Smith's Environmental has launched an air source heat pump and heat emitters central heating package.
Smith's, a leading supplier of domestic and light commercial fan convectors in the UK, is expanding its energy efficient product portfolio by adding the Ecolectric central heating system.

The Ecolectric system will be sold as a package containing the heat pump itself Eco SlimStream fan convectors. Packages available will include:

Ecolectric package 1::

Ecolectric 4,500HP + five Eco SlimStream 1000 fan convectors
(enough for a two-bedroomed house)

Ecolectric package 2:

Ecolectric 4,500 HP + four Eco SlimStream 1000 fan convectors + two Eco SlimStream 600 fan convectors
(three-bedroomed house)

Ecolectric package 3:

Ecolectric 4,500 HP + nine Eco SlimStream 600 fan convectors
(four-bedroomed house)

Packages can also be tailored to meet individual home owner requirements

The Ecolectric heat pump and Eco SlimStream fan convectors will also be available as individual products. In addition to the Eco SlimStream fan convectors, the indoor air source heat pump can be connected to any of Smith's commercial and domestic products.

Powered by a 4.5 kW near silent air source heat pump, the Ecolectric system is a cost effective renewable heating solution that combines fan convector and heat pump technology for maximum energy efficiency.

The heat pump unit has been specially designed for indoor use with minimal vibration and virtually no noise.

The low vibration heat pump is quiet enough to be stored in the roof loft of a property, giving it the advantage of being out of sight and out of the reach of children. The pump uses an energy efficient fan that provides constant hot water for the heating and hot water systems using an indirect cylinder.

Eco SlimStream down projection 12V fan convectors connect to the heat pump as an alternative to traditional radiators.

Each Eco SlimStream down projection 12V fan convector has a number of benefits, including:

31% more efficient than a radiator when running at a lower water temperature

carries one tenth of the water required by a radiator of the same output

quick action room thermostat for better control

low surface temperature

no heat loss - all heat is projected into the room

draws ambient air from the middle of the room thus eliminating drafts at floor level

lighter and smaller than a traditional panel radiator

specially designed to reduce the amount of wall space required

easy installation

240V unit available for new build multi-zone application

'This combination of heat pump and fan convector technology is the ultimate in energy efficient central heating,' said Gary Webster, managing director of Smith's Environmental. 'Our Ecolectric system is so quiet, the heat pump can be installed in a loft space with ease, with no disturbance to the homeowner. This is a green product that is set to revolutionise the way in which fan convectors are viewed in relation to renewable technologies.'

And he has priced the packages 'very competitively'.

The Ecolectric system can also be integrated with a variety of widely available solar products. The 4.5kW model is the first air source heat pump in development from Smith's Environmental; higher output models will also be rolled-out at a later stage.

The Ecolectric system is available nationally, direct from Smith's Environmental. All products and accessories are covered by a free three year parts and labour guarantee, providing they have been installed and used in accordance with the installation and user guide.

Webster says the heat pump may be installed by a plumber and electrician as the refrigerant gas is sealed in its unit. However, the 12volt fan convectors can be installed by a plumber only as there is a transformer in the heat pump and the 12 volt electrics are virtually plug and play.