Boilers News & Trends

A whitepaper exploring the policy landscape around hybrid heat pump systems has been launched to provide a series of key findings that inform a recommended rollout of the technology in the UK. Global manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions - Baxi commissioned Gemserv (a Talan Company) to research and produce the report – entitled Unlocking the Power of Heat Pumps with Hybrid Installations – which was launched at an event in Westminster this week. heat pumps in hybrid config...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and water products, includes in their comprehensive product range the Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler. When installed on a Hamworthy low-height frame and header kit, outputs from 40-70 kW offer the most compact cascade configuration available on the market. Stratton mk3 boilers Considerably smaller than other well-known manufacturers' models, Stratton mk3 boilers feature a compact footprint, with mod...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a major provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its steam trap survey services, which can be used to create a full inventory of steam traps in a facility’s steam system, identify failing traps, and uncover steam trap station issues that negatively impact the delivery of thermal energy through the steam system and the proper removal of condensate. As cold weather approaches, APM Steam urges facilities to prepare their steam systems...

Noritz America, a pioneer in tankless water heaters and high-efficiency combination boilers, is launching the next generation of its flagship EZ Series of residential condensing tankless water heaters.  Available for immediate shipment nationwide, the upgraded EZ Series PRO range offers numerous improvements, including higher energy efficiency and Bluetooth® connectivity that provides installers with a faster startup with a built-in remote. EZ Series PRO range The product launch also...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has partnered with Explore The Trades for the second year in a row, as they continue to bridge the technical talent gap by raising awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades and support the next generation of industry professionals. Explore The Trades, founded in 2005, is a non-profit organization that raises awareness about the trades with students in kindergarten through 12...

Two Imax Xtra 2 240 kW Ideal Heating Commercial condensing boilers have been installed at Hull Maritime Museum as part of a major restoration project to the Grade 2* listed building. Dating back to 1871 when the building was Hull’s Dock Offices, the Hull Maritime Museum has been in operation since 1975 and had been heated by the same cast iron section boiler for the last 30 years. Imax Xtra 2 240 kW boilers The old boiler has been replaced by two Imax Xtra 2 240 kW boilers installed in...

Weil-McLain® has launched its latest promotion, offering contractors two chances to win big this heating season. Contractors who purchase residential high-efficiency boilers from an authorized Weil-McLain distributor can earn valuable rewards. Those who register and install the units can unlock even more incentives. Additionally, by joining The Weil-McLain Advantage™ program during the 2024 Double Down, Double Chance promotion, contractors can compete for regional prizes, including a...

Mitsubishi Electric, the manufacturer of the UK’s award-winning Ecodan heat pumps, has published a new white paper revealing that air source heat pumps can be integrated with microbore pipework, commonly found in new homes built from the 1970s and 1980s. This will reduce the retrofit cost of installing a heat pump and make it more attractive for homeowners to move away from fossil fuel-burning boilers. home heating challenges As the UK pushes towards its legally binding net zero target...

Boiler and heating appliance manufacturer, Navien, has announced the launch of a new online tool that will help installers find merchants quickly. Indeed, the ‘Find a Merchant’ tool – which is available on the Navien UK website – has been designed to make the installer journey easier by sourcing the nearest merchant to their location with Navien’s full range of boilers and heating appliances available for purchase. 'Find a Merchant’ tool Commenting on the l...

Heating choices are a common debate, and this includes hydronic and electric heating. Whether users are renting a small studio room or have just bought their first home, a consistent temperature is something user’ll be thinking about.  Users want to be cozy in winter and feel refreshed during the humid months, but it can be a chore to decide–there are so many heating and cooling options! If it’s the first time buying a heater or the user already has a general id...

DEJONG, operating as a stand-alone business unit within Rheem® Global Water, has begun construction on a new manufacturing facility in Prešov, Slovakia. The future manufacturing site will have an eventual capacity of one million tanks per year and serve as a strategically located hub to meet the growing demand for hot water tanks across Europe. DEJONG DEJONG is a globally renowned manufacturer of stainless-steel hot water tanks DEJONG is a globally renowned manufacturer of stainle...

Thermal energy storage experts at the UK-based company, Organic Heat Exchangers, are set to revolutionize global industrial cooling with the launch of EnergiVault® - a trademarked/patented, cold thermal energy storage battery and charger system providing dynamic cooling power for industrial refrigeration. This first-of-its-kind, AI-driven technology has been developed to enhance operational resilience, reduce energy costs, and lower carbon emissions for facilities that use water chillers to...

Weil-McLain®, a pioneer in hydronic comfort heating solutions, introduces the new Simplicity™ high-efficiency combination gas boiler.  Featuring pioneering-edge hydronic technology for residential applications, the unit combines the warmth of high-efficiency space heating and the convenience of on-demand domestic hot water (DHW) in a reliable, cost-effective, and easy-to-install package. Durable heating solutions "This advanced combi boiler meets the growing consumer demand for...

BOXT, a pioneering home energy installation company, is the first company in the UK to offer a fully end-to-end online heat pump purchase and installation journey. With recent research suggesting that at least one in 10 households need to install a heat pump in the next five years, BOXT has extended its proven online formula to make purchasing an air source heat pump simple and straightforward for customers. Best heat pump solution Visitors to the BOXT website can end a short series...

Baxi, a pioneering manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions, has published its 2024 Installer Skills Survey, revealing that attitudes of heating engineers towards low-carbon heating are hard to shift, contributing to the slow growth in UK heat pump adoption. The survey, conducted in partnership with green supply chain consultancy Gemserv, examines the appetite and confidence of heating engineers to support households in their transition to clean heat technologies. It also reflects t...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks and a Diamond Sponsor for PHCC CONNECT2024, will present a selection of their innovative and energy-efficient water heating solutions during the show in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct 7-10. PHCC CONNECT2024, held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, will feature more than 20 educational sessions covering topics like finance, business management, legislation, regulatory issues, influ...

OVO and heat pump manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric have announced a new partnership that provides even more households access to its market-pioneering Heat Pump Plus add-on.  Heat Pump Plus add-on The Heat Pump Plus add-on offers OVO customers with a Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan air source heat pump the opportunity to heat their homes for 15p per kWh, compared to the average standard variable rate tariff (SVT) cost of 21.29p per kWh. This means that OVO customers could shave over a third (3...

Hamworthy Heating is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest ASK campaign, designed to provide customers with the right technical advice, help to specify the right solution for the building’s needs, and expert knowledge to suit a wide range of heating, hot water, and low carbon projects. The ASK Hamworthy campaign provides customers with valuable technical advice during each stage of their commercial project.  Latest industry developments Moreover, as a British manu...

McDonnell & Miller, a Xylem brand, introduces the boilerwize® FPC-1000, the first-ever field configurable low water cutoff device. With patented technology that monitors water level conditions, it ensures optimal protection and safety for steam and hot water systems.  The FPC-1000 reduces the number of models from 19 to 5, cutting travel time, carrying costs and storage space – making it a smart and efficient choice. Water cut-off technology “Electronic low water cut-...

Vokèra by Riello, a trusted name in heating solutions for over 40 years, is proud to introduce the top-tier Vokèra Pinnacle boiler range, an embodiment of their commitment to cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and customer-centric design. Vokèra by Riello is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Available in combi and system variants, the Pinnacle boasts an A-rated, 94% seasonal energy efficiency in spac...

Viessmann Climate Solutions has forged a partnership with the national distributor, APP Plumbing and Heating. This alliance brings immediate benefits to independent merchants, as they gain wide-scale access to Viessmann's complete portfolio, including gas boilers, heat pumps, and commercial heating solutions. The partnership also offers nationwide next-day delivery and modern fulfillment services, enhancing merchants' flexibility to scale and better serve their customers. valuable additio...

Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are becoming increasingly popular as homeowners and businesses look for more energy-efficient and sustainable ways to heat and cool their buildings. According to a recent study, the UK may need as many as 150,000 heat pump installers by 2050 to meet its target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions. This presents a significant opportunity for job growth in the heating and cooling industry and cost savings for homeowners and businesses. Importance of the installatio...

In a recent advisory issued by Gas Safe Register, an alert has been raised concerning a subset of Ideal combi and system boilers. The concern revolves around a potentially hazardous condition where, under fault circumstances, an excessive accumulation of air might become trapped in the boiler’s heat exchanger. This could lead to the boiler overheating and subsequently failing. The probability of such an occurrence is notably low, affecting less than 1 in every 10,000 units, yet the need f...

Heat pumps are emerging as a pivotal technology in the UK’s strategy to decarbonize home heating and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which account for 18% of the national total. Despite government incentives, the adoption of this technology has not met expectations. This article provides an overview of the current landscape for heat pumps in the UK, including government schemes, installation costs, market dynamics, and future projections. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) The UK Governme...

Hot water and heating appliances manufacturer, Navien is to offer new and existing members of its recently relaunched loyalty program the opportunity to gain even more points in autumn. NCB700 ON Combi Crossover boiler Indeed, installers who are new to Navien Choice Plus – the latest evolution of its Navien Choice loyalty program - will receive additional points on its range of gas- or oil-powered boilers, following their first installation registered with the platform. This means that...

Installers can now access Navien boilers within 24 hours thanks to a new strategic partnership between the globally renowned boiler manufacturer and APP Plumbing and Heating, the UK’s most recognized independent distributor of plumbing and heating products. With APP Plumbing and Heating as Navien’s exclusive UK distributor, this partnership is set to enhance the availability and distribution of Navien’s cutting-edge products, bringing significant and tangible benefits to insta...

Using Ideal Heating’s Evomax 2, the UK’s market-pioneering commercial wall-mounted boiler, the video takes the step-by-step through the process, from assembling the frames and mounting the boilers, through to the connections, and fitting the pumps, headers kits, insulation, and hydraulic separation. The video is time-stamped so they can see how the 90-minute cascade build progresses but, thankfully, the video itself is just a quick six-minute watch! "Installing boilers in a cascade...

When Mulalley and Co needed to update the existing boilers at its main office in Essex, a new Wessex ModuMax mk3 system from Hamworthy Heating – a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products – was installed to help maximize space at Teresa Gavin House. With its previous floor-standing system taking up much of the plant room floor at Teresa Gavin House, Hamworthy proposed a system using two Wessex ModuMax mk3 floor-standing, vertically stack...

Secon Renewables has partnered with Viessmann Climate Solutions to become a stockist of Viessmann’s most popular domestic air source heat pump range, the Vitocal 150-A/151-A.  The stock of the full range is available with immediate effect. UK heat pump growth The Sunderland-based renewables distributor supplies heat pumps, cylinders, solar, and other energy-efficient products to installers and merchants across the UK and Ireland. This new partnership will support the growing UK he...

In February 2024, UL Standards & Engagement (UL Solutions) published the ninth edition of UL 795, the Standard for Commercial-Industrial Gas-Fired Package Boilers. This is now a bi-national Standard, ANSI/CAN/UL 795:2024 Standard for Commercial-Industrial Gas-Fired Package Boilers. It is the first North American Standard that offers manufacturers a path to certification for boilers using hydrogen blending up to 25%, setting a new benchmark for the industry. The scope of UL 795 UL 795 prov...