INNOVATION


‘REVOLUTIONARY’ THERMOSTAT


hottopic W


PUT A STOP TO TOOL THEFT FROM VANS


ith a rise in tool theft from vans, John Thompson, CEO at the Association of Plumbing &


Heating Contractors (APHC), details a number of precautions which installers can take to limit the chances of criminals stealing their tools. The increase of thefts from vans is


widely recognised within the plumbing and heating industry and it is hugely disruptive and costly for installers, impacting work commitments and insurance costs. According to the Insurance Times, claims for the theft of tools from


most revolutionary thermostat yet”. The new range is available in Boiler Plus and underfloor heating versions. The WQ610 wired or WQ610RF wireless options are for boiler plus solutions and the SQ610 and SQ610RF options are for underfloor heating solutions. It’s slim stylish design and large easy to read LCD with easy set-up are said to make the Quantum thermostat a perfect choice for installers and homeowners alike. At only 10mm thick, Salus


S


alus has launched its new Quantum thermostat range which it describes as “the


managing director Dean Jepson described the new thermostate range as “the slimmest RF thermostat around”. Apart from being ultra thin the


device can be wired or RF, while other features include a wide screen, intuitive menu, humidity sensor and a rechargeable lithium battery which Salus will replace after 10 years. At a launch late last month, Dean described the Quantam as “an extraordinary thermostat” that is “easy to install” and was “the most revolutionary thermostat to date”.


ON THE COVER:ECO WAVE


window framing a log fire bed. It is operated by the exclusive DRU Eco


T


Wave app for tablets and smartphones, has an A energy rating and is described as being over 90% energy efficient. The Passo is a balanced flue stove, a technology developed by DRU and now used for millions of gas appliances worldwide. It does not need to be connected to a chimney, so can be installed in a variety of locations around the home. Air is drawn from outside the building for combustion, with waste gases expelled through the same concentric flue. This enables high flames, high efficiency and no depletion of air from within the home, resulting in safe and comfortable heating.


www.heatingandventilating.net January 2020 29


he DRU Passo Eco Wave is described as a sleek, cylindrical gas stove with a large, wrap-around viewing


vans have increased by 55% in the past year with the average cost of a claim being £2,685. The best course of action to protect from theft is to remove tools


from vans and to store them securely elsewhere over night or between jobs. However, in the real world this isn’t always practical or feasible. So what other options are available? You could consider fitting a secure tool safe inside your van. This


won’t prevent thieves from accessing the van, but it could prevent tools from being stolen. Parking in a secure area covered by CCTV and parking with the sliding or rear doors against a wall can help to deter thieves. Also protecting windows with grills and using tinted film to obscure the view inside the van can act as a deterrent. You should also mark your tools so if they are recovered you can


prove they are yours. There are smart technology solutions which can be used to mark and help identify your tools. With power tools and other sets of tools it is good practice to keep receipts and paperwork noting the serial numbers as these can help with insurance claims as well as proving the items are yours. Should you become a victim of theft, the first thing to do is to file a


police report and obtain a crime reference number as this is usually required when making an insurance claim. It is also advisable when taking out insurance cover to read the


small print to ensure there are no unexpected surprises should you need to make a claim. APHC is a membership organisation for plumbing and heating


contractors and is committed to providing members with a ‘stamp of approval’, proactive and timely advice, technical and legal support, and a host of discounts. For further information visit www.aphc.co.uk.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36