eHeater™ Wall Panel Heater

Does this product improve the health of our occupants?

The Econo-Heat wall panel heater does not contain any health-hazardous materials. It is made of fibre-cement which is asbestos-free. The panel heater doesn’t starve the air of oxygen like most locality heaters such as bar, fan and gas heaters. Instead it heats the whole room effectively without drying out the air.

What international certifications does the wall panel heater have?

The Econo-Heat wall panel heater complies with strict international safety standards such as the South African Bureau of Standards, TUV GS, UL, Wakefields, the Israeli Standards Institute and the Korean Standards Authority.

What is the risk of burns to occupants?

The Econo-Heat wall panel heater is slim and compact and is out-of-the-way mounted to the wall. The panel is made out of non-flammable, non-combustible material. The heater’s surface temperature varies between 75 – 90°C. Although this may sound high, one has to keep in mind that all heaters have hot areas and some heaters reach much higher surface temperatures than the Econo-Heat wall panel heater. For example, oil-filled rib heaters reach surface temperatures far exceeding 100°C. Also, these types of heaters have metal surfaces reaching these high temperatures. If you touch a good thermal conductor (like metal) at 75 – 90°C with your finger, you are likely to burn a blister on your finger before you have a chance to pull it away. On the other hand, if you touch a poor thermal conductor (like wood or fibre-cement, the latter being the material that the Econo-Heat wall panel heater is made of) at the same temperature, you will not be able to keep your finger there, but you will pull it away before it can burn you. The reason is that because fibre-cement is a poor thermal conductor, not enough heat can transfer from the hot surface to your finger to cause injury.

How easy is it for occupants to use?

The Econo-Heat wall panel heater is a do-it-yourself product. It comes with a patented Econo-Kit installation kit and easy to follow 3-step installation instructions.

Does this product suit a particular type of house more than another?

The Econo-Heat wall panel heater is designed for domestic use, in offices, hostels, hospitals and similar applications. It can be fitted to either hard (brick) or dry (GIB) wall buildings.

How robust is this product for the social housing environment?

The Econo-Heat wall panel heater is wall mounted and out-of-the-way, unlike free standing locality heaters that can be knocked over and with cables that can be tripped over.

Is the product readily available if required to be replaced?

The Econo-Heat wall panel heater is stocked nationwide through various hardware outlets and it can be ordered online.

How long has this product been around for, what will it be like to replace in 10 years time?

The Econo-Heat wall panel heater was invented in 1990 and has been on the market for almost 20 years. The manufacturer is supplying the product to 40 countries worldwide and is currently upgrading its production capacity to meet the growing demand for the product.

Where is it manufactured (distance travelled)?

The Econo-Heat wall panel heater is manufactured in Cape Town, South Africa and is exported to over 40 countries worldwide.

% of recycled material in its manufacture?

The raw fibre-cement panel contains wood pulp which is estimated to be about 15% of the material of the panel.

Is it made from a renewable resource?

The plastic components on the Econo-Heat wall panel heater can be recycled, as well as the cardboard packaging in which the products is shipped.

Is it manufactured in a responsible manner?

Yes. Econo-Heat is a manufacturer that places a high value and premium on sustainability, the environment and on its people.

Environmental impact

Econo-Heat is committed to ensure minimum environmental impact. This is not only demonstrated in the features of the company’s main product, the environmental-friendly, energy-efficient wall panel heater, but also in its manufacturing process. With the current upgrade of its manufacturing facilities taking effect in February 2010, the company introduces new production technologies that significantly increase the energy efficiency per unit manufactured. Also, dust pollution is significantly reduced and brought to a minimum level by reducing the creation of dust at the source and introducing modern dust extraction equipment. Other atmospheric pollution is being reduced by replacing gas and diesel-fired ovens with modern theology. Noise pollution is taken care of by enclosing all noisy operations with high-quality sound proof industrial enclosures. There is currently no ground or water pollution caused by Econo-Heat’s manufacturing process.
Is the packaging it comes in acceptable, will it produce waste we have to get rid of? The Econo-Heat wall panel heater is packaged in a plastic bag, inside a polystyrene protection buffer. This, again, is inside a fully recyclable cardboard box.

Can it be recycled?

Please see above

What is the expected life of the product?

If used correctly, the product should last for many years.

Can you give an expected % of the convection, radiation and conduction?

90% of the heat in the room is through convection which comes from the back of the Econo-Heat wall panel heater, while only 10% is radiated from the front of the panel.