Heating News & Trends

The engineers have completed the two-year course at the Adcock training center in Kings Lynn. The in-house training is accredited by City & Guilds and forms the foundations of our technical staff’s continuing professional development. The engineers undertake in-house fundamental and advanced level training programs. These courses provide comprehensive training on maintaining and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning plant. F-gas 2079 accreditation It covers fundamental princi...

The H&V News Awards took place in April. As usual, it was a fantastic evening, with plenty of light-hearted entertainment provided by presenter Sean Long. The more serious aspect of the annual awards recognized the efforts and innovation of many companies within the industry, including Lochinvar with their EcoSword gas-fired condensing water heater being one of the nominees in the category of Commercial HVAC Product of the Year, Heating Units. High-Efficiency models The EcoSword range con...

ClimateMaster, Inc. announces the launch of its new Tranquility® 30 Digital (TE) Series heat pump unit with high-efficiency two-stage operation to accommodate a wide variety of commercial mechanical system applications, while delivering reliable operation, lower operating cost and compact installation. Provided in two- to six-ton (7.0 kW to 19.3 kW) capacities, The Tranquility 30 Digital (TE) Series unit with two-stage operation joins ClimateMaster’s innovative line of water source he...

With proven technology, powerful performance, and the most important control functions, the Wilo-Yonos MAXO is one of the most economical high efficient standard pumps. At the end of 2017, the Dortmund-based pump expert Wilo rounded off its successful series with powerful new models: the glandless circulation pump Wilo-Yonos MAXO is available in single- and double-pump versions in the power segment, with a motor output of as much as P2=1300 watts. "Thanks to the high-efficiency technology used...

Wilo Group has once again completed a successful financial year. Sales of around 1.4 billion Euros were significantly higher in 2017 than in the previous year, with the company continuing on its growth trajectory for the eighth consecutive year, with an increase of 7.4 percent. Sales adjusted for currency effects even grew by 8.5 percent. The consolidated earnings were also record-breaking, with the pump expert achieving an increase of 13.0 percent to 85.9 million Euros. Cash flow was also at a...

Dunkirk is pleased to introduce the addition of two new models, the DCB-165 and DCC-205. Available in both Combi and Space Heating models, these DCB (which stands for Dunkirk Condensing) boilers are an extension of the current DCC product, featuring the artificially intelligent control, or AI Control Technology. With this latest innovation, the boiler automatically sets up during initial startup; has the ability to recognize natural or LP gas; and continuously monitors combustion and adjust gas...

The globally renowned pump manufacturer, Wilo presents an entirely new generation of drainage pumps with the Wilo-Padus UNI. Wilo-Padus UNI The successor to the Wilo-Drain TS 50/65 submersible drainage pump, the Wilo-Padnus UNI drainage pump sets new standards in terms of flexible application for different fluids. “The Wilo-Padus UNI is the ideal entry-level model for wastewater transport. Composite material is used to protect the hydraulics against corrosion, making the pump more relia...

Marley Engineered Products, a provider in high-performance, reliable heating and ventilation equipment, introduces QMark radiant ceiling panels that provide custom, targeted, hidden heat in a wide range of applications. Able to blend in seamlessly with any indoor building space, the radiant ceiling panels are designed to provide localized spot heating or primary heating where it’s needed. The panels can be specified by dimension and output level for each room to ensure optimal integration...

With perfect timing at the trade fair - ISH 2017 - Wilo is bringing the new generation of the Wilo-Yonos PICO series to the market. A range of new features has been added to this renowned circulator for residential buildings and in so doing, underpins the Dortmund manufacturer’s claim of ‘bringing the future’ to Frankfurt. “With this new version, we have succeeded in not only upgrading one of the most established products in the market, but also to an extent, we have bee...

Aggreko is pleased to announce it has acquired a 14% share in Origami Energy, an intelligent software platform developer that optimizes the revenue-earning capacity of grid-connected generation and storage assets. cutting-edge, smart technology Founded in 2013, Origami Energy uses cutting-edge, smart technology to tackle some of the key issues facing the energy industry resulting from the shift towards decentralization, decarbonization, and digitalization. Origami Energy’s intelligent s...

Representatives from all areas of the heating industry, along with trade bodies, consumer groups, housing associations and the media joined Baxi Heating at an event in Westminster to herald the introduction of Boiler Plus – changes to the Building Regulations that will increase the energy efficiency of domestic heating in existing homes in England only. Andrew Keating, Aftersales and Marketing Manager, Baxi Heating, welcomed guests to the event and gave an overview of Boiler Plus and how...

Education, public health, and industry collaboration were the running themes of this year’s Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering’s (CIPHE) ‘Dinner with the President’. Held on the 13 March at The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, some 50 guests joined President Tracey Richardson for a special dinner, celebrating her year in the Institute’s most coveted position. The dinner was attended by prominent figures from organizations serving the plumbing...

On the first day, delegates find out exactly how a combi works; knowing the sequence of events that lead to the boiler firing up makes it easier to work through and identify where an issue may lie when called to a breakdown. The multimeter course explains how to use this valuable tool to carry out safety checks and identify whether components are working properly. The final day, boiler diagnostics puts into practice everything delegates have learned in the previous two days. They will work on l...

Andrew Keating, Aftersales and Marketing Manager, Baxi Heating, welcomed guests to the event and gave an overview of Boiler Plus and how it fits in with the debate over the future of heat and what can be done to address the need for decarbonization to meet mandated carbon budgets and the ultimate 20150 goal set out in the Climate Change Act. Aaron Gould, Senior Policy Adviser at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) addressed attendees, explaining how the consultati...

A Minnesota National Guardsman who mentors high school students and a Wisconsin woman who volunteers at the local food pantry and works to preserve historic buildings are among the dozens of Bryant Community Heroes recently honored by Bryant distributor Auer Steel and two Bryant Factory Authorized Dealers. The Bryant Community Heroes program honors ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their community and those selected receive a new Bryant high efficiency gas furnace with installation...

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) dealers spoke, and Goodman Manufacturing Company responded by providing a new angle to make outdoor condensing unit installation and service more convenient and faster. After hearing feedback from its HVAC dealers, Goodman enhanced two basic but critical parts of its residential outdoor air conditioners and heat pumps. First, Goodman redesigned the liquid line service valves on outdoor condensers to angle outward – a simple but effective im...

According to the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) and IG Metall, the heating market and its employees play a decisive role in achieving the climate targets. In a joint future memorandum, the two organizations call on the new federal government, as stated in the coalition agreement, to create suitable framework conditions for the implementation of the heating transition. Heating system inventory “The heating industry has around 74,000 employees, a good half of the...

Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, continues to strengthen its Australian offer by opening a new 3,205 square meter branch facility in Eagle Farm, Brisbane, due to be open before April 2018. The new branch, the company’s third Australian site will support continued growth within the region, servicing territories stretching from the Hunter Valley to Far North Queensland, as well as inland to Industrial & Mining Regions as well as the Northern Territory. Tr...

The IFH / Intherm trade fair will open its doors in Nuremberg from April 10th to 13th. In Halls 3A, 4A, 4, 5, and 6, the German heating industry shows the status quo of modern heating technology. According to the geographic location of the fair, one focus is on the renewable energy source wood. According to the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), around 60 percent of the approximately 29,000 wood-burning systems in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg were funded through the Ma...

With its reputation as one of the HVAC industry’s easiest units to sell, install and service, the Goodman AVPTC Smartframe Air Handler supplies consistent airflow over a range of static pressure conditions. The Smartframe chassis is designed for stability and lateral strength, yet the air handler is only 21 inches deep for easier attic access. Smartframe substructure provides a sturdy mounting framework for internal components, while securing the foil-faced insulation covering the entire...

CoolAutomation does not rest because the world is just full of opportunities to help building specialists with HVAC control challenges. That’s why , the customers can find CoolAutomation at Light + Building 2018, 18-23 of March at Messe Frankfurt. Mr. Koen Pepermans, a well known Home Automation specialist, former Founder and CEO of Vantage EMEA, will be answering the visitor’s questions on hot topics of home and building Air Conditioning integration and controls. The company furthe...

EEBUS Initiative e.V. and BDH demonstration show networked energy management in the house and in the smart grid/lecture program on digital heating and sector coupling. Digital heating will play an important role at the IFH Intherm 2018 trade fair from April 10 to April 13, 2018, in Nuremberg, Germany. Heating in smart homes The EEBUS initiative e.V., together with the Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH), will be showing the possibilities that heating will offer in the smart home of the...

Adcock has secured a maintenance contract for the Cambridge American Cemetery located in Coton, just outside of Cambridge. The Cambridge American Cemetery site is 30.5 acres in total with over 3500 burial plots. Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment Adcock is looking after the heating and air conditioning equipment installed throughout the 4000 square foot visitors center which opened in May 2014.  This includes a highly energy-efficient air source heat pump to water for underfloor he...

Ariston Thermo announced that the company will once again be exhibiting its manufacturing and design capabilities at the 41st edition MCE Milan 2018 (Mostra Convegno Expocomfort). MCE Milan 2018 The MCE (Mostra Convegno Expocomfort) is highly regarded to be one of the world’s top biennial exhibitions for residential and industrial installations, air-conditioning and renewable energies scheduled for 13 - 16 March 2018 at Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy. So far, MCE 2018 has registered an atten...

Recently, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts experienced high-pressure in the gas lines serving the Greater Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts area. This tragic incident has been widely reported in the news and ECR International, Inc. extends their sincere sympathies to the families that have been impacted. ECR International gas-fired boilers are certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in accordance with ANSI standard Z21.13 to operate at a maximum of 14” of water...

Recently, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts experienced high-pressure in the gas lines serving the Greater Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts area. This tragic incident has been widely reported in the news and ECR International, Inc. extend the company’s sincere sympathies to the families that have been impacted. ECR International gas-fired boilers are certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in accordance with ANSI standard Z21.13 to operate at a maximum of 14&rd...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), which represents manufacturers of heating, air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, and water heating products and equipment, is disappointed in the proclamations signed by President Trump to impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminum. AHRI, whose 320 member companies rely on abundant, economical supplies of steel and aluminum to make their products and equipment, does not support additional tariffs on steel and aluminum...

CoolAutomation is on the road again, with a mission of helping HVAC professionals make the necessary technological leap and join the digital revolution. Meet the company’s team at MCE 2018 and discover HVAC advanced integration and control solutions. Attendees can be the first to help their customers control their VRF from any device, anywhere in the world. They can also learn how to remotely access the HVAC installation site and diagnose system errors, before they have to make an unneces...

Founded by the father and son team of James E. Graves Sr. and James E. Graves Jr., American Coolair Corporation has been a globally renowned manufacturer of ventilation products for 90 years. The family-owned company, which began operation on October 29, 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, is currently run by Harry Graves Jr., Robert B. Graves and Sara Graves. They are the fourth generation from the Graves family to lead the company. Comprehensive product lines The company designs and builds...

With a large range of gas condensing water heaters, Lochinvar can provide a solution for almost every situation. Their range includes storage, instantaneous and circulating types; most of the products are floor-standing but they also have wall-hung models. Lochinvar gas-fired water heaters have been helping end user customers to save on energy consumption and carbon emissions for over 40 years. Why would one choose for a gas condensing water heater? Condensing water heater 5 key benefits of a...