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reliability of product and the quality of after-sales service. Altecnic has also been acknowledged as an innovator in the
highly competitive heating and plumbing market sector, being the first to bring to market Caleffi’s Careflo TMV3 accredited thermostatic mixing valve, as well as various other advanced products such as those related to the renewables sector, including solar. Also, Altecnic was the first business in its industry to become a CarbonNeutral company. At the same time, it is proud to be ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and 18001 certified.
What are your future plans and will Brexit make a difference?
Altecnic sees the immediate future of the market in which it operates being influenced by an increasing legislative burden. This means that installers will need even more reliable products than they currently have access to and Altecnic will be leading the way in pushing standards as far as possible. At the same time, reducing end-user bills is crucial, not only to save money but to help protect the environment by cutting down on the amount of water and energy that is wasted throughout the UK. Altecnic’s range of commercial products and its HIUs will play an increasingly important role in this regard, as heat networks expand. Finally, there is currently much uncertainty relating to Brexit and the UK government, but Altecnic is determined to do all it can to ensure its customers and end-users continue to have access to the most reliable, advanced and cost-effective heating and plumbing solutions on the market today and into the foreseeable future.
hris Caton, product manager at Ideal Commercial Boilers, highlights the key takeaways for commercial applications from the newly launched ICOM (Industrial and Commercial Energy Association) water treatment and conditioning guide. Historically, commercial heating systems have not had the same level of industry guidance regarding water treatment as domestic installations. The Water Treatment and Conditioning of Commercial Heating
Systems guide published recently by ICOM changes this situation. It sets out best practice and tackles the issue of poor water treatment in commercial heating systems, from design considerations for new systems through to analysing water in existing systems. The guide informs readers of the consequences of not adequately treating water and provides advice on how to make heating systems operate more efficiently, as well as avoiding failure. The guide was produced with input from industry professionals, including Ideal’s contributor to the guide, Andrew Dabin.
Five facts on the ICOM water treatment guide • Water treatment for domestic heating systems has been very well defined and, in most cases, implemented effectively. In comparison, for commercial systems this has not been the case, causing a range of issues related to fouling, biofouling, corrosion and limescale. • This guide provides everyone involved in water treatment, from specifiers to maintenance contractors with a definitive guide to how they should identify the best water treatment regime for a particular system and implement it effectively. • The guide notes that system designers have an opportunity to assess suitable water treatment methods from the outset, based on the specified mechanical equipment and pipework for the project. • The guide stresses the importance of establishing the water volume of the system so the correct proportions of treatment can be formulated. • The guide also details each step required for effective water treatment, from initial cleaning (including cleaning methodologies) and flushing to suitable ongoing treatment.
ICOM aims to engage in all aspects of energy-related business activities, working closely with government, non-governmental offices, research establishments and industry trade associations to encourage environmental sustainability. Water treatment in heating systems is essential for their efficient
operation. There has been a real lack of clear guidance as to what constitutes best practice in water treatment for commercial heating systems. But for the first time, there is a comprehensive guide available covering every aspect of water treatment and its importance, produced by boiler manufacturers and water treatment companies. The full guide is available to download here:
http://icom.org.uk/factsheets/
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