How much do you know about electric storage heating? - Dimplex

How much do youknow aboutelectric storage heating?Dimplex electric storage heating is the second most popular central heatingsystem in the UK after natural gas.BEAB Approved Dimplex storage heaters are manufactured to the most stringentsafety requirements.The insulation material in Dimplex storage heaters is so efficient it’s used on theNASA space shuttle.Dimplex has been manufacturing storage heaters for over 60 years and is still themarket leader.The performance of a Dimplex storage heater will not deteriorate over time.Electric Storage Heating FactsDimplex storage heaters are just one part of the world’s most comprehensiverange of heating appliances.The market penetration of electrically central heated homes is increasing.Specifying Dimplex storage heaters allows for maximum performance withminimum physical and aesthetic intrusion.Running on off-peak electricity Dimplex storage heaters will always be cheaperover a 16 hour day than direct acting heaters on the day-rate.Electric storage heaters can work as a stand-alone unit in a single room or aspart of a system.Dimplex storage heaters, like other electric space heaters are 100% efficient –unbeatable by traditional heating methods.As electric storage heaters don’t require a flue, there are none of the regulatoryor planning limitations associated with flues.Static Dimplex storage heaters have no moving parts and are maintenance-freefor life.Storage heating systems provide continuous heat throughout the day,maintaining a consistent temperature in the building fabric. This helps eliminateany long term building maintenance problems associated with condensation.The latest Dimplex models are smart, with state-of-the-art anticipatory controls.

Storage Heater Product Range OverviewXL & XLS Storage Heaters• UK’s slimmest and most popular storage heater - less than150mm (6”) deep.• Compatible with all off peak tariffs.• Choice of XL range with manual input control and XLS rangewith automatic input control to auto adjust the amount ofenergy stored to compensate for changing weatherconditions.CXLS Combination Storage Heaters• Similar to XLS models but with built in convector tosupplement stored heating.• Flexible heating with instant-up.• Storage heater has automatic charge control for maximumefficiency.• Convector can operate independently of storage heater.FXLi Automatic Fan Assisted Storage Heaters• High performance, fully automatic.• 2.5 times more insulation than standard storage heaters,which can reduce running costs by up to 25%.• Simple one touch control.• Fan assisted output for extra boost.• Fan operation can be controlled by external time such as theDimplex RF thermostat kits.DuoHeat ® Radiators• Stylish slim design with concealed output grille.• Heat output provided by a combination of 2 separate, fullyautomated heat sources for round the clock heating.• Heat is a combination of off peak and day rate electricity toprovide energy efficient savings of up to 10% (compared tostandard storage heaters).• Patented ‘smart’ heat manager automatically controls outputlevel from both heat sources optimising controllability andeconomy.• Compatible with Dimplex 4-zone central heating.• Simple to use controls with child safety lock.Dimplex, a division of GDC Group, Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2FGD1456/0810