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New hot water cylinders from Worcester Bosch

Worcester Bosch’s new Green Storage range consists of seven unvented hot water storage cylinders plus four solar cylinders.

The range is a response to installer feedback and provides a competitive and affordable solution for all types of stored hot water installations, says the company.

The cylinders have rapid re-heat times with excellent levels of heat retention, range from 90 litres to 300 litres, and come with a five-year guarantee on components and 25 years on the outer casing. Martyn Bridges, director of Technical Communication and Product Management at Worcester Bosch, says: “With an ever-evolving market, it is our aim to provide our customers with the right solutions that meet the demands of a heating technology-agnostic future.” Gas engineers who are signed up to the Excelerate loyalty scheme will get £50 cashback on purchases before 14 May 2021.

www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/ professional/green-storagerange

Blue is better than yellow, says Navien

Navien only uses blue-flame technology in its oil LCB700 oil boilers. Blue-flame technology has been specifically engineered to turn heating oil into a vaporised spray. This is then premixed with combustion air before being drawn in through the burner, resulting in a clean blue flame that has much lower NOx emissions and running costs when compared with traditional, yellow-flame models.

This means heating engineers can provide a more sustainable and efficient oil boiler when they need a like-for-like replacement. National business manager Jason Davies says: “We’ve ensured our LCB700 benefits from the highest standards of energy efficiency. Blue-flame burners are the future of oil heating, so should be considered as the ‘go to’ option, as opposed to inefficient yellow-flame products.”

Navien’s LCB700 Blue Flame boilers are lightweight, with lift weights starting from 58kg, and are OpenTherm-ready, providing instant access to the latest control technology at minimum disruption to homeowners, while reducing installation costs.

Using the company’s oil boilers in conjunction with its Smart Plus control pack provides an overall A+ ErP energy rating.

www.navienuk.com

Next-gen Vitodens 100-W from Viessmann

Viessmann has introduced the next generation of its most popular gas-condensing boiler, the Vitodens 100-W. The WiFi-integrated Vitodens 100-W’s new control platform makes it easier to commission and service the boiler, says the company.

Gas engineers can monitor and make adjustments to the boilers remotely. No third-party controls are required as the Vitodens boiler with ViCare thermostat provides homeowners with a load-compensating smartphone-controlled heating system.

The mechanical design of the Vitodens 100-W has reduced the number of spare parts typically needed for routine maintenance by about 50 per cent, so gas engineers can carry less stock.

Compact and quiet, with outputs ranging from 3.2kW to 32kW (and with an 11kW version now added to the range), the Vitodens 100-W series is suitable for a broader range of homes and is ideal for gas engineers searching for boilers to match heat-loss calculations. It includes features from its most advanced gas-condensing boiler, the Vitodens 200-W.

“The new Vitodens 100-W boiler, with its completely new control platform, is the most up-to-date specification on the market. With WiFi inside the boiler, it is a truly smart machine, enabling live interfaces and full control for both the installer and end user. All this functionality is free and included in the boiler,” says Graham Russell, managing director at Viessmann UK.

www.viessmann.co.uk

Sentinel’s Vortex250 is small but strong

Sentinel has introduced its first ultra-compact magnetic system filter, the Eliminator Vortex250. Following on from the success of the Eliminator Vortex range, the horizontal, front-facing filter can be fitted in the most restrictive of spaces.

Vortex250 builds on the success of the range and incorporates new features, including an integrated isolation valve, avoiding the need for a strip-down service; and a front-facing magnet for easy removal.

Whether fitted above or below the boiler, optimum protection is ensured by the powerful 9000 Gauss magnet assembly and the leak-free design, supported by dual seals, sitting within a GRP body and further supported by a forged brass T-piece.

UK commercial director Dan Wilson says: “The innovative design of the filter, as well as its ultra-compact size, combined with optimised debris capture supported by a powerful magnet, means this filter is a great option for many situations.”

www.sentinelprotects.com/uk/ product/eliminator-vortex250

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