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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Combine but also separate the old from the new for an efficient heating system
To help support the installation of our latest Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler onto existing heating systems, we've also introduced a range of Plate Heat Exchangers, for increased boiler protection and performance.
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.
Heat Pumps Role in the Net Zero Goal
The UK Government has a net zero goal in place for 2050, which requires greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced to as close to zero as possible, with any remaining being balanced out by removing an equivalent amount.
Hydrogen - one gas grid, many products
Managing the risk of legionella in domestic hot water systems
This Hamworthy article and video shows how legionella protection cycle works with a commercial direct fired water heater.
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.
No flow boilers – application and installation
No flow boilers don’t depend on the system circuit flow for safe operation. But how does a no flow boiler work? Understand the application and installation of no flow boilers for cost effective heating system design.
Primary circuit or boiler shunt pumps in commercial heating
A question we get asked a lot at our CPD seminars is: ‘Which is best - a boiler shunt pump or primary circulation pump?’ There's no correct method, as long as the minimum flow is always maintained. And it will always depend on the project. In this article, we’ll look at the different pump options and their pros and cons.
Hydrogen as a fuel source explained
Hydrogen gas as a low carbon fuel source is currently a hot topic that will continue to be so for the coming decade. We take a look at what Hydrogen is, how it’s produced, and when it may be used to heat our homes and buildings in the future.
Refurb or replace – what to consider when upgrading your commercial heating system
What to consider when you are refurbishing your plant room. Understand your heating and hot water replacement options.