There’s a Grade II* listed country house in Kent that having fallen on tough times has been acquired by new owners who have set about transforming it back to its Victorian opulence. Back to being a genuine, family home at a time when most similar buildings make their way as hotels, conference centres and the like. And in some small way, Stelrad’s radiators are helping bring the house back to life by sharing heat around this huge 29,750 square feet property. Oxen Hoath in the

Leading plumbing and HVAC distributor Navigator MSL has released its latest pre-insulated copper tubes under its Thorsys branding, providing an effective installation-ready alternative to conventional on-site pipe insulation for air conditioning, VRF systems, split units, refrigeration and industrial systems. Manufactured from 99.9% Cu-DHP copper tube it comes with 9mm expanded close cell polyethylene insulation and a UV-resistant LDPE protective outer covering. Fire safety i

Showersave, part of The Keystone Group, has collaborated with TClarke and Hillingdon Council to install its Multivert Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) technology at the Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre, helping to reduce the energy required to produce hot water. The Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre is Hillingdon Council’s newest leisure facility. Operated by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), it offers state-of-the-art facilities including a 25-metre swimming pool, training pool,

In a time when the range and choice of radiators available in the marketplace has never been wider, it’s perhaps surprising that there has been a surge in interest in radiator designs from the past. An upturn in interest that has seen manufacturers such as Stelrad step up their ranges of more traditional radiators to meet customer demand. In recent months, this trend has taken off with increased levels of interest from across the range of radiator specifiers and buyers in bot

Leading heating and plumbing distributor in the UK has welcomed two new senior team members in recent weeks - Ian Scarrott has joined as the company’s new Operations Director. He brings with him many years of experience working with the likes of Knightsbridge MLA, Wolseley, Fresh Direct, Tate & Lyle and Budweiser. At Navigator, Ian will take the lead on Health and Safety, Customer Services, Warehouse, Logistics, Stock Control, Facilities, Insurance and Fleet issues. Shortly a

It’s that time of year again - trying to keep condensation at bay. Vectaire's products ensure optimal air quality, low noise levels, and reduced running costs. ​ They are designed to meet the needs of modern homes while prioritizing energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. ​ New to Vectaire’s ventilation range is the MFCF100. This dMEV provides low level, continuous ventilation to control condensation. Its integral sensor recognises changes in system pressure and

The arrival of a number of new and extended radiator ranges from Stelrad over the past few months has been warmly welcomed by the heating industry. First off the line was the new extended range of cast iron radiators – high quality additions to an already popular range of top end radiators. In its 90th year, it seems almost fitting that leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad has chosen to expand the range of options for its cast iron column radiators here in the UK. The popula

Trianco’s new Activair R290 indoor heat pumps deliver efficient, low-carbon heating with outputs of 3.2kW and 5kW, advanced smart controls and remote diagnostic/monitoring capability; ideal for retrofit, new build and LA/social housing. Trianco’s new Activair R290 is a revolutionary indoor air/water heat pump designed for locations where an outdoor unit is unfeasible; examples are apartments without balconies or those with limited outside space. Developed to supply both heat

A major energy refurbishment project carried out at a University of West London College has achieved dramatic improvements to the energy efficiency of both historic and contemporary buildings, replacing the complex’s gas-fired boilers with a district heating scheme fed by air source heat pumps, where ESBE valves are crucial to the management of the heating and hot water supply. The year-long upgrade at Ruskin College which completed in March, was led by Norfolk based Finn Geo