Altecnic News & Blogs

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 […]

With district heating networks becoming a key solution to the UK delivering a low carbon energy economy, Altecnic’s Specification and Technical team members have been awarded CIBSE accreditation as heat network consultants. Says Gary Perry, Managing Director of Altecnic: “Heat networks deliver reliable heating and hot water while reducing energy consumption and lowering bills for […]

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic Ltd, discusses the release of CIBSE CP1 ‘Heat Networks: Code of Practice 2020’, and its implications for heat network design, build and maintenance in the UK.   What is CP1 (2020): Heat Network Code of Practice? CIBSE’s updated Code of Practice ‘CIBSE CP1’ 2020 is a document outlining the […]

The second issue of Idronics UK aims to enhance industry knowledge on water safety and hygiene, including approvals, regulations, and certifications.

In this blog, we explore in detail the role of a flow through expansion vessel and its role in preventing harmful bacteria build up in potable water systems.  Whilst a flow through vessel can be used effectively on any potable water system they are particularly useful in healthcare, education, hotel, hospitality and other public use […]

Over the decade, the average size of new build homes has steadily decreased as developers look to utilise space. This has had a knock-on effect for the plumbing and heating industry as manufacturers must work to develop efficient, space-saving solutions to ease plumbing installations. This is where the compact, but powerful Dirtmag Mini™  magnetic filter […]

Altecnic celebrates after landing an internationally recognised award for demonstrating exceptional health and safety standards in the workplace.

Is it time to upgrade to DZR? DZR (Dezincification Resistant) or DR Brass is a type of brass used for manufacturing, which gives resistance to dezincification corrosion.