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

Showersave, part of The Keystone Group and a market leader in Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS), has collaborated with Blairgowrie Community Recreation Centre to deliver waste water heat recovery technology, helping create a low-carbon, future-ready facility for the local community. Pioneered by Perth and Kinross Council, the £36 million facility located in the centre of Blairgowrie features state-of-the-art amenities including a 25m swimming pool, sports halls, fitn

Already the largest range of available from stock steel panel radiators on the UK and European market the Compact radiator range from Stelrad Radiators has just grown even more with the addition of a further 26 models – in its new 500mmm high range – thirteen in K1 format and thirteen in K2 format in sizes from 400mm x 500mm right up to 2000mm x 500mm and from 1137 Btu/hr output up to 10,195 Btu/hr output. These additions are being made to the range in response to customer fe

As the Future Homes Standard (FHS) moves into its final policy stage before implementation, the Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) sector, led by Showersave and Recoup, has identified that the framework may limit opportunities for reducing domestic hot water (DHW) demand – despite hot water accounting for one of the largest energy demands in the homes of the future. The WWHR sector has gathered independent third-party feedback and modelled some national housebuilders’ house t