PHAM NEWS | FEBRUARY 2024 News Review
New guide aims to educate heat pump customers
Bodge Buster is the name of a new publication written for people concerned about the problems caused by poorly fi tted heat pumps. The book highlights that while heat pump technology can be highly effective,
its efficiency and
performance can be compromised by poor installation. Although aimed at the end user, Bodge
Buster can off er installers some insight into the perspective of homeowners and the information they gain from reading the book. As a comprehensive guide, the book is fi lled with essential questions, actionable tips and insightful knowledge, written to empower homeowners to confi dently interact with their installers and make informed decisions about heat pumps, ultimately protecting their investment from common pitfalls. Drawing on his personal experience with a subpar heat pump installation in a rural
Victorian farmhouse and years of subsequent troubleshooting, Bodge Buster author Mars Mlodzinski provides invaluable real-life insights and practical advice. By demystifying the technical jargon and confusion experienced during installations, the book acts as a resource for any homeowner considering an air source heat pump. It’s available from Amazon and Apple Books in paperback and ebook editions. ◼
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A good year for centre launches
THE ALL-IN-ONE WALL FIXING BRACKET
FOR YOUR VESSEL CONNECTION The all new Inta-Safe group wall fixing bracket comprising of a wall fixing bracket with an automatic air vent, 3 bar safety relief valve, and vessel connection. This unique assembly is the ideal product for heating systems where space is limited.
• Ease of installation • Robust construction • All-in-one solution • Brass automatic air vent
• Ideal solution for installations where space is limited
• Vessel not included - Suitable for expansion vessels with a 3/4˝ inlet up to 24 Litres
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Sponsorship deal
Ideal Heating has extended its Principal Sponsor deal with West Bromwich Albion Football Club by a further three years. The company fi rst became West Brom’s Principal Sponsor in 2018 and the extension will take the partnership to a record-breaking nine seasons. Under the new deal, Ideal Heating’s logo will feature on the shirts worn by both Albion men’s and women’s teams, and all youth age groups, as well as shirts owned by supporters. Branding will also be prominent around Albion’s Hawthorns home, visible to thousands of supporters at the stadium and on TV coverage seen by millions of football fans. The partnership extension comes as West
Brom are enjoying a strong season in the Championship and are among the contenders vying for promotion to the Premier League.
Nine new Sustainable Home Network centres were opened by Daikin UK in 2023, representing almost 40% growth year- on-year. Centres opened across England, Scotland and Wales in partnership with builders’ merchants, heating specialists and energy companies. Local installers can use the centres to
access free training and resources, with around 90 training sessions delivered by Daikin UK and 700 spaces available for installers every month. The growth of Daikin’s Sustainable
Home Network comes during continued demand for heat pumps, boosted by the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, increased at the start of October to £7500 of support.
SLIMLINE SEALED SYSTEM KIT AND WALL-MOUNTED HEATING VESSEL
The Intafil sealed system kit is supplied with a filling loop, a double check valve with integral isolating ball valve, an isolating ball valve, a completely rotatable safety relief valve and pressure gauge.
• Slimline compact design allows for installation where space is limited
• Compact all-in-one solution for sealed heating systems
• Fixed wall bracket permits left or right installation
• Unique 5-way connection provides the most flexible installation available
New vans support a growing business
Bedfordshire based Burton Smith Plumbing & Heating invested £250,000 in its vehicle fl eet to support expansion and meet the growing demand for its services. The company has completed the investment in seven new Ford Transit vans, which have been fully fitted with racking and specialist equipment to support traditional and renewable energy projects. Since its formation in 2017, Burton
Smith has seen rapid growth, having secured contracts with home insurance providers and a larger domestic property client base for its 24-hour emergency call out and planned maintenance projects. Currently employing 50 people, Burton Smith is creating seven new jobs for plumbing and
heating engineers to meet the demand for its services, which also includes the design and installation of bathroom and heating systems.
• 360° fully rotatable safety relief valve
• Complies fully with G24.1 & G24.2 of the water regulations
• Ideal for both new and retro-fit installations
• Compression joints allow direct connection to pipework
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