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CHRIS REILLY, COUNTRY MANAGER FOR ROI & NI, INVESTIGATES HOWMAKING SMALL UPGRADES TO A SYSTEM CAN HELP SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS... Howcan efficient TRVs help
The Altecnic Ecocal® TRV.
O fgem have revealed that energy bills have been on the rise as a result of global prices for fossil fuels, especially gas, increasing at an unprecedented rate. With the increase in price said to be coming into effect as of the 1st of October 2021, and with an estimated 15 million UK households* being impacted, how can home-owners attempt to keep their energy costs down? home-owners reduce rising energy costs?
begin generating rewards. This compares favourably with
other commonly used energy-saving systems, such as installing a new boiler, which has a longer payback period.
the automatic dynamic balancing and pressure-independent adjustment of the thermal medium in radiators of two-pipe heating systems. This device, used in conjunction with a thermostatic, electronic or thermoelectric control, combines different functions in a single component. At Altecnic, we pride ourselves on both quality and efficiency, with these products showing that just a relatively small change to a heating system can provide considerable cost-savings to home-owners. * www.ofgem.gov.uk/news-and-views/ blog/energy-bills-are-rising-and-what- you-can-do-about-it “An Ecofys-Institute study revealed that replacing a manual radiator valve with a TRV can achieve energy efficiency improvements as high as 13-19%.”
MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS
The TELL (Thermostatic Efficiency Labelling) classification scheme sets European standards for radiator valves and provides clear guidance for consumers in order to help them make an informed purchasing decision. The Altecnic Ecocal® TRV has a family of A-rated models, offering 15mm, 10mm and 8mm versions and featuring anti-theft sensing heads. These brass TRVs with a chrome-plated finish are A-rated and have been carefully manufactured for both retrofit and new installations. They feature a serrated sliding tailpiece to prevent alterations to pipe work during installation. The models have a reversible body for either vertical or horizontal fit and are suitable for on flow or return pipe work, providing the installer with ultimate flexibility. Altecnic’s DYNAMICAL® dynamic thermostatic radiator valves allow
INNOVATION IS KEY There are a number of innovative
solutions that home-owners can explore to help them to reduce energy costs. One of the most common, simple, and cost-effective solutions is the installation of more efficient thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs). An Ecofys-Institute study revealed that replacing a manual radiator valve with a TRV can achieve energy efficiency improvements as high as 13-19%. This, highlights how, through the installation of a TRV, a radiator can perform better at a lower cost of energy. Furthermore, if home-owners take into account the average cost of a TRV, it can be estimated that it would take just two years for the investment to essentially
For more information, contact Chris Reilly, Country Manager for Ireland, on +353 (0)85 215 2288 or e-mail chris.reilly@altecnic.co.uk or Gary Swann, Northern Ireland Sales Manager on +44 (0)7760 596727 or e-mail gary.swann@altecnic.co.uk or visit the website at www.altecnic.co.uk
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