United Kingdom (UK) HVAC News & Trends

On World Plumbing Day, 11th March, two proud members of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) received Master Plumber Certificates. Organized by the Livery Companies Skill Council (LCSC), the event was hosted by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters at the Carpenter’s Hall in London. Certificates on the day were awarded by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor, Alderman Peter Estlin. Jamie David Cousins and Lucy Mawer were both worthy recipients of the prestigious award,...

"With the draft budget for 2020 and 2021, the federal government is apparently giving up the energy transition in the building sector," warns BDH President Uwe Glock. Only a year ago, the coalitionists, CDU, CSU, and SPD agreed on increased funding to accelerate the energy transition in the building sector. The coalition agreement provides for the introduction of tax incentives, as discussed for years. In the future, applicants should be given the right to choose between grant funding and a red...

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company is excited to announce Heat Transfer Solutions, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, Texas. On-schedule HVAC systems Going above and beyond for customers is the standard at HTS just as it is at BAF" Since its Lone Star State debut in 2001, HTS has blended together architects, engineers, building owners, facility maintenance pro...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced it has acquired Buoy Labs, based in Santa Cruz, California. The newly acquired company produces an innovative Wi-Fi enabled solution that tracks the amount of water used in a home, integrating smart software and hardware that can identify potential leaks and intervene to prevent them through its subscription-based app services. “Today’s announcement is part of our vision to provide whole home management through four areas – comfort, securit...

Carrier Transicold’s Supra CNG PIEK certified and multi-temperature truck refrigeration unit has won the Innovation Award 2019 in the transport equipment category presented by SITL (Transport & Logistics Innovation Week). SITL 2019 was held March 26-28 at Parc des Expositions – Paris Porte de Versailles. Supra CNG refrigeration unit This is the fourth innovation award for the Supra CNG unit since its launch in 2017, including the Sustainable Innovation Award This is the fourth...

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company announced Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Northern California, Hawaii, Guam and Nevada. Energy, sustainability and comfort solutions NSW has provided customers exceptional systems knowledge for more than a century NSW has provided customers exceptional systems knowledge for more than a century. Its product lines feature the latest in energy, su...

At this year's ISH Energy, the German heating industry presented pioneering solutions for achieving the Paris climate protection goals. Uwe Glock, BDH President and spokesman for ISH-Energy: “The manufacturers have once again proven their innovative strength. In addition to highly efficient fuel cell technology, the BDH members showed heat pumps, hybrid systems, and other innovative system solutions.” The digital networking of all energetically relevant components in the building vi...

Worcester Bosch, renowned boiler manufacture based in the United Kingdom, has announced a major change to its training program. With 16,000 installers passing through its Training Academy each and every year, it was decided that it was time to over-haul the courses. The re-hauled program has a topic-specific course instead of just focusing on a singular boiler range. Topics include Specification; Installation and Commissioning; Service and Maintenance; and Fault Finding and Repair, among others...

Victaulic, the globally recognized manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, has announced the launch of its VicFlex Style AB6 Bracket for cold storage applications. VicFlex Style AB6 Bracket Created to adjust to any ceiling or wall thickness, the bracket is available for order with the V33, V36, or V40 dry sprinkler and the Series AH2-CC or Series AH2 braided hose. The industry-renowned seal integrity stays intact, protecting against condensation with a simple, one-person installation...

Rheem has been exclusively selected to provide its Ruud Professional Ultra Hybrid Electric Water Heaters for a new Reserve Rewards Program with Arizona Public Service (APS). As part of APS’s energy storage and load management program initiative to optimized energy management, the Reserve Rewards Program, which launched in February 2019, offers eligible customers a free water heater with smart monitoring technology from Rheem in exchange for APS to manage the heating of the water heater fo...

There’s a good chance that, for the past few years, users have been hearing HVAC contractors talk about the R-22 phase-out or the ‘Freon’ phase-out, especially if they own an AC system that still relies on it. But what even is the phase-out? And how does it impact users? Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here to clue everybody in on it. What Is R-22 Refrigerant? Nearly all modern cooling systems rely on a refrigerant loop, in order to cool homes Nearly all...

When the user is making an investment with new HVAC equipment, they obviously want it to last as long as possible. That’s where a good warranty—or two—can help. Homeowners often have the option to get HVAC warranties for both parts and labor. Knowing a little more about each policy can help them determine the path that’s right for the user. They have two different types of warranties to review with new HVAC equipment. The labor warranty covers service call charges and la...

‘An atmosphere that only a true football arena can achieve’ – This is how the Signal Iduna Park was described on April 2, 1974, on its christening with a friendly match against FC Schalke 04. Since the third expansion stage was completed, the Dortmund stadium is among the largest stadiums in Europe. For its smooth operation, the sports venue, located in the Ruhr area of Germany, relies on smart pump technology, provided by Wilo. Signal Iduna Park stadium At 62 meters high, t...

Pump and pump systems need to operate reliably at all times. This applies in equal measure to the high-efficiency pumps in use at Shanghai Airport and the pumps that keep football pitches the perfect shade of green. High-efficiency pumps As well as supplying highly efficient, high-quality products, Dortmund-based pump manufacturer, Wilo takes it one step further by offering individual service packages that are tailor made to the customer’s requirements. “The customer should be del...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are pleased that the Government have indicated that gas boilers are here to stay, and are recognizing the role of the gas grid in the future of heating, following the announcement that they will ‘accelerate the decarbonization of the gas supplies by increasing the proportion of green gas in the grid.’ Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said; "By default the announcement from Government to increase the proportion of green gas in the grid...

"The German heating industry provides the technical solutions to implement the ambitious climate protection goals of Paris," said Uwe Glock, President of the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry, BDH. This will become clear again at ISH Energy 2019. In order to meet the CO2 targets for 2030, the BDH President calls for a close alliance between politics and business, because: "If the pace of modernization in buildings has been stagnating for years, the Paris climate protection targe...

Adcock recently won the contract to replace refrigeration equipment in the campus supermarket coldrooms. The existing condensing units were originally designed to operate on refrigerant gas R22 and were situated in a poorly vented plant room which created an issue at the height of summer. Planned preventative maintenance Adcock upgraded the system to a modern, efficient solution. The works had to be scheduled and completed during term shut down, to ensure there was no impact on the day to day...

Armstrong Fluid Technology is exhibiting at ISH 2019, the world’s trade fair focusing on the responsible management of water and energy in buildings, located at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre. Located at stand A68 in hall 9.0 the Armstrong booth includes a range of the most innovative, high value solutions available in the industry. Armstrong’s fluid flow and control portfolio for commercial and domestic customers provide the highest energy efficiency and redundancy while...

“The future is connected” – Wilo is the digital pioneer of the pump industry, and its slogan for the ISH exhibition promises to take the pump and pump system connectivity to a new level while adding real value for customers and partners. Positioning itself as a solutions provider, the Dortmund manufacturer of pumps and pump systems not only offers the products themselves but also takes a digital approach to the choice, management, commissioning, and monitoring of the pumps &nd...

Frankfurt trade fair has been in business for over 800 years. Currently, it’s amongst the world’s biggest trade fair, congress, and event organizers with own grounds. In 2018 another outstanding events space has been created with the inauguration of hall 12. Messe Frankfurt is using highly efficient Wilo products for modern heating, air-conditioning, and cooling technology in the hall. So, the Dortmund-based company’s innovative solutions are not just being showcased at ISH 20...

For over 18 years, the BAOBAB CHILDREN FOUNDATION in Kissi, Ghana, has been caring for children and young people who often have little chance of receiving a proper education in the surrounding rural area. As well as basic English, reading and arithmetic skills, the foundation teaches the children in its care traditional handicrafts, farming techniques and how to take responsibility for themselves. The village is spread across some five hectares, providing accommodation for more than 100 girls a...

The new Wilo-Stratos MAXO for HVAC and drinking water applications in large buildings sets new energy efficiency standards – extensive studies and customer interviews at an early stage enabled the manufacturer to develop a pump which is tailor-made to customer requirements. “Our Stratos MAXO is the world’s first smart-pump. With its perfectly optimized and innovative energy saving functions like Multi-Flow Adaptation and No-Flow Stop and a very good EEI ≤ 0.19 to ≤ 0.17...

Wilo has its focus set firmly on its customers and aspires to make their life easier. To reach this goal, Wilo remains committed to the continuous development of new products and technologies. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) solutions are custom-made products that are able to respond to the very specific requirements and needs of the target market. With the launch of its new circulator – the Wilo-PARA - the Dortmund-based company is restating its leadership in innovation for the OEM...

The most compatible replacement pump soon including also geothermal and solar application will be presented by WILO in Frankfurt. The Wilo-Varios PICO is especially user-friendly due primarily to the combination of standard and external control modes but also for its maintenance routines such as air venting and manual re-start. Alongside its simplicity in installation and maintenance, it provides the manual restart facility" “It is clearly the most convenient solution in the marketplace...

Soft and fluffy seasonal allergen particles roam freely in the air. They are deceivingly delicate, yet dangerous and outright aggravating to allergy sufferers everywhere. Whether it is birch, oak, grass, or ragweed pollen, it can wreak havoc on a person’s immune system, as well as the installed residential HVAC system, impairing day-to-day living. Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning offers key tips to help people combat seasonal allergies in the PNW this spring. The tips include:...

When workstations, desks and counters leave employees cold, supplemental radiant heating can be a necessity to keep things comfortable. The 202SL Series underdesk portable radiant heater is a safe, economical choice to deliver just what a chilly workspace needs. Radiant heating without a fan or blower Radiant heating technology functions without using a fan or blower, so it heats up without creating a distraction or moving any air. The freestanding unit has a thin profile, making it easy to s...

Viessmann announces its strategic transformation from a heating technology manufacturer to a provider of integrated solutions for the entire living space. The family-owned company emphasized its role in ‘creating habitats’ for future generations at the ISH Energy trade fair in Frankfurt, while declaring a rise in global sales of around 5 percent in 2018, to 2.5 billion euros. Existing heating systems Viessmann’s new corporate strategy will see continued sustainable business...

As World Plumbing Day approaches on Monday 11 March, 2019, calls are being made for the UK Government to take action on avoidable scalding and burn injuries. Figures from the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE) show a worrying rise in the number of incidents, highlighting that developed countries still have problems, when it comes to safe water within the home. According to NHS Hospital Episode Statistics for England, the CIPHE has found that from 2017-2018: 755...

The Ariston Thermo Group attends ISH 2019 – held in Frankfurt, 11th-15th March – the world’s biggest showcase for innovative energy-efficient heating, air-conditioning technology, renewable energies and bathroom design, with more than 2,500 exhibitors. Ariston will present its main solutions of the year in all the thermal comfort categories: the new Lydos Hybrid Wi-Fi, the latest generation electric storage water heating solution with integrated Wi-Fi which can be remotely mana...

On Monday, March 11, 2019, professional plumbers across the land can hold their heads up high, as the world celebrates World Plumbing Day. Initiated by the World Plumbing Council (WPC), of which the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is a member, World Plumbing Day highlights the global water and sanitation crisis, while also promoting the important role that plumbing plays in the health and safety of modern society. While in the United Kingdom, there is a feeling a...