NEWS&PRODUCT PROFILES WWW.HPMMAG.COM Nu-Heat U N D E R F L O O R & R E N E W A B L E S 0800 731 1976 www.nu-heat.co.uk sponsored by To advertise contact Jacob Roxborough on Tel: 01732 748070 Fax: 01732 748001 Euroheat helps stove installers keep HETAS registered Euroheat has added to its training centre in order to keep up with changes in legislation for stove installers, set to be enforced next summer. The stateof the-art facility now includes a new, purpose-built area specifically for candidates attending stove installation refresher courses and re-assessment - the new five-yearly legal requirement for maintaining HETAS registration. This change in legislation means that, from June 2014, any solid fuel domestic heating engineer who hasn't completed a HETAS assessment or refresher course in the past five years must undergo reassessment or risk losing their Competent Person status. For more information, visit www.euroheat.co.uk/training enquiry number 954 A survey of over 100 plumbers and installers at the 2012 PHEX Chelsea exhibition, showed that two thirds were unclear of what the building regulations entailed, whilst two out of five had no idea what the maximum temperature water delivered to a bath fitted with a thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) should be. To combat this, Inta has introduced an e-learning section to its website - detailing the benefits of using a TMV and where they are required. The programme is now being offered as a free education module to City & Guilds accredited colleges and training providers, with another module on the Part G building regulations in the pipeline. To take the Inta anti-scald e-learning test, visit www.intatec.co.uk/intalearning. Ellis Furniture launches Hydra Chocolate Grey From The Fuelcard People Airflow helps to deliver the Mark Group Ecohouse Airflow’s Duplexvent DV150SE Ventilation with Heat Recovery unit and Airflex Pro “zero leakage” ducting has been installed at the Mark Group EcoHouse, a world leading showcase built as part of a Creative Energy Homes Project at the University of Nottingham. The EcoHouse has been created to show how energy saving measures can reduce energy bills, reduce carbon emissions and provide a more comfortable living environment. For more information about Airflows range of products visit: www.airflow.co.uk enquiry number 961 Infrared warms up energy debate Boost water pressure effortlessly & simply The GAH Boosterstream is a small pump that will increase water pressure to any type of property and location. It is particularly effective for high rise living and for modern sanitary ware, which mostly requires good water pressure. The Boosterstream pump can be fitted to the supply pipe to increase water pressure, enabling a household to pump up to 12 litres per minute from the mains, increasing the incoming pressure to 3.5 bar in a controlled way. Boosterstream works independently, but if you are also looking to increase flow (volume), then it works well alongside the GAH Coldstream and Dualstream systems. enquiry number 958 Polypipe Ventilation is pleased to announce the launch of its first ever digital System and Product Selector, featuring embedded web links, an easy to use search facility and useful share function. As with the printed version, the on-line System and Product Selector is packed with Polypipe Ventilation’s latest products and technical information on its full range of market leading, energy-saving domestic and light commercial ventilation systems. The digital ventilation catalogue has been designed as a comprehensive guide to assist distributors, specifiers, developers, installers and engineers in the selection of ventilation systems that meet current Building Regulations and save time and money on site. For further information please go to www.polypipe.com/ventilation HFT Pipestoppers and Plugs A wide range of inexpensive plugs and stoppers, is available to meet the requirements of a range of building and construction industries. They are used globally and a wide range of potential applications can be found when there is a need to seal pipes, tanks, vessels and chambers during testing, maintenance and transportation. Plugs are available with nylon, steel and aluminium bodies. Surrounding each body is a flexable natural rubber seal that can be expanded by applying a radial force through a manually operated wing nut on the shaft. http://www.huntingdonfusion.com/ enquiry number 962 As part of this season’s launch of new bathroom products from leading manufacturer Ellis Furniture, the popular Hydra range has welcomed the addition of two new door finishes: Chocolate Grey and Cirrus, both of which offer a warm and welcoming finish to any bathroom. Featuring the latest melamine (MFC) doors offering affordable designer styling and on trend natural tones, the horizontal grain of Hydra has become widespread in contemporary bathrooms after years at the cutting edge of interior design. This Chocolate Grey gives the sleek style of the grain a rich, sumptuous finish. For further information, visit www.ellisfurniture.co.uk, enquiry number 957 Inta helps plumbers to plug knowledge gaps enquiry number 955 Stylish, good looking and highly efficient space heating that consumes half the energy required to run conventional radiators is now available from a new UK company, Infrarad. The Contract range is a collection of five lightweight composite panels designed for wall- or floor-mounting. Three hard-wired models are available in output ratings of 500W, 800W and 1kW. Panels are available in plain gloss white and plain gloss black, with matching frames, and are designed for a surface temperature of below 90 deg C. For more information visit www.infrarad-heating.com enquiry number 956 Van users are being hit by hidden extra costs when refuelling, according to The Fuelcard People. Steve Clarke, group marketing manager, said: “Thousands of drivers fill up every day without realising that their fuel card suppliers have raised prices, imposing an additional transaction charge. Although only a couple of pounds each time, it mounts up.” “We had a lot of calls from van users wanting to switch to us,” said Steve Clarke, “because we have always insisted upon clarity and transparency. Many of these companies told us that they had not been properly informed about the other supplier’s new charges. We are still receiving calls from firms who have only just noticed the extra costs on their invoices.” enquiry number 959 A unique service from Abacus Direct Abacus Elements is a stunning range of easy to install, tileable wet floor systems, with associated products, developed so that the designer/installer can create beautiful, customised bathrooms. The Elements portfolio is designed and manufactured in the UK by Abacus Direct Ltd and the collection includes all product types - from shower trays to commercial steam rooms. Due to the UK manufacturing base, service levels and delivery times are exceptional. Ian Pattison, Abacus’ MD explains, “We are the only company in Europe from which customers can order a bespoke shower tray – and have it delivered within ten working days.” www.abacusdirect.co.uk enquiry number 963 New digital Polypipe ventilation product selector 72 DECEMBER 2013 HEATING & PLUMBING MONTHLY Hidden extras raise fuel costs for van users enquiry number 960
HPM December 2013
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