Low loss Headers, the complete guide!
What is a low loss header? A large tube of empty pipe. end. No seriously, they aren’t complicated or some mysterious art, it’s just a large tube or box of …
The knowledge
A miscellaneous collection of heating related theory and calculations, an objective view of the use and misuse of types of technology, water treatment and much much more.
Condensing theory – How do condensing boilers add efficiency?
Condensing theory, How to maximise domestic condensing boiler efficiency To maximise the efficiency of your domestic boiler is very simple, turn the flow temperature down. This doesn’t mean that it …
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What is thermal mass
Thermal mass is the capacity a material has to absorb, store and release heat, it is directly linked to the ‘specific heat capacity’ of the material and its size and …
Weather compensation or load compensation?
A lot has changed within the industry since this article was originally written in 2016. This is now a common question among installers and is now also even being asked …
Benefits of low-temperature heating systems
Low-temperature systems are where all domestic heating systems are headed. Its what’s required if we are to install more heat pumps but also has huge benefits to gas boiler installations, …
What is boiler modulation and boiler cycling?
Boiler modulation is the backbone of what allows efficiency in heating systems. But what is a modulating boiler? How much efficiency can it really add? Thankfully this really is not …