HVAC News, May 2021

John F. Malloy, Chairman, President, and CEO of Victaulic Company, and his wife Jane H. Malloy will co-chair the 2019 campaign for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV). Volunteer service “As a number of workplace campaigns kick off this month, we’re proud to announce John and Jane Malloy as co-chairs and thankful for their extraordinary volunteer service in this role. They are truly inspiring philanthropists who support a variety of local organizations with a particular...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) warn that the proposals in the Government consultation for the Energy Company Obligation (ECO3) threaten the livelihoods of thousands of heating and plumbing businesses. The consultation is seeking views on proposed changes to the current ECO3 scheme. This includes: Incorporating the TrustMark Government Endorsed Quality scheme (a result of Each Home Counts) into ECO3, as a route to demonstrating compliance with the most up-to-date relevant PA...

Effective July 8, 2019, Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler. Combined, these two respected companies will have the resources and capabilities to bring exciting new solutions to the fire protection industry around the world. Steven Worthington, who will continue to serve the combined organization as President, Globe Fire Protection commented, “Victaulic brings additional financial resources to Globe, enabling added focus on innovation to support our customers and the industry.&rdq...

Following the launch of ‘PAS 2035’ the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, warn that the changes, could leave the vulnerable without heating and will impede the professionals trying to do their job. New and replacement boilers to be plagued with burdensome administration and red tape, including simple boiler swaps, under PAS 2035, a new specification for the energy retrofit of domestic buildings. No Demonstrable Benefit Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said, “With u...

Viessmann has been selected to provide environmentally-friendly heating solutions to The Belfry Hotel & Resort, the scene of more Ryder Cup golf tournaments than any other venue in the world. Two Viessmann Vitodens 200-W gas-condensing boilers were installed last month during renovation of a plant room that serves one of the hotel’s three 16-bedroom ‘pod’ accommodation wings, which stand separately from the main building. The new arrangement will be replicated in the plant...

Hear an insightful case study on how Energy Efficient Scotland are implementing successful strategies to make homes and buildings warmer, greener, and more efficient. The initial success of The Energy Efficient Scotland Program is set to play a major role in Scotland's ambitious targets to reduce emissions in residential and services sectors by 23% and 59% respectively by 2032. The second keynote will feature Vedantha Kumar, Stakeholder Engagement Lead for the Strategic Heat Review, Department...

Viessmann launches the next-generation of its flagship domestic gas condensing boiler, the Vitodens 200-W, making wall-hung boilers easier to install, operate and maintain than ever before. The new Vitodens 200-W highlights: Offers outputs of 1.9 - 32 kW (200-W and 222-F models and 1.9 - 19 kW (242-F). Reduces NOx emissions by up to 40% with a newly-developed MatriX Plus burner. Requires around 50% fewer spare parts for maintenance thanks to reduced complexity. Achieves exceptional energy...

The introduction of Boiler Plus legislation in April 2018 has encouraged innovation within the industry and delivered a greater range of heating system products for consumers to choose from, says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC). Controlling Domestic Heating Systems Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said, “Mandating certain controls, such as programmable timers and modern thermostats, is leading the market to develop new products and improve existing ones to cater for the...

Viessmann will launch its new Vitovalor PT2 fuel cell micro combined heat and power (mCHP) boiler at this year's Installer2019, May 7-9 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry, and the All-Energy Show in Glasgow on May 15-16 2019 at SEC Glasgow. Under the new, stricter EU energy labeling scale, which comes into force in October 2019, Vitovalor PT2 will have the highest possible Energy-related Product (ErP) rating of A+++. This corresponds to an annual seasonal efficiency of up to 192%, making it a serious...

The Social Market Foundation (SMF), has published findings urging for the title of ‘Master Craftsman’ to be adopted to raise the status of apprenticeships. The independent report - making apprenticeships work - sponsored by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, suggests that those who complete apprenticeships should be allowed to call themselves ‘Craftsman’ or ‘Craftswoman’ putting their qualifications on a par with university degrees. Most prestigious apprentic...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Viessmann has eliminated the need for a separate low loss header and connecting pipework for its Vitodens 200-W commercial wall boiler (49 to 150 kW) by incorporating the header in a new pump connection set. This patented new solution for larger single boiler installations is more compact than having a standalone header, more keenly priced, and quicker and easier to install. With the new combined connection set, installation is now simply a matter of fitting the wall-mounted boiler and the pump...

Heating Engineers have been named as the top source of trusted advice by consumers, when installing or replacing their heating systems, in the latest government survey. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) public attitudes tracker collects data on public attitudes four times a year. Published on 7th February 2019 the latest results place heating engineers as most trusted and helpful. gas heating systems Stewart Clements, Director, the Heating & Hotwater Indus...

Viessmann introduces the only domestic hot water cylinders on the market with an A+ rating. The two new floorstanding Vitocell 300-V DHW cylinders, with capacities of 160 and 200 liters, are twice as energy efficiency in terms of standby losses as the industry norm. Both new versions of the Vitocell 300-V replace the previous A rated models, and both are suitable for domestic installations with boiler outputs up to 80 kW. Higher DHW demands can be accommodated by combining several Vitocell 300-...

Following a Met Office warning of potential extreme UK weather such as ‘The Beast From The East 2.0’ the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are reissuing their customer information guide on frozen boiler condensate discharge. Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said; “We are acutely aware that in extreme weather conditions external pipework carrying water is at risk of freezing, particularly when there is a high wind chill factor.” “As a result, the HHIC ha...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are reissuing their ‘installer guide to condensate discharge pipe installation’. This comes following a warning from the Met Office that there is ‘an increased likelihood of cold weather becoming established across all of the UK. This would bring an enhanced risk of snow and widespread frost almost anywhere across the UK’ A Beast From The East 2.0. In addition, HHIC are also reissuing their customer information booklet, wh...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) continue to lead the way on the future of heating. On 20th November 2018, the HHIC will host an industry workshop ‘Working with Hydrogen’. The latest in a series of workshops and industry seminars will provide delegates with a detailed briefing on industry activity to date and an opportunity to discuss the development of the gas appliances of the future. Hydrogen for Heat Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said: “To decarbonize...

Viessmann is in the limelight at Hull New Theater, which re-opened at the end of 2017 following an extensive refurbishment and multimillion-pound investment. As part of the £16 million rebuilds, the company has overhauled the heating system, supplying three Vitocrossal 200 boilers to heat the entire theater space and ensure the utmost comfort for actors and audiences alike. Specified by G&H Building Services, the Viessmann system was selected as the ideal solution to meet the capacity...

Viessmann has introduced the new Vitocrossal 200, an 800-1000 kW gas condensing boiler with an innovative MatriX pre-mix disc burner which sets new standards for commercial boilers. The boiler will be launched at the Viessmann stand (D75) at EMEX 2018 on 21-22nd November 2018 at ExCeL in London. Vitocrossal 200 Vitocrossal 200’s include an extended modulation range of 1:6 for greater efficiency at partial load  The Vitocrossal 200’s numerous improvements over its predecessor...

Viessmann welcomes new policy changes and updates, announced on October 12, which set new standards for the efficiency of gas boilers in the UK. The changes were set out in the government response to the Heat in Buildings consultation, following a Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy consultation. Implementing new standards The new standards are set out in three parts; increasing the boiler minimum performance requirement (from 88% SEDBUK 2009 to 92% ErP); requiring that all...

Viessmann has introduced two new air source heat pumps, the Vitocal 200-A and Vitocal 222-A, with innovative noise-reduction technology. Both operate so quietly that they are suitable for densely built-up areas such as terraced housing estates, and both have high energy efficiency with low operating costs. Advanced Acoustic Design Both heat pumps are barely audible: noise pressure in night mode at a distance of three is a mere 35 dB(A) With outputs of 2.3 to 11.8 kW, and with a reversibl...

The annual survey by Which?, the UK’s largest consumer organization conducts robust research in order to “reveal the boiler brands you can trust.” Viessmann is also one of only two boiler brands to score five stars for reliability, customer satisfaction, and engineers’ recommendations. Brand assessment survey In the overall brand assessment – based on reliability, customers’ scores, and the expert views of engineers – Viessmann’s scored second pl...

Viessmann has extended and increased its sponsorship of Huddersfield Town Football Club for the 2017/18 season. As an official heating partner to the club, Viessmann will continue as team sheet sponsor and become the exclusive title sponsor of ‘Club Town’, a new area of 64 executive heated seats situated behind both home and away dugouts. Viessmann branding will appear on the heated seats, in the matchday program, on pitch-side display boards, on the team sheets themselves, and via...

Viessmann is formally adding a domestic oil boiler to its UK product range, having operated in the market for many years as a niche player.  The Vitorondens 200-T floor-standing oil-condensing boiler features Viessmann’s bespoke two-stage Vitoflame blue flame condensing oil technology and is future-proofed against tightening OFTEC laws on NOx emissions that come into force this September and are set to become more stringent in the next five years. An alternative to biomass Viessman...

Viessmann is continuing to make step changes to its customer service provision with the appointment of four new area service managers. The roles will support a field service engineer force that has grown by more than 25% over the past 18 months including five engineers recently recruited and trained. The first UK engineer apprentice will also begin his three-year training in September. It follows an increase in the operational hours of Viessmann customer service, which is now available six days...

Victaulic, the globally renowned manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, hosted and sponsored the 2018 Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls of the Lehigh Valley. The week-long camp invites high school age girls to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. Revit demonstration by VDC team On the morning of Wednesday, July 11, Victaulic welcomed about 30 participants and volunteers at...