Altecnic News & Blogs

The Altecnic 5-year warranty on core Caleffi products is offered on popular models of Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) , a range of Pressure-reducing Valves (PRVs) , SILFRA commercial washroom products, and has been extended to cover the Ecocal® Thermostatic Radiator Valves and Ecocal® Twin Packs. How do I find Caleffi products with Altecnic’s 5-year warranty? […]

The 5 year warranty has been extended to cover the Ecocal® Thermostatic Radiator Valves and Ecocal® Twin Packs, as a testament to their quality and reliability. These join several Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) and Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) that are already covered by the industry leading warranty.   The Ecocal® TRV has been designed to […]

With new changes to Part L Building Regulations having come into place in June, it is important for installers to be aware of all the new legal requirements that will apply to their work in both new and existing heating systems, when the heat source is replaced. These new regulations are a lot to digest, […]

Altecnic Ltd, the leading supplier of hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, have launched a guide explaining how to design and commission heating systems for apartment buildings and district heating schemes, incorporating Heat Interface Units (HIUs), Thermostatic Radiator Valves, and Dirt and Air Separators. With the number of UK heat networks set to […]

Hydronic heating systems have the potential to deliver a precise rate of heating when and where it’s needed within a building. The keyword in the previous sentence is potential. Without proper design, and proper system balancing, that potential seldom becomes reality. In the context of hydronics, balancing refers to the adjustment of valves to direct […]

Heat pumps are growing in popularity as they improve the efficiency of energy systems and can reduce bills by up to 26%*. They can be a costly investment that needs to be protected and as such careful consideration should be used when selecting components to optimise and protect each part of the system. During the […]

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, investigates how making small upgrades, such as a high-quality TRV, can help save on energy costs. Ofgem has revealed that energy bills have been on the rise as a result of global prices for fossil fuels, especially gas, increasing at an unprecedented rate. With the increase in price said […]