17 September 2014

Installers must consider alternative heating solutions to reduce emissions

Figures recently released by the electricity and gas regulatory body, OFGEM, show that 4,448 households have already been accredited by the Government’s new Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).  The scheme, which pays participants that generate and use renewable heat to heat their buildings, is the world’s first long-term financial support programme for renewable energy. Designed to generate[…]

  • 17 September 2014

17 September 2014

Wood burning stoves slash bills & provide stylish interior decoration

HWAM’s newest stove includes Lambda controls, commonly found in biomass boilers, that work to modulate air flow as wood’s composition changes during combustion, ensuring wood is burning at is maximum to allow customers to get more out of their fuel. The stove can make a significant contribution to reducing heating bills in an open plan,[…]

  • 17 September 2014

17 September 2014

Men more likely to extend lunch breaks and have a pint during summer

Carried out by One Poll on behalf of air conditioning and heating specialists, Andrews Sykes Hire, the survey found that workers leave the office on average 2.3 days per week during summer, and that the extra 13 minutes adds up to more than an hour wasted per week. Those aged between 18-24 years old were[…]

  • 17 September 2014

05 September 2014

Installation firms to gain double points upon purchasing REHAU products

With more than 100 members, the reward programme is open to any installation company buying REHAU’s pre-insulated district heating pipework, including from the ground source range. The ‘Connect point’ can be redeemed via the REHAU website over the next three months, with more information available by clicking the link above. REHAU’s range of energy efficient[…]

  • 05 September 2014

22 August 2014

New 11.2kW Ecodan air source heat pump from Mitsubishi Electric

John Kellett, General Manager of Heating Systems at Mitsubishi Electric : “We are constantly reviewing our line-up to ensure that we deliver what the market wants. This new model slots nicely into the range to ensure we can deliver renewable Ecodan heating to almost any home in the country. As the heat pump market grows,[…]

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15 August 2014

BS 7346 Part 8 standard for smoke ventilation systems is a crucial life saving requirement

However, while Building Regulations Approved Document B, The Machinery Directive and The Construction Product Regulations, via the various parts of EN 12101, provide a relatively tight regulatory framework, until the BS 7346-8 Code of Practice, no single document existed that provided guidance for the industry from initial design, through installation to maintenance.   The over arching[…]

  • 15 August 2014

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