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Electrorad ’ s Vanguard range of aluminium electric radiators now boast a ceramic plate core to guarantee no leakage
Haverland , a manufacturer of electric radiators and heating solutions , recently launched the world ’ s first smart , self-programmable electric radiator . The company says the ULTRAD is a new energy efficient and quick to install electric radiator with impressive energy efficiency and learning capability .
Nick Cohen , Haverland ’ s national sales director , says : “ Thanks to innovative , in-built sensor technology , ULTRAD can detect movement in a room . When someone is in the room , it automatically adjusts itself to a comfortable temperature . If the room is vacant for a period of time , it automatically decreases the temperature to an economy setting , reducing energy consumption .
“ During its first week of operation and then continuously during its lifetime , ULTRAD recognises any patterns in a room ’ s usage , stores this information and uses it to self-adjust its temperature accordingly . For users , this means that a room is always at a comfortable temperature when they arrive as ULTRAD keeps on learning and adjusting its behaviour .”
Nick says that the self-learning and programming capability removes the need for manual control and allows energy efficiency to be improved considerably , providing significant savings in running costs .
The oil-filled ULTRAD has a built-in thermostat which is one of the most accurate on the market and holds the set temperature to within 0.2 ° C , which eliminates costly temperature fluctuation .
ULTRAD offers a range of programming modes to provide complete flexibility to both the installer and end user . For convenience , the self-programming mode is set as standard and will start working as soon as the radiator is switched on , which eliminates the need for any configuration from the installer .
When used in conjunction with Haverland ’ s Smart box system , ULTRAD can also be controlled remotely through a specially designed free App , which can be downloaded to any iOS or Android enabled smartphone , as well as PC and Mac via i2control . haverland . com . Uniquely , the App allows multiple ULTRAD radiators to be fully controlled and programmed individually or all together as required by the installer and / or the end user .
Nick adds : “ The wall mounted ULTRAD is normally hardwired to a fused spur and is one of the easiest to install electric radiators on the market . Haverland supplies a template to ensure the correct height and positioning of the radiator brackets , and installers then follow a simple process that ensures ULTRAD is safely fixed to the wall and is operating as required . Once installed , ULTRAD requires no portable appliance testing ( PAT , maintenance or servicing .”
ULTRAD features a slim , modern and aesthetically appealing design , making it suitable for use in almost any environment . It comes in white as standard and is available in a range of sizes to efficiently meet the heating requirements of a property regardless of room size .
Nick says : “ The market for electric radiators is growing at an incredible rate . This is because they are highly energy efficient and are ideal for a diverse range of buildings , both new and old . While programming and control has been confusing and sometimes frustrating in the past for all types of heating systems , this is no longer the case thanks to ULTRAD ’ s ultra smart technology .”
Electrorad , a leading supplier of electric heating systems , has upgraded its oil-filled Vanguard range with new aluminium models . These incorporate a micacoated ceramic plate to help deliver improved heat retention and to provide a totally leak-proof electric heating solution .
Whilst the mica coating acts as an efficient electrical insulator and thermal conductor , the thermostats have also been upgraded from relay to triac to ensure even greater accuracy of the room temperature control . Triac also guarantees a completely silent operation with no clicking sounds when switching on or off . All models remain 100 ° energy efficient and offer controllable warmth with nine pre-set programmes and user settable options to suit a variety of lifestyles and preferences .
Richard Brown , Electrorad ’ s MD , says : “ To ensure that our products remain of the highest quality , we have invested heavily in the latest technology to provide aluminium radiators that are guaranteed to be 100 ° leakfree . It ’ s a win-win for our customers as these heaters look exactly the same but deliver improved performance for the same unbeatable price .
“ Aluminium radiators not only provide rapid warmth , they are also extremely lightweight . They provide a modern alternative to traditional gas central heating systems and out-dated storage heaters . With a five-year
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46 | June 2017