PRODUCT REVIEW
Altecnic DISCALDIRT 546 Series deaerator-dirt separator.
Altecnic 551 Series DISCAL SLIM.
Altecnic DIRTMAG MINI.
MARK MOGEY, HEAD OF OEM SALES AND ROI AT ALTECNIC EXPLORES SOME OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO HELP KEEP THE HEATING SYSTEM CLEAN... Prevention is better than cure
R esearch from the Energy and Utilities Alliance suggests that 80% of all central heating system issues are related directly or indirectly to sludge/ debris in the system, so it makes sense to not only clean the heating system thoroughly but to also take preventative action so that it does not happen again in the future. Modern heating systems regardless of size are becoming more and more dependent upon clean, suitable water quality. Materials used in the construction of expensive components such as boilers, fan coils, heat pumps and cylinders mean that having a clean, filtered or flushed supply
Mark Mogey, Head of OEM Sales UK & ROI, Altecnic.
is paramount to maintain the efficiency of the system. While many domestic and commercial heating systems will have some sort of dirt and air removal, the technology has moved on considerably in the last few years so it’s important to ensure that all systems are reaping the benefits. This can be addressed by taking a whole system approach to preventative maintenance whilst conducting the annual servicing and safety check of the boiler. Air and dirt are serious issues in a heating system and need to be removed. Air will cause noise in the pipes, low flow rates or even total circulation blocks and inefficient
heat transfer to the environment resulting in cold customers and greater heating costs. It can also cause corrosion of the system that results in weakening and even the breaking of components such as pipes, radiators or boiler heat exchangers. To reduce air in a system you can fit valves that automatically vent air as it accumulates in a riser and of course standard and automatic air vents can be fitted to radiators. The advantage of having automatic valves is that the air build up is managed on an ongoing basis rather than at its annual inspection or worse when it breaks down. The new Altecnic DISCALSLIM is
“It is worth explaining to your customers how they may benefit from modern air and dirt removal systems.”
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