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Navigator introduces new Identification for Press fit fittings
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eading heating and plumbing distributor Navigator continues to offer a range of quality products that offer installers and specifiers ease of installation and peace of mind at competitive prices. The latest introduction is an innovative addition to their press fit fittings range.
The Kitemark and WRAS approved press fit fittings range from Navigator has now been extended to include a number of larger sizes. Sold as part of the popular MB brand, the range has proved to be extremely popular with installers all
over the UK, especially in situations where assemblies are required, but hot works are not appropriate or even allowed on site. To further improve the product, the MB press fit range for water now comes with a blue identification
ring. Once pressed, the ring simply drops off, so the installer knows at a glance if the complete assembly has been pressed correctly. Any un-pressed joints can be spotted immediately. Another innovation is the inclusion of the size of the fitting on the identification ring, easy to spot and
once again making life simpler for the installer. The new products are available ex stock from Navigator’s network of trusted merchants. For more information head for
www.navigatormsl.com, call Navigator on 01234 781234 or email
sales@navigatormsl.com.
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Garden lighting range available from Ovia
s we approach the warmer days and longer evenings, Ovia has a range of garden lighting products to help your clients get their outdoors summer ready. A collection of wall lights, spike lights and bollards make up the range, ensuring all areas of the
garden can benefit from a new lease of light. The majority of the range is available in cool white 4000k and warm white 3000k colour options. With warm white a very popular choice for external garden lighting schemes due to its softer light source, Ovia is experiencing high demand for this collection.
The range sits within Ovia’s Amenity Lighting category. There are seven different wall light designs in the range including:
Twist – an innovative IP65 11W up and down wall light which makes a stylish addition to an outside space. Finished in grey, it is available in warm and cool white options and designed to illuminate up and down to highlight a pathway or feature wall.
• Verta – 6W and 12W options for this IP54 cylindrical up or down LED wall light, finished in black and available in warm and cool white options.
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Centuri – 7W IP54 boxed LED wall light, available in standard or PIR version for automatic activation, in a grey finish and in warm and cool white options.
Orna – 7W IP54 square, up and down LED wall light in grey and available in warm and cool white options.
Quadra – 10W IP54 rectangular LED backlit wall light in grey and available in warm and cool white options.
• Avori – 15W max, IP54 boxed wall light, available in standard or PIR version for automatic activation. Finished in grey with a tinted lens.
The Spear spike light is a 7W IP65 LED in a grey finish, that can be easily positioned at various locations to highlight a feature or path. It is available in warm and cool white options. The Tribus 7W IP54 LED bollard is available in a mini (350mm height) or maxi (750mm height) version
to provide flexibility. They come in a grey finish and in warm and cool white options. Ovia’s Amenity/Garden Lighting collection can be viewed in full on the Ovia website – www.oviauk.
com or download the latest Ovia issue 3 catalogue -
https://oviauk.com/marketinghub/_pdfs/ovia- lighting-catalogue2.pdf.
www.navigatormsl.com The race to decarbonisation A
s efforts to combat climate change intensify, the decarbonisation of commercial properties remains a challenge. Transitioning away from fossil fuel-based heating systems to sustainable alternatives is no longer optional but a necessity.
It’s time to decarbonise The urgency of the decarbonisation challenge cannot be overstated. Buildings account for just over a third of global energy-related carbon emissions , making innovative HVAC solutions essential to achieving climate targets. In particular, heating systems reliant on gas or oil represent a key area for innovation and improvement. As building owners seek to reduce their carbon footprint, high-performance heat pumps are emerging
as a compelling solution, especially those that can deliver reliable performance in colder climates and meet the high temperature demands of commercial and industrial properties.
Moving beyond hybrid systems We’re at a point where buildings still rely on hybrid heating systems, which supplement heat pump performance with fossil fuel backup. But technology has now advanced to the point where fully electric systems can match or exceed these hybrid solutions, even in challenging weather conditions. New-generation high-temperature air source heat pumps, like Carrier’s AquaSnap® 61AQ, operating
on natural refrigerant R-290, are capable of delivering hot water temperatures of up to 75°C. This makes them suitable for replacing gas boilers outright in many existing buildings across Northern and Central Europe.
Designing for performance and future readiness One of the enablers of this shift is modular system design. Scalable configurations now allow systems to be adapted to a wide range of applications, from small commercial buildings to district heating networks. This modularity not only simplifies installation and maintenance but also ensures that systems can be expanded or adapted as demand changes. Key to system efficiency is the use of natural refrigerants. R-290, for example, combines a very low Global Warming Potential (0.02) with strong thermodynamic performance, helping to reduce both direct and indirect emissions. Advances in compressor and component design have further improved the energy efficiency of these systems, in some cases exceeding current Ecodesign requirements by up to 30%.
The role of digital innovation Digitalisation also plays a growing role in enhancing the performance and reliability of HVAC systems. Advanced control platforms now allow for remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and real-time performance optimisation. This not only reduces downtime and operating costs but also empowers building operators to make data-informed decisions that align with their energy and carbon reduction goals.
Supporting the transition The shift to clean heating technologies is one of the most impactful steps the commercial sector can take toward decarbonisation. The development of scalable, efficient and smart-enabled heat pump systems is a strong indicator of where the market, and regulation, is heading. With signals from government policy and growing demand for sustainable solutions, high-
performance heat pumps offer a positive path forward for many commercial and industrial building owners. The transition is not without complexity, but with careful planning and the right technologies, it is increasingly within reach.
If you would like to find out more about how Carrier can support your decarbonisation goals, please visit
https://aquasnap61aq.com/en
www.oviauk.com
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