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Altecnic SATK32107 HIU passes more ‘best practice’ criteria than any other unit in UK BESA testing
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ltecnic Ltd is proud to announce that its SATK32107 Heat Interface Unit (HIU) has delivered industry-leading results in the
latest BESA UK HIU Test Regime, passing more individual ‘best practice’ criteria than any other HIU currently tested in the UK.
BEST PRACTICE ACHIEVEMENTS The BESA test is recognised as the benchmark for assessing HIU performance in the UK, independently evaluating effi ciency, reliability, and network suitability. In its latest format the test clearly highlights which modules have been completed and how each unit performs against both baseline and best practice criteria. Altecnic’s SATK32107 achieved passed all four indirect modules and recorded 8 best practice outcomes, the highest to date among all tested HIUs in the UK market. These outcomes demonstrate the unit’s
performance under real-world conditions and its alignment with the CIBSE CP1 (2020) and HNTAS standards. The results confi rm that the SATK32107 not only meets today’s expectations but is futureproofed for evolving UK performance benchmarks.
PROVEN PERFORMANCE ACROSS TEST MODULES The SATK32107 excelled in both high and low temperature applications.
• Modules 1 & 7 (High Temperature): Demonstrated excellent space heating and DHW performance with VWARTs as low as 27°C and rapid hot water response times.
• Modules 2 & 8 (Low Temperature): Proven compatibility with low-temperature systems and heat pump-ready networks, achieving VWARTs down to 30°C, placing it among the most effi cient HIUs on the market.
This outstanding performance gives specifi ers, developers, and contractors clear, independently verifi ed data to support confi dent system design, product selection, and long-term planning.
DRIVING DECARBONISATION As the UK heat network landscape transitions toward low-carbon energy and electrifi ed heating, the SATK32107 stands out as a future- ready solution. Its proven ability to operate
effi ciently at low temperatures makes it ideal for integration with heat pumps and renewable heat sources, helping to meet both regulatory standards and climate goals. By reducing return temperatures and optimising energy use, the SATK32107 plays a vital role in lowering heat loss, enhancing network effi ciency, and supporting the UK’s wider net zero decarbonisation strategy. For developers and local authorities, this means a reliable, scalable, and sustainable HIU that’s ready for the future of heat. Gary Perry, managing director at Altecnic,
commented: “This result refl ects our long-term investment in quality, standards, and transparent benchmarking – principles that are embedded in everything we do as part of the Caleffi Group. Our parent company brings decades of Italian engineering expertise and a focus on innovation, which has been instrumental in the development of this high-performance HIU. As the industry shifts toward lower temperature and heat pump-ready networks, this is the kind of independently verifi ed performance the market needs to provide reliable, effi cient and future-proofed solutions for UK heat networks.”
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Decades of reliability for professionals: 30 years with Uponor Quick & Easy
In 1994, Uponor set a milestone in the HVAC industry with the introduction of the Quick & Easy system. By utilizing the unique material properties of PEX-a pipe, it was possible to create pipe connections that were stronger than the pipe itself – a groundbreaking innovation for installers worldwide. Three decades and over 500 million fi ttings sold later, Uponor Quick & Easy remains the preferred choice of professionals who value ease of installation and exceptional durability. With Uponor Quick & Easy, the name says it all, because the fi ttings are connected to the pipe in three simple steps: Expand the pipe and the fi tted Q&E ring. The expanded pipe is then pushed onto the end of the fi tting. The fi nal step is performed by the material itself; the connection is made in seconds as the pipe is shrinking. “Our Uponor Q&E fi ttings require no solder, torches, fl uxes or solvents for the installation. The pipes’ unique shape memory forms a tight seal around the fi tting, creating a strong, reliable connection in seconds,” says Charlotta Persfell, chief marketing offi cer, GF Building Flow Solutions. “And with minimal eff ort, saving installation time and costs.” With over 500 million fi ttings sold, Uponor Quick & Easy is one of the systems that professionals rely on when it comes to reliable, easy-to-install and durable pipe connections.
Source: GF Building Flow Solutions
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www.uponor.com/en-en/qande30 Waterproof Wood for Life with Unilin Flooring
Natural wood is a favourite choice for high specifi cation housing and with Quick-Step wood fl ooring from Unilin Flooring, projects can benefi t from a lasting and easy to maintain wood fl oor. Unlike other engineered wood fl oors and solid wood, Quick-Step is waterproof and features Wood for Life. Wood for Life is a unique innovation that prevents the build-up of dirt and water marks in the grain and joints so that the fl oor retains its ‘as new’ appearance. With scratch resistance, Wood for Life makes the fl oor easier to maintain and helps to extend its life. Thanks to a special coating that works to repel water, Quick-Step wood is also waterproof. Water can stay on the surface for 72 hours without causing damage or seeping through the joints. This means that Quick-Step wood fl oors can be used throughout all private areas, including bathrooms and kitchens. For housing and other commercial projects, Unilin Flooring off ers the Faro and Faro Herringbone collections. Faro is a wide and long plank (1,820 x 220 mm) that elevates interiors in six natural oak fi nishes. Faro Herringbone comes in a versatile 580 x 145 mm herringbone plank, again in six oak fi nishes. Both fl oors are designed for fl oating installation and come with Quick-Step’s Uniclic® Multifi t joint for secure, glueless installation.
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