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ISSUE 93 - JAN/FEB 2020
FREE COPY
THIS ISSUE
n Commercial Heating
& Plumbing
n Heat Pumps
n Merchant News
n Case Studies
Altecnic Ltd - Caleffi group www.altecnic.co.uk For further details: oemsales@altecnic.co.uk +44 (0) 1785 218208 or Chris Reilly, Country Manager for Ireland, on 00353 85 2152288, chris.reilly@altecnic.co.uk or Gary Swann, Northern Ireland Sales Manager, on 07760 596727 or e-mail gary.swann@altecnic.co.uk
CONTENTS
Issue 93 - Jan/Feb 2020 In this issue...
plumbing
NORTHERN
IRELAND &heating
AWARDS
2020
FRIDAY 6 NOV • CROWN PLAZA • BELFAST
9
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
SEE PAGES 24-25
PLUMBEX
TRADE EVENTS
BELFAST • CORK • DUBLIN
SEE PAGE 63 13
News & Views Product News In Focus
5 Hamilton Gas Products
Best performing Testo Service
37 Rinnai
New generation hot water
9 Flogas
Carbon offsetting initiative
Centre systems
17 Greenline Plumbing Supplies
12 PTS
Charity Ball Success
47 Anton
Future of flue gas analysers
Business continues to thrive
29 M&P Mechanical
15 Gas Chat Ireland
Popular Facebook page raises
55 Warmflow
New heat pump
New NZEB compliant
apartments
money for charity
65 Sonas Bathroom
53 Altecnic
74 Watersafe
NI plumber recruitment drive
New Scandinavian furniture
collection
Importance of product
accreditation
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Contributors Roger Anderson, Heather Campbell @plumbingmag
T: Moira: 028 9261 2990
Advertising Karen Jess, Anita Murray
T: Dublin: 01 696 8319 plumbing & heating
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NEWS
TESTO AND AID FOR BELFAST’S
HAMILTON GAS HOMELESS
PRODUCTS DELIVER Fusion Heating chose Belfast
INCREASED GAS Homeless Services as their charity
partner over Christmas. Staff
SAFETY donated either filled shoe boxes or
Hamilton Gas Products has been an money to help the city’s homeless
approved service centre for Testo flue this festive period. Over thirty
gas analysers since 2011, meaning boxes of goodies were donated,
that gas engineers in Northern Ireland along with a cheque for £1,520.
can use Hamilton Gas Products to Many of Fusion’s suppliers also
service and calibrate their flue gas donated money to help this very
analysers each year. Annual calibration worthy cause. Belfast Homeless
is a legal requirement, because flue Services provide a drop-in centre
gas analysers are vital instruments and support for those living on the
to check the safe operation of gas streets. With more than a quarter
Paul Jordan, Operations Director at Testo
appliances in homes, businesses and presenting the Distribution Partner Award to of the UK’s recent homeless
Alastair Hamilton, CEO at Hamilton Gas Products.
public places. With nearly 50 people deaths happening in Northern
killed from CO poisoning in Northern Ireland, when the cold hits it’s
Ireland since 2011, it is clearly an In recognition of their outstanding work in more important than ever to help
important concern. Only approved 2019, Hamilton Gas Products Limited have those sleeping rough. Everyone at
service centres can legally work on been crowned the Testo UK Distribution Fusion hopes these donations will
Testo flue gas analysers. Hamilton partner award winners for best performing make life a little more tolerable for
Gas Products maintain an accredited authorised service centre. the clients of the charity over the
workforce and repair shop which T: +44 (0)28 9146 1111 Christmas period.
is audited twice per year by Testo www.gasproducts.co.uk T: +44 (0)28 9044 9499
calibration and quality managers. www.testo.com/en-UK www.fusionheating.co.uk
NEW FINANCING SOLUTIONS FROM TRUSTMARK
The new and affordable finance
options from TrustMark, for their
registered businesses, will allow
more of their customers the option
to make improvements to their
Consumers can
home, with new finance options. search for local
The finance options offer loans and businesses to
engage with.
spreading of payments for specific
jobs, up to £25,000, spreading kitchens, bathrooms, audio visual,
the cost of work undertaken plumbing, conservatory, insulation and
from 3 to 10 years. In addition, security sectors. These new benefits are
alongside the opportunity to offer designed to further support Registered
finance, businesses can provide Businesses in delivering a full range of
customers the option to pay by services, which consumers can have
card, using the quote builder on the complete confidence and trust in when
TrustMark portal. The options are having work carried out in their home. Pippa Mitchell and
Ashlee McCartney,
currently available to businesses T: +44 (0)333 555 1234 from Fusion Heating,
delivering presents and a
in the heating, electrical, glazing, www.trustmark.org.uk cash donation to Belfast
Homeless Services.
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COVER STORY
Grant unveils new underfloor heating
S
ince 1978, Grant has offered larger multi-property developments.
AS GRANT industry-leading home heating The system offers convenient, highly
CONTINUES solutions to customers efficient heating, especially when paired
TO DRIVE THE throughout Europe and beyond. From with a heat source like the Grant’s
INDUSTRY FORWARD condensing oil-fired boilers to a growing Aerona3 R32 air source heat pump. The
AND DIVERSIFY range of renewable technologies, Grant pipework is installed during the initial
THEIR PRODUCT supplies thousands of loyal customers stages of the property’s development,
with their wide range of highly efficient which means no delay in drying. The
PORTFOLIO, THEY
and reliable heating products. The pipes are positioned and clipped into
HAVE LAUNCHED newest product, Uflex underfloor place once the flooring’s insulation and
THEIR NEW UFLEX heating, will see the company adding membrane has been fitted, after which
UNDERFLOOR to their existing range of modern heat a flow screed is laid over the top of this
HEATING SOLUTION… emitters including the Grant Afinia and allowed to fully dry before heat is
aluminium radiators and Grant Solo fan introduced.
convector radiators. The Uflex system also includes a self-
Grant’s Uflex underfloor heating is adhesive edging strip which is located
a viable option for a wide range of around the surrounds of the area the
projects, from one-off new builds screed is laid. This strip also comes with
and room extensions through to a unique ‘skirt’ design which provides
“Grant’s Uflex underfloor heating is a viable
option for a wide range of projects.”
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COVER STORY
oil boilers. Following selection of a
heat source, supporting technologies
are specified to support the systems
overall efficiency including Grant’s
new pre-plumbed hot water cylinders
which provide high performance and
can work with one or more heat source.
The final stage in the process focuses
on selecting the correct heat emitters
to suit both the property and the heat
source’s needs and may include Grant
heating, Barry Gorman, from Grant
Uflex underfloor heating, Grant Afinia
Technical Sales is confident of its
aluminium radiators or Grant Solo fan
strong position within the brand’s
convector radiators.
existing ranges, “Launching our heat
emitter offering was a natural step for us
Grants Multiple Package Solutions
to take with the Afinia and Solo ranges
are available with three easy
of radiators. These products have been
steps:
very well received within the industry,
1. Send planning drawings to
and the Uflex underfloor heating system
heatpump@grantengineering.ie
has complemented the offering nicely
2. A member of the Grant team
and enables us to provide customers
will be in touch with you to discuss
with a well-rounded choice of modern
requirements
heat emitters.”
3. You will receive full property
The Uflex underfloor heating is
specifications with recommended
a key component within Grant’s
products all available from Grant.
Multiple Package Solutions offering.
This complete solution provides
tradespeople working on new build
or deep retrofit projects with the
opportunity to save time, by having a
property’s full heating requirements
designed, quoted and supplied by the
an overhang, curving alongside the technical specialists at Grant; who Benefits of the
wall, containing and sealing the screed. can ensure optimum efficiencies by
The strip also reduces heat loss where accurately combining multiple heating Uflex system
the floor meets the walls and allows for technologies into one convenient
expansion of the floor. As the system • Offers an efficient heating
package. This free service also ensures
is designed for continuous operation, solution
correct product sizing to meet the
with heat being supplied all day, this • Suitable for both new builds and
property’s exact heating requirements,
means that the screed acts as a thermal retrofits
helping to maximise efficiencies and
store. In addition to the mechanical • Highly efficient when paired with
bring the home heating system into
components such as pipework and a Grant Aerona3 heat pump
a new class of efficiency which can
manifolds, Grant also supplies the • Easy installation
result in greater long-term savings for
necessary controls to operate the • Optimal control and comfort
the property owner and a reduction in
underfloor heating system as efficiently • Operates at lower flow
carbon emissions for the planet.
as possible. With the touch of a button, temperatures
Grant’s Multiple Package Solutions
controls can be set to provide different • Can provide individual zone
incorporate a range of high and low
room temperatures and different time control
temperature heat sources, including
intervals on individual heating zones, • Increased hygiene due
the A+++ Aerona3 R32 inverter-driven
with a wireless option also available. to reduced air circulation
air source heat pump and the award-
Commenting on the Uflex underfloor transferring dust particles
winning range of Vortex condensing
Contact the Grant Technical Team To keep up-to-date with the latest Grant news, visit
T: (NI) 0800 0443261 www.grant.eu or follow Grant on Facebook,
T: (ROI) +353 (0)57 9126 968 Twitter or Instagram @mygrantni @grantirl
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COMPANY NEWS
AMIDST INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE COMMERCIAL SECTOR TO TAKE MORE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT BY DRIVING DOWN CARBON EMISSIONS,
FLOGAS HAS LAUNCHED A CARBON OFFSETTING SOLUTION FOR ITS COMMERCIAL
CUSTOMERS…
Make your
business more
sustainable
T
he recent initiative from Flogas
will allow its customers to offset
100% of their own carbon
emissions, by providing critical support
for projects directly benefiting the
environment which deliver equivalent
carbon savings. Providing ‘carbon
finance’ in this way allows businesses
to reduce their overall carbon footprint (L-R) John Rooney, Managing Director at
Flogas Ireland with brand ambassador
and environmental impact. Before Neven Maguire at the launch of the
company’s carbon offsetting solution for
offsetting, Flogas always encourages its business customers.
businesses to reduce their emissions
where possible.
To launch the initiative, Flogas has business owners keen to get ahead of
offset its own carbon emissions and the curve.”
The benefits of
that of Flogas brand ambassador, At MacNean House and Restaurant offsetting your business’
Neven Maguire’s, restaurant and in Blacklion, Cavan, Neven Maguire
home. Collectively, they have now uses Flogas LPG for cooking, heating
carbon emission
compensated for over 3,500 tonnes of and hot water and Flogas electricity
• Mitigate 100% of your emissions
carbon emissions in 2019, achieved by for its power needs. Neven said,
• Supports sustainable causes
investing in climate protection projects “I am delighted to be a part of this
• Shows your eco commitment
via South Pole, a gold standard wonderful initiative from Flogas. By
• Helps you stand out from your
provider of carbon offsetting projects all investing in gold standard carbon
competitors
over the world. offsetting projects, we can all help
• Simple to sign up
John Rooney, Managing Director at bring positive change around the
Flogas Ireland said, “We’re urging our globe with sustainable, economic,
business customers to take a proactive social and health benefits to different global projects that either reduce
approach towards tackling climate communities. “ or capture an equivalent amount of
change and differentiate themselves Carbon offsetting is recognised carbon emissions.
from the competition. Participating worldwide as a way of managing Examples of such projects include
customers will be able to display carbon emissions. For a minimal fee, forest protection, providing access to
marketing materials and certificates Flogas will purchase carbon credits clean and efficient LPG cookstoves,
demonstrating their carbon offsets and on behalf of participating commercial supporting renewable energy projects
it’s an excellent opportunity for savvy customers, investing in sustainable and wastewater treatment and biogas
utilisation projects. Carbon emission
“Participating customers will be able to display marketing reductions are certified through globally
recognised standards and audited by
materials and certificates demonstrating their carbon independent third parties.
offsets and it’s an excellent opportunity for savvy business www.flogas.ie/carbon
owners keen to get ahead of the curve.” www.flogasni.com/carbon
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NEWS
CRU APPROVAL
FOR FLOGAS
Flogas Ireland and Just
Energy Ireland have received
formal approval from the
Commission for Regulation
of Utilities (CRU) for their
agreement to transfer Just
Energy commercial and
residential gas and electricity
contracts in Ireland to Flogas.
The announcement follows
the decision of Just Energy
Peter Brosnan, Sales Representative, Flogas Ireland to exit the Irish market
(centre), presented a cheque for €500 to Paddy
O’Flynn, south-west Regional Vice-President and
following an evaluation of its
Anne McKernan, south-west Regional Fundraising operations there. There will
Officer, at St. Vincent de Paul, Cork.
be no impact on supply to the
10,000 Just Energy Ireland
FLOGAS SUPPORTS SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE electricity and gas customers
PAUL AND MARIE CURIE during the transfer period and
over the coming weeks, all
Flogas Ireland is delighted to have Hannan, Partnerships Manager at Marie Just Energy customers will
supported two great causes at Christmas Curie, the largest charitable provider of receive communications from
2019, the Society of St Vincent de Paul end of life care in Northern Ireland. John Flogas about their accounts.
(SVP) and Marie Curie. The company Rooney, Managing Director at Flogas, said On transfer to Flogas, some
contributed a total of €1,500 to SVP, with “St Vincent de Paul and Marie Curie provide individual tariff details may
Marketing Manager Eoin O’Flynn and wonderful support to many people in the change but Flogas is assuring
Sales Representatives Roy Masterson local communities close to our terminals customers that their annual
and Peter Brosnan presenting cheques and other facilities. We are glad to be able estimated bill should not
to charity representatives in Drogheda, to support them both financially at this time increase. Flogas has purchased
Ballyhaunis and Cork. In Belfast, Paul of year.” carbon offsets equivalent to
Ruegg, Senior Marketing Executive, www.flogas.ie the carbon generated from the
presented a £500 cheque to Marie www.flogasni.com supply of electricity to Just
Energy customers, so their
electricity supplied will be
carbon neutral.
IRISH SCIENTISTS TO LEAD EU PROJECT Flogas Customer Support
Team in Drogheda:
The EU-wide research project is being funded under the EU Horizon
+353 (0)41 987 487
has proposed a new method of 2020 programme and is expected to
www.flogas.ie
home heating that could slash home take just over four years to complete.
www.justenergy.ie
heating bills, whilst also benefitting While still in its infancy, it’s estimated the
the environment. The team at the system will cost €9,850. IERC lead have
International Energy Research Centre estimated that MiniStor could reduce
(IERC) at Tyndall National Institute energy consumption in an average
in Cork, will lead the €8.6m MiniStor house by 44% and pay for itself within
project to develop a system which seven years. If implemented widely, the
uses special salts to store heat system could help reduce close to 3,396
generated by the sun. The research tons CO2-equivalent per year. John Rooney, Managing Director,
Flogas Ireland.
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PTS Christmas Gala Ball 2019
P
A YEAR OF SUCCESSFUL lumbing Trade Supplies (PTS) has James Huish, the night was an absolute
had an incredibly active year with delight for all in attendance. Every week
FUNDRAISING
their charity fundraising events, in Northern Ireland, another three children
CULMINATES IN THIS holding five large events in support of and young people aged 0-24 years old will
SPECTACULAR EVENT Cancer Fund for Children. Their year be diagnosed with cancer, and the charity
IN SUPPORT OF CANCER concluded with a fantastic gala ball on aims to support both the young person and
FUND FOR CHILDREN. November 22nd in the Grand Ballroom their family, so that they don’t feel they have
at the Europa, a wonderful evening that to face the issues alone. The ball raised an
SEE IF YOU CAN SPOT was well supported by the all areas incredible £24,500, and PTS would like to
YOUR PICTURE… of the plumbing and heating industry; thank everyone who has supported their
manufacturers, suppliers and customers fundraising and contributed so generously.
alike all gathered together to support a The company has raised a grand total of
worthy cause and enjoy the festivities. over £50,000 this year to fund the selfless
With entertainment from Tim Megarry and work of the Cancer Fund for Children.
“Every week in Northern Ireland, another three children and young
people aged 0-24 years old will be diagnosed with cancer.”
12 | PLUMBING & HEATING MAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON: www.plumbingmag.comPTS CHARITY BALL Branches in Belfast (Grosvenor Road and Duncrue), Lisburn, Enniskillen, Derry, Newry and Dublin. For more information, telephone +44 (0)28 9027 1600 or visit www.ptsireland.co.uk www.plumbingmag.com FOLLOW US ON: PLUMBING & HEATING MAGAZINE | 13
The trade’s
local plumbing
and heating
supplier
• An unrivalled local level of service
backed up by a national support network
• Friendly, knowledgeable staff
• Fast and efficient delivery service
• Industry-leading brands
www.ptsplumbing.co.uk
NORTHERN IRELAND
• BELFAST 107-127 Grosvenor Road, Belfast, County Antrim BT12 4GL. T: 028 9027 1600
• DUNCRUE 36-38 Duncrue Road, Belfast BT3 9BP. T: 028 9078 7700
• ENNISKILLEN 131 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh BT74 7JZ. T: 028 6632 3888
• LISBURN Unit 1, Ballinderry Business Park, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn BT28 2SA. T: 028 9263 5330
• DERRY Unit 11a, College Business Park, 40 Springtown Industrial Estate, Derry BT48 0LY. T: 028 7130 6000
• NEWRY Unit 8, Carnbane Business Park, Tandragee Road, Newry BT35 6QJ. T: 028 3083 1340
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
• DUBLIN Unit 1, Block K, Ballymount Industrial Estate, Dublin 1 T: 00353 (1)456 8530NEWS
IRP ELECTION
RESULTS
Shane Henderson
and Richard Burke
from the Heating and
Plumbing Association
of Ireland (HPAI)
have been elected
onto the Installer
Representative Panel
(IRP). Joining them
on the panel is Pat
Jordan, Ken Lawrence,
Fred Cleary and John
The team at MyLife with their cheque for the money raised for the
Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.
Reynolds. The panel
had vacancies for
six Registered Gas
MYLIFE BATHROOMS HOST COFFEE MORNING Installers, comprising
of three representatives
The Newry based wholesaler recently Hospital, for our exceptional patients and
from Leinster, two
held the event to raise money for the young people.” The charity is very close to
from Munster and
Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. the hearts of the MyLife staff and they are
one from Connaught/
The charity has said online, “It is only very pleased to announce that they raised an
Ulster. The main
through the kindness, generosity and incredible £2000. The team would also like to
purpose of the Installer
hard work of our supporters raising these thank Koffy for all their help in supplying the
Representative Panel
vital funds for our charity that we are coffee and coffee machine, as well as Larkin’s
is to help facilitate
able to do more and more every year to Centra for donating baked goods.
communications
take us closer to achieving our vision: to T: +44 (0)28 3025 6392
between members,
provide the best possible facilities and E: sales@mylifebathrooms.com
RGII and the
environment at Birmingham Children’s www.mylifebathrooms.com
Commission for
Regulation of Utilities
(CRU) and inform
JOIN THE GAS CHAT IRELAND FACEBOOK GROUP! decision-making
of the Gas Safety
The group was formed enjoying an exclusive space Supervisory Body. The
when a couple of to discuss their trade. Most term of appointment
registered gas installers, recently, Gas Chat has held is for a period of three
Mark Ryan and Phil a Christmas Raffle for its years and meetings
Mahady, decided to set members, selling tickets for are chaired by the
up a Facebook group as £10 each and all proceeds will CRU. The HPAI is an
the most accessible way go toward Crumlin Medical organisation based in
of allowing like-minded Research Foundation, with Cork, and its purpose
individuals to come members of the group all is to improve the
together and discuss the problems in contributing fantastic prizes. Plumbing and Heating
the industry. The incredibly popular Everyone in the gas and heating industry Industry in Ireland -
private page, which reached 1000 is encouraged to get involved. Congratulations to the
members in December 2019, is very To find the group on Facebook, simply new panel!
active, with members offering support search for ‘Gas Chat Ireland’ and answer E: info@hapai.ie
and advice to each other, as well as a few questions to join. www.hapai.ie
www.rgii.ie
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SNIPEF SUPPORTS NEW
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT
WATER QUALITY IN
NORTHERN IRELAND
SNIPEF, the Scotland and Northern
Ireland Plumbing Employer’s Federation,
is supporting the launch of a new
campaign to help keep customers’
tap water fresh by signing up qualified
plumbers in Northern Ireland to a UK-wide
plumbing register. Northern Ireland Water
Phoenix Energy Services six new apprentices are pictured alongside and WaterSafe, the UK-wide accreditation
Phoenix Energy Services Operations Manager, Duncan Whelan and Phoenix
Energy Services Apprentice Mentor, Robert McConnell. body for competent and qualified
plumbers, want to tackle the poor
PHOENIX FUEL THE FUTURE plumbing in the home or workplace which
can create problems like strange taste,
Phoenix Energy Services has as they work towards securing a full- discolouration, and leaks, by signing
appointed six new gas engineer time gas engineer role. Commenting up all of the Province’s plumbers to its
apprentices to its team. on his appointment, Daniel Hughes, WaterSafe register. By working together
Rocco Quinn from Templepatrick, one of the youngest apprentices, with skilled professionals, however,
Harvey Joyce from Lurgan, Finn said, “The apprenticeship scheme is many of these issues can be avoided
McKendry-Quinn from Killyleagh, a great way to get into the industry, altogether or rapidly resolved. Members
Daniel Hughes from East Belfast, learn a trade and get qualifications of WaterSafe benefit from free promotion
Shéa Davison from North Belfast and while still working. I am grateful for and branding, customer reassurance and
Aaron Jennings from Ballynahinch, this opportunity and am keen to a direct link to Northern Ireland Water.
were all recently appointed and will learn as much as I can to be the best T: +44 (0)131 556 0600
be learning the gas trade with expert engineer I can possibly be.” www.snipef.org
support, while obtaining formal www.phoenixenergyservices.com T: +44 (0)333 207 903
heating and plumbing qualifications www.phoenixnaturalgas.com www.watersafe.org.uk/howtojoin
KEEPING HOMES SAFE IN WINTER
Some of Northern Ireland’s leading utility companies
have produced a campaign to help homeowners get
winter ready. Northern Ireland Water, NIE Networks,
Phoenix Natural Gas and Openreach have launched
the timely campaign to remind homeowners that winter
preparations are a vital part of the holiday season.
Spending a little time on protection early on could help
avoid trouble and expense, such as burst or frozen
pipes or a broken-down boiler. The campaign offers a
‘cut out and keep’ list of useful contact details, should (L-R) Michael McKinstry, Phoenix Natural Gas; Sara Venning, NI Water;
Carmel McConville, Consumer Council NI; Mairead Meyer, Openreach;
utility services be disrupted due to severe weather. Sara Paul Stapleton NIE Networks.
Venning, Chair of the Joint Utilities Working Group said,
“By working together, we have combined winter advice weather and we encourage all householders to take the time
and information on all our companies into one simple to get winter ready.”
format for the public. Preparation really is key for winter www.niwater.com - www.phoenixnaturalgas.com
16 | PLUMBING & HEATING MAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON: www.plumbingmag.comGREENLINE PLUMBING SUPPLIES - MERCHANT PROFILE
David Bates and Ray Purfield
recently received their Merchant
CONTINUING TO GROW
of the Year Award from Ray
McClay, Worcester Bosch.
WITH ISSUES SUCH AS CONSTANTLY SHIFTING REGULATIONS, REVOLUTIONARY
TECHNOLOGY AND BREXIT ALL AFFECTING IRISH BUSINESSES IN TURBULENT
2019, GREENLINE HAS NAVIGATED ITS SECOND YEAR WITH STYLE AND
PLENTIFUL SUCCESS…
Greenline continues upward trajectory
S
ince its inception in 2017, to businesses which are really come in here because we know
Greenline has quickly blazing the trail in the industry, what we’re talking about. One of
established itself as the and attract attention from newly our staff members is a qualified
leading heating and plumbing emerging businesses to long- plumber; he knows exactly what
supplier in Co. Meath and has established industry giants. Store plumbers are after and the type
continued to grow in ways that Manager, Ray Purfield, described of information they need. Donal,
were not initially imagined. A the award as, “great recognition my right-hand man, works on
glance at the online reviews for us” and many patrons of the the counter and is also very
really exemplifies the company’s store were quick to congratulate knowledgeable. All members of
reputation for effective customer the fantastic achievement. staff attend training courses every
service, with many visitors leaving Customer service is highly year which means that when a
compliments for Greenline staff. prioritised at Greenline. All plumber rings us with a question,
The company can now proudly members of staff are trained we know how to help them.”
declare its award-winning extensively on all products and Although cost is a factor when it
status for its services, having are on hand to answer every comes to product selection, it’s g
been acclaimed for outstanding customer query. Ray explains
customer service at Ireland’s some further detail about why “All members of staff are trained
Plumbing and Heating Awards the company focuses so intently extensively on all products and are on
2019. These awards pay homage on its service, “Plumbers like to hand to answer every customer query.”
Greenline Plumbing Supplies, 22 Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Navan, Co Meath
T: +353 (0)46 902 2533 - E: sales@greenlineps.com
www.greenlineps.com
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IRELAND’S
NO.1
DISTRIBUTOR
High-quality brand names in Plumbing,
Heating and Bathroom products
Partnership.
Performance.
Contact: Professionalism.
SALES OFFICE:
✆ +44 (0)28 9262 0400
e: sales@mdireland.com
Mark Crawford - Area Sales Representative
✆ +44 (0)7764 634144
e: mark.crawford@mdireland.com
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Pictured L-R are David Bates,
Ray Purfield, Donal Reilly and
CONTINUING TO GROW
Alan Keating.
not the most important one. “As we’re seeing continued growth is an unbeatable combination
a plumber said to me one day, in our customer base.” Now with for success. With two years
it’s not all about price. There’s an award under its belt to both of implementing these goals,
no point having a great price and celebrate and evidence the hard the company has continued to
not delivering the product for work the company has put into mature and advance. Ray reflects
three weeks.” Ensuring deliveries its customer service, Greenline on the company’s beginnings,
get to site when the customer shows no signs of slowing down. “Starting out with just two staff,
needs them has been critical to Greenline has also used their we now have seven and also
Greenline’s success. “A lot of industry knowledge and fantastic have three vans out on the road
our plumbers work nationwide, products to cultivate plenty of which deliver to building sites
so the vans go wherever they’re loyal and satisfied customers. throughout the region. Our growth
needed. We work hard to ensure Greenline Plumbing Supplies was has surpassed all expectations.”
our customers are satisfied with born out of the idea that customer Contributing to its growth are
the service they receive from service and product quality are the many leading manufacturers
Greenline. That commitment the two most important factors that Greenline stocks, which
has led to repeat business while in gaining repeat business and are already well used, liked
reputation of our service has delivering customer satisfaction, and represented across many
also spread, which means that and along with great prices, that projects in Ireland and further
afield. For their plumbing
department, brands like DeWalt,
Milwaukee, REMS, Makita and
Bosch are all proudly on display
at the store. Additionally, the
company supplies boilers from
Grant, Firebird, Worcester,
Viessmann and Idealogic and
also sanitaryware from Sonas
Bathrooms. For their g
“Starting out with just two staff, we
now have seven and also have three
vans out on the road.”
Greenline Plumbing Supplies, 22 Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Navan, Co Meath
T: +353 (0)46 902 2533 - E: sales@greenlineps.com
www.greenlineps.com
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heating department, Greenline Ray explains, “We have acquired have a huge amount of repeat
supply a broad range of radiators, vast knowledge of renewable business which is always a
cylinders, pumps, booster pumps systems through years of good sign. We’re attracting new
and expansion vessels; water experience with on-site surveys, customers every day and that’s
heaters, underfloor heating a special service we offer. We thanks to word of mouth and
systems and the latest heating can visit you on-site to advise recommendations from existing
controls are all available. With on the best customers.”
these products available instore system to suit Ray is also full
and for delivery, Greenline can your needs and
“We have acquired
of praise for his
cater to any plumbing and to ensure you vast knowledge of team, who have
heating situation; whether it is a have the exact renewable systems also made all
site on a schedule or supplying a requirements for
whole new heating or renewable your project.”
through years of of Greenline’s
success a
energy system. With Irish carbon experience with
possibility; Donal
“We have the technology to taxes set to rise onsite surveys, a Reilly, Assistant
combat climate change and from €20 to €80
special service Manager; Alan
we can start today,” Paul Allen, per tonne by
project coordinator for the Centre 2030, ensuring we offer.” Keating, Sales;
Carol Hardimon,
for Alternative Technology, said in buildings
Accounts; Noel Faulkner,
June 2019. Both Ireland and the have the most energy efficient
Driver; and David Bates, Sales
UK are on a “trajectory” to net- solutions in place is more
zero carbon emissions by 2050, important than ever and Representative.
a significantly bolder ambition Greenline has responded to Conveniently located just off
than the previous commitment to these rising needs with urgency the M3 motorway, clients on
reduce emissions by 80%. Doing and the personal touch they have their way to projects are able to
their part, Greenline stocks a come to be renowned for. easily collect their orders in the
significant amount of renewable With the future of Greenline morning. Greenline is open from
energy solutions including looking increasingly brighter 7am until 6pm Monday to Friday
heat pumps and solar panels. with every triumph, Ray took and 8am until 1pm on Saturdays,
Going further than stocking and the opportunity to extend his ready to greet any client with
promoting the use of greener gratitude to those who have expert advice and an award-
plumbing and heating systems, supported the company. “We winning smile.
Greenline Plumbing Supplies, 22 Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Navan, Co Meath
T: +353 (0)46 902 2533 - E: sales@greenlineps.com
www.greenlineps.com
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GERPEX IS THE MODERN AND EFFICIENT EMMETI SYSTEM USED TO BUILD HEATING
AND SANITARY SYSTEMS WITH MULTILAYER PIPES, MADE FROM CROSS LINKED
POLYETHYLENE PIPE (PEX) AND ALUMINIUM AND SPECIAL FITTINGS…
Emmeti Gerpex - full system solution
I
ncreasingly, price points, reliability
and speed of installation are driving
product choices when designing and
specifying new developments.
“Piping made from multi-layer
composite pipe is a viable alternative
to copper because it offers flexibility,
speed of installation and the elimination
of hot works on site,” says Emmeti’s
Ireland Sales Manager, Sean Leonard.
MLCP has also seen less dramatic
price fluctuations in recent years
compared with copper and steel.
The flexibility of the pipe, together
with the use of press fittings, is where
MLCP can offer significant savings to
developers on installation time. The
pipe can be bent readily (including jointing methods such as soldered
90-degree bends), allowing efficient copper and threaded steel fittings. Stockist...
routing around the building. Once bent, They consist of engineered brass, with
Bassetts are delighted to provide
it retains its form and stays in position. an outer sleeve coating of nickel plating
the Emmeti range of products to our
The pre-insulated MLCP Pex al Pex that is not in contact with fluid.
customers. Having worked closely
option provides further savings on The use of a pressing tool to ensure a
with Emmeti, it was evident that
installation time and cost. clean, secure joint means the system
their values are aligned to our own,
MLCP pipe with corrugated sleeve is can be installed with no hot works on
providing high quality, installer-
ideal for supplying feeds to radiators site.
friendly products and solutions, with
within screeds. The fittings have a double O-ring
a clear focus on customer service
MLCP consists of a plastic pipe (PE-Xb) system made from ethylene propylene
and technical support.
with an internal aluminium layer that diene monomer (EPDM) rubber. Finally,
Customers are dealing with
offers rigidity, form retention and a a plastic ring incorporated into the
a premier system solution
solid oxygen barrier. Emmeti’s MLCP fitting prevents di-electric corrosion
manufacturer who holds all
is seam welded, which is stronger than between the aluminium layer of the pipe
the appropriate WRAS system
overlapping and maintains a more and the brass-bodied fitting.
approvals, and this was a key factor
consistent aluminium thickness. Compared with conventional plastic
in Bassetts decision to partner with
The internal smooth surface prevents piping, MLCP has low expansion
Emmeti.
limescale and considerably reduces characteristics because of the
Our installers are very discerning,
pressure drops. In sanitary systems internal aluminium layer. For design
and they understand the importance
this also contributes to preventing and specification purposes, thermal
of both quality and value when
legionella. expansion is comparable to copper.
selecting which products to use. The
Applications of the Water Regulations
customer events we have conducted
PRESS FITTING Advisory Scheme (WRAS) approved
with Emmeti have been incredibly
When the pipe is combined with our system mean it is used regularly
well attended and received by our
press fittings, it makes the Gerpex within potable environments as well as
installers, and we look forward to the
system a complete and highly reliable heating and chilled water systems.
development of the Emmeti brand
product with a WRAS guarantee of 50 For further information contact
across our network of branches.
years. Sean Leonard T: +44 (0)7766 730 559
Press fittings are a clean, simple and or Alun Coulter T: +44 (0)7766 730 684 Paul McMenamin
more efficient alternative to traditional www.emmeti.co.uk Sales Director, Bassetts.
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ENTER 2020 CATEGORIES
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THE AWARDS OFFER A CHANCE TO RECOGNISE AND CELEBRATE THE BIGGEST AND BEST
ACHIEVEMENTS ACROSS THE INDUSTRY…
Entries are now open for Northern Ireland’s
Plumbing & Heating Awards 2020
T
he Plumbing & Heating Awards professionals in this industry are a very the awards are keenly supported by
are back in Belfast, held important audience in helping us to attendees, all there to cheer on the
this year in the spectacular deliver LPG and Natural Gas energy successes of both winners and entrants
Crown Plaza Hotel on November solutions to customers across the alike. The deadline for entries is Friday
6, 2020. The evening will see a province. Therefore, we are delighted 11 September.
wide range of professionals flock to support the awards, because they For entry forms or more information,
together to celebrate the finest recognise and showcase the high contact Karen Jess on (NI) 028 9261
products, projects and people within standards of professionalism and 2990 or (ROI) 01 696 8319, e-mail
all areas of plumbing and heating best practice that we see every day karenj@kmpltd.co.uk or visit www.
industry and to have an enjoyable throughout the industry.” Each year plumbingmag.com
evening at the country’s only award
event for this diverse sector. With
categories designed to ensure that
every section of this diverse industry
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since the first award show back in
2012. We are pleased to announce
that the awards this year are again
sponsored by Flogas, a UK leading
supplier of domestic Liquefied
Petroleum Gas, with more than 35
years’ experience in the sector. Gary
Hanna, Sales Manager at Flogas NI
said, “We’re delighted once again
to be the headline sponsor for the
Plumbing & Heating Awards. The
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The ALT-ST0035 from Altecnic is an
easy-to-use option for a filling loop,
complete with a pressure gauge and is
therefore ideal for remote filling.
Chris Reilly,
Altecnic Country
Manager for Ireland.
EXPERTS WITHIN THE PLUMBING AND HEATING INDUSTRY, ALTECNIC, OFFER SOME INSIGHT
INTO HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM FILLING LOOPS WHEN USING THEM WITH A CENTRAL
HEATING SYSTEM (CHS)…
A filling loop FAQ from Altecnic
W
ith over 40 years of also used to fill and pressurise the temporary filling loops: Where a
experience and a secondary heating system of Heat closed circuit heating system has
dedicated technical team, Interface Units (HIUs). fluid, which represents a slight
Altecnic has all the knowledge and health hazard because of the
resources to provide excellent advice Where should the filling loop be concentration of substances with
on how and when to use certain installed? low toxicity; including any fluid
products. The company offers The filling loop is installed between which contains ethylene glycol,
several product options for filling the mains cold water supply inlet and copper sulphate solution or similar
loops to suit a variety of projects, the central heating return pipe in the chemical additives, or sodium
with Altecnic and their stockists boiler and HIU. hypochlorite (chloros and common
offering guidance and support to disinfectants), the installation of
ensure plumbers and engineers Should the filling loop be a compliant double check valve
make the best choice for their connected permanently to the on the fill point connection to the
individual requirements. boiler? supply or distribution pipe may be
No. After the system has been considered as acceptable backflow
What is it? filled and pressurised, the service protection. Where a fill point
A filling loop is a piece of apparatus valves must be closed, the system connection incorporates a “flexible
used in the filling and pressurising isolated and the flexible hose connection” when not in use, it
of domestic central heating systems removed and stored until it is used is good practice for the hoses on
(CHS). In apartment blocks with a again. The following good practice these connections to be completely
centralised boiler plant, they are guidance is available in relation to disconnected and removed.
“The product is also incredibly simple
for the engineer to install.”
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A typical installation of the ALT-ST0035.
“Altecnic has taken the
humble filling loop…
and has added the extra
security of a pressure
gauge, which as discussed
earlier, is a beneficial
addition to ensure the
CHS is running correctly.”
However, a partial disconnection, What is the maximum working The Altecnic ALT-ST0035 filling loop
only detaching one end of the pressure and temperature? consists of a double check valve, a
hose, is equally acceptable The maximum inlet pressure flexible hose with union connectors,
providing that the disconnection is should be 10 bar and the maximum sealing washers and a ball isolating
made between the hose and the continuous temperature should be valve with a 4-bar pressure gauge.
backflow prevention device on the 85 degrees. Altecnic has taken the humble filling
supply/distribution pipe. loop which includes a double check
Why is the filling loop only valve, isolation valve and flexible
Do all boilers have a filling temporary? loop and has added the security of a
loop? Legality. The requirement that the pressure gauge, which as discussed
A filling loop can be either part of connection is temporary is because earlier, is a beneficial addition to
the boiler itself, or it can be fitted Water Regulations prohibit the ensure the CHS is running correctly.
close by it. backflow of water into the mains This can be pre-installed into the
which risk contaminating it. The risk isolation valve, meaning that when
Is a pressure gauge required? of contamination from a CHS is even isolated from the flexi loop and double
It would be beneficial. The greater because of the corrosion and check valve attached to the mains,
pressure gauge measures the sludge which can build up inside it is exposed to the system pressure
pressure in the heating system and potentially the presence of anti- in the heating circuit. With this is
and is especially useful when the corrosion and biocidal chemicals. A mind, the ALT-ST0035 has been
filling loop is installed away from permanent connection to a CHS is designed to be installed in areas that
the boiler or when the boiler or therefore not permitted. both engineers and home-owners
HIU does not have an integral can easily access easily without
pressure gauge. If the pressure Can the filling loop be installed the need to disturb the boiler. This
is too low, the boiler will turn any way round? means that they can read the system
off and there won’t be any hot No. When installing an external pressure, check for pressure drop
water. Alternatively, high boiler filling loop, care must be taken to and, if needed, top up the system
pressure causes unnecessary ensure that it is installed the right easily and quickly. Supplied as
strain and the system could break way around, otherwise the check 15mm compression connections, the
down. Therefore it is imperative to valve will prevent the system from product is also incredibly simple for
measure the pressure effectively. re-filling. the engineer to install.
For more information, contact Chris Reilly, Country Manager for Ireland, on +353 (0)85 2152 288 or
e-mail chris.reilly@altecnic.co.uk or Gary Swann, Northern Ireland Sales Manager on
07760 596727 or e-mail gary.swann@altecnic.co.uk or visit the website at www.altecnic.co.uk
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BRIDGEFIELD APARTMENTS, DUBLIN
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
DISTRICT HEATING WITH AN A2 BER RATING AND LOW COSTS FOR END-ISERS -
SANTRY DESMENSE APARTMENTS DELIVERS BOTH...
S
ituated adjacent to the a design and set out the road to-day business of the site
picturesque, 100-acre map for the installation. management. Darren O’Neill,
Santry Desmense Park, Cosgrave Developments’ M&P Mechanical Project
M&P Mechanical has completed continuous investment in new Foreman made sure the project
the stylish, A2 rated, 251-unit technologies has led to a was delivered in time and to the
Bridgefield apartment complex, beautifully finished apartment high standard expected by Mark
developed and constructed by complex, with low running costs O’Rourke, Managing Director of
Cosgrave Development. and a compressed plant size. M&P Mechanical.
Bridgefield was the first NZEB Using custom-made apps for At the heart of the high efficiency
compliant building to deliver smartphones, each end-user district heating system at
units to the Dublin City Centre can see the energy consumption Bridgefield Apartments are two
social and affordable housing. of the apartment as it happens. 320kw gas-fired boilers, three
With high efficiency and low This easy access interface gas-fired CHP units, one 2000l
end-user costs, Cosgrave’s encourages the end-user to buffer vessel.
primary driving focus on the adjust and modify the usage as The system circulates through a
mechanical elements, district needed to reduce the waste of 4” mid steel heating ring mains
heating was the supreme choice. energy. located in the basement of the
Cosgrave Development engaged Co-ordinating with other trades building. The ‘mains’ heating
the services of McElligott in tight spaces and managing lines deliver the LPHW water
Consulting Engineers to develop quality control was the day- to secondary pumps located at
LOUTH: Derrycammagh, Castlebellingham, Co Louth
T: +353 (0)42 937 9090
www.mandpi.ie
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BRIDGEFIELD APARTMENTS, DUBLIN
the bottom of each riser shift of to set time clocks for hot water Anthony O’Conaill, Senior
which there are seven. around a busy life. Operations Manager at M&P
From the secondary pump the Positive charged air supplies Mechanical, concluded, “When
LPHW water is pumped into to spaces with external walls it comes to large apartment
each apartment sub metering is promoted to reduce cold air complexes like this, its great
station and onwards into the leakages into spaces, which can to see a developer using this
apartment radiators and hot generate draughts and extra tried and tested district heating
water heat exchanger. heating costs. Each apartment solution. Now with two district
Alongside the district heating boasts fully pressurized heating award behind us, we
pipework is a main water plumbing, concealed sanitary try to bring our knowledge to
distribution network. Mains fixing and high efficiency all the projects we do. District
water, held in a fully insulated radiators. Heating with low maintenance
format 30 tank, is pressurised and a life cycle on the main
through a booster pump and FIRE SUPPRESSION plant over 30 years, its more
pumped to each apartment via There is 4” galvanised steel than just an efficient solution, it
the fusion welded plastic mains routed up each dry riser with a effective”
water pipework. landing valve on every floor.
Each apartment was built to For every riser there is a
the highest standard of air standpipe outside to ensure
tightness for efficiency and low easy access to extinguish or Project Team...
running costs, with it’s own prevent the spread of fire in the
Client:
standalone heat recovery unit, building.
Cosgrave Development
fully insulation heating and In the basement there are ten
water services pipework. fire hose reels on 2” galvanised Consultant: McElligott
On-demand hot water ring mains at 60 metre intervals, Consulting Engineers
generation is available, which backed up by 2000L capacity Mechanical Contractor:
removes the end-users need cold water storage tanks. M&P Mechanical
DUBLIN: Suite 2, Blackglen Village Centre, Sandyford, Dublin 18
T: +353 (0)1 518 0580, E: info@mandp.ie
www.mandpi.ie
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BRIDGEFIELD APARTMENTS, DUBLIN
BOILERS
40 YEARS OF BOILER EXPERTISE FROM C&F QUADRANT ENSURES HIGH
EFFICIENCY HEATING SYSTEM…
C
&F Quadrant played a placed to service the needs of Each of the floor-standing
key role in ensuring the the residential, commercial and boilers has an efficiency of over
heating system at the industrial sectors across all of 95% compared to a standard
new Bridgefield Apartments Ireland. boiler’s efficiency of 80%. NOx
at Santry Desmense, Dublin The reason Cosgrave levels are below 40mg per kWh
could operate at the highest Developments selected the - from a pollutant perspective,
efficiency. GB402-470 Buderus boiler the lower the better.
The company supplied two model and C&F Quadrant Controlled by the BMS,
470kW Buderus gas-fired was down to reputation and the Buderus boilers can be
condensing boilers at 80/60C experience. “The developer modulated up and down
flow and return to manage peak has used Buderus boilers depending on the load. This
heat loads, along with Buderus before and was really happy model can modulate from
Cascade boiler controllers, all with their performance,” says 95kW up to 470kW.
fully modulated and enabled C&F Quadrant Sales Engineer, “We advised on the
from the BMS. Michael Hempenstall. requirements for the boilers
C&F Quadrant is a major “It’s a top quality product, and supplied the necessary
distributor and merchant to the which is what we are known for accessories,” says Michael.
heating and plumbing trade supplying. We’ve been in the “M&P Mechanical was a joy to
in domestic and commercial industry for over 40 years and work with. We’ve worked with
heating products. With offices as well as supplying the best them before and look forward
and warehousing in Dublin names, our back-up service is to working with them in the
and Belfast, they are well also one of the best.” future.”
C&F Quadrant Unit L40 Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate, Dublin 10.
T: +353 (0)1 630 5757
E: michael@cfquadrant.ie
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BRIDGEFIELD APARTMENTS, DUBLIN
CHP UNITS
RENEWABLES EXPERT GLENERGY MAKES BRIDGEFIELD APARTMENTS’
LANDLORD AREAS AND SERVICES ALMOST SELF-SUSTAINING…
G
lenergy played a vital This heat is introduced to the The company has established
role in ensuring the system in a way that allows itself as a leading and innovative
Bridgefield Apartments the boilers to switch off. This provider of Part L and NZEB
development met Part L effective and efficient control solutions to the Irish market. In
regulations by generating means the system can vary or addition to CHP, Glenergy has
significant carbon and energy ‘modulate’ its heating input from a range of heat pumps and hot
savings for the user. 940kW to 14.5kW - varying gas water heat pumps to fit most
The company supplied three consumption from 100% to just commercial and residential
SenerTec Dachs micro CHP 1.5%. This reduces wasted heat, applications.
(Combined Heat and Power) units avoids burning unnecessary gas Glenergy’s aim is to provide
to generate heat and electricity and further helps lower the levels the best energy solution for the
for the residents. of CO2 generated by the central company’s clients at the best
These are the biggest selling plant and its environmental price whilst also taking into
CHP units in Europe and highest impact over the life of the system. account long-term sustainability
selling micro CHP units in Ireland. The electrical supply for the and greater social obligations.
Developed and manufactured landlord services and central
by German company, Senertec plant room power consumption is “During lower
GmbH, they are ideal for satisfied by the CHPs, making it
apartment blocks and other small almost self-sustaining.
heating load periods,
commercial projects. The proven technology of the the heat from the CHP
During lower heating load SenerTec Dachs miCRo CHP
periods, the heat from the CHP units is backed by the high level
is used to reduce
is used to reduce running costs. service delivered by Glenergy. running costs.”
Glenergy Limited, Unit 1D, Renmore Business Park, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow
T: +353 (0)1 556 3100 – E: info@glenery.ie
www.glenergy.ie
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