Ecocent heat pump cylinders
Ecocent heat pump cylinders feature a highly insulated robust stainless cylinder with a heat pump neatly mounted on top as an all-in-one unit. Ecocent heat pumps draw in, and expel air via two ducts that you run into the top unit. They can draw their air directly from outside, but more commonly they take air from a bathroom or utility area where they also provide ventilation.
They are an ideal space saving solution where only hot water is required, or where a cylinder needs to be very far away from the main heat pump, so that running separate pipework between the cylinder and outdoor unit might not be doable.
They are also excellent value for money - coming in for a price that compares well to some of the higher specification cylinders out there - ones which do not incorporate their own heat pump. The cylinder specification is high - they are made from stainless, with a robust, easy-to-clean white cover. They have low heat losses being A rated, setting them apart from many other cylinders that are available.
Efficiency of operation tends to be at a ratio of roughly 4 - so for every unit of electricity used they provide units of hot water, slashing the running cost compared to an immersion element. When run at night to recharge the cylinder, you can take advantage of lower electricity rates, allowing you to store up heat when it is cheaper to make.
They come in two sizes, 200, and 300L, making them suitable for most domestic needs, and for newbuild can also be combined with MVHR systems, taking the heat they need from the MVHR exhaust.
The integrated display and control panel on the front of the cylinder shows you how much hot water you have, and gives you control over different modes, including a boost mode. An optional wifi module gives access and control via an app.
| Model | |
|---|---|
| Ecocent 200L | |
| Ecocent 300L |