Boilers News & Trends

The heating industry is barring consumers from exercising their rights to choose efficient heating systems, according to consumer advice experts at The Heating Hub. Jo Alsop, Founder of The Heating Hub, said “For too long the UK’s domestic heating industry has been focused on volume boiler sales rather than on providing consumers with good advice about how to choose long-lasting, efficient systems.” highest boiler replacement Rate The United Kingdom has one of the highest bo...

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, professional plumbers across the land will be celebrated on World Plumbing Day. While this year may look a little different, the critical worker status of plumbing and heating engineers has changed the way that many now view the industry. In the face of a global pandemic, it is those in the trade who have manned the frontlines, risking contact with COVID-19 virus, in a bid to keep the public safe and warm in their homes. World Plumbing Day Initiated by the World P...

It’s no secret that the pandemic has had a devastating impact on restaurants, bars, and wineries. With indoor seating restricted in so many places around the country, business owners have had to look for practical and cost-effective solutions to comfortably – and safely – service their customers in an outdoor setting. As the weather turned colder, this became more of a challenge. Two Twisted Posts (TTP) Winery in Purcellville, Virginia, successfully met this challenge by selec...

The world’s pioneering manufacturer of pumps and pump systems for building services, water management, and industry Wilo and the global full-service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics sign a contract to manage the Dortmund-based company’s global movement of goods. For this purpose, Hellmann will operate a new central warehouse for production materials and finished goods in the Dortmund area from 2022 onwards, in order to ensure global distribution for Wilo and production supply f...

With weather warnings in place across the country, a lot of people will be experiencing the type of freezing conditions ripe for plumbing disasters. When the temperatures drop below freezing, the water within exposed or un-insulated pipework can freeze. Boiler damage and burst pipes In plumbing systems, this can limit water supplies to taps, showers and toilet cisterns. In heating systems, this can limit water supplies to the boiler or heat source. As an added complication, water expands when...

It’s a commonly known fact that hydronic boiler systems make up less than 10% of new construction heating systems installations in North America. So, it is no surprise that North America is a retrofit market. As a skilled heating professional, the job at hand is to always fulfill the customer’s needs by resolving their heating problems and upgrading their system with a new boiler if needed, but is one going the extra mile, or just offering a “headlight” warranty? Offeri...

In today’s industries, digital control panels find a broad range of applications. As system controllers in industrial settings, they are responsible for controlling and regulating the operation of various equipment and devices. Apart from enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and reliability of running devices, panels like temperature control panels allow engineers and technicians to easily monitor heat and other various parameters such as pressure, voltage, and so on. Safe instal...

Electricity produced through solar panels is used for heating water effectively and efficiently when attached to immersion water heaters equipped with sensors and controls. Depending on the average hours of daylight and the number of panels contained in the system, not all of the electricity produced is utilized in the home or business. Some of the electricity produced can be stored for later use. Or, sold back to the electric company for cash or credits. Unused electricity When bus...

ADEY has been awarded a third Queen’s Award for its pioneering work in maintaining and protecting central heating systems in the UK and around the world. Announced by Her Majesty The Queen, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade celebrates ADEY’s outstanding growth in overseas markets. Since pioneering magnetic filtration technology in the UK more than a decade ago, ADEY has built upon its homegrown success over the past four years and now trades in 19 Europea...

The Worshipful Company of Plumbers is yet again opening applications for its tools and equipment Bursary scheme. Bursaries are for student plumbers who would benefit from financial assistance as a direct result of progressing to S/NVQ Level 3 MES (Plumbing) or equivalent. In England, this is following the completion of a Level 2 qualification. The Company offers Bursaries of up to £1000 to assist students to buy costly tools and equipment. This is awarded in vouchers for tools and equipm...

The new MagnaTherm HTD series of condensing boilers and volume water heaters boast real-time O2 trim compensation that maintains ideal air-to-fuel ratios, full 20:1 turndown on all sizes to match varying load profiles, and the LAARS Linc icon-driven control system. On-board each boiler is the LAARS Vari-Prime® pump control that seamlessly matches firing rate to boiler pump flow. Features & Functions LAARS Linc intuitive control system with color touchscreen has an easy to navigate cont...

The new OmniTherm series of near condensing boilers and volume water heaters includes industry-leading electronic air-to-fuel ratio control, long-life stainless steel heat exchangers, and the LAARS Linc® icon-driven control system. OmniTherm units can easily be installed in Category I, II, III, or IV vent systems for new or replacement applications. Features LAARS Linc's intuitive control system with color touchscreen has an easy to navigate control structure that displays key performanc...

The Met Office has officially declared January the coldest on record since 2010 as average temperatures failed to rise above 2.2oC. For those who battled against the elements this news may come as no surprise, but the freezing weather conditions can be ripe for plumbing disasters? When the temperatures drop below freezing, the water within exposed or uninsulated pipework can freeze. In plumbing systems this can limit water supplies to taps, showers and toilet cisterns. In heating systems this c...

Laars Heating Systems Co. (Laars) is pleased to announce that their NeoTherm boiler and volume water heater models 80-500 are now certified to be common vented (up to 8 units) with each other, using Centrotherm InnoFlue polypropylene piping products. Common vent systems These common vent systems require Centrotherm InnoFlue components, as well as non-return valve kits that are now available from Laars. Each Laars kit contains one appliance adapter, one connector ring, one non-return valve, and...

Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation announced the nomination of Victoria M. Holt and Michael M. Larsen to the board of directors. Victoria M. Holt recently retired as president and chief executive officer of publicly-traded Proto Labs, Inc., after leading the company since 2014. Headquartered in Maple Plain, Proto Labs engages in the digital manufacture of custom prototypes and production parts, and offers 3D printing, CNC machining and injection molding services. Ms. Holt p...

UNESCO World Heritage Sites include exceptional cultural and natural phenomena, such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef and, New Lanark, a purpose-built 18th-century mill village in the picture-postcard-perfect Lanarkshire countryside. It was developed in 1786 by David Dale, who built cotton mills and housing for the mill workers, and soon became a successful business and an important milestone in the historical development of urban planning.    Once th...

IERNA’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing started the New Year with a curbside blood drive, partnering with Florida-based blood donation center, OneBlood on January 5th. Collecting more than 20 pints of whole blood, IERNA’s was determined to begin 2021 with their first of many charitable events throughout the year. “IERNA has always been a family and community-oriented company,” said Charlene Ierna, Owner and President of the company. “Our first and foremost priority...

Ofgem has recommended the creation of an independent body to help lead the United Kingdom's (UK) path to net zero at the lowest cost to consumers. The body would be fully separated from the National Grid and run the electricity system, helping to charge millions of electric vehicles and enabling a huge increase in renewable power while maintaining secure energy supplies. Managing energy system The UK government committed to consult on reviewing the management of the energy system Last month,...

Jobber, a renowned provider of home service management software, announced a $60 million USD growth equity round led by global growth investor Summit Partners. The round includes participation from Jobber’s existing investors OMERS Ventures and Version One Ventures, as well as first-time participation from Tech Pioneers Fund. This growth financing will support continued investment in R&D, hiring, customer acquisition, and will help to further accelerate the company’s rapid growth...

In Germany, up to three children die every week due to domestic violence. This circumstance has been further exacerbated by the Corona pandemic. The Viessmann Foundation is supporting a nationwide study by the PETRA research group on the welfare of foster children with a total of 50,000 euros. Their goal: to significantly reduce the time it takes for a child who has been proven to be affected by domestic violence or abuse to be removed from his or her family. This is because the official p...

Recently, Unit 5# of the pumped storage power station in Jixi, Anhui Province, developed by Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC), has officially entered into commercial operation. The project has achieved the goal of putting five units into operation within one single year. Located at Jixi County, Anhui Province, with the characteristic of 650-meter super high water head, high rotating speed and large capacity, the power station is equipped with 6×300MW reversible pump turbine/generator mo...

The LSAH 44.3 incorporates an optimized heat recovery system directly connected to the heating circuit, enabling it to reach leading electrical and thermal efficiency values. The LSAH 44.3 has been designed to be packaged into small natural gas generator sets built for combined production of heat and electricity. The main application of these gensets are residential and public buildings central heating. In order to maximize the heat recovery process, the LSAH 44.3 has been designed with a high-...

Tankless water heaters have earned a range of nicknames, including on-demand water heaters and instant water heaters. These nicknames are accurate when they understand how tankless systems work compared to standard tank water heaters. But the reality is that the hot water isn’t literally ‘instant.’ With tankless water heaters, there can be a short delay as hot water must travel from the heater to the open outlet. If this is a major concern, a homeowner can try a few methods su...

Consumer advise experts at The Heating Hub have warned consumers not to get ‘hooked’ on the latest technologies in the drive to reduce carbon emissions, stating that they should focus on selecting the most appropriate system for their household requirements. The UK Government recently announced ambitious plans to install 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028 and has committed to phasing out natural gas boilers in new build homes by 2025. Decarbonizing homes Decarbonizing homes is a...

Every child has the right to education. Likewise, every child has the right to an intact, protected environment. The Living Schools in Malawi, East Africa, achieve both. They offer several hundred girls and boys a good education with bright prospects for the future. In addition, they make efficient and careful use of natural resources in one of the poorest countries in the world. UNICEF Children's Fund project The UNICEF Children's Fund project is thus not only pursuing the goal of providing...

Motili, a foremost property and HVAC technology company, announced the opening of its newest location at Interchange Tower in Bangkok, Thailand. This office will support Motili's US operations, which have seen record growth this year, and help better position the company to serve the increasing demands for HVAC, hot water repair, and replacement service software needs. Serving Clients Better Leading this expansion is Vice President and Managing Director at Motili, Meekiat Jongpisuttisophon, w...

It is important to properly size a water heater to meet the needs of a business or household and ensure optimum efficiency. As a result, Ariston has introduced a comprehensive guide to its portfolio of high-quality vented, unvented and instantaneous electric water heaters, outlining which models are best suited for a range of domestic and light commercial applications throughout the UK. The guide can be found in the new Ariston hot water brochure. Ariston’s water heating guide makes it si...

Statement from Viessmann in response to the Climate Change Committee’s 6th Carbon Budget, from Darren McMahon, Viessmann Marketing Director: “We commend the ambition to reduce emissions in buildings to zero by 2050 in line with net zero legislation. The CCC report rightly notes that emissions reductions from heating have flatlined since 2015 and much further needs to be done to promote low carbon heating and efficiency investment in the 2020's. We are particularly encouraged by the...

Viessmann has created an air ventilation solution to combat the spread of COVID-19 in schools. The company’s unique new hybrid ventilation unit, the Vitovent 200-P, provides closed rooms with constant air circulation of filtered air. This greatly reduces the risk of occupants breathing in contaminated aerosols which can spread across indoor spaces and hang in the air for hours, especially in winter when windows are more likely to be closed and heating operating. The Vitovent 200-P counter...

BG Energy Solutions (BGES), one of the UK’s foremost independent BMS and energy solutions companies, has welcomed three new specialists to its management team as it looks to further enhance its technology and service offering. Head Of Service Georgia Butler has joined as Head of Service and will be responsible for improving BGES’ service offering, a key part of the company’s #BecomeGreater strategy. The newly created role involves building client relationships and ensuring t...