How-To

Oliver Collins, Channel Marketing Manager, Mitsubishi Electric, takes a look at indoor air quality in UK buildings, and the role of installers in providing healthy air: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has previously called for buildings to be ‘safe havens’ that protect occupants from the negative impacts of air pollution and advocated for good […]

Most boilers will include a filling loop, a handy solution which enables homeowners to top up their boiler pressure. Traditionally, filling loops have two valves which must be operated one after the other, however; Navien has introduced the NaviFill Link, a leaver designed to remove this frustration to ensure simplicity and convenience for you and […]

There’s a quiet revolution is underway, one that has the humble plug socket at its heart. USB device charging, anti-bacterial and easy to install, there’s a plug socket for everyone. Beyond powering appliances, today’s plug sockets are becoming sophisticated hubs of connectivity and convenience. In homes and businesses, the demand for multi-functional outlets has surged, […]

Offering a clean, low carbon alternative to petrol and diesel models, electric vehicles (EV) are an increasingly common sight. With growing demand for domestic charging points, Rob Shepherd takes to the road to find out more about the opportunities for electrical contractors in this area and what to consider when installing them. Figures from the […]

In his next column, Griff Thomas from heatly, looks at what can affect flow rate in a heat pump system and consequently the amount of energy needed to keep a house warm, while explaining the calculations needed to work this out accurately. All wet heating systems rely on warm water flowing through pipes and radiators […]