Dimplex Q-Rad QRAD050 - Electric Radiator, 500W
Product overview
Barcode | 5011139054326 |
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Weight | 7.10 Kg |
Key features of the Dimplex QRAD050 electric radiators
- 2-year warranty & BEAB approved
- Energy-saving features
- Intelligent electric radiator
- Highly accurate electronic thermostat (to +/-0.2oC)
- Advanced touch control system offering temperature selection and pre-set programmes
- 24-hour and 7-day timer control
- Incorporates the revolutionary iQ controller making Quantum highly controllable - yet simple to use
- 'Eco-Start' delayed anticipatory control
- Instant warmth through Dual-Element technology
- Open Window Technology
- Attractive styling to match the Quantum off peak heater range
Design and usability
Taking design cues from the leading Dimplex Quantum heater, the Q-Rad050 is sleek, slim and stylish combining good looks with simple controls and it boasts a range of unique, intelligent features which work automatically to help keep you warm for less.
The Q-Rad050 combines the latest, most advanced technologies to give you maximum control over your heating, allowing you to choose when you want heat and at what temperature using the intuitive heater control. A low thermal mass allows Q-Rad to heat up quickly and react more responsively to changes in room temperature. This means improved control, comfort and energy saving.
This electronic interface comprises of an LCD display screen and six touch-sensitive buttons: Menu, Back, Advance, Up (arrow), Down (arrow) and Enter, which make an audible 'beep' when pressed. The pitch of the sound will rise and fall in line with the temperature selected and the temperature display is also colour-coded to assist the visually impaired. (Note: audio feedback may be disabled when not required). Q-Rad features a Child Lock to prevent little hands from tinkering with your settings. Simply press and hold the Back and Enter buttons on the heater control for three seconds. The words 'Child Lock' will appear at the bottom of the screen to tell you that this function is active.
Efficiency
The QRad 050 has a convective element and a radiant element. It uses one or both heat sources automatically to maintain an accurate target room temperature. It calculates the time needed to heat a room, with both the convective and radiant element beginning by operating at full power. As the room approaches the target temperature, Q-Rad begins to cycle the convective element between full and reduced power until the target temperature is reached. At this point this switches off the convector avoiding overshooting and saving you energy. To maintain the target temperature, it cycles the convective and radiant elements on and off as required.
For more information on the Dimplex QRAD, watch this short video from Dimplex;
Functionality
The Q-Rad 050 has a unique self-learning delayed start function, which learns the thermal characteristics of a room and determines how long the appliance needs to operate in order to reach target temperatures based on factors such as room size, heat losses and the prevailing weather. Measuring the heat-up and cool-down times of the room, and how they vary with external temperature, the heater will work out what time it needs to start heating in order to reach the user-defined target temperature at a specified time. Inevitably, this minimises wasted energy and can deliver cost savings for users e.g. If you plan to get up at 7am and your desired temperature is 21oC: with a traditional system, you would need to estimate when to set the heating to come on to ensure it preheats the room in time. Depending on your settings and prevailing temperatures, this could mean that the room is still cold when you get out of bed or that it has been warm for some time before it needed to be. However, with this clever feature, Q-Rad anticipates when it needs to start heating to reach 21oC by 7am, pre-heating for shorter periods when the weather is mild and longer periods to ensure you're warm in the winter.
The Dimplex QRad050 comes with 4 pre-programmed timer modes: Out All Day, Home All Day, Holiday and Use Timer. The times of these may be modified to suit your lifestyle, plus there's a handy Advance function that lets you change your settings temporarily. Should a window or door be left open accidentally, it will detect a sudden change in temperature and scale back the output to 50%. Once the window or door has been closed, Q Rad 050 will return to normal operation. This technology ensures the output from the heater is reduced when heat is escaping from a room, thereby avoiding wastage and saving you money.
This electronic interface comprises of an LCD display screen and six touch-sensitive buttons: Menu, Back, Advance, Up (arrow), Down (arrow) and Enter, which make an audible 'beep' when pressed. The pitch of the sound will rise and fall in line with the temperature selected and the temperature display is also colour-coded to assist the visually impaired. (Note: audio feedback may be disabled when not required). It features a Child Lock to prevent little hands from tinkering with your settings. Simply press and hold the Back and Enter buttons on the heater control for three seconds. The words 'Child Lock' will appear at the bottom of the screen to tell you that this function is active.
Technical specifications
Brand | Dimplex |
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BTU | 1706 BTU/hr |
Child Lock | Yes |
Colour | White |
Convective Element | 301W |
Depth | 105 mm |
Dimensions | 513 x 546 x 105 mm |
Heats Up To | 5 m² |
Height | 546 mm |
IP Rating | IPX4 |
Portable | No |
Radiant Element | 199W |
Thermal Technology | Aluminium Core |
Thermal Technology | Dry |
Timer | Yes |
Warranty | 2 Years |
Wattage | 500 W |
Wi-Fi Compatible | No |
Width | 513 mm |
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Customer reviews
Trusted Customer
6 November 2019 08:20
As previous comments easy to install and operate
Jill Cockerill
23 July 2019 07:14
Easy to fit exactly what I needed
Heater shop gave a good description of all products available which helped me make the best choice. Delivery was quick. Delivery service used gave a one hour delivery gap which was very helpful.
Items well packaged. Will use again. Thank you
Thank you for your really fantastic feedback of our service, it is very much appreciated.
Daryl Mumby
29 January 2019 19:28
Easy to set up and a good quality product.
Michael Thistlethwaite
26 November 2018 18:19
Easy to use and heats the room well
Purchasing the heaters online was straight forward but the delivery was late. I initially called to change the delivery to a date that suited me, which I think should have been offered online but there it was a straight forwards process. On the updated delivery date DPD seemingly misplaced the radiators and did not deliver until the next week. This meant I had to take an extra day off work causing a significant inconvenience. While this delay may not have been the Heater Shop's fault I would expect better for a product of this cost.
Joseph Parkin
30 September 2017 12:55
I thought 5 starsI thought 5 stars
Trusted Customer
5 March 2017 11:55
Very happy with this purchase.
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