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Royal Superfan adds limited edition Jubilee Boiler to her 12,000-strong memorabilia collection

Kenneth Booth June 7, 2022

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee leading heating manufacturer Worcester Bosch has gifted royalist Anita Atkinson a limited-edition Jubilee oil boiler Leading boiler manufacturer and a proud Royal Warrant Holder Worcester Bosch has surprised County Durham-based royalist Anita Atkinson with a brand new, one-of-a-kind ‘Jubilee’ edition oil boiler, to help

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SCEPTICAL BRITS FINALLY WARMING TO THE IDEA OF HYDROGEN BOILERS

Kenneth Booth September 28, 2021

New research released during Gas Safety Week finds that over half of Brits are open to owning a hydrogen boiler – but despite 90% knowing they are more sustainable than existing natural gas units, most would rather someone else try one first… Sustainability is a huge topic, and we are

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Technologies paving the way for carbon reduction in our homes

Nick Child August 17, 2021

There are several government proposals on the table signalling a transition from where we are today to net zero 2050. Technical solutions have not been decided, but there is talk of certain technologies favoured for carbon reduction – among these are hydrogen-ready boilers and heat pumps. In the short term,

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Ideal Commercial Free Commissioning Extended!

Kenneth Booth December 21, 2018

Ideal Commercial Boilers are pleased to announce the extension of their award winning Free Commissioning offer. Available on all Evomax, EVO S, Imax Xtra, Imax Xtra EL and Evomod condensing boiler ranges, Free Commissioning can be claimed on installations until 31 December 2019. Introduced in January 2018, this innovative service

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BDC 319 : Aug 2024

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Royal Superfan adds limited edition Jubilee Boiler to her 12,000-strong memorabilia collection

Kenneth Booth June 7, 2022

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee leading heating manufacturer Worcester Bosch has gifted royalist Anita Atkinson a limited-edition Jubilee oil boiler Leading boiler manufacturer and a proud Royal Warrant Holder Worcester Bosch has surprised County Durham-based royalist Anita Atkinson with a brand new, one-of-a-kind ‘Jubilee’ edition oil boiler, to help mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The boiler has a specially designed front that commemorates this weekend’s Platinum Jubilee and was installed free-of-charge by Karl and Ross Hawes of local heating and plumbing company KH Heating. Mrs Atkinson is a self-confessed fanatical monarchist having curated a vast and extensive collection of around 12,000 pieces of royal memorabilia, that she displays in her museum in a converted barn in Weardale, Country Durham. She received an unexpected call from Worcester Bosch and was thrilled to hear that she would be getting her very own royal themed boiler to add to her jaw-dropping collection. Speaking of her new boiler, Anita said; “I was over the moon when Worcester Bosch got in contact with me. We’ve had our current Worcester boiler since 2006 so it was perfect timing for an upgrade. The Jubilee is all about community and coming together, so I also want to say thank you to KH Heating for going above and beyond by installing the boiler.” Mrs Atkinson will be spending her jubilee weekend running a royal pop up at a tearoom in Bishop Auckland.  The event is in collaboration with Bridge Creative, a social enterprise that creates opportunities that remove barriers to employment for adults with learning disabilities. Vic Billings, Director of Marketing commented; “It is a historic achievement for the Queen to reach seventy years of service to this country, and we’re honoured to have been warming communities for sixty of those. To celebrate both the jubilee and our own birthday celebrations, we wanted to find someone who really embodied the spirit of the jubilee celebration and gift them something meaningful. “Anita stood out thanks to the enthusiasm she has evidenced by her majestic collection of royal artifacts.  The fact she displays them for all to enjoy and also undertakes so much local volunteer, we knew that she was the ideal person for this giveaway.” Find out more on Worcester Bosch and its 60th Birthday celebrations here: https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/60-years Building Design and Construction Magazine | The Home of Construction & Property News

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SCEPTICAL BRITS FINALLY WARMING TO THE IDEA OF HYDROGEN BOILERS

Kenneth Booth September 28, 2021

New research released during Gas Safety Week finds that over half of Brits are open to owning a hydrogen boiler – but despite 90% knowing they are more sustainable than existing natural gas units, most would rather someone else try one first… Sustainability is a huge topic, and we are all aware of the need to be more sustainable in our own lives to help protect the future. However, new research launched to coincide with Gas Safety Week has found that many consumers in the UK are wary of welcoming hydrogen gas fired boilers in their home, while over half of Brits quite accepting of this technology and its environmental benefits. Our findings also revealed that almost 9 out of 10 homeowners are influenced by the sustainable credentials of a hydrogen boiler to have one installed in their home. However, over half (51%) stated they would rather someone else tried one out before getting one themselves. As well as their greener environmental credentials, another advantage of a hydrogen boiler is the cost vs other energy efficient technologies. Saving £6,400 versus an electric heat pump was enough to sway over half of Brits (51%) to opting for hydrogen as their future home heating solution. However, whilst the intentions are good, more education is needed still as a significant 59% of Brits do not feel they know enough about the emerging green technology to make a decision about buying one. Martyn Bridges, Director of Technical Communication & Product Management commented; “With around 24mhomes on the gas grid, hydrogen boilers will be a key player in the technology mix for decarbonising our homes. “However, if Government targets are going to be reached and we as a nation are to ‘go green’ in our homes, it is clear from these stats that more education and reassurance around hydrogen gas is needed. “Knowing that over 50% are accepting of hydrogen, it is a big wake-up call that we all need to debunk concerns for the remaining 42% who have doubts– which comes from further education – and move forward to a greener future. There have been several really successful trials in the UK confirming the safe application of hydrogen gas, so it’s now on all of us as a nation to open our minds and homes to the concept of a hydrogen future.” For more information on hydrogen boilers and the future of home heating visit: https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/future-of-heating.

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Technologies paving the way for carbon reduction in our homes

Nick Child August 17, 2021

There are several government proposals on the table signalling a transition from where we are today to net zero 2050. Technical solutions have not been decided, but there is talk of certain technologies favoured for carbon reduction – among these are hydrogen-ready boilers and heat pumps. In the short term, it is likely we will see carbon free gases such as hydrogen and bio methane introduced into the current gas grid, neither of which would require home appliances to be replaced. However, should the hydrogen blend exceed 20%, which it eventually will, a hydrogen-ready boiler would need to be installed. 100% hydrogen blend may not be possible for another 10 to 15 years, so in the interim it is likely that government policy will legislate only hydrogen-ready boilers can be placed onto the market from as soon as 2025 – effectively future-proofing existing homes in the UK. Positively, hydrogen-ready boiler installations are simple and straight forward. They connect to the existing gas grid, look like any boiler we see today, the installation process is the same, and will run on natural gas until hydrogen becomes available. At this point, it takes an hour of an engineer’s time and two or three components before the boiler is ready to run on 100% hydrogen. I expect some social housing providers might wish to move forward with this before hydrogen comes online. Heat pumps are another solution to reducing carbon. They are not the easiest of technologies to install, as changes will generally need to be made to the heating and hot water system, as well as the very fabric of the property. While some are pioneering these technologies into existing homes, others may wait until government policy becomes firmer. There may be a middle ground where a gas boiler is supplemented by the installation of an air to water heat pump, a hybrid system which is very common in parts of Europe. We expect there to be various solutions, if not already there, available over time. The general trend of the country, in fact, the world, is to reduce carbon – this is one of the biggest challenges that anybody with housing stock faces. Martyn Bridges is Director of Technical Communication and Product Management at Worcester Bosch

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Ideal Commercial Free Commissioning Extended!

Kenneth Booth December 21, 2018

Ideal Commercial Boilers are pleased to announce the extension of their award winning Free Commissioning offer. Available on all Evomax, EVO S, Imax Xtra, Imax Xtra EL and Evomod condensing boiler ranges, Free Commissioning can be claimed on installations until 31 December 2019. Introduced in January 2018, this innovative service offering was an industry first and has made a major impact on specifiers, merchants and installers. Not only does it reduce customer costs, commissioning carried out by Ideal Commercial ensures that boilers are operating correctly and activates the warranty, which can be up to 5 years*. “Free Commissioning is a fantastic offer which further positions Ideal Commercial as the market leader for Commercial boilers in the UK” said Andy Forrest, National Sales Manager. “No other competitor can offer the benefit of Free Commissioning across such a broad range of boilers, ranging from 30kW up to 1240kW.” To apply for Free Commissioning on an installation, customers simply have to complete a straightforward online form which is sent directly to Ideal Commercial’s Customer Service team. Bookings are then confirmed via email or telephone. The game changing nature of the Free Commissioning offer was recognised by national merchant BSS, who gave it their Business Initiative of the Year award in 2018. Full terms and conditions and more information on Ideal Commercial Boilers and their range of products can be found on the Ideal Commercial website: www.idealcommercialboilers.com. Ideal Commercial boilers are available from merchants across the UK. * 5 year warranty available on Evomax and EVO S boilers. 5 year warranty subject to Terms and Conditions. 5 years parts and labour warranty available subject to being commissioned by Ideal Boilers. 2 year warranty available on Imax Xtra, Imax Xtra EL and Evomod boilers.

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