Mitsubishi Electric is proud to announce its new pre-plumbed cylinder is paired with the FTC-7, its latest and most innovative flow temperature controller. Designed to seamlessly pair with all Ecodan air source heat pumps, the pre-plumbed cylinder with the FTC-7, reinforces Mitsubishi Electric's commitment to providing advanced, user-friendly, and energy-efficient solutions for modern heating systems.

The new pre-plumbed cylinder is a game-changer for installers, delivering a ‘plug and play’ experience for simple and swift installation. It’s available in slimline and standard sizes of 150L up to 300L and is compatible for both Ecodan R290 and Ecodan R32 heat pumps.

Key features include:

Pre-Plumbed and Pre-Wired: Streamlined, quick installation reduces setup time and labour costs.
Plate Heat Exchanger with Scale Trap: Ensures exceptional hot water recovery times and maintains system efficiency.
Low Loss Header: Automatically regulates the heat pump flow rate for optimal performance.
Colour Touch Screen Control: Offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface for easy operation.
MELCloud Enabled: Provides remote control, monitoring, maintenance, and technical support, enhancing user convenience and system management.

Technical Improvements for Superior Performance:

Mitsubishi Electric has also integrated several new technical enhancements in this cylinder:

New Isolation Valve Assembly: Reduces the number of connections, minimizing potential leaks and simplifying maintenance.
New Filter: Specifically designed for use with heat pumps to increase overall efficiency.
Improved Clamping in the FTC-7: Facilitates the routing of 240V power cables, enhancing installation safety and ease.

Commenting on the launch of the new pre-plumbed cylinder, Head of Product Marketing and Communications, James Chaplen said:

“At Mitsubishi Electric, we believe that the key to advancing heating technology lies in understanding the needs of those who bring our innovations to life—our installers. When designing our new pre-plumbed cylinder, we placed installers at the forefront of decisions.

“Our goal was to create a solution that is both advanced in terms of functionality and intuitive, whilst also being straightforward to install and configure. Our new pre-plumbed cylinder includes: Flow Temperature Controller (FTC-7) with Main Controller and Temperature Sensors, Heat Pump Filter, Pumps and Valves for Primary Circuit and Zone 1 and DHW use, Flow Sensor, Plate Heat Exchanger, Scale Trap, 3kW Immersion Heater, Expansion Vessel, Diverter Valve and Low Loss Header.

“By listening to our installer community, we are able deliver a product that enhances efficiency and reliability.

“The new pre-plumbed cylinder reflects our commitment to providing ease of use, greater flexibility, and robust performance.”