Commercial heating and hot water knowledge articles
Here you can explore our articles about some of the key topics in commercial heating, hot water, legislation and energy efficiency.
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The benefits of stainless steel in hot water generation
With stainless steel becoming a popular choice for hot water products, we take a look at some of the key factors driving this trend.
The role of the heat pump in the journey to net zero
With rising energy tariffs and increasing awareness of our environmental impact, maximising energy efficiency plays a key role in helping to lower operational costs and meet the required regulations. While it is, without doubt, a difficult time, some steps can be taken, which can also help to accelerate the transition to the UK government's Net Zero goal for 2050.
UK Hydrogen Strategy: What does it tell us?
The Government’s long awaited UK Hydrogen Strategy was released in August 2021 and is very much a top-level strategy addressing infrastructure and development of a hydrogen economy in the UK. We take a look at what it did tell us.
What are district heating networks
One of the Government's carbon-saving initiatives is the use of heat networks. What do they consist of and what benefits do they have?
What are expansion vessels for unvented kits?
Understand expansion vessels for unvented kits, for use in an unvented hot water system, including flow jet valves. More about the benefits, including legionella prevention.
What are the best methods for building decarbonisation in the UK?
The UK government has a net zero goal in place for 2050, which requires greenhouse emissions to be reduced to as close to zero as possible. Following the introduction of the latest Part L regulations, Darren Townend, Commercial Product Manager for Hamworthy Heating discusses the best way to decarbonise heating in new commercial buildings.
What funding is available for my heat pump project?
Hamworthy Heating understands the challenges businesses are facing in meeting the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target. While many public sector commercial buildings still rely on fossil fuel-based heating, transitioning to decarbonised systems, like heat pumps, can cut emissions by up to 70%. Yet, funding for low-carbon heat sources in the public sector non-domestic buildings is limited, and navigating eligibility and applications can be daunting.
What is a calorifier?
Ever wondered what exactly a calorifier is? We explain how a calorifier works and what it's used for in heating and hot water systems.
What is a low loss header? And when to use one.
Understand low loss headers and hydraulic separation, when to use a low loss header, and their benefits and disadvantages.
What is an Unvented Kit?
Understand unvented hot water systems, closed systems and discover what is included in an unvented kit