Professional Heating & Plumbing Installer is available from merchant trade counters and commands a circulation of over 60,000 plumbers and heating engineers. As we delve into the October issue to look at the latest new products and advertising campaigns from active suppliers, take advantage of PBM’s unique insight into the buying habits of your key customers to make more trade counter sales.
Ferroli
Bluehelix RRT
We take our lead from a special Domestic Boilers supplement in PHPI’s October edition, which offers a round-up of some of “latest innovations to heat up the market”. First up, then, is Ferroli’s Bluehelix RRT compact combi and system boiler, which is claimed to be one of the quietest on the market.
The combi model is available in 24, 28 and 34kW outputs and the system model in 18, 24 and 34kW. As well as its compact size (just 250mm deep for the 24kw and 28kW models), a key feature is the stainless steel Thermobalance heat exchanger which is shaped to ensure increased water flow and improve efficiency, making it suitable for replacement installations that are more prone to producing sediment in the exchanger.
https://www.ferroli.com/en/products/boilers/bluehelix-tech-rrt/
Glow-worm
Easicom
The updated Easicom range includes combi, system and regular models, features a low maintenance automotive grade aluminium silicate heat exchanger, and a four-sided cooling system to reduce the stress on the heat exchanger, which is said to deliver long-term reliability.
Compatible with the existing flue range for easy replacement of older boilers, the unit also comes with a choice of accessories, including a large aesthetic pipe cover panel and universal upward piping kit. Each boiler offers a DIN pipe layout to make boiler swaps quick and easy.
https://www.glow-worm.co.uk/homeowner/products/easicom-combi-boilers-26240.html
Main
Eco Compact Heat boiler
With a 19.5kg lift weight and available in 15, 18, 24 and 30kW outputs, the Eco Compact range is small enough to fit into cupboards up to 290mm deep. The line-up also contains an aluminium heat exchanger that has been designed with less thermal mass, removing the risk of boiling water and the need for a pump overrun.
With no pump overrun using power when the boiler switches off, no permanent live is needed either, assures the company. The unit is reportedly very quiet and offers easy front and side access for servicing. It comes with a five-year warranty as standard.
https://www.mainheating.co.uk/main-products/gas-boilers/combi-boilers/main-eco-compact-heat
Baxi
600 and 800 range
It’s been a busy year at Baxi, with the expansion of the 600 range, as well as the recent introduction of the 800 range. The 600 range includes the new 600 System, System LPG, and Heat boilers. Fully modulating and available in 15, 18 and 24kW outputs, the System reportedly uses the “ideal” amount of fuel to meet central heating temperatures. Its dedicated 24kW LPG model is also suitable for homes without mains gas.
The 800 range has also been recently unveiled, including the 825 Combi, 830 Combi, 836 Combi, 818 System and the 824 System. Each boiler has a central flue design and comes with a 10-year parts and labour warranty, as well as an Adey Magnaclean Micro2 magnet system filter to protect the heating system as standard.
https://www.baxi.co.uk/boilers/our-boilers/baxi-600-system
Worcester Bosch
Greenstar 8000 Lifestyle
A different approach has been taken to the design of the boilers in the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Lifestyle range. The range includes the Life, the future direct replacement of the Greenstar CDi Classic, which keeps all the old features, while reportedly improving on key installer touchpoints for easier installation, servicing and maintenance.
The Style makes up the second half of the portfolio and is described as the company’s most powerful, modern and stylish to date. It is available in the industry-standard white, but also comes in black for those customers who are design-conscious.
https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/products/boilers/lifestyle
The Electric Heating Company
Fusion Astro Electric
Designed as an alternative for properties with no access to mains gas supply and homes which have gas boiler restrictions, the Fusion Astro Electric combi boiler is also said to be appropriate for wet central heating and underfloor heating.
The electric boiler outputs are 12 and 14.4kW Single Phase, and 18 and 24kW three phase. The control panel boasts an LED display — the temperature outputs range from 30⁰C-60⁰C (hot water) and 30⁰C-80⁰C (heating). With volt free controls and no flue required, the boiler provides on-demand and instantaneous domestic hot water.
www.electric-heatingcompany.co.uk
Campaign News
Alpha
E-Tec range
A three-page gatefold makes great use of the space to showcase what Alpha sees as the key selling points of its E-Tec boiler range, with the highlights almost literally jumping from the page. Lengthy warranties, premium components, reliability, installer training and customer support are just a few of the advantages on offer, along with ease of installation and the protection offered by the Cyclone Plus magnetic filter.
Myson
Underfloor heating solutions
A nifty ad from Myson puts all the pieces in place, outlining a number of its underfloor heating solutions — in addition to accessories and compatible radiators — for a variety of applications. Examples listed here include the Tackernail fixing clip, the new Subplate for suspended floors, the 12mm Microboard for renovations and the Ulow-E2 panel radiators for mixed systems.
Drayton
9° Know How
If they’ve missed Drayton’s ad in PHPI this month, your customers will doubtless appreciate being told about the company’s new online training academy which has been launched to allow installers to learn all about its Wiser smart thermostat system.
Registering for the training unlocks a host of other benefits including extended guarantees and ‘Professional Installer’ status.
Norstrom Proflush
Power flushing chemicals
Clearly telling PHPI readers that its products are available at ‘independent and national merchants across the UK’, this ad presents a few highlights from the Norstrom range including its High Performance System Cleaner, Biocide Sanitiser, Inhibitor and Sludge Remover.
We also like what we assume to be a neat post-Game of Thrones tagline, ‘Winter is Upon Us’!
Honeywell
Interconnected Home Solutions
The manufacturer is showcasing its X-Series of CO, Smoke and Heat Alarms, outlining a number of the devices’ key features such as their ability to be wirelessly interconnected to create a complete home safety system.
