More assurance that the pipe’s right

A new product enhancement to the Hep2O range has been designed to further improve security and reliability. The new Wavin Hep2O SmartSleeve features a rolled shape for the head of the sleeve, which enables a more efficient insertion and removal of the pipe when being fitted.

The sleeve’s barb technology has also been improved to provide a stronger grip on the pipe. This adds extra strength and security to the joints and provides greater assurance around the reliability of installation by protecting against knocks or unforeseen incidents.

The SmartSleeve’s In4Sure joint recognition provides a rumbling sensation to let an installer know that a pipe has been inserted properly and that the fittings have been correctly

Glass panel delivers the heat with infrared

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Josef Allen, product designer at Wavin UK, says: “We understand that customers can often find themselves working in tight, awkward or hardto-reach areas, which makes it harder to move about and adjust fittings quickly. With an easily adjustable product like Hep2O, incorporating the new SmartSleeve, they can tackle these challenges more effectively. That’s why gaining customer feedback through plumber focus groups was also essential to the development process of our new Hep2O SmartSleeve, and we’re confident it’s designed specifically for the needs of the trade.”

The new SmartSleeve comes in a range of sizes, including: 10, 15, 22 and 28mm.

◼ phamnews.co.uk/423/58 tanks can be used to increase capacity for large properties, or those with particularly low incoming flow rates.

Aimed at both homes and non-domestic properties, the Pilkington HeatComfort radiator is a glass infrared panel offered as a low carbon solution. Unveiled at the recent FutureBuild exhibition, the range will be fully launched this summer and is based on the glass manufacturer’s electrically conductive NSG TEC glass to convert electricity into heat, directly heating objects and people in the room.

The launch represents the debut of the architectural and automotive glass giant to the heating market, with the radiator being manufactured from its UK base in Merseyside.

The panels are single sealed units with wall brackets and are available in a variety of sizes and power ratings. The slimline panels have curved, polished edges and are available with a polar white or mirrored glass front, making them suitable for use in bathrooms. These models are designed to integrate with smart home control systems for domestic applications and Building Management Systems (BMS) in commercial developments.

Leo Pyrah, marketing and VA manager at Pilkington UK, says: “This innovation builds on our considerable experience in manufacturing heated glass for automotive and specialised transport, and complements our existing glass technologies.” ◼ phamnews.co.uk/423/60

Elegance in graphite

Water boosting specialist Salamander Pumps has launched TankBoost, a single unit solution to ensure water performance remains at optimum levels even in large, multi-storey homes. It will deliver flow rates up to 80 litres/ min and pressures up to 3.0bar for homes where showers, taps, toilets and more are being used at the same time.

As the latest product in the expanding MainsBooster range, TankBoost combines a cold water storage tank and an integral pump. The stainless steel pump is submerged within the tank, which ensures quiet operation.

The product has been designed to meet the water pressure and flow needs of domestic and light commercial installations, with four tank sizes available ranging from 100 to 450 litres. Additional storage

TankBoost is the first product in the Salamander Pumps product range to deliver flow rates beyond 36 litres/min, ensuring powerful showers, strong flowing taps, and quick toilet cistern replenishment, even when they are being used at the same time.

Gareth Richards, technical director at Salamander Pumps, says: “It’s a standalone, costeffective solution that can be trusted to ‘run the show’ –working hard to meet the water performance challenges that often occur when multiple outlets are running at once, e.g. in larger, multi-storey properties, such as extended homes, HMOs, social housing settings, hotels and B&Bs.”

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Bathrooms to Love by PJH has added a matt graphite grey option to its premium fitted bathroom furniture range, Texture. It sits at the top end of the portfolio, with high specification storage incorporating softclose hinges and drawer boxes, contrasting oak-effect interiors, durable 18mm doors and panels, and plenty of interior drawers and shelves to help organise space.

The furniture is characterised by an elegant, soft fluted, tactile design and offers three handle choices in matt black, brushed brass or chrome.

Texture is available in a number of unit options, including basin, WC, tall, drawer, base, wall and mirrored cabinets.

It also teams up with the choice of complementary basins, WCs, worktops, and colour matching plinths and panels, all available from Bathrooms to Love.

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Small and mighty boiler for compact plant rooms

Providing a compact and efficient heating solution for plant rooms with limited space, Hamworthy Heating’s new Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler features a 5:1 turndown ratio, low class 6 NOx emissions across all models, and up to 97% gross seasonal efficiency.

Designed for simple installation and maintenance, the new Stratton mk3 features a small and lightweight design. The boilers incorporate the latest stainless steel heat exchanger technology and are said to offer exceptional system tolerance. Available in seven different models with outputs from 40 to 150kW, single units can also be cascaded to meet building demands or larger installations more effectively.

The Stratton mk3 is available with a range of easy-to-install AHRI certified plate heat exchangers designed to enhance energy efficiency and performance. Compact and lightweight, the range includes 316 stainless steel plates with copper brazing for maximum durability. A full range of frame and header kits and accessories to support system design are also available from the Hamworthy Heating range.

Fully compliant with Building Regulations Part L, the Stratton mk3 is supplied with a five-year warranty as standard. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/423/62

How low can you go with UFH?

New from Omnie is the LowBoard 2, the latest upgrade to its LowBoard panel for underfloor heating. The new product consists of routed lower and upper panels with a combined profile of just 18mm, which Omnie claims makes it the thinnest overlay system on the market. Its predecessor, LowBoard, had a lower panel profile of 15mm but, like other overlays, LowBoard also required a ply upper layer, which can add at least 6mm to its overall depth.