Energy Saving Products 28

Get a better insight into boiler performance

With the aim of helping to reduce heating costs, Intergas has introduced Intergas Diagnostic Software (IDS). IDS provides an installer with instant access to the burner control units of all Intergas boilers, providing an insight into boiler performance, fault history and parameters. Installers can also commission a boiler, produce and send detailed information on boiler settings to landlords and build a reliable picture of its historical operation to make evidence-based decisions on the required level of service and maintenance.

All that’s needed is a USB cable that connects a PC to the boiler. With more statistical information to hand, installers will be better able to advise customers on suitable controls and relevant upgrades, including low-flow taps and showerheads to reduce water use, to improve efficiency and lower bills.

Intergas also offers a bespoke training day for IDS which covers installation and setup, data access and storage through to advanced commissioning and evidencing. Only installers who are MiREG+-registered are eligible to receive this training, which can be booked through the local area sales manager.

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Compact ASHP units deliver more for less

Designed to provide an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heating and hot water systems, the Enviroair Air Source Heat Pumps from Firebird are available in single phase outputs from 7.5 to 16kW. Featuring a single Monobloc unit which is installed outside the property, the range provides a compact and space saving solution.

As well as providing up to 5kW of energy to a home for every 1kW of power used, the Enviroair is said to be ultra-quiet in operation and emits fewer decibels than a domestic fridge.

To support installers, Firebird’s Technical Hub aims to make the planning and installation process of the heating system as simple and as trouble free as possible.

Based at the company’s UK headquarters in Plymouth, the Technical Hub provides a free home heating consultation and technical support package for heating professionals. The service not only ensures that important warranty criteria are met, but provides valuable support in complying with MCS requirements.

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TRV learns usage patterns to reduce energy costs

Trade retailer ElectricalDirect has added the Radbot 1 Intelligent Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) from Secure to its expanding range of heating solutions. Designed to optimise household energy usage, it is said to be an ideal solution for installers looking to help customers reduce their energy bills during the current cost of living crisis.

Easy to fit, the Radbot 1 can be installed on any radiator that has an existing thermostatic radiator valve. It is compatible with wet central heating systems, including gas boilers, oil boilers and heat pumps, and works with all standard heating controls and smart thermostats. By using a self-learning algorithm, the TRV continually monitors the home environment to detect and predict occupancy patterns, with no need for apps, smart thermostats, or setting complex schedules. In doing so, it can offer energy savings of up to 30% by using its learned data to adjust and match the heating to the occupancy in any room and therefore only heating the space that is used.

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Fan coil units pair with heat pumps

The revamped fan coil unit range from Jaga is designed to provide dynamic heating and cooling with optimised renewable energy. The Briza range features one of the slimmest units on the market, and because it operates at low water temperatures it works well with heat pumps. The energy efficient EC motors ensure that the system runs nearly silently. Installation options include either wall mount in casing, ceiling-mount without casing, or built-in, along with 2-pipe or 4-pipe heat exchanger options. Simplified control packages can help installers select the most suitable control method from a range of options. The Briza range also includes optional ventilation for better indoor air quality.

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