New Vaillant ecoTEC Combi Boilers for 2012

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Vaillant ecoTEC Combination Boilers

New Vaillant Ecotec Boilers for 2012

Vaillant are infamous for their reliable and affordable gas boilers. The flagship manufacturer has launched a revamped model of the popular Vaillant ecoTEC Combination boilers for 2012, with advanced electronics, revised componentry and stylish looking case designs.

High efficiency combination boilers are becoming an increasingly popular choice in UK homes and now account for well over half of all new domestic boilers installed in Britain every year. Furthermore, ecoTEC condensing combination boilers require no hot water cylinder or cold water storage tank, minimising the space they occupy. Vaillant’s range of combination boilers is broad enough to ensure the ideal solution for all house types – from a one bedroom/bathroom flat through to a four bedroom property with two bathrooms.

Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 24 Combi & Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 28 Combi

Vaillant ecoTEC pro 28 combi boilers have the same high build quality as Vaillant ecoTEC plus combi models, but with a more basic specification, and with a shorter warranty period.Vaillant ecoTEC pro combination boilers models are ideally suited to properties with lower hot water demands such as flats or apartments, and use less gas over other gas boilers

Vaillant ecoTEC Plus Combi Boiler Guide

The boilers at the forefront of Vaillants range are the ecoTEC Plus Combination Boiler range. With a range of 6 Combination boilers ranging from 19kw to 28kw output with flow rates from around 9 litres per minute to over 15 litres per minute. With Vaillant’s ‘AquaComfort’ system ecoTEC plus combination boilers offer excellent hot water performance providing instantaneous hot water at a constant temperature.

Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 824 Combi Boiler
24kw Boiler with DHW Flow Rate of 9.4 Litres per minute
Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 831 Combi Boiler
31kw Boiler with DHW Flow Rate of 12.7 Litres per minute
Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 837 Combi Boiler
37kw Boiler with DHW Flow Rate of 15.2 Litres per minute
Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 937 Combi Boiler
37kw Boiler with DHW Flow Rate of 15.2 Litre per minute
Vaillant ecoTEC Exclusive 832 Combi Boiler
32kw Boiler with DHW Flow Rate of 12.9 Litre per minute
Vaillant ecoTEC Exclusive 838 Combi Boiler
38kw Boiler with DHW Flow Rate of 15.2 Litre per minute

The result of over 135 years’ accumulated heating industry experience and expertise, you can rest easy knowing ecoTEC offers exceptionally high efficiency and is also highly economical in operation. While compact dimensions and excellent siting versatility mean that ecoTEC is extremely easy to accommodate.

Not content with producing the boiler that was awarded Which? Magazine ‘Best Buy’ status in 2011, Vaillant added a host of new and innovative features to both ecoTEC plus and pro boiler ranges.
Improving the boiler efficiencies with a new gas system, enhancing the already industry leading electronics and taking ecoTEC performance to a new level. Vaillant have enhanced the appearance with a new case design and clean, modern control panel.

All Vaillant ecoTEC condensing boilers are SEDBUK 2005 ‘A’ rated (the best possible rating for low carbon emissions) and Energy Saving Trust recommended. With an efficiency rate of over 89%, compared to about 78% for standard efficiency boilers, Vaillant boilers deliver excellent savings on fuel bills and reduced impact on the environment.

All from a heating company that has been awarded Heating Manufacturer of the Year at the heating industry’s Installer Live Awards (formerly CORGI Awards) in both 2010 and 2011.

The all new Ecotec boilers for 2012 are soon to become the nations favourite gas boilers for central heating domestic properties.

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Worcester Boilers – the most cost effective UK boiler? summary guide

Monday, January 9th, 2012

WORCESTER BOILERS

Worcester Boilers are probably the leading UK Boiler company.  For further detailed information visit here for >>> Worcester Boilers.

WORCESTER BOILER QUICK SUMMARY GUIDE:

Below is a quick summary guide for you to some of the more popular Worcester Boilers inc. a brief overview of an ideal situation where you could use each Worcester Boiler:

APARTMENTS / 1 BATHROOM PROPERTIES:

Worcester 24i : Worcester 24i Junior – suitable to apartments and 1 bathroom properties

The Worcester Greenstar 24i Junior from Worcester Bosch is an ‘entry level’ wall hung boiler. They’re suited to apartments and properties with 1 bathroom.  Compact in size, the Greenstar 24i boiler can be installed in a number of locations and are compatible with a choice of optional heating controls.
Worcester 28 Junior : worcester 28i boiler

The Greenstar 28i Junior combi boiler is one of the UKs most popular combination boilers. This Worcester Greenstar Junior 28i Combination Boiler has a SEDBUK Band A rating with a 90.1% energy efficiency rating.

The Worcester 28i Junior combination boiler is suitable for a small / medium sized house or apartment with typically one bathroom.

2 BATHROOM OR LARGER PROPERTIES:

Worcester 30CDI : Worcester 30CDI Boiler : Worcester 30CDI Boilers

The Worcester Greenstar 30CDi Combi Boiler in our gas combi boilers section is on of our top of the range Worcester Combi Boilers.

You can control both the hot water and central heating temperatures on a Worcester Greenstar 30CDi combi boiler. They also offer the widest choice of operating features within our gas boiler range, providing the ultimate in user convenience, performance and economy.

Worcester Greenstar 30CDi combi boilers are unique in that they condense in both heating and hot water modes, resulting in greater efficiency and fuel savings.

The higher outputs of Greenstar CDi boilers can be suitable for larger properties with more than one bathroom.
Worcester 37CDI : Worcester Boiler : Worcester Boiler 37CDI

You can control both the hot water and central heating temperatures on a Worcester Greenstar 37CDi combi boiler. They also offer the widest choice of operating features within our gas boiler range, providing the ultimate in user convenience, performance and economy.

Worcester Greenstar 37CDi combi boilers are unique in that they condense in both heating and hot water modes, resulting in greater efficiency and fuel savings.

The higher outputs of Greenstar CDi boilers can be suitable for larger properties with more than one bathroom.

WORCESTER BOILER SPARES : For peace of mind, Direct Heating Supplies carry STOCK of most popular Worcester Boiler Spare Parts

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Vaillant Ecotec Combination Boilers Keeping You Warm This Winter

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

With an extended warranty on the Ecotec Pro and Ecotec Plus models having been introduced until 31 December 2011, and the winter season starting to take its hold, now is a better time than ever to purchase a Vaillant Combination Boiler for your home. Ideal for those with paucity of space, either models can be fitted anywhere in the home without a second thought about their space consumption. Available in natural and LPG gas, Vaillant has a combi boiler to suit all conditions.

Trusted Brand

With 130 years of experience, Vaillant have been able to develop their combination boilers over this time to provide households with increased efficiency, quality, and reliability. As a leading established boiler manufacturer in Europe, Vaillant offers excellent technical advice bespoke to ensuring that all of its customers receive the optimum service from their Vaillant boiler. It ought to come as no surprise that we at Direct Heating Supplies always recommend our Vaillant Combination boilers because we know that ultimate performance is guaranteed.

Power When You Need It

We always recommend the Vaillant Ecotec Pro 24 and Vaillant Ecotec Pro 28 for smaller properties with one bathroom, but find that for slightly larger properties, the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 831 and the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 837 provide better shower pressure when running between two and three bathrooms. Not forgetting that these combination boilers also provide a superb heating function, with any Vaillant combination boiler you are going to have your heating and hot water taken care of without the worry of storing a tank, and soaring energy bills. For larger properties that do see higher energy bills, the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 937 with its ‘actoSTOR’ fully integrated storage tank is ideally suited to properties with higher hot water demands.  When regularly asked how a boiler such as the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 937 can be regarded as compact if it has an integrated storage tank, the simple answer is it boasts almost the same dimensions as the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 837 but has a tank with the capacity of 15l within.

Make sure you are fully prepared for the unpredictable winter months by taking advantage of the extended warranty as you’ll see a sustained optimal performance from any of the Vaillant combi boiler ranges. The Ecotec Pro combi boilers have a 3 year warranty as opposed to 1, and the Ecotec Plus models have a 5 year warranty as opposed to 2. Whilst selecting which boiler is right for you is a matter of importance, it is just as vital to ensure that you have the appropriate heating controls, flues and accessories to complete a successful installation. Please always seek advice from your installer who has the knowledge of your unique situation and can provide a professional recommendation as to what it is you require exactly to fulfil the hot water and heating needs of your home.

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Chrome Towel Radiators

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

A stunning addition to any bathroom, is the Towel Rail or Towel Radiator. Coming in many different styles and sizes, there is always a towel radiator to suit your bathroom to help warm your bathroom and help dry towels.

The new Hero line of towel rails from Direct Heating Supplies is a high quality, affordable and stylish solution to bathroom heating. With choice of 2 paint finishes, Chrome or White, the Hero Towel Radiators selection also offers 2 style of design, Curved or Flat, all 79 towel rails in the product line are available on 48hr delivery to mainlain UK destinations.

Towel Radiators for Warmer Towels

All Hero Towel Warmers are Duel system, meaning they can connect direct to your wet central heating system, or heated with an electric element as a standalone radiator. All having robust and strong 25mm ladder rungs for exeptional heat output and strength, coupled with the correct radiator valves, the entire installation gives an elegant finish to any bathroom.

Hero stylish towel radiators are designed to complement today’s interiors, adding that luxurious appeal and transforming your bathroom, kitchen, living room or hallway, a well crafted radiator can offer many enhancements to the decor of bathroom suites

All Hero Towel Rails are tested and approved to EN442 European Standards and come with 10 or 15 Year Guarantees. Hero supply heated bathroom towel rails and designer radiators to major house builders, property developers, plumbers and architects – all at exceptional prices.

Take a  look today from main distribution partners Direct Heating Supplies.

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VAT Reduction Demanded on New Boiler Installations

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Boilers in the UK are subject to the full 20 per cent rate but other energy-saving equipment, such as controls, insulation, combined heat and power systems, biomass boilers, heat pumps and solar panels attract a 5 per cent rate.

The reduced rate applies to energy-saving installations in all residential properties and commercial buildings used by charities. Installations of these systems in new properties are zero VAT rated.

Leading figures are calling for this to be extended to boilers and passive flue heat recovery systems.

Last year’s boiler scrappage scheme saw sales of domestic boilers rise by 5.3 per cent in the final quarter of last year, according to the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council. However, the market has fallen back again since the start of 2011.

Peter Thom, chair of the Heating Strategy Group of the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes, has petitioned Chancellor George Osborne but was still awaiting a reply.

The HVCA is also backing the campaign. Its head of sustainability David Frise said cutting the VAT could be a well-timed move.

The campaign is to support the letter sent to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the 28th February 2011 requesting the reduction of VAT to 5% on professionally installed domestic central heating boilers and passive flue heat recovery.

At the moment there is an anomaly as professionally installed heating controls, insulation and solar panels are at the lower rate of 5% but the boiler is at the higher rate of 20%, even though this will save the most amount of energy and carbon. The latest innovation, flue heat recovery, is also blighted with this higher rate.

The Coalition aspirations for saving energy are relying on the Green Deal which will not be available until late 2012 or even later due the complex legislation required. It would therefore be suggested that this proposed reduction in VAT is for a limited period to be introduced immediately for 2 years and then reviewed if and when when the Green Deal is introduced.

To find out about and sign the Cut the VAT campaign, visit www.grumble.org.uk.

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Plumbing & Heating Website Launches Next Day Boiler Delivery

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

A plumbing and heating website is helping cash-strapped consumers save money and time by launching a direct, next day nationwide delivery service for gas boilers. The website, www.directheatingsupplies.co.uk, sells leading brand plumbing and heating equipment with a ‘next working day’ pledge on in-stock items.

Its new service – unmatched by competitors – provides a guaranteed next business day delivery before 9am, 10am or 12pm – and even Saturday delivery options. And customers can access an online tracking system to keep an eye on their purchase.

The website, which went live in June 2010, also offers a next day delivery service for heating spares and accessories.

Ben Jarrett, business manager of Direct Heating Supplies, said: “Both services are exceptional but no-one in the market place can match our boiler commitment which has the fastest delivery times on the Internet. It benefits both the installer and the customer as it allows them to be more cost-effective, booking only the time needed for the installation rather than a whole day’s labour.”

With a goal to become the number one online shop for boilers, plumbing and heating goods, the website offers deals on top name boiler brands such as Worcester, Baxi and Vaillant.

Buyers will also find essential boiler spare parts and accessories to complete any home maintenance project. It operates 24/7, and customers can take advantage of a freephone service for expert help and advice.

For more information, visit the website.

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Glow-Worm Ultracom 2 Combi Boilers

Friday, February 25th, 2011

The Glow-Worm Ultracom 2 Combi Boiler

The Glow-Worm Ultracom 2 Combi Boiler, a new high efficiency combination boiler range with a choice of flexible control options available in 24, 30 & 35 kW outputs.

Designed with hassle free installation in mind, the brand new Glow-Worm Ultracom 2 range of High Efficiency combi boilers offers a spacious internal design with easy access to all components without the need to remove the side panels meaning no side clearances are required.

Combined with one way wiring connections and a unique, simple filling loop design meaning you don’t have to remove any parts, installation and servicing is both straightforward and quick. The High Definition plain text display ensures hassle free and simple commissioning, whilst the advanced stainless steel heat exchanger reduces noise so much, the Ultracom 2 is so quiet you’ll barely know it’s there.

Flexible controls

With a choice of plug in digital timer or external eBus controls the Ultracom 2 cxi offers complete flexibility providing perfect home comfort for every application. Also featuring a unique receiver slot located inside the boiler, the Ultracom 2 cxi and the new Climapro 2 RF wireless programmable room thermostat are the perfect combination for advanced heating control.

Key Features

• High Efficiency and NOx Class 5 rated

• 5 second hot water delivery (measured at tap 1m from the boiler)
• Choice of plug in analogue or digital timer as optional accessory
• Simple new in-built filling loop design enabling filling without the need to remove any parts
• One way fit, simple wiring connections
• Easy access to all components from the front without the need to remove side panels meaning no side    clearances are required
• Enhanced commissioning features – boiler self-check routine – initial pre-purge feature
• Clear fault code explanation – detailed plain text display helps use and commissioning
• Extremely quiet operation
• LPG compatible without conversion kit
• Flexible pre-fixing jig (optional accessory) – 1 jig for upward or downward piping
• Spacing frame available as an optional accessory
• Compatible with Glow-worm eBus controls including Climapro 2 RF

• Unique receiver slot inside the boiler for easy installation of the Climapro 2 RF
• 2 years parts and labour warranty

Who Are Glow-Worm?

Glow-Worm has a heritage spanning 75 years in the heating business. Glow-worm is a well known and trusted British brand that delivers value for money heating and hot water systems you can rely on, allowing you to get on with your life in comfort.

Over the years, they have celebrated many milestones – in the 1990’s leading the way by developing one of the first condensing boilers; a technology which is now fitted as standard in millions of people’s homes across the UK. More recently,  received the “Best Buy” award by the highly prestigious Which? consumer organisation, demonstrating the quality, value for money and performance of  products.

Today,  heating solutions cover not just domestic gas boilers, but renewable technologies, hot water cylinders and domestic controls. Offering you one of the most comprehensive ranges of any manufacturer and backed by our nationwide support services, Glow-worm is one of the UK’s best known and leading suppliers of performance heating solutions for your needs.

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Boiler Broken? – Why buying spare parts is often the cheapest option

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

With the cold weather well and truly upon us, many people across the UK encounter problems with their heating and boilers after the summer spell of inactivity.

With main problems coming from broken Heat Exchangers, PCBs, Valves and seals, more often that not, these problems can be quickly sorted with the purchase of a spare part from an aftermarket supplier such as Direct Heating Supplies.

Many folk who dont have boiler breakdown cover often face delays from plumbers or heating engineers, and at this time of the year, come at a premium, and often later than you need them.

Boiler repairs is big business, when people are choosing to repair rather than replace, sourcing boiler parts online is a quick and often hassle-free experience. With the cost of a new combi boiler in excess of £800 alone, a few parts and some labour can have your combi boiler back up and running at a fraction of that cost to give many more years of service.

So dont be left in the cold and out of pocket, look at getting your boiler repaired professionally and quickly instead of facing a huge refit bill.

Boiler spares and parts are in a great supply, and often easier to shop for than you think.

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Heatrae Megaflo Hot Water Cylinder Review

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Heatrae Megaflo Cylinder from Direct Heating Supplies

A Heatrae Megaflo Hot Water Cylinder Review for today. In our current time, we use more hot water than ever before. With our homes having more showers, baths and basins, hot water is both a necessity and a  pleasure. But with the demands of rising energy prices and environmental issues, we need to strike a balance – a balance that gives us performance and reliability along with economy and responsibility. Utilising advanced technology Megaflo eco is widely regarded as the leader in unvented domestic water heating. Designed to perform faultlessly whilst minimising heat loss to maximise efficiency, it understands the balance we have to make.  So, maybe it’s time to think again, maybe you should consider a brand new high-tech hot water system. One like Megaflo eco.

• Constructed in Duplex stainless steel for maximum strength – pressure tested to 15 bar.
• Patented internal floating baffle system to accommodate water expansion.
• No anode – eliminates costly anode maintenance.
• Insulated casing for the temperature and pressure relief valve to minimise heat loss.  Unique ‘L-shaped’ long-life Superloy immersion heater reaches deeper into the tank giving more hot water.
• Titanium immersions as standard on all direct models.
• Patented cold water inlet diffuser minimises mixing of cold and hot water.
• High performance ‘coil-in-coil’ heat exchanger.
• Exceeds CHeSS* Best Practice for recovery times and insulation.
• Improved insulation for maximum heat retention.
• New water inlet controls increase flow rates by up to 20%.
• Improved performance at low pressures down to 1 bar.
• Installer friendly design.
• Complies with future European Energy Using Products Directive.
• New splash-proof IPX4-rated wiring centre gives greater choice of installation location.

Our new Megaflo eco range is the best choice for conserving energy while providing superior performance.

Cylinder construction
Heatrae Megaflo Cylinders are made of Duplex stainless steel, which offers a superior resistance to corrosion especially in aggressive water areas, compared with some grades of stainless steel, glass-lined steel and copper. Because Duplex is a low carbon, high chromium content alloy, it resists all forms of corrosion including pitting, crevice corrosion, uniform corrosion and stress corrosion cracking, without the use of a sacrificial anode. In addition, the tungsten inert gas welding coupled with the special post weld processes ensures the welded area has the same level of corrosion resistance and mechanical strength
as the parent metal.

This ensures the longest possible working life for every cylinder. The combination of its lightweight yet very strong construction makes Megaflo eco easier to handle on site. Every unit is pressure tested in the factory to 15 bar – five times the normal operating pressure – making Megaflo eco suitable for all domestic and commercial applications. No sacrificial anode is required with Megaflo eco. With inferior grades of stainless steel, glass-lined steel and copper, sacrificial anodes are required to achieve a degree of corrosion resistance. However they require regular replacement which, if not carried out can result in premature cylinder failure. Megaflo eco overcomes any need for this by using top quality Duplex stainless steel.

Heatrae Megaflo Cylinders are available  from Direct Heating Supplies in the UK.

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Baxi Duo Tec Combi 28 HE

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

The Baxi Duo Tec Combi 28 HE is one of the UKs most popular gas combi boilers.

The Baxi Duotec 28HE Combi Boiler is SEDBUK ‘A’ rated and is stylish and simple to use. The Baxi Duotec Combi Boiler Range at has been developed to offer easier installation, servicing and operation.

All Baxi Duotec Combination Boilers are more than 90% efficient, ensuring the highest energy rating score, saving you money on heating bills and keeping emissions down.

Technology working within the environment:
The Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE  boiler combines passion for technology with a commitment to the environment. A century and a half of experience brings from Baxi gives you a system that will give you all the warmth you’ll need at the maximum level of efficiency.

Higher efficiency, lower costs, lower emissions

When we say it’s efficient, we mean efficient. To meet Government legislation every new boiler must be high efficiency (HE) which means at least 86% of the fuel it burns is converted to heat.

Because the Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE turns more than 90% of the fuel to heat, it has the highest SEDBUK Band ‘A’ rating for efficiency, saving you money on your heating bills. It also helps the environment by using less fuel and therefore producing fewer emissions.

Key features and benefits

• Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger
• CORGI Boiler of the Year 2008
• Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28kW HE A awarded ‘Best Buy’ in a recent boiler report conducted by Which?
• SEDBUK Band ‘A’ rated – lower gas bills than traditional boilers
• Two year parts and labour warranty*
• User friendly and contemporary
• Easy to operate.

The Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE achieved 5-star ratings for efficiency, low NOx emissions (Nitrogen Oxide), features and installing. Which? described it as a great choice for flats and smaller houses.

The Which? review of the Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE states: “It’s one of the few boilers we’ve tested which reaches the very highest efficiency standards, matching its claims to meet the A SEDBUK standard.  As well as offering excellent efficiency, this boiler is reassuringly easy to use.”

Why choose a Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE Combi boiler?
With a combination boiler (or combi as they’re commonly called) you gain the convenience of instant hot water – at anytime. There are no hot water tanks. It simply heats the water as you use it. So it’s a very efficient way to gain a sure supply of hot water while reducing bills. What’s more, you won’t run out – there’s always hot water on tap. Many options from Baxi With the 24kW, 28kW, 33kW and 40kW models, there’s a Baxi Duo-tec Combi to match every home and family. All have been subjected to extensive life cycle testing and come with two-year parts and labour warranties. Baxi also has a wide selection of alternatives – including heat only, system or back boilers (and many ways to embrace renewable
energy).

Baxi Duo Tec Combi Boilers are available from Direct Heating Supplies.

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