LEADING HOLIDAY PARK ENHANCES HOT WATER SYSTEM WITH RINNAI N SERIES FOR PEAK SEASON DEMAND

RINNAI – INSTANT DELIVERY & TEMP CONTROLLED HOT WATER ENSURES

USER SAFETY AND COMFORT WHILST MINIMISING LEGIONELLA RISK

 

Rinnai has installed 5 x N Series 1600i units and a 1000L storage cylinder at a leading southwest holiday resort, Northam Farm Caravan & Holiday Park in Somerset, to ensure increased demand is met with a practical, economic, and technically viable new hot water delivery system.

The holiday park, in Brean, Somerset, offers a top-class range of facilities with a selection of bars, restaurants, fishing lakes and access to a beach.

The new hot water delivery system replaced a stored system which instantly lowered carbon and costs as there was no need to constantly re-heat potable hot water. Rinnai units were first installed two years ago – at that time, the install covered twenty-six showers, forty basins, and eight wash-up areas. The installation included 6 x N1600i + 1000L storage.

The installation site was spacious which allowed for Rinnai UK’s design team to suggest a flexible system internally mounted design that met customer requirements. Rinnai can offer a multitude of systems using all fuels and energy saving technologies as solutions for heating and hot water supply to sites of any size.

Rinnai N series continuous flow water heaters arrive with a 12-year extended warranty that safeguards a customer against additional product payments. All appliances are manufactured under strict guidelines of ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management and come with full manufacturers’ warranty.

Rinnai N Sensei Series continuous flow water heaters are designed to provide domestic and commercial access to vast volumes of cost-effective, clean and temperature controlled hot water. Rinnai aim to supply UK customers with practical, economic, and technical solutions for water heating.

 

Each Rinnai Sensei N Series water heater unit offers a more compact and enhanced combustion design that allows for convenient installation, superior operational performance, and easy accessibility when servicing is required. All additional components are designed and manufactured by Rinnai ensuring proven quality and reliability.

 

There are four models in the range.

    • N1600i giving 954 litres per hour.
    • N1600e (external) also giving 954 litres per hour (at 50 degrees).
    • N1300i giving 775 litres per hour.
    • N1300e also giving 775 litres per hours of temperature controlled at 50 degrees.

 

The two 1600s have load profiles of XXL and are water efficiency class A rated, while the 1300s are load profile XL and are also water efficiency class A rated.

Other features include:

 

    • Flue up to 30+ metres for concentric
    • Turbo Fan
    • Built-in controller as standard on both internal and external models
    • Cascade Cable assembly allows up to twenty-four water heaters to be connected and function as one total and complete system. Any number of N-series Rinnai water heaters can be manifolded together enabling the largest capacities on the market.
    • Built in flue damper.
    • Air inlet filter
    • Frost Protection – minus 15°C on the internal versions and minus 20 °C on the external versions.
    • New PCB Design
    • Controller as standard – Lockable, set up of appliance, temperature set up to seventy-five.
    • Maintenance Monitor for engineers

The Sensei N Series uses Rinnai’s patented advanced burner technology with a 13-1 turn down ratio – the largest on the market – including extremely quiet operation. Integral controls on the units enable the water heater to achieve high efficiencies due to advanced burner control and high modulation ranges. All designs in this range are low-NOx.

Advanced burner controls with the Sensei N Series models ensure all appliances are well ahead of the NOx requirements set within ERP. The current level of permissible NOx set by ERP is 56 mg/Kwh. The Sensei N Series is third-party tested at 28 mg/Kwh making each unit one of the most ecological water heating appliances available on the market.

As the units do not incorporate storage their ‘green credentials’ are further recognised by BREEAM and score additional credits under the building regulations.

Rinnai hot water specialists have been designing hot water solutions for the leisure sector for over twenty years, to take advantage of a free design and cost saving consultation contact us today –

RINNAI’S H3 DECARBONISATION OFFERS PATHWAYS & CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS
FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC AND OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY
www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/about us/H3

Rinnai’s H3 range of decarbonising products include hydrogen / BioLPG ready technology, hybrid systems, and a wide range of LOW GWP heat pumps and solar thermal. Also, within Rinnai’s H3 range is Infinity hydrogen blend ready and BioLPG ready continuous flow water heaters which are stacked with a multitude of features that ensure long life, robust & durable use, customer satisfaction and product efficiency.

Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products – H1/H2/H3 – consists of heat pump, solar, hydrogen in any configuration, hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H3 range of products offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions. The range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available – electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters.

Rinnai H1 continuous water heaters and boilers offer practical and economic decarbonization delivered through technological innovation in hydrogen and renewable liquid gas ready technology.

Rinnai’s H1 option is centred on hydrogen, as it is anticipated that clean hydrogen fuels will become internationally energy market-relevant in the future; Rinnai water heaters are hydrogen 20% blends ready and include the world’s first 100% hydrogen-ready hot water heating technology.

Rinnai H2 – Decarbonization simplified with renewable gas-ready units, Solar Thermal and Heat Pump Hybrids. Rinnai H2 is designed to introduce a practical and low-cost option which may suit specific sites and enable multiple decarbonisation pathways with the addition of high performance.

Rinnai H3 – Low-GWP heat pump technology made easy – Rinnai heat pumps are available for domestic and commercial usage with an extensive range of 4 – 115kW appliances.

Rinnai’s H3 heat pumps utilise R32 refrigerant and have favourable COP and SCOP.

Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives.

Rinnai’s commercial and domestic continuous flow water heaters offer a limitless supply of instantaneous temperature controlled hot water and all units are designed to align with present and future energy sources. Rinnai condensing water heaters accept either existing fuel or hydrogen gas blends. Rinnai units are also suited for off-grid customers who require LPG and BioLPG or DME.

Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours. Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question. Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.

 

 

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Low Carbon Bricks now available in the UK

 

BRICKS made from recycled building material at a facility in East Lothian can now be used in construction projects across the UK.

 

Kenoteq has developed the K-BRIQ following research from Heriot-Watt University.

Made at the company’s facility near North Berwick, it is the world’s first brick made from almost 100 per cent recycled construction waste.

The K-BRIQ has now achieved certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA), the UK’s leading construction certification body.

This means entire facades can now be constructed from recycled building materials that would otherwise end up in landfill.

The unfired brick produces 95 per cent less carbon emissions than traditional clay bricks.

In a standard two-bedroom UK house requiring 12,000 bricks, switching to K-BRIQs would slash carbon emissions from 5.46 tonnes to 0.2 tonnes of CO2e: the equivalent of taking a petrol-powered car off the road for a year.

Dr Sam Chapman, co-founder and executive director of Kenoteq, said:

“This certification marks the arrival of a truly transformative building material for the construction and interior design industries.

“Unlike approaches that simply treat the symptoms of construction’s environmental impact, the K-BRIQ addresses the root cause by directly tackling the waste crisis while delivering a product that performs exactly like traditional materials, including the clay brick.”

Kenoteq’s East Lothian facility is now ramping up to produce two million bricks annually, with capacity to double production to four million as demand grows.

This manufacturing breakthrough comes as the construction industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint.

With no standard testing regime for a non-traditional building material of this type, the K-BRIQ – which is available in 12 different colours – underwent rigorous testing over several years, receiving the maximum durability rating possible.

Katy Roberts, sales and marketing director at the British Board of Agrément, said:

“The BBA is proud to play its part in helping clients like Kenoteq bring innovative and sustainable new products into the market.

“In a sector where safety, performance and trust are non-negotiable, third-party certification plays a crucial role in enabling innovation.”

As Europe’s largest market for bricks, the UK uses about 2.5 billion annually.

More than 500 million of these are imported, about 50 million of these travelling from outside the EU.

Additionally, more than a third of the waste in global landfills is estimated to be of demolition and construction origin.

Dr Chapman added:

“The construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

“The BBA certification of the K-BRIQ demonstrates that these goals are not mutually exclusive – we can build better while building greener.”

Source: East Lothian Courier

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RINNAI – KAIZEN & KANBAN PRINCIPLES DELIVER MARKET LEADING QUALITY

Chris Goggin explains the approach to the relentless pursuit of manufacturing excellence, including the two separate methodologies of “Kaizen” and “Kanban,” that are central to Rinnai manufacturing excellence.

 

Japanese manufacturing industries are acknowledged as global leaders in innovation, efficiency, and product durability and longevity. Japanese companies have consistently maintained their competitive edge and endured the test of time. As many use the “Kaizen” and “Kanban” approach to manufacture.

These are two distinct methodologies that are adopted into the daily operations of Rinnai, and they ensure the highest levels of manufacturing standards. The term ‘Kaizen’ has come to mean “continuous improvement,” in a professional context. A broader interpretation can be translated as continuous improvement in personal life, home life, social life and working life.

A Kaizen approach focuses on implementing gradual and incremental changes that will produce long-term improvements in professional efficiency and quality. The main principles that facilitate the concept of Kaizen are:

 

    • Know Your Customer
    • Let it Flow
    • Go to Gemba
    • Empowering People
    • Be Transparent
 “Know Your Customer” identifies what is truly required by the customer to deliver an enhanced end-product that satisfies demand.

 

 “Let it Flow” concentrates on creating a smooth flow of processes and practices that identifies and eliminates production bottlenecks whilst reducing customer waiting times. This principle focuses on eliminating waste in all aspects of the commercial operation – waste is viewed as any culture or practice that does not benefit the customer or encourage professional productivity.

 

“Go to Gemba” translates as being always concerned with all matters in every department.

 

“Be Transparent” uses and measures data that improves company progress.

 

“Empower People” relates to providing appropriate tools to successfully complete group targets that maximise production efficiency.

 

Kanban is a philosophy that seeks to encourage continuous improvement in production and business methods by measuring project progress through visual Kanban boards. The Kanban methodology was invented by Toyota engineer Taiichi Ohno during the late 1940s. The term “Kanban” when broken down into two words from Japanese to English means “Kan” (sign)” and “Ban” (board).

A Kanban approach was employed to improve Toyota’s production system by incorporating elements of lean manufacturing into their process.  Kanban framework allowed Toyota to transition from a “push” process (products are pushed on to the market) into a “pull” system (products that are created due to market demand). This idea allows companies to risk low inventory levels whilst remaining competitive.

Kanban is also referred to as the “Just in Time” (JIT) system, as production can concentrate on creating products because of consumer demand as opposed to manufacturing products that rely on anticipated demand.

Kanban boards are organised into columns – each column contains visual cards that represent a task during a separate stage of work. The team can easily track task progress and share necessary information that assists in task completion. Kanban boards are an agile and fluid visual form of measuring group progress during the completion of a task.

The creator of the Kanban framework Taiichi Ohno maintains strong links to Rinnai and has had a discernible influence and impact on Rinnai’s production system. Ohno visited Rinnai’s Japanese production plant and provided critical observations and advice that led to Rinnai adopting lean manufacturing principles that enhanced product producing efficiency.

Both Kaizen and Kanban frames of thought assist Rinnai’s manufacturing process that delivers millions of products per year all manufactured under strict guidelines of ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management systems.  Ensuring Rinnai can deliver market leading warranties (up to 12 years) for its continuous flow of water heater range.

 

 

 

Commercial Condensing Water Heaters: Models: N-1300, N-1600 Internal, N-1600 External are all provided with a standard warranty of 3 years for all parts, which can be extended up to 12 years. 

 

Domestic Gas Multi-Point Water Heating: purchasing a Rinnai Tankless11i, 16i, 17i,17e means that customers will be provided with a 3-year warranty for the heat exchanger and all other components.

 

 

 

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Additionally, after manufacturing and offering warranties, Rinnai offers a comprehensive range of FREE services to all UK customers. Rinnai offers system designs, carbon reduction calculations, technical services as well as commissioning and delivery to site in one single consignment.

“Rinnai’s services are designed to provide comprehensible purchase options, system design, CAPEX, OPEX and carbon calculations as well as whole consignment delivery to any UK site upon 24 hours of purchasing,” says Technical Head Pete Seddon.

 

Rinnai’s specialist design team can provide a “Site Consultation Form” that details on-site data of current heating and hot water system capabilities. Customers can view the results in a rapid low carbon replacement suggestion by a professional team member.

Rinnai services include a carbon and cost comparison service that offers a free appraisal of any site’s current heating & hot water delivery system, along with empirically gathered data driven recommendations for reducing carbon load and all related costs.

If a customer encounters difficulties when selecting a product, a “Help Me Choose” service option is available

 

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This service enables easier product selection through direct contact with a Rinnai professional

 

RINNAI’S H3 DECARBONISATION OFFERS PATHWAYS & CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS
FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC AND OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY
www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/about us/H3

Rinnai’s H3 range of decarbonising products include hydrogen / BioLPG ready technology, hybrid systems, and a wide range of LOW GWP heat pumps and solar thermal. Also, within Rinnai’s H3 range is Infinity hydrogen blend ready and BioLPG ready continuous flow water heaters which are stacked with a multitude of features that ensure long life, robust & durable use, customer satisfaction and product efficiency.

Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products – H1/H2/H3 – consists of heat pump, solar, hydrogen in any configuration, hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H3 range of products offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions. The range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available – electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters.

Rinnai H1 continuous water heaters and boilers offer practical and economic decarbonization delivered through technological innovation in hydrogen and renewable liquid gas ready technology.

Rinnai’s H1 option is centred on hydrogen, as it is anticipated that clean hydrogen fuels will become internationally energy market-relevant in the future; Rinnai water heaters are hydrogen 20% blends ready and include the world’s first 100% hydrogen-ready hot water heating technology.

Rinnai H2 – Decarbonization simplified with renewable gas-ready units, Solar Thermal and Heat Pump Hybrids. Rinnai H2 is designed to introduce a practical and low-cost option which may suit specific sites and enable multiple decarbonisation pathways with the addition of high performance.

Rinnai H3 – Low-GWP heat pump technology made easy – Rinnai heat pumps are available for domestic and commercial usage with an extensive range of 4 – 115kW appliances.

Rinnai’s H3 heat pumps utilise R32 refrigerant and have favourable COP and SCOP.

Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives.

Rinnai’s commercial and domestic continuous flow water heaters offer a limitless supply of instantaneous temperature controlled hot water and all units are designed to align with present and future energy sources. Rinnai condensing water heaters accept either existing fuel or hydrogen gas blends. Rinnai units are also suited for off-grid customers who require LPG and BioLPG or DME.

Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours. Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question. Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.

 

 

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE RINNAI WEBSITE

or HERE to EMAIL RINNAI

CLICK HERE For more information on the RINNAI product range

 

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Beaming Energy from Space to Earth

“13 Times More Power From Space”

UK Company Achieves Historic Solar Breakthrough Beaming Massive Energy Back to Earth

 

UK-based startup Space Solar has achieved a significant breakthrough in renewable energy technology by successfully testing its innovative power-beaming system, which aims to deliver wireless solar energy from space, potentially transforming the global energy landscape with a reliable and continuous source of clean power.

In the fast-evolving world of renewable energy, UK-based startup Space Solar is making waves with its innovative approach to harnessing solar power from space. The company’s groundbreaking power-beaming technology promises to revolutionize how we think about energy generation, offering a reliable and uninterrupted source of clean power. By beaming solar energy wirelessly from space, Space Solar aims to overcome the challenges faced by traditional renewable sources, such as weather dependency and the day-night cycle. This ambitious venture has the potential to transform the global energy landscape, providing a sustainable and efficient alternative to conventional energy sources.

Comprehensive Assessment of Key Technologies

The “Cassidi” project, a significant milestone for Space Solar, involved a thorough evaluation of the company’s core technologies. This $2.26-million project was funded by the UK Space Agency and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Over an 18-month period, Space Solar conducted a comprehensive assessment of its wireless power beaming, in-space assembly process, and ground receiver technologies. The result is a detailed 1,700-page sub-system design document that outlines the blueprint for their modular solar power satellite, Cassiopeia. This satellite, also known as the Constant Aperture Solid State Integrated Orbital Phased Array, represents a significant step forward in the development of space-based solar power.

The success of the “Harrier” demonstrator, which enabled the development and testing of power-beaming technology, was a key achievement of the project. This demonstrator has paved the way for further advancements in the field, showcasing the potential of space-based solar power to deliver clean energy around the clock.

Using Pre-fabricated Solar Reflectors

One of the most exciting aspects of Space Solar’s approach is the use of pre-fabricated solar reflectors. These reflectors are part of a system that can electronically steer the energy beam through a full 360 degrees, eliminating the need for moving parts. This solid-state approach is central to the projected cost-effectiveness of the Cassiopeia satellite. The power beam itself is designed to be low intensity and safe, transmitting through the atmosphere and weather with minimal loss in efficiency. This makes it a highly attractive option for integrating with other renewable energy sources, enhancing grid resilience and delivering power where it’s needed most.

The Cassiopeia satellite, equipped with thousands of lightweight photovoltaic modules, will capture solar energy in orbit and beam it down to ground-based receivers using high-frequency radio waves. This method promises to provide a consistent and reliable energy source, unaffected by weather conditions or the day-night cycle. By overcoming these limitations, Space Solar’s technology could play a crucial role in the global transition to renewable energy.

Viability Confirmation for Clean Energy

The collaborative nature of the “Cassidi” project, which involved 22 partner organizations, has confirmed both the technical and economic viability of Space Solar’s system. The success of this demonstration not only strengthens the company’s position but also sets the stage for an ambitious timeline. Space Solar plans to deploy a megawatt-scale commercial system within five years, with aspirations to expand to a full product range from 30 MW to GigaWatt-scale within twelve years.

This breakthrough could herald a new era in clean energy generation, offering a viable pathway toward a future with continuous and globally accessible energy. The successful completion of the “Cassidi” project brings us one step closer to realizing the dream of harnessing the sun’s power directly from space, potentially transforming how we meet our energy needs.

As Space Solar continues to innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible, the potential impact on the global energy landscape is profound. With the promise of reliable, clean, and uninterrupted energy, the question remains: how will this revolutionary technology reshape our approach to sustainable energy in the coming decades?

Source: Sustainability Times

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Hamworthy Heating Provides Cambridge School with New Heat Installation

 

Hamworthy Heating provides Cambridge primary school with new Tyneham heat pump cascade installation

 

Two Tyneham 290HT 27kW air source heat pumps from Hamworthy Heating – a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products – have been installed in cascade for underfloor heating in a new extension at a primary school in Cambridge.

To accurately meet the heating requirements of the new school extension and ensure an even distribution of heat, the new system from Hamworthy Heating includes two 290HT 27kW Tyneham heat pumps with natural refrigerant, configured in a hydraulic cascade set up.  The heat pumps are connected to a 500L buffer cylinder, which also features an electrical heating element, controlled by a BMS.  The buffer connections, Exogel anti-freeze valves and degassers were also supplied by Hamworthy Heating.

This cascade arrangement allows for the heat capacity to be equally distributed according to the specific heating demands of the new school building.

Rather than rely on a larger single heat pump that could run inefficiently at partial load, the new cascade set up enables the units, which have inverter controlled compressors, to adjust their capacities as needed which will enable the school to achieve a more accurate match to its actual heating demand and optimise performance.

Additionally, as the new system can adjust to keep the heat pumps operating at their most efficient state, cycling of heat pumps and unnecessary energy consumption is avoided.

The two new Tyneham 290 HT installation also provides the school with increased protection against breakdowns. Unlike a single heat pump installation, which can result in complete downtime, the new system now supplies the new building with uninterrupted heating.  Furthermore, as the workload is shared across two Tyneham heat pumps, stress and wear on individual components is significantly reduced.

Following a previously successful collaboration with Hamworthy Heating on the schools existing heating system, Sotham Engineering were keen to stick with a brand they could trust on the second phase of its project.

Ricky Harris, Sotham Engineering Services Ltd comments, “We choose Tyneham heat pumps due to their overall performance and efficiency.  Having collaborated with Hamworthy during the first stage of the project, we found them easy to work with and always available to provide support and assistance”.

Building on the success of its popular Tyneham heat pump range, the new 290HT heat pump utilising natural refrigerant offers a co-efficiency of performance (COP) of up to 4.94 for optimum efficiency.

Quiet in operation, with noise levels as low as 64db(A), the latest 290HT heat pump range is available in five outputs from 15kW through to 50kW and can be cascaded to achieve higher outputs and can be combined with alternative Hamworthy Heating products to achieve a low-carbon hybrid heating system.

Following a successful installation, the new extension now benefits from a reliable and efficient heat pump system that will help the school to reduce its carbon footprint and lower operational costs.

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RINNAI: Slashing Fuel Costs for County Council

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL SLASHES FUELS costs

by OVER 70% WITH RINNAI continuous flow water heaters

 

Denbighshire is one of the most picturesque counties in the whole of the UK with the Vale of Clywd a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Asaph cathedral, which is acknowledged to be the oldest of its kind in Wales with its origins dating back 1400 years.

With this background of pedigree and culture the county council has embraced NetZero and strives to utilse all technologies to make as many of its properties as fuel efficient as possible.

The Denbighshire Energy Team are continuing work to drive down energy usage and costs across its expansive and nuanced estate. The Team has managed projects across Council buildings, including schools and care homes to improve building energy efficiency and reduce emissions and usage costs over the longer term.

At the Council owned and operated Cysgod Y Gaer Residential Home for 30 occupants the fuel consumption for the hot water heating system has been slashed from 750kWh to just 200kWh per day – with the support of Rinnai products and design support services.

“This is a care home where we recently removed two hot water cylinders that were heated by the main heating boilers. We replaced them with high efficiency Rinnai water heaters that only heat water on demand. We can see the gas consumption has decreased from an average daily consumption of 750kWh down to 200kWh per day’ said a manager from the Denbighshire Energy Team.

 

Figure 1: care home gas consumption (AMR data). Reduction from c750kWh/day down to ~200kWh/day post installation of Rinnai units.

 

The Rinnai units installed are models from the N Series range. The Rinnai N Series continuous flow hot water heater range offers a more compact, enhanced combustion design that allows for easier installation, superior operational performance as well as ease of serviceability all points that have assisted in reducing overall cost to the council.
The Rinnai N Series is the first continuous flow hot water heating unit manufactured with stainless steel heat exchangers – this gives a greatly extended working life at optimum performance to each of the four models in the range.

 

The four models are:
  • the N1600i giving 954 litres per hour (at 50 degrees)

 

  •  the N1600e (external) also giving 954 litres per hour (at 50 degrees).

 

  • the N1300i giving 775 litres per hour and

 

  • the N1300e also giving 775 litres per hours of temperature controlled hot water at 50 degrees. The two 1600s have load profiles of XXL and are water efficiency class A rated, while the 1300s are load profile XL and are also water efficiency class A rated.

 

 

All the range is also low-NOx (Less than 26ppm meaning they gain additional points under BREEAM) and the futureproofed continuous flow water heater utilises Rinnai’s patented advanced burner technology with a 13-1 turn down ratio – the largest on the market combined with 96% efficiency rating. Integral controls on the units enable the water heater to achieve high efficiencies because of advanced burner control and high modulation ranges. These features ensure that the system optimises gas usage meaning that the council can squeeze every ounce of energy out of the water heating process and reduce energy usage by 73%.

This wide range of modulation means that energy usage is completely optimised as the water heater through smart inbuilt controls will only heat the water to the temperature required thus preserving energy.

Rinnai is a true global player in the manufacture of domestic and commercial appliances and operates in almost 50 countries. Rinnai’s mission is to “create a healthier way of living” through advanced combustion technologies and water control technologies. Therefore, Rinnai has created its H3 initiative. This consists for hydrogen ready and BioLPG ready water heaters and boilers, Hybrid solar thermal and heat pump solutions and LOW-GWP heat pumps.

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For cost effective energy and carbon savings and FREE design support with Rinnai,

contact a Rinnai expert today to find out more

 

RINNAI’S H3 DECARBONISATION OFFERS PATHWAYS & CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS
FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC AND OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY
www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/about us/H3

 

Rinnai’s H3 range of decarbonising products include hydrogen / BioLPG ready technology, hybrid systems, and a wide range of LOW GWP heat pumps and solar thermal. Also, within Rinnai’s H3 range is Infinity hydrogen blend ready and BioLPG ready continuous flow water heaters which are stacked with a multitude of features that ensure long life, robust & durable use, customer satisfaction and product efficiency.

Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products – H1/H2/H3 – consists of heat pump, solar, hydrogen in any configuration, hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H3 range of products offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions. The range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available – electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters.

Rinnai H1 continuous water heaters and boilers offer practical and economic decarbonization delivered through technological innovation in hydrogen and renewable liquid gas ready technology.

Rinnai’s H1 option is centred on hydrogen, as it is anticipated that clean hydrogen fuels will become internationally energy market-relevant in the future; Rinnai water heaters are hydrogen 20% blends ready and include the world’s first 100% hydrogen-ready hot water heating technology.

Rinnai H2 – Decarbonization simplified with renewable gas-ready units, Solar Thermal and Heat Pump Hybrids. Rinnai H2 is designed to introduce a practical and low-cost option which may suit specific sites and enable multiple decarbonisation pathways with the addition of high performance.

Rinnai H3 – Low-GWP heat pump technology made easy – Rinnai heat pumps are available for domestic and commercial usage with an extensive range of 4 – 115kW appliances.

Rinnai’s H3 heat pumps utilise R32 refrigerant and have favourable COP and SCOP.

Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives.

Rinnai’s commercial and domestic continuous flow water heaters offer a limitless supply of instantaneous temperature controlled hot water and all units are designed to align with present and future energy sources. Rinnai condensing water heaters accept either existing fuel or hydrogen gas blends. Rinnai units are also suited for off-grid customers who require LPG and BioLPG or DME.

Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours. Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question. Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.

 

 

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE RINNAI WEBSITE

or HERE to EMAIL RINNAI

CLICK HERE For more information on the RINNAI product range

 

 

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EJOT’s crack-preventing reveal beads help optimise EWI performance


EJOT’s range of innovative PVC profiles can play a key role in minimising the risk of cracks developing around window and door frames in rendered external wall insulation (EWI) systems, thus reducing one of the most commonly reported issues by property owners and tenants.

The fastening systems specialist has developed an extensive range of profiles and beads for EWI systems, also referred to as ETICS (external thermal insulation composite systems), which enable the creation of high quality facades with precise edges and optimum lifetime performance.

 

Within this range are several Pro GAP window reveal beads manufactured in a combination of PVC and fibreglass mesh which are designed to achieve an exact, aligned and perpendicular plaster finish around windows and doors. When used in an EWI system that also utilises EJOT Pro-Line profiles and beads for the base, corners and edges, plus its insulation anchors and mounting elements for post-installation attachments, the end result is a thermally superior façade which can be maximise the return on investment in housing refurbishment programmes.

In many projects, the original and proven EJOT Pro GAP is ideal, enabling a reliable connection to be achieved between the façade and the frame, which is clean, impervious to driving rain and minimises thermal bridging. EJOT’s latest additions to this range, however, go a step further by providing solutions in applications where there is a risk of more significant movement at the window or door frame and façade interface.

Here the EJOT Pro GAP Giga Flex and Pro GAP Giga Flex Slim provide installers with two reveal bead options which are designed to flex and accommodate slight movements that often occur at these connections due to expansion and contraction as a result of temperature fluctuations. This is achieved through an innovative design which allows for a degree of three-dimensional movement absorption and has been confirmed in testing.

Both Pro GAP Giga Flex and Pro GAP Giga Flex Slim are easy to apply and feature an adhesive strip with removable tab to apply the film to protect the glass and frame, and they can be used for insulation thicknesses up to 300 mm and window sizes up to 10 sq. m. Pro GAP Giga Flex Slim has been specially developed with a low thickness of 7mm, making it suitable for applications requiring a high absorption of simultaneous movement (3D) where space is limited, such as in some renovation projects.

 

The innovative design of the Pro GAP window reveal beads typifies the entire range of ETICS profiles and beads developed by EJOT. Incorporating these into a system design and specification enables specifiers to maximise the quality and performance in their housing upgrade projects, whilst giving systems providers and installers the products they need to achieve outstanding results with ease.

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Arqlite Smart Gravel

Turning unrecyclable plastic to highly efficient materials for the built environment

Arqlite provides a solution to the up-to-now unrecyclable plastics currently sent to landfills, incinerated or dumped, contaminating our land, rivers, and oceans. Arqlite proprietary technology is unique as it offers a sustainable alternative to waste generators, both private companies and municipalities, at a cost comparable to landfill tipping fees. This innovative product is destined to be one of many of Arqlite’s large-scale solutions for plastic pollution. Arqlite Smart Gravel is one of the first commodity ever, made 100% from mixed plastic waste. Mining landfills instead of mountains, this product takes the best of plastic polymers and generates a filler, three times lighter and ten times better insulator compared to mineral gravel. Proven long-lasting and safe for the environment, this sustainable material is highly appreciated by the Civil Engineering industry, Concrete Mix companies, Precast manufacturers, Landscapers, and Hydroponic growers, among many others.

The Environmental Benefits

  • •Arqlite 750lbs /Cubic Yard vs. Mineral Gravel 3,000lbs /Cubic yard – induces lower transportation costs and installation times that can be cut in half
  • •Plastics have been stabilized into a new finished product, making it inert and thus safe for water and the environment
  • •One ton of Arqlite Smart Gravel = One ton of plastics deviated from the environment
  • •Doesn’t discard any water or other pollutants during the manufacturing process
  • •Helps reduce transport contamination and increase insulation in buildings, reducing the carbon footprint caused by AC and heating

The Financial Benefits

  • •Arqlite offers a competitive price compared to existing products, while its lower weight generates savings in transport, handling and installation
  • •Using Arqlite Smart Gravel adds points to many green building certifications, multiplying the value of new projects
  • •Arqlite processes mixed plastics at a 1ton/hour rate and at a competitive cost compared to landfill tipping fees, making it a low cost, scalable solution

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TRILUX Delivers Smart, Human-Centric Lighting for BNP Paribas HQ in Brussels

 

TRILUX has delivered a landmark lighting scheme for the new BNP Paribas headquarters in Brussels—an ambitious, large-scale project that sets a new benchmark for future-facing, sustainable office environments. With over 14,000 light points installed across the site, the project demonstrates TRILUX’s capabilities in delivering customised, smart, and high-quality lighting solutions for modern workplaces across Europe.

BNP Paribas’ new building, Montagne du Parc, combines cutting-edge architecture with passive house performance, employee wellbeing, and environmental credentials. Designed to consolidate and modernise the bank’s office space, the 100,000m² complex accommodates around 4,100 employees across ten above-ground floors and five underground levels. The site also features three publicly accessible green courtyards.

TRILUX worked closely with the design team to meet stringent standards for sustainability, visual comfort and architectural integration. The building has already received multiple accolades, including the prestigious “Best Office and Business Development” award at MIPIM (Marché International des Professionnels de l’immobilier) 2022.

 A Lighting System as Sophisticated as the Architecture

TRILUX supplied over 9,000 customised versions of its 39 series luminaires, flush-mounted throughout the building to maintain clean ceiling lines and deliver uniform, glare-free lighting. In office areas, the 39 luminaires were seamlessly integrated into several chilled ceiling systems and equipped with MRX optics and UGR<19, ensuring both energy efficiency and optimal visual comfort.

To complement the lighting concept and add design flexibility, TRILUX combined the 39s with recessed spotlights for mood and accent lighting. The washrooms and plant rooms were illuminated with Sonnos, SncPoint, Oleveon Fit, and Montigo luminaires. Select fittings were also used decoratively to define zones and enhance the interior architecture.

The building’s smart lighting infrastructure includes Human Centric Lighting (HCL) to mimic the natural daylight cycle, improving visual comfort and supporting occupants’ wellbeing throughout the day.

Tailored Lighting, Designed for People and Place

TRILUX also developed several custom-made luminaires in partnership with interior designers, including sculptural, oversized light rings and a floating, fabric-stretched ceiling in the lounge areas. These architectural lighting features enhance the overall atmosphere while reinforcing the building’s unique interior identity.

This complex, multi-phase scheme highlights TRILUX’s expertise in delivering bespoke, large-scale lighting solutions that align with architectural, technical and environmental priorities.

Lighting Innovation for the Modern Workplace

The new BNP Paribas HQ is a model for the next generation of office buildings—combining Passive House standards with design excellence and smart building capabilities. TRILUX’s full-service lighting approach played a central role in this achievement, from energy-efficient lighting and intelligent controls to highly bespoke solutions that adapt to architectural vision and human needs.

This project reinforces TRILUX’s international reputation for delivering award-winning lighting in complex office environments—ensuring comfort, performance, and sustainability in equal measure. 

 

For further information on TRILUX’s office lighting range please CLICK HERE

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EUROFORM’S WEATHERCLAD® MEETS BRIEF FOR ILFRACOMBE HOMES

 

Euroform’s WeatherClad® wood effect shiplap planks have been selected for Devonshire Homes’ new Ilfracombe development, Mariner’s Haven.  Euroform is supplying the low maintenance, fibre cement planks, which are manufactured according to BS EN 12467: 2012+A2:2018 and have BDA Agrément certification, in six bespoke colours.

 

Devonshire Homes has designed the Mariner’s Haven homes in sympathy with the landscape.  A number of the house types will feature half shiplaped exteriors to reflect the character of the development’s coastal location in an elevated position overlooking Ilfracombe.

 

Performance and look were key criteria for product selection for Devonshire Homes.  Initially, Euroform provided samples of eight bespoke colours from which the housebuilder chose six to depict sand, grass, sea and sky.  WeatherClad® is also available in 21 standard colours, plus RAL and NCS colours on request, and Euroform provides a comprehensive range of colour matched profiles and trims.

 

The natural timber effect of WeatherClad®, with its random embossed grain, and the width of the board will both add to the pleasing look.  WeatherClad® boards are 230mm wide, wider than most similar boards on the market.

 

WeatherClad® carries third party BDA Agrément certification from KIWA, a certification recognised by architects, specifiers, engineers and building control personnel.  Certification confirms the product’s suitability and fitness for purpose in terms of performance and durability.  WeatherClad® has a European Classification of A2-s1,d0 for Reaction to Fire in accordance with BS EN 13501-1.

 

Weatherclad® is part of the range of Euroform’s Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) assessed products.*

 

 

Angus Cook, Managing Director at Devonshire Homes, commented:

“One of our top priorities when bringing our new homes to local communities is to ensure properties are sympathetic to the local environment. This is precisely why we chose Euroform’s WeatherClad® as the colours on offer complimented the countryside and ocean scenery surrounding Mariner’s Haven. We always look to use high-quality products that will stand the test of time, and WeatherClad® promises to do just that with its strong durability and water vapour resistance. The team at Euroform have been a pleasure to work with and have provided support throughout the construction process as we work towards bringing these modern and energy-efficient homes to local house hunters who really need them.”

 

Euroform’s specification manager Kieran Huotari-Francis explains,

“WeatherClad® is wider than traditional cement-based cladding planks and aesthetically more pleasing than narrower options.  It was good to meet with Devonshire Homes to discuss their requirements, so that we could meet with their preferred bespoke colour choices and address their technical queries.  We are working with their on-site team to provide support during construction.”

 

WeatherClad® can be purchased from Euroform in split pallets, helping customers to avoid waste.

Euroform has an easy-to-use online tool for calculating the number of boards required for projects

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

An independent, award-winning house builder Devonshire Homes has been building homes in Devon and the West Country for over 30 years and is known for its high quality homes built in sympathy with the local environment.  Mariner’s Haven is delivering 347 new homes, including 38 affordable homes, ranging from one and two bedroom apartments to two, three and four bedroom houses.  The first homes were released for sale in late 2024.

 

Euroform has been developing, fabricating and supplying materials for the construction industry since 1995, specialising in ensuring fire and thermal compliance across its product range.  It is part of the Performance Technology Group, a group of companies supporting the construction industry to meet acoustic, fire, thermal and vibration challenges.

 

*000900042/1225 – Code for Construction Product Information (cpicode.org.uk)

CLICK HERE FOR THE EUROFORM WEBSITE

 

AND HERE FOR DEVONSHIRE HOMES

 

 

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