Altecnic News & Blogs

We talk every day about expansion vessels in one form or another, this could be giving part codes to customers to sizing vessels for installers – but what is the purpose of an expansion vessel and what are the differences between all the different types, let’s take a look. What is an Expansion Vessel? An […]

The rise of off-site fabrication presents a game-changing solution for specifiers, contractors, and building operators tackling refurbishment challenges and striving for high-performance heating and hot water systems in commercial buildings. Establishing efficient heating systems amidst constraints like limited space, tight schedules, skill shortages, and product availability issues has been a persistent struggle. Embracing off-site fabrication […]

Dirt and air in hydronic systems cause operational problems and their removal is a key factor in achieving maximum efficiency. Steve Elsmore, Senior Technical Support at Altecnic, breaks down why the removal of air from systems is important and describes the components that can be installed to remove air from systems. What is deaeration? Deaeration […]

As heat pumps use a refrigerant to absorb the heat from the air, ground, or water, they have a risk of freezing. This is particularly so when installed in places that are exposed to the elements and fluctuations in temperature. Should freezing occur, not only would any repair be costly, it could cause further issues […]

Stephen Elsmore, Senior Technical Support at Altecnic, runs through how to install the NEW Caleffi XF magnetic filter.  The removal of dirt and air from a system is important to ensure that the system remains efficient. Through the installation of dirt and air filters the lifespan of a system can be increased, but ongoing maintenance […]

BIM (Building Information Modelling) is the process of creating and managing information on a construction project throughout its whole lifecycle. It aims to assist architects, engineers, and construction professionals in designing, constructing and maintaining buildings within a single 3D model. As we see more construction projects embracing 3D modelling and design collaboration, it is important  […]

Controlling the safety and hygiene of a water system is an essential element of the overall safety of end-users; preventing scalding and ensuring the growth of harmful bacteria and pseudomonas is minimised should be a priority of those who design, install and maintain the system. In this blog Stephanie Allchurch, Product Development Manager, goes into […]

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, […]

Sealed systems are not notoriously space saving, with many components needing to be fitted in often limited spaces. Altecnic Ltd now have a solution with the Multifunction Expansion Vessel Bracket...

Filling loops are an essential component for domestic central heating systems as a piece of apparatus used in the filling and pressurising of these systems. In apartment blocks with a centralised boiler plant, they are also used to fill and pressurise the secondary heating system of Heat Interface Units (HIUs). So, what does a filling […]