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All Pros No Cons With Triton's New T80 Pro-Fit Electric Shower

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Proving that the best can get better, Triton has launched T80 Pro-Fit – the ultimate retrofit solution and latest addition to The Great British Shower Company’s iconic T80 electric shower family.

New developments in the product’s design have been made possible by analysing installer feedback gathered through training days at Triton HQ and direct communication to ensure the new unit meets every need and expectation. Combining this insight with more than 40 years of expertise in the UK bathroom market, Triton has made some seriously useful advancements to the eleventh generation of its T80 range.

Scandi-style Storage from the Pure Bathroom Collection

Form, function and artistic simplicity – the principles of Scandinavian styling read like a rulebook for bathroom design. Following a surge in popularity last year, the Scandi style is set to be huge in 2017 – and there has never been a better time to give it a try!

Showcasing sleek, minimalist shapes and calm, neutral colours, these stylish furniture ranges from the Pure Bathroom Collection will transform any bathroom into a tranquil haven. An ideal choice for smaller spaces, the flowing lines and seamless detailing will draw the eye in a continuous line, while the units provide ample storage to hide away towels and toiletries.

Ceramique Internationale launches new linear drain wet tray range

Tiles specialist, Ceramique Internationale, has launched a new range of linear drain wet trays, as part of its partnership with Jackoboard.

The AquaLine Easy linear wet tray, manufactured by shower element specialists, Jackoboard, is available in six sizes and with a thickness of just 30mm, is perfectly suited for installation on suspended timber floors.

The range also features brushed stainless steel drain channels, which can be inverted and tiled to offer the seamless and invisible design often preferred in wetrooms

Differential thermometer kit for plumbers and heating engineers

Ideal for plumbers and heating engineers, the ETI Differential thermometer allows the user to operate two type K thermocouple probes simultaneously. The display can be switched to show probe T1 or T2 temperature, or the difference between probes T1 and T2 (T1-T2). The units’ two thermocouple inputs make this thermometer ideal for HVAC applications including flow and return temperature measurements, and radiator output checks.

Fernox Product Innovation & Market Leading Expertise Recognised By H&V News Awards

The Fernox TF1 Omega Filter has been shortlisted for the Domestic Heating Product of the Year - Controls, Components & Peripherals category for the H&V News Awards 2017. The TF1 Omega Filter has had its environmental credentials, originality and performance closely scrutinised to make the final eight entries in this prestigious category.

The annual H&V News Awards is a celebration of market excellence and best practice, bringing together the complete HVAC and building services supply chain to applaud the latest forward thinking developments.

Have your say on policy changes before it’s too late.

Installers, manufacturers and consumers are being urged by APHC to take the opportunity to have their say on proposed legislation changes.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) consultation titled ‘Heat in Buildings: The Future of Heat – Domestic Buildings’, ends on January 27 and is seeking views on a range of measures that aim to keep energy bills as low as possible and reduce carbon emissions.

Fernox launches new website

Chemical water treatment and filter manufacturer Fernox has unveiled its new website.

With dedicated sections for installers, merchants, OEMs and consumers, the site is fast and easy to navigate and access via smart phones and tablets.

It features the latest product and industry news and acts as a hub of information - including legislative guidance, stockist listings and online product warranty registration - as well as offering connectivity to the Fernox System Health Check Portal and Fernox Installer’s Club.

The new website provides easy access to the complete range of Fernox chemical water treatment and system filters, helping customers to select quickly and easily the most effective, appropriate product for the job.

The secret to the UK’s perfect winter’s day at home

As nation braces itself for a seasonal cold, HomeServe discovers what makes the nation’s perfect winter’s day

The perfect way to spend a cold, winter’s day is snuggled up under a duvet on the sofa watching TV, according to research by leading home assistance provider HomeServe.

The survey which set out to find the perfect winter’s day and the definition of modern winter home comforts, found that 42 per cent of Brits like nothing more than spending a day on the couch as the mercury drops.

Almost one in five said hearty meals and home cooked food were the key to a perfect winter’s day while six per cent admitted they loved nothing more than retreating to the comfort of their own bed.

Zip launches eight new hydroptap colours

METALLICS TREND TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN BRITISH KITCHEN DESIGN

Launched in response to a growing metallics trend in British interiors, Zip, creators of the world’s most advanced drinking water appliances, has released eight new trend-led colours within its popular HydroTap Design Range.

Previously only available in Zip’s standard bright chrome, brushed chrome, matt black or gloss black finishes, the HydroTap Design Range was launched last year with the introduction of its Arc, Cube and Elite designs.

Looking to gain new skills? 100 training rewards are now up for grabs.

Plumbing and heating engineers are being encouraged to gain new skills through a new reward scheme.
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (Training) Ltd., has 100 training rewards worth £150 each to give away to plumbing and heating companies.

The registered educational charity and sister company to the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC), says its aim is to help safeguard the long term professional development of the industry by incentivising plumbing and heating engineers to update and expand their knowledge.
The reward can be used for a certificated course with a recognised training provider such as APHC, BPEC, City and Guilds and all UKAS approved ACS providers.

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