efficiency
How long do the radiators take to heat up?
Approximately 10 minutes.
Can the radiators be run on Economy 7?
Yes the radiators can be run on Economy 7 however this tariff is
designed for storage heaters and is not appropriate for Heat Electric radiators,
as
our radiators do not require a storage period.
Heat Electric radiators can be run
on the low cost Economy 10 tariff
that is provided by Scottish and Southern Energy.
This off-peak electricity is
available from 12am-5am, 1pm – 4pm and 8pm
– 10pm.
Are the radiators more economical than storage heaters?
Easy-Heat radiators are more efficient and economical than storage
heaters. The radiators are direct acting and heat is produced quickly and
efficiently.
The radiators are totally controllable via the timer and
thermostat. Storage heaters however offer background heat dissipation from the
early morning
charge yet the heat is often needed to be supplemented by direct
electrical heaters on peak time electricity, increasing the cost*.
(verification can be obtained on the National Energy Foundation website www.nef.org.uk/energyadvice).
What are the running costs of the radiators?
The continuous running cost of a 1Kw radiator on a standard rate is approximately 12.6p an hour.
Can the radiators be used in Europe?
Yes the radiators can be used in European Union countries. However the
voltage supply to the socket must be 230volts and the radiator plug must be
changed to match foreign sockets.
