FLEXEL INTERNATIONAL LTD
TELFORD ROAD
GLENROTHES
FIFE KY7 4NX
Tel: 01592 760928
Fax: 01592 760929
Suppliers of: underfloor heating systems, radiant heating panels, radiators, electric underfloor heating, ecofloor, ecoflex, ecofilm under floor heating element, ecofilm pro, ecoflex in screed heating cable, radiant panel cassettes, eco sun s+ ceiling mounted heating
Flexel International is a leading manufacturer of electric underfloor heating systems for all floor coverings. We have been designing and manufacturing underfloor heating products and radiant heating panels since 1978. We have the experience needed to develop a system for your individual needs.
We offer unparalleled support before, during and after your purchase. This includes a free, no obligation quote and design service. Many of our underfloor heating products can be backed up with a lifetime guarantee.
We offer next day delivery on the vast majority of our products, so you can begin your underfloor heating project as quickly as possible. We pride ourselves on providing high quality products, combined with excellent customer service and technical support.
Flexel radiant heating products:
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EcoFloor underfloor heating mat
Designed for tile, stone, slate and marble floors. The heating mats consists of a heating cable attached to a fibreglass mesh. The mat can be rolled out onto the floor, making installation quick and easy.
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EcoFlex underfloor heating cable
Designed for tile, stone, slate and marble floors. The heating cable is ideal for smaller or irregularly shaped rooms. The flexibility of the cable means it is possible to heat the maximum floor space, including hard to reach areas.
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EcoFilmSet underfloor heating element
Designed for laminate and engineered hardwood floors, EcoFilmSet offers simple and fast installation, with minimal floor build up.
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EcoFilm Pro underfloor heating element
Designed for the professional installer to use under laminate or wood floors. This set offers flexibility combined with quick installation.
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EcoFloor in screed heating cable
Designed for new build projects. This economic and flexible heating cable can be encapsulated in the screeded floor.
As well as electric underfloor heating, we also manufacture and supply a range of radiant heating panels. These include:
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EcoSun GS designer glass radiator
These beautiful radiant heating panels will enhance the aesthetics of any home.
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EcoSun C radiant heating cassettes
These ceiling mounted radiant heating panels are quick and easy to install.
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EcoSun S+ radiant heating panels
Designed for ceiling mounting, these high output radiant panels are ideal for commercial and industrial buildings.
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EcoSun TH terrace heater
Efficiently heat outdoor areas with a radiant heating panel, which is unaffected by wind.
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EcoSun G framed radiant heating panel
Ideal for the home or office, this radiant heating panel has a modern, yet elegant, appearance.
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EcoSun G (Printed) custom printed heating panel
Combine heating with a work of art by getting a custom print added to a radiant heating panel.
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EcoSun GS glass radiators
Enjoy radiant heating from a designer glass radiator, designed for ceiling or wall mounting.
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EcoSun E radiant panel
This radiant panel has a semi-smooth surface to increase the efficiency of the unit.
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EcoSun U universal radiant heating panel
The universal heating panel is suitable for wall and ceiling mounting, and is available in a range of colours.
Underfloor heating controls and accessories:
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Underfloor heating thermostats
Whether you want a thermostat that can be controlled using your smartphone, a simple manual switch or something in between, we will supply a thermostat that will meet your needs.
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EcoMax cement coated insulation boards
Insulation boards prevent heat losses and are designed to be used below our cable mats and loose heating cable.
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EcoMax-Lite insulation board
To be used below wood and laminate floors, these boards prevent heat losses to the subfloor.
As well as electric underfloor heating, radiant heating panels and relevant accessories, we also supply snow melting cables and pipe freeze protection cables.
For technical information, please see the Literature section on our BPINDEX listing or visit www.flexel.co.uk for more information.
Flexel Far Infrared Heating – The Second Most Efficient Option For Electric Heating
It’s difficult to argue against Air Source Heat Pumps being the most efficient electric heating solution available on the market for ‘Passive House standard’ new builds with claims of 1:3 energy ratio, especially as we go deeper into a fuel cost crisis in the UK. However you also have to admit that they are not suitable for every building (retrofits in particular) when you take into account the ‘fabric first’ requirement costs, ongoing maintenance costs, electric costs (if these are on permanently as is the case in some locations), peoples budget to purchase materials, cost of refurbish/replacement after 5-10 years, cost of extensive installation damage and spaces required externally & internally for equipment storage.
So what’s the second most efficient and effective product? Far Infrared (FIR) heating gives a constant 1:1 energy ratio regardless of the building heat loss value. That’s actually very effective and efficient as FIR doesn’t waste energy heating the air first, just like the Sun heats you on a cold day without heating all the air surrounding you. That 100% efficiency zero carbon at source, instant heat and regardless of heat loss through the fabric of a building.
So why use FIR?
There are several reasons for example FIR is radiant heating and is most easily absorbed by people’s skin. In fact, all objects, including us emit and absorb infrared. FIR heaters take advantage of the unique warming properties of this radiation. When the FIR waves touch surfaces in a room, heat energy is released and so the ceiling, walls and floor of a room are gently heated. Just like the Sun warms the planet – not the air. A secondary free heat is then generated by the walls, floor, ceiling and furniture heating the air around them – convection heating.
That’s what we call “thermal mass” and because the room no longer is absorbing our body heat, we feel warm. In fact, we are built to respond to this form of heat as it is what we feel when we are in front of an open fire or feeling the sun on our faces. We absorb FIR radiation exceptionally well because our bodies are 80% water and the long wave form acts very effectively on this. If you compare that with conventional heating (like water radiators and ASHP’s), there is a world of difference. The convection process that central heating systems use, for example, is geared to warming the air, which is far less effective in transferring thermal energy to a building.
Our free design and quotation service
We also offer a free design and quotation service. All we need is your dimensioned layout plans (DWG or PDF) and a room height. Also an indication of the particular heaters and/ or underfloor heating you would like to use for your client.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss our heating solutions or visit our website at www.flexel.co.uk for further information or download our latest catalogue from our website.
FlexelTouch WiFi News
Two years have passed since the launch of FlexelTouch WiFi thermostats on the market. Thanks to feedback from users, we are constantly working on adjustments and improvements, and adding other features.
A major thermostat firmware update to version 1.06 is rolling out now to units connected to the internet. The update process is automatic so there is no need for complicated manuals to enjoy all of the latest features.
Professional Mode
In addition to several fixes, a major part of the new update is a new mode for use in commercial applications, e.g. hotels, guest houses or public areas where unauthorised changes to thermostat settings are not desirable.
This “Professional Mode” is activated via the thermostat menu. After its activation, the appearance of the thermostat´s home screen changes – it shows only the current heating mode and the temperature setpoint on the home screen, this means that the guest/ user can only set the preferred temperature unit and language, and can activate the off mode or the timer mode, which will enable a temporary change of the temperature setpoint.
All other settings can only be changed by the building administrator via the mobile application. It is possible to unlock the full thermostat menu if one wishes to deactivate Professional Mode.
Company Logo Display
Another great feature of professional mode is the option of having a simple company logo uploaded as a screen saver for a given group of thermostats.
The logo needs to be provided in the .bmp format with the dimensions 320 x 240 pixels, together with information about the user’s account and installation, enabling the identification of the thermostats to which the logo is to be uploaded.
Collaboration with Google Home and Amazon Alexa home assistants.
Another significant update is the option of connecting the FlexelTouch Wi-Fi thermostat application with the Amazon Alexa and Google home smart home assistants.
This feature provides users of these devices with the basic option to control their thermostats from one platform. In addition to manual settings via the application, voice control can also be used.
Using the devices allows control to switch the heating on/off, change the required temperature set point, switch between the manual mode and weekly programme mode, and ask about the current temperature in a given room.
To connect your thermostats you must first create an account using the standard FenixTFT Wi-Fi app, then search for “Skills” (Amazon Alexa) or “Works with google home” (Google Home) in the smart assistant’s applications – Once you have found the Fenix TFT skill login to your account. The smart home application will now be connected and the linked thermostats will be transferred.
All of the Fenix TFT Wi-Fi application’s functions will remain active for more detailed adjustments to settings.
We believe that the new features will enable a wider range of uses for FlexelTouch WiFi thermostats.
