Boilers News & Trends

HVAC & Refrigeration Live (HVACR Live), the UK’s only dedicated national exhibition for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration sectors will take place from 18 to 19 April 2023 at London Excel. HVACR Live comes at a time when trade shows are seeing a resurgence in the post-COVID and post-Brexit world. European manufacturers are keen to consolidate their presence in the UK while those from further afield see the opportunity to make new trade deals directly with UK...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler, which provides a compact and efficient heating solution for plant rooms with limited space. Stratton mk3 features Offering outstanding efficiency, the latest addition to the Hamworthy range of commercial boilers features a 5:1 turndown ratio, excellent low-class 6 NOx emission across all models,...

PARAT (Parat Halvorsen AS) will deliver the modern IEH 2 x 20MW Electrode Steam Boilers with 6kV connection to AITESA - VALTEC UMISA. The boiler system will have a design pressure of 16 barg and a design temperature of 204°C. The delivery also includes the circulation pump, feedwater pump, chemical dosing unit, start-up, and training of personnel. PARAT’s first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excited about their first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excite...

Heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi and H2GO Power, hydrogen-based software and hardware solutions innovators, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing their commitment to develop innovative green hydrogen-based technology that will tackle both heat decarbonization and energy reliability. The MoU was signed by Baxi’s MD Karen Boswell and Enass Abo-Hamed, H2GO’s CEO, at a presentation of their carbon-neutral heat-in-a-box system held at Baxi’s Dartf...

Hydronic comfort heating pioneer Weil-McLain® has announced the availability of its 2023 Department of Energy (DOE)-compliant commercial cast iron product portfolio with enhanced boiler efficiencies. The upgraded designs of the LGB Steam/Water Series 3 and 88 Water Series 3 boiler product lines include exciting new features that go beyond just regulatory compliance and pave the way for the next generation of industry-leading performance, reliability, and service life. DOE regulation 431.87...

Following comments made in the Sunday Telegraph (26.2.2023), the Chief Executive of energy trade body, Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), has written to the Minister asking for urgent clarification of Government policy. In the newspaper article, Lord Callanan states, “Nobody’s going to be forced to ditch their boiler” and that forcing “Households to replace gas boilers with heat pumps would be against the British character.” Fossil fuel boilers While agreeing...

The energy trade body, the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has called for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to end, likening it to a ‘sick dog that needs to be put down.’ EUA’s Chief Executive, Mike Foster, made this call following another poor take-up of subsidized heat pumps in January and after Parliament was told that any underspend on the scheme cannot be rolled forward to the following year, but will instead be clawed back by the Treasury. Policy flaws Mike Foster sa...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. recently announced its planned expansion to its line of condensate pumps with the introduction of the VCMA-20-PRO series. With the slimmest footprint of all Little Giant condensate pumps, the VCMA-20-PRO Series offers the broadest range of installation flexibility, allowing for critical condensate removal from air conditioning, refrigeration, and dehumidification equipment even in tight spaces. The pump is also suitable for high efficiency oil and gas-fired condensi...

At the beginning of the first UK Hydrogen Week, a heating and hot water solutions provider has called for the industry to respond to the Government’s pivotal Improving boiler standards and efficiency consultation. Setting out the next steps for home heating decarbonization, the consultation covers a range of topics around natural gas boiler installations, heating controls, the potential role for hybrid heat pumps in the future, and a proposal for mandating ‘hydrogen-ready’ boi...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a renowned global provider of solutions for energy management, home comfort, security, and safety, announced a partnership with A. O. Smith, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of water heaters, in order to help customers reduce demand on the electric grid during peak times. Resideo Grid Services Resideo Grid Services manages ‘bring your own device’ demand response programs on behalf of more than 27 U.S. utilities, retail energy providers and...

When it comes to keeping warm, roughly 9 out of 10 UK homes currently rely on a gas combi boiler. Heating the homes and buildings is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions in the UK. Air source heat pumps (ASHP) are one of the most effective and sustainable heating alternatives for homes and businesses. By absorbing heat from outside air, they can heat a home and provide hot water, even when outside temperatures are below 0°C. Air source heat pumps ASHPs rely on electricity t...

With the UK government already committed to phasing out new petrol and diesel cars to help reach net zero emissions by 2050, there is mounting pressure to speed up the transition to clean heating. The International Energy Agency (IEA) have advised that to reach net zero, no new fossil fuel boilers should be installed from 2025. In their report, the IEA says there is no place for new coal, oil or gas supplies. Their proposal to ban fossil fuel boilers is one of 400 steps they’ve outlined o...

To find out the boiler’s efficiency, users will first need to find a small sticker with an energy efficiency rating. If they have a modern boiler, they can locate the sticker on the boiler itself or inside the boiler’s information pack. If the boiler is an older model or they can’t find the sticker, there are a few options available to work out the boiler’s efficiency. Check for a sticker or plate under the boiler where the pipes are, and under the flap at the front wher...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo), a renowned global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has unveiled its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo 2023 (booth #B1227), taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in order to help professionals protect what matters most. “With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help home owners protect their most important investmen...

Low-carbon heating specialist Daikin has signed an agreement with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in a first-of-its-kind public and private joint approach to decarbonization.  This is the first time a Japanese company and GMCA has signed a memorandum of understanding for mutual cooperation. The agreement was signed by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Masatsugu Minaka, Chairman of the Board of Daikin Europe N.V. and Senior Executive Officer of Daikin Industries Lt...

Rheem will connect industry professionals with major sustainable product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including Air and Water Divisions, Eemax, Friedrich, HTPG, IBC and Raypak at the AHR Expo 2023. Together, they will showcase an array of reliable, innovative, sustainable and efficient product solutions for commercial and residential applications. Company leaders and product experts will share insights on Rheem’s Greater Degree of Good sustainability initiative,...

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...