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Ecoflap (vers 2.0) - letterbox draught excluder, saves energy by stopping draughts from your letter box

The Ecoflap letterbox draught excluder fits on the back of your letter box, and is designed to exclude draughts and inhospitable weather from your home. It's quick and simple to install, and starts saving you energy straight away.

Ecoflap letterbox draught excluders replace the brushes, seals and outward opening gravity flaps on the inside of the letter box, traditionally used to help keep draughts out. The difference is that an Ecoflap letterbox draught excluder uses the wind to blow it shut! It is totally draught proof, and adjusts automatically to any size of delivery - up to A4 and including thickish newspapers and magazines.

You keep the existing letterbox exterior (or change if you like) to retain the aesthetics of your front door.

To order, click on add to basket, or read on for more information and video.

 
Price: £23.99 incl. VAT
 

Choose colour Ecoflap - White Ecoflap - Brown

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For help and advice, or to order over the phone,
please call 0800 288 8970.
 

More information

This product is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Standard UK delivery cost from £3.95.


Richard Jessel, inventor of the Ecoflap

Will the Ecoflap fit my letterbox?

Accommodates post up to 260 x 42mm (10.25" x 1.75") w x h

Will cover a hole up to 310 x 70mm (12" x 2.75") w x h

Will accommodate front letter box bolts coming through, up to 287.5mm (11.32") apart

There is a 20mm (0.78") wide flange around the Ecoflap to cover any uneven/or untidy hole cuts, once the existing draught barrier is removed. This will also house the fixing screws (not included). (Recommended 3.5mm x 12/15mm countersink)

Outer Dimensions: 330 x 117.5 x 35mm (13" x 4.63" x 1.37") w x h x d

N.B. Sticking the Ecoflap to your door instead of bolting it, using an adhesive such as a kitchen/ bathroom sealant, is also okay, for example on metal or upvc doors, or if you prefer to stick it rather than bolt it.

Features

Draught proof

Colour: white

Rubberised flap, so is quieter

No springs, brushes, or seals are necessary

No components to break. So if your outside letter plate/ flap becomes faulty, the Ecoflap will still protect you from draughts

Horizontal letter box only at present

A British invention

No need for gravity flaps

Light weight single handed operation

Automatically adjusts to varying size of delivery

Safe - will not bite fingers (or damage mail)

Full depth insert of Aluminium plate at the back of the flap to ensure rigidity in very extreme cold weather conditions

Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't the letter box inside flap blow open?
The product is finely balanced - the plate is biased so that the opening force is counteracted by a greater closing force.

Why is it draught proof?
The plate won't rattle, either by wind force or passing traffic rumbling by, thus no cold air or rain will filter in, and no heat will escape. Ecoflap is also rain and snow proof!

Why is it classed as eco friendly?
Ecoflaps contribute towards saving energy costs. The letter box can be a "silent culprit" for losing heat. It has been estimated that up to 27% of heat can be lost through one.

The outside plate on my letter box is metal. Will it be compatible with a plastic one inside?
Yes, a metal plate can contribute to cold air coming through to the inside plate and consequently inside your house. If the inside plate is ABS - a form of plastic - it will act as a barrier with lower thermal conducting properties.

My doors bang when there is a "through"draught - will it stop this?
It will certainly help the situation. There is no passage of air through the plate, in either direction.

Why is it safer?
There are no springs, magnets or catches to bite fingers - or damage mail.

Why is Ecoflap so simple to use?
The Ecoflap is lightweight and conveniently operated with one hand. It adjusts to the size of delivery and there are no components to break. The product is easily fitted having a small lip along the lower edge that rests onto your existing lower ledge of your aperture. This lines up perfectly with the outside plate. Screw caps cover each of the screw holes of the flange. Alternatively, it may be fitted with adhesive on metal or upvc doors if preferred.


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Download a PDF with detailed Ecoflap measurements

 
Price: £23.99 incl. VAT
 

Choose colour Ecoflap - White Ecoflap - Brown

Quantity:     

 
For help and advice, or to order over the phone,
please call 0800 288 8970.