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Evomax 2, the UK’s number one selling commercial wall-mounted boiler from Ideal Heating Commercial, is now available with a 10-year warranty. As with all Ideal Heating Commercial condensing boilers, Evomax 2 is designed specifically for the UK market, and produced in a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Hull which has seen considerable investment over recent years. 10-year warranty “Ideal Heating Commercial is one of the few truly British manufacturers left in the heating industry,” states Andy Forrest, National Sales Manager - Ideal Heating Commercial. “We consider the 10-year warranty we have introduced on Evomax 2 to reflect both our confidence in this market-pioneering commercial boiler and our commitment to British manufacturing.” Saves time and money An Enhanced Appliance and Primary System Check, which is chargeable at £250 per boiler The new warranty covers 10-year parts and labor when Evomax 2 is installed on an Ideal Heating pipework header kit with plate heat exchanger, and commissioned by Ideal Heating Commercial. Commissioning is provided as a free service and not only saves installers time and money but ensures that the boiler is operating correctly before it is put into service. An Enhanced Appliance and Primary System Check, which is chargeable at £250 per boiler, is also required under the terms and conditions of the 10-year warranty. wall-mounted boiler The new 10-year warranty does not affect the existing 5-year warranty proposition, which will continue to be available with free commissioning. The Evomax 2 is not only Ideal Heating Commercial’s best-selling boiler but also the best-selling wall-mounted boiler in the UK. Its popularity is attributed to its reliability and performance, as well as its flexibility, and quick and easy installation. Key features NOx <40mg/kWh (Class 6) is achieved for all Evomax 2 natural gas boilers, for low emissions Highly efficient, Evomax 2 has up to 99.6% full load efficiency and up to 110% part load efficiency, can operate at up to 30°Δ T, and boasts a high turndown of 5:1. NOx <40mg/kWh (Class 6) is achieved for all Evomax 2 natural gas boilers, for low emissions. It is available with outputs from 30-150kW, which can be increased to 900kW using six Evomax 2 boilers in cascade. availability, design, and manufacture When using Evomax 2 in cascade, Ideal Heating Commercial has made this process even easier through the provision of low-height and standard frame and header kits to suit all plant rooms, along with an online cascade configurator tool to make choosing what users need straightforward. Evomax 2 is available with a range of accessories, including hydraulic separation, all with market-pioneering availability, all designed and manufactured in the UK.
Darren Finley, Managing Director for Commercial Products at Groupe Atlantic UK & ROI Division, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) - a not-for-profit trade association, representing and promoting the interests of the non-domestic heating sector since 1933. Having worked in the heating industry for over 37 years and, as MD for Groupe Atlantic commercial brands Ideal Heating Commercial, Hamworthy Heating and ACV, Darren’s extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of this market sector made him an ideal candidate for the role of Chair at ICOM. Latest Chair of ICOM Commenting on this prestigious accolade, Darren said: “I am honored to be appointed as Chair of ICOM. This long-standing trade association has contributed to the success of the commercial heating industry time and time again and, as it’s latest Chair, I intend to continue the excellent work it has done." "Now, more than ever, we need to come together as an industry and drive decarbonization forward and ensure we present with one united voice to protect and promote our industry.” Tangible benefits for members Each group holds quarterly meetings, participating in retail and technical talks and valuable networking ICOM works closely with governments, professional bodies, and associations at the national and European levels, generating tangible benefits for members, as well as being instrumental in the development of product and installation standards. It has an active and representative membership operating within one or more product-related groups. Each group holds quarterly meetings, participating in commercial and technical discussions as well as valuable networking. When specific issues arise, working groups are formed to produce suitable documents that are presented to the relevant Government department or standards body. Darren’s organization skills “Darren is a well-known, highly regarded figure in the commercial heating industry,” states Steve McConnell, Director of ICOM, “and we are delighted to welcome him as Chair of ICOM." "Darren’s knowledge of this sector, along with his organization skills and forward-thinking attitude, will help ensure ICOM members are well represented at some of the most senior levels.” Darren officially started his role as Chair of ICOM on 1st October and will retain his post for two years.
Ideal Heating Commercial has released a new CIBSE-approved CPD: Understanding refrigerants & how they affect the choice of commercial heat pumps. It addresses both synthetic and natural refrigerants, and provides valuable advice for customers seeking the most energy efficient commercial heat pump. Future of refrigerants A concise CPD, ideal for a lunchtime session, it opens with a brief introduction to heat pumps and how they operate, including the refrigerant cycle and key principles such as co-efficient of performance (COP) and global warming potential (GWP). It then proceeds to explain the different refrigerant types (synthetic and natural) and their key features, and the factors to take into account when designing an efficient heating system using the different refrigerants. The CPD also addresses decarbonization in the heating sector and refrigerant phase-down, and closes by touching on the future of refrigerants. Range of commercial heat pumps The new CPD has been raised to raise awareness of refrigerant types following the recent expansion The new ‘Understanding refrigerants & how they affect the choice of commercial heat pumps’ CPD was officially launched at the BESA Annual Conference on 17th October, where it was presented by Ideal Heating Commercial Head of Specification Richard Brown. The new CPD has been introduced to raise awareness of refrigerant types, following the recent expansion of Ideal Heating Commercial’s ECOMOD range of commercial heat pumps to include natural refrigerant models for the first time. ECOMOD heat pumps are now available with R32 refrigerant, and with natural refrigerants R290 (ECOMOD 290HT) and R744 (ECOMOD CO2), which are capable of delivering high temperatures, while providing ultra-low GWPs. Latest industry developments This latest CPD joins Ideal Heating Commercial’s expanding collection, which covers the latest industry developments and provide advice of new ways to add value, performance and efficiency to customer projects. Further CPDs address low carbon systems, heat networks and heat interface units, plant room surveys, and boiler heat exchanger materials. CPDs are delivered by Ideal Heating Commercial’s specification team managers either online or in person nationwide.