Saving energy wherever we can has become crucial to most businesses. Not only does saving energy make sense for the wallet, it also makes a huge contribution to the environment as a whole.
As a key element of their program of continuous product improvement, Contour the leading designer and manufacturer of Low Surface Temperature (LST) radiators and guards, has now introduced new round top panel radiators into its range of acclaimed LST radiator units.
It is a happy balance where leading-edge design meets energy efficiency head-on, providing an ideal choice for those seeking to reduce energy waste and save on space too.
The new round top radiators replace the previous ‘compact style’ panel emitters and are available with immediate effect right across Contour’s LST radiator collection.
The round tops high-quality design, build and exceptional thermal output make them the ideal choice as LST heat emitters, offering a number of significant energy and space saving benefits to customers.
The new radiators have been designed with smaller water channels which means they contain less water on average than Contour’s previous panel emitters. The smaller water channels mean there is more metal in actual contact with the water, providing a faster warm-up time. Significantly, they deliver considerably higher BTU/Watt outputs for the same heat energy input as previously required.
In addition, the new round top radiators have no extra side panels or grills and no extraneous parts absorbing heat energy or blocking thermal circulation, within the LST guards. This is another major benefit contributing to the overall energy efficiency of the units and the environment within which they are located.
For example, A flat top, wall mounted Contour DeepClean LST guard 550mm high x1800mm long, housing a new round top 400mm high x 1600mm long Type 22 (double convector) radiator, will typically produce 2,048 Watts*, compared to 1,757 Watts* of output from the previous emitter model, of a similar size and type.
Up to an impressive 17% improvement in heating efficiency can now be achieved marking a significant step forward in energy savings.
The increased internal radiator efficiency also means that the outer casings can now often be smaller in overall size and design but produce the same heat output. Size does really does matter, particularly if a reduction can reap energy rewards.
Previously a Classic Flat Top LST case 850mm high x 2000mm long, housing a Type 22 radiator could typically produce an output of 2,729 Watts*. Now an even greater level of heat output (2,830 Watts*) can be produced from a new round top Type 22 radiator, in a case measuring only 750mm high x 1800mm long.
The space saving delivers more room which is extremely useful in busy high-traffic areas such corridors and classrooms where space can be at a premium.
With no add-ons such as side panels and grills, the round top radiators are easier and quicker to clean, more effectively. This means lower long term LST maintenance costs and a more effective hygiene regime.
With round top radiators available in up to 160 size variants across single convector (Type 11), double panel plus (Type 12) and double convector models (Type 22), Contour can now provide an LST radiator solution for virtually every room size and environment.
That’s over 20% more size options across the three radiator types than previously available in Contour’s existing LST radiator range.
Leigh Simpson, Managing Director, Contour said, “Our adoption of new round top radiators across our LST radiator range demonstrates Contour’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of product innovation by providing more efficient, more compact and easier to clean LST heating solutions for customers.”
