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Mitsubishi Electric
has launched a new fan-assisted radiator that works superbly with either
traditional or renewable heating systems and delivers a faster heat up time
and lower running costs than the equivalent output double panel, double
convector radiator.
The i-LIFE 2Slim is
available in 1kW and 2kW models and offers a high heat output from 50 per
cent less wall space (based on 45ºC flow).
Paired with a
renewable heating system such as an Ecodan heat pump, and choosing lower
design temperatures, the i-LIFE 2Slim can also potentially increases the
payments homeowners can receive from the Renewable Heat Incentive.
“We’ve entered the
radiator market with an advanced and stylish unit which is close to being the
smallest on the market,” explains Max Halliwell, Product Marketing Manager
for the company’s range of heating products. “Not only that but it delivers
class-leading sound levels in night setting and allows heating engineers to
offer an advanced option for both new-build and retro-fit.”
At a slim 13cm deep,
the 1kW model is suitable for almost any interior. At 737mm wide and
579mm high, the unit is almost half the size of an equivalent low flow
temperature steel radiator.
“Weight is also
another area where the i-LIFE 2Slim wins hands down over a steel radiator,”
adds Halliwell. “This new model uses copper and aluminium and holds
about 10 per cent of the water needed for a traditional low temperature steel
radiator, which not only drastically brings the weight down but also makes
the heat up time so quick.”
A conventional 1kW
low temperature radiator would weigh around 48kg when full of water, whereas
the i-LIFE 2Slim is just 17.5kg. This makes it easier to install on a wide
range of walls and finishes and suitable for almost any property.
The equivalent
double panel, double convector radiator can also take up to a quarter of an
hour to fully heat up whereas the i-LIFE 2Slim will reach operating
temperature within about three minutes. Cool air is drawn into the unit by
the highly efficient internal modulating fans which then helps transfer heat
from the water supply to the internal heat exchangers and also offer full
control of the heated air gently blown around the room.
“These are
class-leading models for price and output and we are expecting a lot of
interest from both traditional and renewable heating installers,” ends
Halliwell.
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