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Two more brassware ranges from Aqualisa
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Aqualisa has introduced two more ranges of brassware under its new brands Downtown and Central.
The new taps mean that Aqualisa can provide co-ordinated shower and taps under one brand with the same style elements. The taps come with a variety of levers, covering basin and bath variants, and can be paired with single and dual-lever mixer showers and bar valves, including the AQ, Mian, Midas and Dream ranges.
“We’re keen to support our showers through specialist retail and merchant showrooms, with consumers who are looking for co-ordinated taps with strong brand values, as well as brand-loyal installers at the trade counter who will specify taps as part of a complete bathroom refurbishment project,” says head of marketing Sian Brink.
The company says all its taps are easy to fit, and come with flexible hose connections and with click-clack wastes included. They have a high-quality, limescaleresistant chrome plate finish, and come with a five-year guarantee against manufacturing defects.
The introduction of the new tap ranges marks Aqualisa’s step into the brassware market: it says more will follow later this year.
www.aqualisa.co.uk
Revamp for Drayton’s Wiser Heat app
Drayton has made a number of updates to its Wiser Heat app, including upgrades and design changes to make it easier to use. Key changes include a new home screen, where homeowners can access quick actions, the ability for multiple rooms or Wiser Plugs to follow the same schedule, and a function to copy schedules between rooms.
On the home screen, the weather and outside temperature are displayed, along with the sunrise and sunset times at the user’s location. Users can view their whole system from the home screen and individual rooms individually from the navigation bar. They can also boost the heating or hot water, and switch Wiser Plugs on and off directly from the home screen. Wiser Plugs can now be assigned to rooms to sit alongside the heating information on the home screen.
Re-ordering rooms on the home screen has also been simplified so that users can drag rooms into the desired position on the editing screen.
From the home screen, users can access the new Automation page, which combines the quick actions of ‘away mode’, ‘boost all’ and ‘cancel all overrides’, along with access to schedules. The Insights feature, which helps homeowners understand how their heating is performing and helping to save energy, is now accessed from the home screen, giving it a more prominent position. Heating engineers will see a refreshed icon both on their device and in the app store. The new icon reflects the integration with Schneider Electric and Drayton’s intent to enhance its smart home offering.
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RWC adds push-fit range
RWC’s new Reliance Valves range features push-fit connections from JG Speedfit. The new range transforms the speed and simplicity of installations because no tools are required, says the company.
Valves with push-fit connections include the Easifit thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) in 15mm, the 312 compact pressure reducing valve (PRV) in 15mm and 22mm, the nickel-plated ball valve in 15mm and 22mm, and the automatic air vent in 15mm.
UK sales director Mike Riseley says: “We’re bringing our family of brands closer together by combining two of our worldleading technologies, and this range brings countless benefits.
“Our aim is to provide control valves for the modern built environment, where time is money and jobs need to be completed efficiently. This new range of push-fit valves has been developed to deliver just that in both domestic and light commercial applications. Alongside this, these valves make repair and maintenance much faster too, as they can be demounted and re-installed without tools, also reducing system downtime.”
rwc.co.uk
New Gas 320/620 Ace range from Remeha
Remeha has unveiled its Gas 320/620 Ace, which succeeds the Gas 310/610 Eco Pro and combines new features with compact dimensions.
With a high temperature differential (∆T) of 10°C-40°C and wide operating range of 20°C- 80°C/90°C, the Gas 320/620 Ace is a suitable heat source for heat interface units, low-temperature heating and hybrid installations, as well as retrofit applications.
Its low water content heat exchanger enables low to zero-flow condition operation and monitoring, so it can respond rapidly to changes in load and reduce running costs.
Boiler control has been improved with the Ace control platform, an intuitive controller that provides rapid access to an extended range of parameters, making installation and maintenance easier and maximising boiler efficiency, says Remeha.
A Modbus gateway option provides remote connection to a Building Management System and optional Bluetooth functionality for enhanced connectivity.
The Gas 320/620 Ace is designed to provide optimum design flexibility for designers and installers. Lightweight and narrow enough to fit through a standard doorway or lift, the multiple configuration options make installation simpler while improving access for servicing and maintenance.
It comes inclusive of commissioning and has a comprehensive seven-year warranty, plus round-the-clock technical support helpline.
Baxi Heating commercial sales director Dan Martindale says: “We’ve listened to our customers and know that they want a boiler that responds quickly to heating demands, as well as a support team that reacts promptly to their needs.”
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When your job has purpose, you are Here to Solve
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(Service & Repair and Installation opportunities available nationally)
At British Gas we are proud of our position as the UK’s largest energy and in-home servicing supplier, serving over 6.5 million customers every year. Each day, thousands of engineers are trusted by customers to enter their homes and businesses to provide energy solutions that keep them warm and safe.
We have some exciting new opportunities to become part of the team. We need Technical Gas Engineers to help us deliver a range of energy solutions to our customers; including the servicing, repair and installation of central heating systems.
The role would mean working with talented, friendly people from a range of diverse backgrounds. As a team we pride ourselves on being “Here to solve” for our customers; keeping things simple and continually striving to improve what we do.
Once you have completed a full induction, you’ll be ready to go out to customers’ homes in your own fully equipped van, with the latest tablet and mobile phone at your fingertips.
As you would expect from a company such as ours, we o er a very competitive salary of up to £34,900 (dependant on location & experience) for a 40-hour week, with an additional £3,828 to £5,328 for living or starting your day within London.
Overtime is available, should you want it, at an enhanced premium of 33%, plus an excellent individual bonus up to 24% which can be taken in time o or as a cash payment – it’s up to you!
We also o er a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your wellbeing. These include private health cover, 33 days paid holiday (Inc. bank holidays), enhanced sick pay and excellent company discounts. In addition, we o er a generous pension scheme.
Your personal development is important to us. We will enhance your technical skills by o ering ongoing training to ensure you develop the future capability needed to continue deliver relevant solutions for our customers.
What will you need to do the job?
3We are looking for extensive experience in domestic service and repair and/or installation of central heating systems and other appliances or products.
3For Service & Repair roles you will need to hold current ACS accreditation in
CCN1, CEN1, WAT1, (CENWAT), CPA1,
CKR1, HTR1
3For Installation roles CCN1, CEN1, CPA1,
HTR1 and Energy E ciency (N/A for
Scotland).
3A full UK driving licence with 9 points or less is also required.
3It’s important that we do the right thing and we will carry out financial, criminal record and reference checks before you start working with us.
Come and join our ever-growing talented team
To apply or find out more, contact us on engineerrecruitment@britishgas.co.uk or call/text 07769 542353
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