Ariston introduces Aures – a new electric instantaneous water heater

Ariston has added the Aures Slim Multi to its portfolio of electric water heaters. Suitable for a wide range of applications, from bathrooms and kitchens to loft conversions and utility rooms, each compact unit can simultaneously supply multiple outlets – such as a sink and a shower – with instantaneous hot water. As a result, users no longer have to wait for the water to heat up.

The Aures Slim Multi has an ‘A’ class ErP energy rating, making it the most efficient method of providing water at the point of use. Plus, each unit is also supplied with a two-year warranty as standard.

To ensure an advanced level of performance, the Aures Slim Multi is equipped with a flow sensor system, which initiates instantaneous water heating when an outlet is opened. The unit also boasts an easy to operate, front facing dial complete with LED indicators to highlight the selected power level: ‘low’ (4.5kW), ‘medium’ (5kW) or ‘high’ (9.5kW). In addition, all internal components can be accessed from the front of the unit for easy maintenance, while a double thermal cut-out is in place to ensure safety and peace of mind.

Aesthetically, the Aures Slim Multi benefits from premium Italian design by Umberto Palermo, including an elegant brushed effect front panel and a sleek cover to conceal the water inlet and outlet pipes. The product’s compact size (L = 304mm, H = 178mm, D = 98mm) also ensures plenty of space is saved in whatever application it is installed.

Commenting on the new electric water heater, Alex Boweren, Product Manager at Ariston, said: “The Aures Slim Multi is a great addition to our range of hot water products. Because of its compact size, the unit can be fitted in narrow spaces, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including utility rooms, garages and conservatories.”

Ariston Thermo UK, which is part of the Ariston Thermo Group, is a manufacturer of domestic heating, hot water and renewable products. With over 20 years of experience in the UK, Ariston Thermo is a worldwide leading company in the heating and water heating industry.

For more details about Ariston, visit: www.ariston.co.uk or follow @AristonUK on Twitter.
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Rinnai A-rated Infinity range for a low NOx infinite supply of safe hot water

Available from leading manufacturer Rinnai is claimed to be the most energy efficient, low NOx and cost-effective range of A-rated water heaters across a range of load profiles compared with any other gas fired continuous flow water heaters on the UK market.

RINNAI’S HEAVY-DUTY CONDENSING (HDC) INFINITY MODELS

The Infinity HDC1600i, tested to below 20 ppm NOx, produces the lowest emissions on the market, with 107% net thermal efficiencies. The newly developed unit with down-firing burner allows increased efficiency.

The established award-winning condensing HDC1200 internal and external models show an impressive energy performance of 107% net thermal efficiency while the larger Rinnai HDC1500 internal and external models turn in 105% net thermal efficiency.

The Rinnai Infinity Low NOx HD55i internal water heater is a room sealed, wall hung, LPG or natural gas fired continuous flow water heater. The Infinity Low NOx 55i is capable of supplying in excess of 980 litres at 50º rise per hour. Up to 25 units can be cascaded to satisfy any specification.

RINNAI SOLO

The Infinity Solo condensing, low NOx condensing water heater, is the first Rinnai product for the UK to combine the advanced technology of its wall mounted continuous flow water heaters with a stainless-steel storage cylinder in one compact unit.

RINNAI INFINITY PLUS

The Infinity Plus solution brings together multiple units of the company’s award-winning low NOx water heaters into single, easily manoeuvrable modules. All pre-assembled on ready fixed racks designed to fit through standard door frames.

RINNAI INFINITY INDUSTRY SPECIFIC BESPOKE PACK

The Rinnai Bespoke Packs have been designed to provide better on-site efficiency and is supplied to site in one complete package, ready for instant installation. The A rated, low NOx system offers proven tested 105% efficiency and is G3 and Legionella (ACOP L8) compliant.

RINNAI INFINITY DOMESTIC AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL UNITS

The 24kW multipoint Rinnai Infinity 11i and 35kW 16i with push fit flue systems join the Rinnai Infinity 17e for external mounting to create a flexible range of domestic and light commercial water heaters that boast high efficiencies and on-going savings, with ease of installation and reliability.

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com

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Gradus and Groundwork partner to dispel Urban Myths

When contract interior specialist, Gradus, launched a new design-led, contemporary carpet range called “Urban Myth”, they took the opportunity to take on some ‘urban myths’ within their own community in nearby West Gorton, Manchester.

Working in partnership with leading communities charity, Groundwork; Manchester City Council and The Guinness Partnership, Gradus provided an opportunity for the local community to have hands-on involvement in the creation of a pollinator garden; large containers filled with a diverse collection of pollinating flowers. The purpose of the mobile biodiversity initiative is not only to increase the biodiversity of the residents’ local environment, but also dispel the myth that people don’t value green spaces.

Anthony Roberts, Group Marketing Communications Manager, at Gradus explains: “There is a misconception that urban communities such as those here in West Gorton, don’t value the green space or green initiatives. However, as we’ve witnessed, that is far removed from reality.

“A project like this helps to transform all-too-rare green spaces and by ensuring that a variety of plants are chosen, we can breathe new life in to these areas. We’re also able to create multi-functional, multi-purpose green spaces that appeal to all members of the local community.

“As a manufacturer that works closely with architects, we understand that the role of the architect and architecture is changing. RIBA’s update to its ten mandatory CPD core curriculum topics highlights social purpose as integral to the role and responsibility of architects. Architecture for social purpose is about understanding the social value and economic and environmental benefits that architecture brings for individuals and communities. The project at West Gorton is an exemplar of that, this resonates on a much deeper level, enhancing social spirit and fostering cohesion within the community.”

Gradus worked closely with Groundwork, a charity active in the West Gorton community, to make the mobile biodiversity initiative a reality and as Julie Hyslop, Senior Project Officer, adds: “Through our work and projects like this, we’re able to maximise the space available and engage the local community at the same time. Here in West Gorton, we’ve seen school children of every age passionate about the garden’s creation and its ongoing upkeep, whilst older residents have been enthused at the chance to get to know their neighbours better and spend more time with them.”

Local residents were actively involved in the creation of the containers in which the plants have been arranged. They are wrapped with a variety of educational messages to reinforce both the value of the garden’s creation and its ongoing contribution to the local community.

Anthony concludes: “We’re looking forward to seeing how the project we’ve created here is cared for and enjoyed, as well as the contribution it makes to strengthening the local community. It has certainly dispelled the myth that such initiatives aren’t valued, and we very much hope to work in other areas of the UK to similarly make a difference.”

For more information on Urban Myth or Gradus’ complete carpet range, please visit www.gradus.com or contact Gradus Technical Support on 01625 428922.
More information can be found about Groundwork’s community work within Greater Manchester at http://groundwork.org.uk/Sites/msstt/
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New 2019 manual is extensive, informative and contains excellent construction solutions

Cavity Trays of Yeovil is the longest-established specialist in its field, and importantly is the only UK cavity tray manufacturer awarded European Technical Approval.

The Company is releasing a new technical handbook that contains more information and more problem-solving products than any previous publication.

Volume 28 bears the appropriate title: ‘Protecting the Building Envelope’ and contains approved national and international best practice build detail.

The official publication date is January 2019, but early release copies are being made available now, upon request.

Containing 190 pages, this latest publication addresses construction details from ground to rooftop, and lists new products and solutions including the Protective Adjustable Threshold that recently won the Housebuilder/HBF/NHBC award for Best New Building Product of 2018.

Cavity Trays approved products are accompanied with a performance warranty for the benefit of Architect, Builder and Client.

During the past three years the Yeovil-based Company has expanded its research and development department that for many decades has operated a national survey of building envelope problems and weaknesses, identifying where changes can be beneficial.

A Company spokesman explained: ‘Whilst our ongoing survey provides us with insight into the problematic areas of construction, most importantly it highlights error trends and where improvement is required.

We are regularly contacted by Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Architects seeking guidance from the survey.’

Advance copies of this latest technical manual are being despatched throughout December.

Register your request now to receive this manual free of charge from the only UK cavity tray company awarded European Technical Approval.

Essential reading for those seeking best practice build details with an accompanying warranty – from the longest-established company in this specialised field.

For further information please contact, Tel: 01935 474769 Email: enquiries@cavitytrays.co.uk Web: www.cavitytrays.com
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Evinox Comment on Changes to Hot Water Services in NHBC Standards for 2019

The NHBC is the UK’s leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes, setting standards for registered builders and working to help improve the construction quality of the homes they build.

They recently announced the launch of their 2019 Standards, which will become effective from 1st January 2019. The standards apply to all properties with foundations laid on or after that date.

Evinox are happy to see some updates to ‘Hot water services’ in the new standards, where changes have been made to some of the flow rates and supply temperatures at the outlets. For example, the supply temperature at the kitchen sink has been reduced from the previous 60C to 55C, which is in line with the delivery temperature that was selected for the majority of Heat Networks, during the last year.

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Helen Gibbons, Evinox Technical and Design Manager, Comments, “This change to the outlet temperature is a very positive development as it will enable district and communal heating system flow temperatures to be reduced, something which is especially important for the growth of 4th Generation Heat Networks in the UK. In addition, the lowered DHW temperature combined with the new table in the NHBC standard for simultaneous hot water use, will give design engineers the confidence to reduce the kW demand for individual properties, something which will improve both efficiency and cost of UK Heat Networks.”

Helen continued, “whilst we are very happy to see that the required temperature from the kitchen outlet has been lowered to 55C for 2019, we do hope to see this further reduced to 50C for heat network developments using instantaneous DHW heat interface units in the near future.”

Find out more about Evinox’s Products and Services for Heat Networks by visiting www.evinoxenergy.co.uk or contact Evinox at info@evinox.co.uk for further information.
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SuperFOIL insulation awarded industry-leading BBA approval

SuperFOIL Insulation been awarded its first prestigious approval from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its range of multifoil products.

The UK manufacturer and supplier to the construction industry has been recognised for the performance of its Multi Foil roof, wall and floor insulation products following a rigorous two-year assessment.

SuperFOIL’s Multi Foil range includes the highest performing insulation multi foil products on the market. The insulation is produced from 40% recycled materials and has a life expectancy of more than 50 years with a GWP rating of 3. With R values ranging from 2.27 for its 40mm thick SF19 product to 4.42 for its 100mm SF60 insulation when used for roof insulation.

All the Multi Foil range is 1200MNs/g vapour resistant. Recently, the company’s SF40 Multi Foil insulation was chosen by Herefordshire Housing Association for a £3.5m project to improve the energy efficiency of around 5,800 homes and the insulation was used for the conversion of a Grade II listed police station and courthouse in Corwen, Wales.

While all SuperFOIL products are independently laboratory tested to comply with all relevant UK building regulations, the BBA accreditation means SuperFOIL customers can now get building regulation applications approved without delay for their Multi Foil products, avoiding potentially costly delays or missed deadlines on site.

The BBA is the UK’s leading independent assessment body for the construction industry when it comes to third-party approvals, certification and test services.

Will Bown, managing director of SuperFOIL, said: “Getting this BBA has been a real test for every part of our business, but rightly so where building safety and performance is concerned. The expectation level for BBA is so high that it’s impossible to achieve without passing the most stringent of standards at every stage.

“Now we’re officially BBA-approved, our customers can feel confident that when they choose SuperFOIL, not only can they avoid delays and extra costs, but they get the most certified product on the market too.”

BBA accreditation is widely recognised at all levels, including builders, architects, building control, local authorities, Government and industry insurers such as the National House Building Council.

This new BBA approval rates SuperFOIL as fit for purpose on factors such as condensation risk, durability, reaction to fire and thermal performance.

It comes after SuperFOIL grew by 25% last year, posting record sales of £3m.

Recent notable SuperFOIL installations include Tottenham Court Road Underground Station, Number One Hyde Park and the new Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge.

Its products are already approved by Local Authority Business Control (LABC) and Local Authority Building Standards Scotland (LABSS) in the UK, as well as Deutches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBT) and ZAG in Europe.

For more details, speak to the SuperFOIL technical team on 01636 639900 or email technical@superfoil.co.uk.
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Glasdon is ‘in its Element™’ with latest GRP Housing

Glasdon UK’s high quality Buildings and Housing range has expanded with the launch of its latest cost- effective, GRP modular housing: Element.

Designed as a solution for housing a wide variety of applications, the Element range incorporates modular panels to aid with flexibility and growth. Customers are able to choose from 10 standard sizes in accordance with their business storage needs.

Further customisation of the Element building is available with a choice of optional fittings. Door stays assist with ease of daily use, whilst a vent or gland plate can extend Element’s usage opportunities, and a wide range of locking systems can provide extra security and peace of mind for housing sensitive equipment.

Suzanne Warren, Customer Support Manager of the Buildings and Housings Division said:

“Our customers trust our high quality design and manufacturing process, and wanted to be able to choose a cost- effective, resilient housing solution that would last.
Our wide choice of sizes, fixtures and fittings mean Element™ can be easily customised, making it an ideal housing solution.”

Element’s corrosion, vandal and weather resistant GRP panels feature a semi-gloss, light grey outer laminate, which is suitable for all conditions and easy to maintain throughout its long service life with an inner laminate layer providing flame retardancy.

Delivered fully assembled and ready for anchoring into position with self tapping masonry bolts, Element’s capabilities can quickly and easily be put to use. Typical applications include: electrical and switchgear enclosure, communications network housing, valve and transformer housing, chlorination plant housing, monitoring and control room, generator housing or power supply room.

Customers can benefit from easy online ordering, with Glasdon’s technical team on hand at every stage of the process to design and discuss positioning of preferred fittings and fixtures after purchase.

With over 50 years of Buildings and Housing experience, Glasdon is renowned for quality, design and cost effectiveness. View the Element GRP Housing at uk.glasdon.com/Element or talk to a member of the Glasdon team today for more information on (01253) 600410.
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Ariston wins YPS ‘Supplier of the Year’ award

In recognition for outstanding levels of service, Ariston was named ‘Supplier of the Year’ at the annual YPS Plumbing Supplies Awards in December. All the senior and branch managers from YPS Plumbing Supplies – the specialist plumbing and heating division of Bradfords Building Supplies – voted in the awards, which saw Ariston emerge victorious in the face of some strong competition. Mark Eburne, CEO of Bradfords Group Ltd, presented Peter Lee, Area Sales Manager for Ariston, with the prestigious Supplier of the Year trophy.

There are 23 dedicated branches of YPS Plumbing Supplies in the UK, from the south coasts of Devon and Cornwall to Penzance and Worcester. Ariston has been working with the company for over a year, supplying every branch with its full range of heating and hot water products, including ONE Series boilers, the Andris Lux range of electric water heaters and a variety of cylinders. Further testament to Ariston’s commitment to quality and service is reflected in the fact that the company is now YPS’s preferred supplier of condensing gas boilers.

Ariston supports YPS Plumbing Supplies in a wide variety of activities, including merchant open days, breakfast mornings and networking events. This is assisted by marketing support, bespoke product literature and joint customer visits. Plus, the Ariston display and training vehicle (DTV) frequently visits YPS Plumbing Supplies stores, offering exclusive product demonstrations and training sessions. Peter Lee even makes himself available for managers and customers to contact with any queries; he even has his phone on at weekends in the event of emergencies!

Commenting on the accolade, Peter said: “We are delighted to have won an award recognising our levels of service, especially at such an early stage of our tenure with YPS Plumbing Supplies. They are a fantastic company to work with; I have already established some amazing relationships with their staff and customers, who have all been impressed with the quality of our product portfolio and levels of technical support. I am looking forward to working with the YPS team throughout 2019 to further strengthen their position in the heating and hot water sector.”

Victoria Gutierrez, Marketing Manager at Ariston, added: “To win this award after only 12 months as a supplier is testament to the hard work and effort that we – and Peter in particular – have put in since we began working with YPS. We have been extremely pleased with the feedback received from the company and its customers so far; we hope this award will be the first of many future successes, and that our partnership with YPS Plumbing Supplies will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Ariston Thermo UK, which is part of the Ariston Thermo Group, is a manufacturer of domestic heating, hot water and renewable products. With over 20 years of experience in the UK, Ariston Thermo is a worldwide leading company in the heating and water heating industry.

Photo caption: Peter Lee, Area Sales Manager for Ariston (pictured left), is presented with the YPS Supplier of the Year Award by Mark Eburne, CEO of Bradfords Group Ltd.
For more details about Ariston, visit: www.ariston.co.uk or follow @AristonUK on Twitter.
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Vortice goes even Greener

Vortice is striving for a greener tomorrow and is asking its customers to participate! As part of this, the company will be gifting Christmas tree seeds this December. Clean air cannot be taken for granted and as air experts, Vortice’s mission is to improve the quality of the air that we breathe and to work towards maximum well-being in the buildings we inhabit. Assisting in this mission by providing additional trees to improve outdoor air quality, is a long standing tradition of the company.

Trees absorb carbon dioxide as they grow and also help to reduce ozone levels in urban areas. During the process of photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and produce the oxygen that we breathe. In the same way, house plants can improve oxygen levels indoors. Their leaves also help to collect dust and debris from the air, allowing the householder to wipe them clean and remove the dirt.

So, how else can we improve the quality of the air we breathe within the home?

1          Use good quality ventilation fans installed correctly to ensure that moist, stale air is taken out of the building. Prolonged exposure to damp indoor air can cause asthma and nasal congestion.

2          Ensure that you turn the fan on or open a window when you’ve had a shower, when you’ve been cooking or doing the washing, in order to allow damp air out.

3          Capture the heat! If you have a heat recovery system, ensure it is working correctly and is maintained. These units capture the warmth contained within stale air, by passing it over a heat exchanger, transferring the heat to the incoming fresh air thereby saving energy which would have otherwise been lost.

4          Clean any mould that appears within the home immediately, its spores can be damaging to the lungs and inflame the airways.

Having an issue with condensation and mould? The Vortice technical department would be only too happy to offer advice on the best ventilation solution for you. Vortice has a wide range of fans suitable for bathrooms, wet rooms, utilities and kitchens, as well as whole house units.

For this and more useful information visit the Vortice website www.vortice.ltd.uk
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Rinnai Solo for low NOx continuous flow on demand hot water……but with a store….

Rinnai Infinity Solo condensing and low NOx water heater is said to be the first of its kind in the UK to combine the advanced technology of low NOx wall mounted continuous flow water heaters with a stainless steel storage cylinder, all in one compact footprint.

The design parameters of this product allow specifiers, designers, installers and engineers to benefit from unique Rinnai technology in applications it was once not previously possible. For instance, the Infinity Solo features both 35kW and 54kW sized appliances, ensuring sites with a smaller gas meter can readily use this technology. The larger Infinity Solo model will also act as a high-efficiency alternative to gas fired storage appliances that exist in today’s market.

The cylinder is stainless steel and this reduces the weight compared to glass lined models, and it makes transportation, handling and installation a lot easier. As well as the difference in weight, the cylinders also have extremely low heat loss figures (as low as 1.41kW/h day), so the user pays less to maintain the heat within the tank.

Another benefit of the Infinity Solo with stainless steel cylinder is that the life expectancy of the material is far greater than that of a glass-lined equivalent as glass suffers from thermal shock causing it to crack after a period of time.

The Infinity Solo range is also renewables compatible and supplied pre-fitted with a coil, meaning that the primary energy source will always be from renewable gains and the complementary Rinnai water heater will only apply the precise amount of gas to boost the difference in temperature.

Rinnai manufactures the energy efficient Infinity range of low NOx gas fired continuous flow water heaters and space heaters. The Infinity brand carries the widest range of condensing water heaters on the market today with the most impressive efficiencies in operation, leading the field in technological innovation.

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com
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