Central Heating Systems
Central Heating is a
means of heating your home from one central
source i.e. a boiler. The boiler heats water
that is then 'pumped' to where it is
required in your central heating system. The
type of boiler and fuel used can vary,
however the end result is central heating
for radiators and hot water. Choosing the
right central heating system is crucial in
balancing energy efficiency with appropriate
capacity for your home.
Central heating for radiators and hot
water is controlled via a set of
controls, which usually includes a clock
or programmer, plus room thermostats and
thermostatic radiator valves. These
ensure that heating and hot water
operate at a suitable time and
temperature to ensure comfort and reduce
any wastage from your central heating.
In general, gas central heating is the
still most popular form of central
heating used in the UK. Gas heating
offers the ultimate in controllability
and tends to be less expensive than
central heating systems with an electric
boiler due to the lower fuel costs,
particularly gas central heating systems
powered by a modern, high efficiency
boiler.
Condensing Boilers ('Energy-Saving')
In
April 2005 the energy performance standards of gas boilers in
England and Wales were changed. This means that in most cases, when
you install a new boiler, you will need a condensing boiler to meet
the new energy efficiency standards.
A condensing boiler or
'energy-saving' boiler is a high efficiency boiler. It extracts more
heat from the flue gases than a standard boiler, so very little heat
is wasted through the flue which saves you money on your heating
bills.
Combination Boilers
A combination boiler produces a near instantaneous supply of hot
water on tap, 24 hours a day. Unlike conventional heating and hot
water systems, a combination system does not store hot water, but
heats water as you use it. There is no cylinder, no tank and no
connecting pipe work, which saves space and reduces hot water costs.
Conventional Boilers
Conventional boilers use a
traditional system which heats up a store of water before you need
to use it, via a hot water cylinder and header tank.
We will always install the
most environmentally friendly system available for your home.
The current Part L of the building regulations require that on all
new boiler installations the following work is completed.
Band A-B Condensing boilers are installed
New controls for central heating and hot water are provided
Thermostatic valves are installed on all radiators.
The central heating system is chemically cleaned
The installation is fully tested and commissioned
The following prices are a guide for
the supply and installation of all equipment required and includes
the works above. The prices include vat, but are subject to a free
no obligation survey.
How you can improve your central heating
system's efficiency
To work at its best, your central heating
system needs clean water flowing through its
pumps, pipes and radiators. When sludge and
other deposits build up, they create
blockages that force the pump to work
harder. This can mean you waste energy, and
pay more to heat your home and water.
Before installing a new boiler we will
determine the most appropriate method to
cleanse your central heating system, using
either PowerCleanse or PowerFlush, and for
long term reliability we will also install a
MagnaClean filter.
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This involves attaching a cleansing
machine to your central heating
system and circulating a cleansing
agent through pipes and radiators to
loosen and rinse out the impurities.
The resultant waste is removed to a
suitable exterior drain. Then as
part of our normal commissioning
process the boiler will also receive
a 'hot and cold' flush to remove any
impurities left behind by the
installation process. Finally the
system will be filled with fresh
water and a chemical inhibitor added
which is designed to reduce future
corrosion and sediment build up.
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Why PowerFlush
is right for you
PowerFlush works by pumping a
special cleaner through the central
heating system to break down sludge.
On its way round the water passes
through a device to remove iron
magnate, sludge and other
impurities, so only filtered water
returns to the system. Once the
system, has been flushed, we can fit MagnaClean to stop problems
recurring.
Advantages include increased
energy efficiency, lower bills, a
system that last longer and
increased radiator efficiency.
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MagnaClean Professional-Included
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After installing your new boiler/
system we want to keep your central
heating system protected and this is
done by installing a MagnaClean®
magnetic filter.
The MagnaClean® is
fitted onto the pipework of the
system and captures iron oxide,
preventing large deposits forming on
internal components. Our engineer
can then clean out the filter during
your Annual Service, so it can carry
on protecting your system for years.
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