Navien, the leading global boiler manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new, innovative NCB combi boiler range that offers a whole different approach to home comfort. The range, which features three new models, helps installers, and homeowners, meet the changing demands on Britain’s heating systems. Designed for every need,
Leading heating appliance manufacturer, Ideal Heating, has launched a new range of monobloc air source heat pumps to help improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on natural gas within commercial buildings. Available in six outputs and seven models (14kW, 14kW (single phase), 18kW, 26kW, 32kW, 50kW and 70kW), the ECOMOD
AO Business has announced a new lead for its housebuilder team. Roger Giles, previously Business Development Manager, has been promoted to the leading position of UK Sales Manager, as the B2B division of online electricals retailer AO continues to transform the way appliances are purchased for new housing developments. Prior
As part of an extensive refurbishment of its Leatherhead headquarters building in Surrey, the Wates Group opted to replace its current hand drying system with the EcoCurve 550A. By switching to this smart technology, SAVORTEX estimates that the company will make significant cost and energy savings, including 77.10 tonnes of
Daikin Europe unveils the latest update on Daikin Altherma 3 WS, an innovative solution to decarbonizing apartment buildings. The indoor water-to-water heat pump now works up to 16 bars and therefore meets high-rise building requirements. Decarbonizing the European building stock, and more specifically apartments, is an important step towards a
Following a detailed assessment by the Buildings Research Establishment (BRE), Mixergy’s smart hot water tank is now featured in the exclusive Appendix Q product database. This allows designers and landlords to factor additional carbon savings into the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), upon which Environmental Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Dwelling Emission rates are based. Mixergy’s smart hot water tank only heats what
Comments attributed to Jeff House, Head of External Affairs at Baxi Heating The energy transition is upon us and we are shifting today’s energy use to low and zero carbon sources. The way in which we heat and provide hot water to our homes and businesses will change, and we
Appliances are used extensively by people at home to perform everyday tasks for easy-going life. This ease is sometimes disturbed when any such appliances got out of order. There can be technical issues that we are unable to figure out somehow but this problem can be readily solved with the
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 4000 Relay is aiming to travel 4000 miles in celebration of its latest product launch On the 26th of May, Worcester Bosch introduced its own Strava Club as part of its celebration around the newly-released Greenstar 4000 boiler range. Titled the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 4000 Relay,
Vaillant has announced it has been awarded the contract to supply 239 of its low carbon heat pumps to a new build housing development in Swindon, which is being led by Nationwide Building Society. Located on the outskirts of Swindon, the off-gas Oakfield development, a 239-plot development, is being managed
Navien, the leading global boiler manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new, innovative NCB combi boiler range that offers a whole different approach to home comfort. The range, which features three new models, helps installers, and homeowners, meet the changing demands on Britain’s heating systems. Designed for every need, from small two-bedroom homes through to larger five-bed properties with multiple bathrooms, the range features Navien’s revolutionary ON technology which maximises comfort and eliminates the need to wait for hot water; whatever the time of day. ON maximises the recirculation of domestic hot water (DHW) while significantly reducing water wastage, ensuring the rapid delivery of hot water, consistency in temperatures, and enough hot water to run up to three showers at once – all without the need for a hot water cylinder. “We are delighted to launch our new NCB range with ON technology. The first boiler range of its kind on the market. The NCB range can deliver constant and rapid hot water to multiple rooms simultaneously. The days of waiting for the shower to heat up and dodging cold spells while someone else is washing the dishes are over. For installers, the NCB 500 ON and 700 ON remove the need to fit system boilers in larger homes. By removing the cylinder and requirement for pre-heating water, the NCB range not only reduces installation times but returns valuable space to homeowners,” said Jason Davies, National Business Manager at Navien UK. This new approach to heating and hot water offers a host of savings as it is more economical to use than system or regular boilers, with homeowners able to save up to 7,787 litres per year and up to 38% of gas on average per year compared to system boilers and regular boilers. Moreover, the Navien Navicirc technology negates the need to pre-heat large volumes of water or keep water heated to temperature when outlets are not in use. This means homeowners can deliver hot water to showers and taps more quickly than system or regular boilers and create extra space in the home by removing existing cylinders. “As a business, we identified an opportunity within the industry to take home heating to the next level by eliminating the need to wait for hot water. With premium styling, an intuitive control panel and intelligent self-learning to deliver hot water on demand, we have designed this range with revolutionary technology to deliver unrivalled hot water performance whilst still bringing savings and low running costs to our customers,” concluded Davies. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Leading heating appliance manufacturer, Ideal Heating, has launched a new range of monobloc air source heat pumps to help improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on natural gas within commercial buildings. Available in six outputs and seven models (14kW, 14kW (single phase), 18kW, 26kW, 32kW, 50kW and 70kW), the ECOMOD range provides a minimum A++ Energy related Products (ErP) efficiency rating and high co-efficient of performance (COP) rating of up to 4.85. R32 refrigerant ensures a low global warming potential (GWP). The heat pumps also include an inverter-controlled compressor that can control the building temperature based on specific requirements of the space, further enhancing the efficiency of a building. Ideal ECOMOD heat pumps can be used alone or cascaded to meet the heating requirements of larger commercial buildings. They can also be installed alongside other Ideal solutions, such as the EVOMAX 2 and the IMAX XTRA 2 commercial condensing boilers, to build a low carbon hybrid heating system. The range output models are light and compact units in comparison to similar products, making installation and delivery easy. All products also come with a five-year warranty – when commissioned by Ideal Heating and noise levels as low as 68dB(A) – the equivalent of a quiet refrigerator. Chris Caton, Product Director – Commercial Product Management for Ideal Heating, Groupe Atlantic UK, ROI & NA, said: “The ECOMOD range launches at an important time, as businesses accelerate their decarbonisation efforts to work towards net-zero targets, meet new standards for building regulations, and reduce their exposure to volatile energy prices. With high COPs our new heat pumps enable businesses to reduce a building’s carbon footprint and improve heating efficiency. “What’s more, the range of outputs available means we can cater for many commercial buildings. For example, our 14kW single phase unit is suitable for sites without access to three phase electricity, such as care homes or community halls, while all units can be cascaded to meet the needs of larger spaces, making them a versatile and cost-effective choice.” Ideal Heating delivers commercial heating solutions that are at the forefront of technology and developed in line with the latest market trends and legislation. For more information visit: https://idealcommercialboilers.com/products/ecomod
AO Business has announced a new lead for its housebuilder team. Roger Giles, previously Business Development Manager, has been promoted to the leading position of UK Sales Manager, as the B2B division of online electricals retailer AO continues to transform the way appliances are purchased for new housing developments. Prior to joining AO Business, Roger Giles has worked in the contract kitchen market for over 25 years, supplying premium products to both national and regional housebuilders. Most recently, he worked as a Contract Sales Manager at Omega PLC before joining AO Business in March last year. Wayne Paskin, Business Development Manager on the housebuilders team, has also been promoted to a senior position. Being part of a large retail group with its own logistics network has meant that AO Business can provide a solution to the everyday challenges facing housebuilders and offer a fantastic next day delivery and installation proposition. Talking about his new position, Roger said: “I’m excited by the opportunity to grow the housebuilder business at AO and move forward with some of the positive changes we’ve been making in the industry. Throughout my time with AO Business so far, I’ve seen housebuilders really waking up to the benefits of our proposition and I look forward to stepping up to this new role.” With renowned customer service and over 20 years’ experience of selling electricals to the public, AO Business offer a unique proposition for time-pressed housebuilders. Building Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction & Property News
As part of an extensive refurbishment of its Leatherhead headquarters building in Surrey, the Wates Group opted to replace its current hand drying system with the EcoCurve 550A. By switching to this smart technology, SAVORTEX estimates that the company will make significant cost and energy savings, including 77.10 tonnes of CO2, totalling £14,630 over a seven-year period. Since the redevelopment, Wates has made an overall saving of 20% on its energy consumption by working with sustainable technology suppliers. Dr. Zainab Dangana, Wates Sustainable Technology Services Manager, said: “Wates is committed to the long-term future of the built environment. Businesses are facing increasing pressures to improve their carbon footprint and, as a result, are looking for solutions that can save both energy and operating costs. “It was important to us that our newly refurbished Leatherhead headquarters building reflected our company ethos and we were extremely impressed with the SAVORTEX® EcoCurve range and the savings it can deliver.” Syed Ahmed, CEO at SAVORTEX®, said: “This partnership with Wates is just one example of how our hand dryers can help businesses improve efficiencies and decrease costs. Our hand dryers have been designed to transform the washroom market by delivering unrivalled levels of sustainability, energy and operational resource savings.” Using our low energy digital brushless motor, The EcoCurve™ Smart Dryer consumes just 550W, and hygienically dries hands in 11* seconds, offering the lowest cost and carbon per dry of any warm air dryer.
Daikin Europe unveils the latest update on Daikin Altherma 3 WS, an innovative solution to decarbonizing apartment buildings. The indoor water-to-water heat pump now works up to 16 bars and therefore meets high-rise building requirements. Decarbonizing the European building stock, and more specifically apartments, is an important step towards a greener future, since the building sector accounts for 40% of the energy used in Europe. With more people living in flats in urban areas, Daikin Altherma 3 WS offers the perfect solution to decarbonize apartment buildings. Innovative heating and cooling solution for all apartment buildings Daikin Altherma 3 WS is an indoor water-to-water heat pump with an integrated domestic hot water cylinder. It provides heating, cooling, and domestic hot water. It is part of a larger solution for apartment buildings, called “water loop system”. The system consists of a central heating generator working on renewable energy that pre-heats the water and distributes it to individual heat pumps, installed in each apartment. Daikin Altherma 3 WS heats it up a second time to meet individual needs. Its minimal footprint and silent operations make it as discreet as possible in the apartment. In 2020, Daikin Altherma 3 WS was introduced as an innovative solution to decarbonizing apartment buildings. It reduces the energy needed to produce water temperature, the heat losses during the transport and the insulation on the piping system in the building. Thanks to the update on Daikin Altherma 3 WS, the heat pump can now work up to 16 bars. It now meets the requirements for high-rise buildings, on top of it being suitable for other apartment buildings already. One step closer to a decarbonized future Numbers from Eurostat show that in 2020, 72% of the EU population in cities lived in a flat. In towns and suburbs, this is 41%. The large number of people living in apartment buildings in urban areas raises a challenge. Apartment buildings are significant contributors to energy consumption and CO2-emissions. The challenge lies in building environmentally friendly apartment buildings. Daikin Altherma 3 WS and its latest update to meet high-rise building requirements are a step in the right direction to a decarbonized collective housing market. Patrick Crombez, General Manager Daikin Europe Heating and Renewables: “At Daikin, we always aim to further innovate our existing products, with one clear goal: strengthen decarbonization. Daikin Altherma 3 WS was launched in 2020 as a sustainable solution for greener apartment buildings, and now, less than two years later, its update also meets high-rise building standards. This shows that faster decarbonization is possible within the European building sector, which represents 40% of the energy used. We are looking forward to continuing our efforts for a sustainable building stock in Europe.” Daikin Altherma 3 WS product specifications Available in heating only and reversible Dimensions (HxWxD): 1891 x 597 x 666 mm A+++ energy performance (space heating) A+ energy performance (domestic hot water) 16 bar pressure rating (water loop side) Cloud ready
Following a detailed assessment by the Buildings Research Establishment (BRE), Mixergy’s smart hot water tank is now featured in the exclusive Appendix Q product database. This allows designers and landlords to factor additional carbon savings into the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), upon which Environmental Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Dwelling Emission rates are based. Mixergy’s smart hot water tank only heats what is needed, unlike a conventional cylinder which heats the whole contents. This minimises the primary carbon used to generate a dwelling’s hot water, while maximising the availability of cold water for storing renewably generated energy; from Solar PV, for example. This uniquely stratified method of heating water is now factored into the SAP Appendix Q database, allowing social landlords (under RdSAP) and new developers (under SAP 2012 and SAP 10) to recognise the full benefit of using Mixergy in their projects; whether new build or retrofit. Not only will the user experience be enhanced by the smartest cylinder on the market, but asset managers and developers can also benefit from more energy efficient SAP certified properties. In short, developers or homeowners that choose to install the Mixergy tank will now be able to accurately calculate and report its effect on the energy efficiency of a heating and hot water system – and include that information in the dwelling’s overall EPC rating. For simplistic systems using a standalone Mixergy cylinder, the SAP assessor can now factor a partial state of charge, rather than standing heat losses at 100% of the heated volume. While this offers a modest carbon saving itself, the maximum benefit is achieved when the dwelling uses Mixergy’s solar PV embedded cylinder. This product variant allows maximum local storage of solar PV in the cylinder, offsetting a considerable amount of primary carbon. Depending on factors such as property age, size, and construction – and cylinder heat source (direct or indirect) –installing a Mixergy tank can reduce hot water bills by £160 per year (e.g. 3 bed semi, direct electric with 4kWp solar array), and lower carbon by >135kg/CO2/annum (e.g. 3 bed semi, indirect with 4kWp solar array). David White, Business Development Director, Mixergy, explains: ‘’Official recognition, within the SAP process, of Mixergy’s lower running costs and carbon footprint is a significant step-change. This special listing allows house designers and developers to take full advantage of Mixergy’s adaptive ‘top up’ heating methodology in their calculations. More specifically: for developers, this means they can offer a better hot water product to their customers, while also demonstrating the carbon savings in their properties’ EPCs; while for social landlords the investment in a Mixergy cylinder not only addresses fuel poverty and the low carbon transition, but can now contribute to their RdSAP calculations – clearly demonstrating the financial benefits of Mixergy.’’ The Mixergy tank can be tailored and purchased via a wide range of channels, including national distributors City Plumbing, Midsummer Energy, Bublshop and more. It has already been successfully deployed across the UK by leading developers such as: Cala Homes (Queenswood, Cammo Meadows); Sero Homes (Parc Eirin); and retrofitted by Ocean Housing and East Devon Council. “Inclusion on Appendix Q is a real milestone for Mixergy,” concludes Martin Allman, Chief Commercial Officer. “It will make the Mixergy tank much more appealing to developers and installers, as they will be able to include it in their SAP calculations – potentially improving EPC ratings and helping them meet new government targets. That’s good for us, great for home owners, and even better for the planet.”
Comments attributed to Jeff House, Head of External Affairs at Baxi Heating The energy transition is upon us and we are shifting today’s energy use to low and zero carbon sources. The way in which we heat and provide hot water to our homes and businesses will change, and we are developing technologies that will support this transition. A bold and pragmatic policy framework will encourage investment and drive change. We therefore welcome today’s publication of the Hydrogen Strategy from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This important document details the role and vision for clean hydrogen deployment at scale in the UK, building upon the ambitions in last year’s 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. As an energy carrier, hydrogen has many uses that will help to decarbonise heating, transport and industry. We therefore welcome the government’s assurance to the the public today that hydrogen can be made as safe as natural gas. Alongside the Strategy, the Government is publishing its proposed business model for supporting hydrogen production in the form of a Contract for Difference. This approach has been utilised successfully for offshore wind and will enable the sector to invest in early-stage projects and reduce the cost of hydrogen. The availability of low-cost hydrogen at scale is a key enabler of the deployment of hydrogen for heat. We believe there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution, and a whole range of heating technologies will need to be deployed for a range of properties. Baxi Heating, as part of BDR Thermea Group, is at the forefront of developing clean heating solutions, including our ground-breaking development of hydrogen boilers. Our work with the Hy4Heat project and associated demonstration sites in the UK show technical feasibility of this solution. We believe the Government should act upon advice from the Climate Change Committee and other sources advocating a mandate that all boiler sales from 2025 should be hydrogen-ready in order to help pre-populate a swathe of the housing stock ready for a future conversion. Technology, energy efficiency and business models are all bit parts in the wider picture. Skilled installers and contractors will be utterly essential to success, so we are glad to see the announcement of a hydrogen sector development action plan in early 2022 setting out how the government will support companies to secure supply chain opportunities, skills and jobs in hydrogen. Following the Hydrogen Strategy, we look forward to several important publications in the lead up to the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), including consultations on the role for hydrogen-ready appliances, off gas grid heating measures and the UK Heat and Buildings Strategy. Find out more about Baxi Heating’s pathway to the energy transition here.
Appliances are used extensively by people at home to perform everyday tasks for easy-going life. This ease is sometimes disturbed when any such appliances got out of order. There can be technical issues that we are unable to figure out somehow but this problem can be readily solved with the help of technical staff who are rendering their services exclusively in this regard. One of the most favorite and essential among all appliances is your fridge that you cannot afford to go down at any cost. Many other appliances are on the panelist of these service companies such as washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, stoves, dryers, and cooktops. People are using it to store their food items particularly meat, milk, butter, vegetables, and fruits which are stored for many days due to its cooling system. We have many companies whose services may be rendered 24/7 in this regard because electrical appliances are an integral part of everyday life and their maintenance cannot be compromised at any cost. The delay in hiring services could result in damage that is curable. For instance, Fridge repairs Sutherland shire and its suburbs is not a big deal because lots of companies are giving technical services at your doorstep to resolve the matter on the spot. Whether there is a leakage or any strange sounds coming out of your appliances, you need not worry about that anymore. You do not need to worry about one less thing because the team of professionals is always ready to do the job required for this purpose. They have got all the things including the latest equipment, spare parts of all kinds of appliances handy to get the job done with 100% guarantee. At times we have seen that people get worried and create a panic situation if anything is not working all of a sudden. Few easy checks are recommended before calling any services staff that will help you save your cost. There might be minor issues involved in this scenario like you have not turned on the switch somehow and you can easily find out if you do not get panicky in this situation. You need to see the taps are properly opened for the washing machine before calling for any kind of assistance. You need to check the filter of the front appliances and sometimes your front door isn’t closed properly which is the cause of the dysfunction of the appliances. Besides that, here are a handful of tips that will surely help you prevent any kind of breakdown of fridge especially: By doing proper cleaning of door seals of the fridge will help in extending their lifetime 10 times. If you wipe them down on daily basis with the help of warm water mixed with soap to eradicate the food remainder to avoid any kind of dryness and cracks in the fridge. These cracks can be a reason for cold air to escape out from the fridge which will affect the performance of the fridge. By cleaning the back tray and coils twice a year can be a source of space to fill the gap of air in between the coils and to increase its performance. You should let the fridge be filled up with few things like a jug of water and bottles which will absorb its warm air and leave the fridge temperature cold. The main mechanism adopted by these service companies is more or less the same as all you need to do is to pick up the phone and call the company helpline to acquire services. It is so quick method that is very much easy and reachable in terms of ease of doing business. The companies have their websites where all necessary and important relevant information is readily available including service details, service areas, locations. You need to provide them with the model and serial number for ordering any kind of spare part for your appliances. Even if they do not have the requested spare part available with them, they are willing to order it for you on your behalf to avoid the burden on your part. All big companies’ spare parts are available with them including LG, Simpson, Bosch, Ariston, Omega, Samsung, Whirlpool, Haier, Hoover, and Panasonic.
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 4000 Relay is aiming to travel 4000 miles in celebration of its latest product launch On the 26th of May, Worcester Bosch introduced its own Strava Club as part of its celebration around the newly-released Greenstar 4000 boiler range. Titled the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 4000 Relay, the Club’s aim is to reach a collective 4000 miles between launch date and the 31st July. Aimed to get the industry moving as much as possible the target is a collective 4000 miles to be travelled between now and 31st July. So far the club has travelled 2016miles, with the activity undertaken ranging from cycling, running and swimming. For those getting involved, there are three monthly prizes consisting of a Worcester Bosch-branded Thermal Bottle and t-shirt, where a random draw is taken towards the end of each month. However, the grand prize at the end of the Relay is a free brand-new Greenstar 4000 boiler. The top 20 installer athletes will all be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win the impressive prize. Nicola Fisher, PR Manager for Worcester Bosch commented; “When we were planning the launch of the Greenstar 4000, we initially were going to set-up a road trip relay where regional sales teams would take the new boiler around the country. The baton was the boiler, our sales team the runners. “When due to restrictions we were unable to do so, we decided to take it online as a virtual relay! There’s nothing like some friendly competition to get people out and about! We’re delighted to already see installers and our own employees alike clocking up those miles. “We’re encouraging installers across the country to get involved and help us reach 4000 miles and beyond by the end of July.” Sign-up now to the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 4000 Relay here: www.strava.com/clubs/WB4000
Vaillant has announced it has been awarded the contract to supply 239 of its low carbon heat pumps to a new build housing development in Swindon, which is being led by Nationwide Building Society. Located on the outskirts of Swindon, the off-gas Oakfield development, a 239-plot development, is being managed by property developers, Igloo Regeneration, and construction partner, Mi-space, and the first homes will be available in 2022. With a focus on sustainable living, this forward-thinking development features a range of properties from one-bedroom apartments to 2, 3 and 4 bed houses. In addition, the project has also committed to ensuring 30 per cent of properties are allocated to affordable housing. All properties regardless of tenure have been designed to run as energy efficiently as possible ahead of the Government’s 2025 deadline for the Future Homes Standard. As part of this eco-friendly project, Vaillant will be supplying 221 of its aroTHERM plus air source heat pumps. The remaining 18 properties, which are in an apartment block, will use Vaillant’s aroTHERM split air-to-water heat pump. Here, properties located on the ground floor have had heat pump units installed on the ground, while the remainder have been installed on the roof of the apartment block. The aroTHERM plus and aroTHERM split heat pumps offer an ErP rating of A+++ and A++ respectively and are Quiet Mark accredited, meaning they were the ideal solution for the eco-friendly Oakfield project. Working closely with Igloo and the project design consultants, CBS consultants, Vaillant has been involved in the project, to ensure the heating systems selected were able to run as energy efficiently as possible both now and into the future. Steve Cipriano, Commercial Director at Vaillant said: “With government targets to reduce carbon emissions in new builds by 31 per cent by 2025, we’re increasingly seeing housebuilders and developers invest heavily in low carbon technologies, such as heat pumps, to reach these objectives. “The specification of our aroTHERM plus and aroTHERM split heat pumps at the Oakfield project is a shining example of how property developers are looking at innovative ways of sustainable living both for today and into the future. By working with the team at Igloo right from the onset of the project, we have been able to ensure the project and its future homeowners are benefitting from the most sustainable heating solutions available.” In addition to the heat pumps, Nationwide Building Society has also committed to ensuring each property achieves an EPC-A rating. To achieve this target, the properties on the Oakfield development will also benefit from the installation of other sustainable technologies such as solar PV. Houses will be wired to allow residences to add their own electric car charging points and batteries to store energy. To find out more about the range of products and services available from Vaillant for housebuilders and specifiers, please visit here.
