The EU’s Ecodesign policy aims to make products more energy efficient and less environmentally harmful. The final phase of the ErP (Energy Related Product) directive will come into force on 26 September 2018 and all new gas-fired appliances must meet the maximum NOx emission of 56 mg/kWh level from this date onwards.
Preference for condensing-only systems
Emphasizing on the need to care for the environment, Lochinvar has been investing in condensing technologies for over 20 years. The company’s condensing water heaters deliver the highest efficiencies and, with their low NOx emissions, already meet the requirements of the new ErP (Energy Related Product) regulations.
In fact, some of Lochinvar’s condensing products achieve emissions levels 50% below the new maximum, thereby putting the company well ahead of the new directive.
Cleaner combustion and lower NOx emissions
Lochinvar has developed atmospheric products that feature a new burner system
Unfortunately, it is not always practical or cost-effective to convert to condensing because significant changes to the system might be needed like the installation of a new flue arrangement.
Also, if the new hot water system needs to be up and running quickly, it may be simpler to replace an atmospheric product with a like-for-like alternative. Therefore, Lochinvar has developed atmospheric products that feature a new burner system, where the combustion takes place mainly with a primary air supply. This results in cleaner combustion and lower NOx emissions in line with the new directive.
Atmospheric products available from stock
Currently, all of Lochinvar’s atmospheric products remain available from stock. Information about the new low NOx models will be posted on the company website from 1st September and they can be ordered from 26th September, 2018 onwards.
Lochinvar is committed to protecting the environment and have an appropriate solution for all applications, including refurbishment projects where a like-for-like replacement is the best solution.