Ecovector© Radiators

To compliment our range of heat pumps, we offer the "Ecovector®" radiator - designed to run with lower temperature water in the heating system (perfect for microgeneration systems), the Ecovector® is certified by BSRIA as being much more efficient than standard radiators and equal in performance to under floor heating.  That makes the units ideal for retro-fitting and new build systems.  No oversized radiators will be required for your heat pump system, making it much more attractive as well as efficient.

Heating for a Sustainable Future

Energy is one of our most valuable resources, yet almost half the UK's carbon dioxide emissions, the main greenhouse gas causing climate change, actually come from the things we do every day. Every time we overfill the kettle or leave the heating on unnecessarily, we waste energy that results in needless carbon dioxide emissions. Energy efficiency in our heating systems is slowly improving however, with standard efficiency boilers disappearing in favour of energy saving condensing boilers. In addition, renewable technology such as ground and air source heat pumps and solar panels that allow us to use the earth’s natural energy to heat our water, are more easily available and more viable. Levels of structural insulation in new buildings are increasing, and the introduction of energy certification for new and existing buildings will continue to encourage improvements in energy efficiency. Since the introduction of central heating systems, we have become familiar with large steel panel radiators in every room. However, to perform to maximum efficiency they need large volumes of very hot water, which means they are much less efficient in the modern heating systems of today, as water temperatures are much lower. Fan convector technology has been available for many years. Fan convectors are energy efficient, utilising only 5% of the water content of an equivalent output radiator. This means that fan convectors are quicker to heat up and more responsive to our changing weather patterns. Equally important, they are compatible with every type of heat generator whether that be the standard efficiency boiler of yesterday, the energy saving condensing boilers of today or the renewable technology of tomorrow.

*Room sizes given in cubic metres for general guidance only based on low heat output (?t 60ºC) for domestic applications only. ?t 60ºC assumes a mean water temperature of 80ºC and room temperature of 20ºC. ?t 50ºC assumes a mean water temperature of 70ºC and room temperature of 20ºC. ?t 20ºC assumes a mean water temperature of 40ºC and room temperature of 20ºC. Hydronic outputs tested in accordance with BS 4856.

Commissioning

Check water is hot enough to activate the selectable low temperature cut-out thermostat.

Controls

• Rocker switch - normal/off/boost.
• Built-in room thermostat.
• Selectable low temperature cut-out thermostat, set to 38°C for heating systems run from renewable technology and 52°C for standard and condensing boiler heat generators

Finish

Front casing: zinc coated steel. Polyester powder-coated: textured white BS 4800 00A01 18% gloss.
Side panels: polymer eggshell white

Installation

• Mounting bracket supplied
• Unit must be earthed
• Suitable for two-pipe central heating systems
• Minimum height above floor level 150mm
• Maximum height above floor level 500mm