Boilers News & Trends

As National Apprenticeship Week begins, a heating and hot water industry pioneer is highlighting the progress that must be made to encourage more young people into the industry. With Government mandates for greenhouse gas emission reduction looming, concern around the lack of new talent entering the heating engineering and manufacturing sector, and preventing net zero progress, is mounting.  Creating an appealing and accessible pathway into engineering for the next generation of heati...

Hydronic comfort heating solutions WM Technologies, LLC, has added five sizes to its advanced, energy efficient Stainless Vertical Firetube (SVF™) boiler portfolio for commercial heating applications. The new Weil-McLain® SVF boiler line has expanded to now include BTU sizes of 500, 600, 725, 850 and 1000 MBH models that join the existing 1500, 2000, 2500 and 3000 BTU configurations. “The new SVF line of boilers carries forward the Weil-McLain legacy of industry-leading ease of...

Viessmann UK has announced that the standard warranty of its entire Vitodens residential boiler range is extended to seven years. Viessmann’s clear and generous range-wide warranty promise to the UK market applies to all Vitodens boilers up to 35 kW output. Customers may select to purchase an even longer warranty period of 10 or 12 years.  Vitodens Vitodens is Viessmann’s family of gas-condensing boilers, available as 050-W, 100-W, 111-W, and 200-W wall-hung models and as a 2...

The IEH High Voltage Electrode Boiler for hot water will be used for heating their greenhouses and reducing emissions. The 20MW Electrode Boiler with a 20kV connection has a design temperature of 130°C and a design pressure of 6 Barg. PARAT will also deliver the Control Panel, Heat Exchanger, Pumps, and Chemical Dosing unit. PARAT will take care of the Start-Up, Testing, Commissioning, and Training. Rainbow Growers was granted the Dutch SDE++ subsidy to build the Power to Heat system that w...

PARAT Halvorsen will deliver the complete IEL Electrical Steam Boiler system to Oslo's fishing and seafood processing company. 1200kW IEL Electrical Steam Boiler The delivery includes the 1200kW IEL Electrical Steam Boiler with 400V connection, 10 barg design pressure, and 184°C design temperature. PARAT will also deliver a 1000ltr Degassing tank, Feedwater Pumps, Blow Down Tank, Start-up, and personnel training. PARAT designs quality, long-lasting industrial electrical low volt...

Ideal Heating – Commercial Products is pleased to announce it is once again exhibiting at Specifi Mechanical Services events throughout 2023, alongside hot water generation and heating company ACV UK, as part of their Experts Together campaign; both companies are part of Groupe Atlantic. Specifi events Aimed at specifiers in the construction sector, the Specifi events provide a more relaxed, informal alternative to major exhibitions. They are designed for networking and professional...

The energy experts at BOXT looked at each local authority and the percentage of EPCs at grade C and above to reveal where in the UK has the most energy-efficient properties. The 10 areas with the most energy-efficient homes Taking first place in London’s Tower Hamlets with an incredibly high score of 73%. This is 33% higher than the average and 10% higher than second place. In second place with a score 23% higher than the average across England and Wales is the City of London, with a v...

Eco Steam Trading & Consultancy order the IEL Low Voltage Electrical Steam Boiler from PARAT, and will be installed at Verstegen Spices & Sauces B.V. in Rotterdam. PARAT Halvorsen will deliver a quality IEL 1600kW Low Voltage Electrical Steam boiler to the Dutch company. The Steam Boiler will have a 400V connection, 11 barg Design Pressure and 188°C Design Temperature. The delivery also includes Control Cabinet and Feedwater Pumps. ECO will take care of the installation, and PARAT w...

Dunamenti ordered a 30MW High Voltage Electrode Boiler for Hot water with a 22kV connection for their Power Plant close to Budapest. The electrical boiler will have a design pressure of 11 barg and a design temperature of 187°C. PARAT will deliver Control Panel and do the Start-Up, Commissioning, Training, and Test Run. The system will be up and running in late summer 2023. The boiler will reduce emissions and bring flexibility to their boiler house. Dunamenti Their main area of acti...

Hydronic comfort heating pioneer Weil-McLain® offers its most advanced commercial stainless steel boiler. The new Stainless Steel Vertical Firetube (SVF) features industry-leading thermal efficiency of up to 97.1%, unrivaled ease of installation and maintenance, the intuitive and user-friendly Unity™ control system, and Weil-McLain boiler design reliability and longevity. SVF boiler line “The SVF boiler line was developed with the contractor in mind and utilizing extensive mar...

Just in time for the heating season, Weil-McLain® has updated its ProTools™ App with enhanced features to provide contractors and service technicians with the support they need to streamline customer visits and provide clients with a premium experience. Available for iOS and Android devices, the app allows heating professionals to work virtually with Weil-McLain’s Tech Support team to problem-solve issues as they occur on the job site. App Optimization “Our goal is to co...

Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, is marking its first appearance at the International Builders Show by giving industry experts an in-depth look at their cutting-edge residential heating solutions. During the show, which takes place Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, Modine will feature their residential products including the Hot Dawg® garage heater, Lodronic™ high-efficiency hydronic garage heater, and the high-intensity patio heater....

WM Technologies, LLC, North America’s leading boiler manufacturer, makes multi-boiler functionality control easier with the introduction of the Weil-McLain® ECO® Tec Series 2 high-efficiency residential boiler. Featuring the same components, design advantages, features, and accessories as the original ECO Tec unit, the Series 2 features integrated control software that allows for multiple boiler configurations without the need for a third-party control component. high-efficiency...

The government’s latest campaign urges people to turn down their boiler temperature to 60 degrees, which is predicted to help save £100 a year per household. To save on energy bills, 56% of residents in the UK have reduced their central heating usage by at least three hours per day in December 2022, according to the survey by Uswitch.com. boiler statistics report With winter approaching, which regions will benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills due to...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, has released a new Tyneham Heat Pump brochure highlighting its latest monobloc air source heat pump offering, developed to meet the market demand for energy-efficient heating products. Tyneham heat pump range The new Tyneham heat pump range is the latest product offering from Hamworthy Heating. One of the lightest commercial heat pumps on the market, the range features a coefficien...

While almost a quarter of UK residents turn to their boiler manuals to resolve an issue, only 9% have agreed to instructions being simple to follow. That’s according to new research by Uswitch.com, which reveals that boiler manuals from the manufacturer Ideal Heating are the easiest to read. boilers statistics As part of their boilers statistics, the experts utilized the Flesch reading ease test to investigate 130 manuals from the UK’s ten most popular boiler manufacturers. The Fl...

VKK - Vaasan Kuljetuskanavat Oy has ordered a quality 13MW IEH High Voltage Electrode Steam Boiler from PARAT with installation and startup in early 2023. Another excellent POWER to HEAT project and Finland is now changing its pace in converting from fossil-fuel boilers to clean electrical heat. Power to Heat boiler PARAT Halvorsen AS will deliver a modern 13MW Power to Heat boiler for Steam with a design temperature of 212°C and a design pressure of 19 barg with a 6.6kV connection. PARA...

PARAT Halvorsen AS will supply their 12MW 10kV, High Voltage Electrode Boiler for hot water with a control cabinet and control system to the Danish district heating company - Glamsbjerg- Haarby Varmeværk. The IEH High Voltage Electrode Boiler for hot water is used for district heating and Primary Grid regulation. The 12MW Electrode Boiler has a design temperature of 168°C and a design pressure of 6.5 Barg. The Electrode Boiler is designed for zero-load and has already been installed a...

Daikin UK has opened the doors of three new Sustainable Home Centres in partnership with Clima-tech HVAC Ltd in Suffolk, Richmonds Plumbing and Heating Merchants Ltd in Glasgow, and Duftons Plumbing and Heating Supplies in Harrogate, adding to its national network. renewable heating solutions The UK’s air-source heat pump manufacturer is partnering with builders merchants, heating specialists, and energy companies across the UK to create walk-in locations for homeowners to get to grips w...

To save on energy bills, 56% of UK residents have reduced their central heating usage by at least three hours a day in December 2022, according to Uswitch.com. With winter approaching, which regions will benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills due to more efficient boilers? As part of their boiler statistics report, Uswitch.com investigated energy performance certificates (EPC) for regions across Great Britain. Based on the performance and costs of hot water and heating systems, they c...

PARAT will deliver a quality 3MW Low Voltage Electrical Steam Boiler with a 690V connection, a design pressure of 12 barg and a design temperature of 191.6°C. They will also deliver the Control Panel and take care of the start-up. Their Partner in Iceland, Varma & Vélaverk ehf, will take care of the installation at the beverage site. This installation at Ölgerðin will add flexibility to their boiler house and reduce emissions. The steam boiler will be up and running in t...

To save on energy bills, 56% of UK residents reduced their central heating usage by at least three hours a day in December 2022, according to Uswitch.com. But with even colder temperatures approaching, which regions will benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills due to more efficient boilers? energy performance certificates (EPC) As part of their boiler statistics report, Uswitch.com investigated energy performance certificates (EPC) for regions across Great Britain. Based on...

The trade body, Energy and Utilities Alliance, has applauded the Government for announcing its intention to switch UK boilers from natural gas to hydrogen-ready gas boilers. These boilers will become mandatory from 2026, under the plans announced. A hydrogen-ready boiler, out of its box, will run on natural gas and at the point when the gas network switched to hydrogen, it can be converted in the home to use 100 percent hydrogen. This conversion is similar to the 1960s conversion from Towns Gas...

Abdula Maulik, the General Manager of the Project Development Department, State Electric Company Limited, Maldives, issued the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) for the Diesel Engine Generation and Seawater Desalination Project in the Maldives to Dongfang Electric International Corporation, which represented the complete successful performance of the project.

Heat Merchants have partnered with Focus Ireland to help raise much needed funds for people who are homeless by recycling your scrap boilers. Way it works Boiler Scrappage Scheme works the following ways: Buy any new gas or oil boiler and dispose of the old one at your local Heat Merchants branch - simple & convenient! We will collect and bring it to an approved recycling center for ethical waste disposal 100% of the scrap value will be donated to Focus Ireland Help bring a little wa...

The Government’s recently announced ECO+ Scheme has been hailed as a welcome step in the right direction in improving energy efficiency in UK homes by an industry trade body. ECO+ scheme Set to launch in Spring 2023, the ECO+ scheme will set aside £1 billion to improve insulation among the UK’s homes. It will help to reduce energy costs for households by around £310 a year and extend support to those in the least energy-efficient homes in lower Council Tax bands. It fo...

Plans for the largest green skills renewable training center in Greater London to open in Spring 2023 have been unveiled. The partnership between heat pump manufacturer Daikin UK, renewable technology solutions and training provider Quantum Group and the Centre of Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) will be a huge step forward in the drive to decarbonize homes across the region and create jobs in the green skills sector. Installing heat pumps The Centre of Excellence will help t...

Baxi’s parent company, BDR Thermea Group, the manufacturer of smart indoor climate solutions, launches a world-first pilot using its 100% hydrogen boilers in 12 inhabited homes with hydrogen supplied via an existing natural gas grid. hydrogen heating The pioneering pilot in the eastern Dutch town of Lochem is the first time hydrogen heating is tested at this scale anywhere in the world. The detached listed houses, all built around 1900, will each be equipped with one of the boilers, whi...

In order to continue to enhance its offering of high quality, reliable, easy-to-operate combi boilers, Viessmann has added a new 35 kW output model to its Vitodens 050-W range. The new addition provides domestic hot water (DHW) output from 2.9 to 35 kW and heating output from 3.2 to 32 kW, with a modulation range of 1:10 for increased seasonal efficiency. The Vitodens’ MatriX-Plus burner with Lambda Pro combustion-control system ensures permanently high efficiency and low emissions, earni...

The proposed ban on oil boilers from 2026 is about to get real for millions, as the government grapples with implementing their policy that will cost each household an extra £11,000. Replacing broken oil boiler According to exclusive polling on the subject, conducted by trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), MPs will face the wrath of voters if they try to enforce the ban, with 85 percent of voters promising not to support their MP if they enforced the ban. The off-grid boiler b...