Seeley International claims it has introduced the world’s first six star ducted gas heating range.
Designed and manufactured in Australia, the new Braemar THM6 series six star ducted gas heaters use 30 per cent less energy than a three star ducted gas heater and 10 per cent less than a five star. Which makes it not just good news for the environment, but also for Australian households struggling with increased power bills with an estimated saving of up to $600 or $700 a year.
Seeley International Chairman, Frank Seeley AM, was delighted to set an environmental benchmark in the heating category. “Cleverly redesigned, our heaters can now deliver far greater efficiency, guaranteeing real savings for the earth and the pocket,” he said.
“We have been making heating and cooling systems for some 40 years and it is most gratifying to strengthen our vital position as industry leader. Now is the ideal time for consumers to replace or install ducted gas heating in time for winter.”
The key features of the THM6 range include an electrically-modulated gas valve that operates at four discrete gas rates, the widest modulation range of any Australian ducted gas heater; a 24Vdc combustion fan motor that operates at four speeds to suit the four gas rates; and a unique modulating control board that facilitates the four stage control of the gas valve and combustion fan.
“These features mean that overall, the heater can operate much more efficiently over a wider range of heat load conditions and therefore achieve higher star ratings,” Seeley said.
Seeley International also announced a non-condensing five star ducted gas heater, with a cabinet that is one third smaller than standard five star heaters.
“Until now, the process used to get the efficiency required for a heater to be categorised as five star, created condensate, which is liquid that had to be drained away,” explained Seeley.
“The condensing section of the heat exchanger and drain took up quite a bit of room in the heater cabinet.
“But now, we’ve found a way to get five star efficiency without producing condensate, so we’ve been able to significantly reduce the size of the heat exchanger and eliminate the requirement for a drain.
“The result is a heater cabinet that is one third smaller and, of course, much easier
to install.
“This is huge news for the industry and for Australian households, as it will bring down the cost of installing high-efficiency heaters.”