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Fernox introduces TF1 Omega Filter

Fernox introduces TF1 Omega Filter

SMALL, SMART, SIMPLE- ENGINEERED TO BE THE BEST

 

Fernox has released its first high performance, nickel-plated brass filter for the domestic heating market – the Fernox TF1 Omega Filter. Combining a powerful, Neodymium magnet with Hydronic Particle Separation (HPS) technology, the filter is able to capture market-leading levels of system debris to deliver the ultimate in system protection. The TF1 Omega Filter also offers flexibility, with the option of installing the device onto horizontal or vertical pipework in both flow directions, and with the choice between valves or a slip socket connection.

 

Could you be a BCIA award winner?

Could you be a BCIA award winner?

Now is the time to ask yourself, have you got what it takes to be a winner? Start working on your entry for the next BCIA Awards; the most prestigious event in the building controls calendar for 2017.

 

The BCIA Awards celebrate excellence in the industry, don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your best products and projects from the previous 12 months.

 

For example, in 2016, Daniel Slack of Chartwell Controls was awarded Student of the Year. Daniel is committed to his studies and the controls industry and is participating in the four year Trend Attitude Apprenticeship programme.

 

Top five causes of PLC control system failure

Top five causes of PLC control system failure

Systems integrator clarifies most common reasons PLC control systems fail
 
Systems integrator, Boulting Technology has released an infographic to help engineers mitigate problems with programmable logic controller (PLC) based control systems. The handy guide highlights the top five causes of failure and can be downloaded, free of charge, from the news page of Boulting Technology's website — http://www.boultingtechnology.co.uk/news/view/top-causes-of-plc-control-system-failure-maintenance-to-minimise-downtime
 
 

Keeping your customers safe from Legionella

Keeping your customers safe from Legionella

Plumbers have a duty to help their customers keep safe from Legionella, the famed waterborne bacteria responsible for illness and sometimes death. While not a big issue in the home, all water does potentially pose a risk and, for landlords in particular, taking steps to stop its spread is essential; beginning in how a water system is designed and installed, and ending in proper usage and maintenance. Steven Booth, Associate Director for Guardian Water Treatment, explains.

 

InSinkErator® appoints new marketing manager

InSinkErator® appoints new marketing manager

InSinkErator®, the inventor, manufacturer and global market leader of food waste disposers and major player in the steaming hot water tap market, has announced the appointment of Denise Iordache to Marketing Manager, Europe and Russia.

With international marketing experience, Denise brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise in brand strategy and development, gained through various roles at well-known companies, such as Scandinavian Tobacco Group and Nike Europe.

 

The Vokèra trade vehicle is on the road again

The Vokèra trade vehicle is on the road again

The Vokèra Trade Vehicle (VTV) is back on the road and touring the length and breadth of Great Britain following an extensive refit. The vehicle, which has been with the company since 2011, has visited a vast number of merchants and events over the years and was in need of a face lift. The new design fits with Vokèra‘s updated branding and provides more space to display products, including an operational version of the Unica i combi boiler.   

 

Love the shower, love the price

Love the shower, love the price

Triton has introduced a brand new range of premium electric and thermostatic mixer showers, which has been developed to appeal to consumers seeking fashionable, well-designed products for their bathrooms at the right price.

The Affordable Style collection includes the advanced Amore electric model plus the innovative Eden and Kensey thermostatic mixers. Available with an array of accessories, installers can suggest truly bespoke solutions to clients.

For properties where electric is required, the elegantly formed, slimline Amore is sure to be popular. In three classic finishes, Gloss White, Brushed Steel effect and Gloss Black, there is a colourway to suit most schemes.

 

Inta raises over £1,000 by turning pink for Breast Cancer Now

Inta raises over £1,000 by turning pink for Breast Cancer Now

Just over £1,150 has been raised by Staffordshire-based heating and plumbing product manufacturer Inta, who turned themselves, and their products, pink for the day for leading charity Breast Cancer Now.

Staff at Inta, including their sales, purchasing, warehouse and technical teams, all took part in a variety of activities to raise money for the cause, in the ‘Wear it Pink’ day on Friday 21st October.

As well as wearing head-to-toe pink, hosting a raffle and a pink cupcake auction, staff also took part in the highly anticipated ‘Great Inta Bake Off’ where their trusty kitchen creations were tasted, and sold, all in the name of charity.