more usable space . This may be for extra kitchen cupboards or worktop areas but the kitchen is already full so finding that valuable extra space may prove to be difficult . Sometimes the only space available is where the radiator is fixed to the wall .
Once the radiator is removed to free up the space it brings another challenge as there now needs to be an alternative heating option installed to heat the kitchen . Underfloor heating is one option , however the cost of installing this in the old existing kitchen could prove to be very expensive . The floor would need to be excavated , new insulation boards have to go down and the under floor heating pipes secured . The pipe loops are then connected to an appropriate manifold and finally the screed goes down .
A much more cost effective solution is installing the hydronic plinth heater ( fan-assisted radiator ).
This has become a great choice for home owners when either replacing kitchen radiators or planning a new kitchen . Plinth heaters can not only save space , they are so much cheaper to install compared to under floor heating . Hydronic plinth heaters can be directly connected to two pipe central heating system .
A Thermix plinth heater that ’ s controlled by a wireless thermostat not only provides consistent temperature control in the kitchen , it also allows the user to set different on / off time periods to the plinth heater . There is also an option available to control the heater using a smart phone or Alexa .
With the help of their low water content , plinth heaters provide faster heat response and leave much less residual heat when the heater turns off . This feature not only provides comfort heating to the user but also saves energy by not heating the room when not in use .
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