We’re excited to share that Hydra, our hybrid control unit that connects air source heat pumps (ASHP) with existing gas combi boilers, is shortlisted for Domestic Heating Product of the Year at the prestigious H&V News Awards 2024. Since its launch, Hydra is enabling a smooth transition to renewable energy for homeowners by allowing their […]
Hybrid tech combines heat pumps with combi boilers to accelerate air source heat pump adoption. Inta, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of heating and plumbing products, revealed its first hybrid heat pump system, Inta Hydra, last autumn. This hybrid solution offers homeowners an affordable and straightforward transition to renewable energy by seamlessly integrating an […]
Activ-Tec has announced the launch of its new leak detection and prevention device, ActivStopLeak. A game-changer for plumbing professionals and property owners, the system offers unparalleled protection against the risks of flood damage in properties. ActivStopLeak far surpasses current market offerings by detecting micro flows as low as 0.1 litres per hour, a significant improvement […]
A Quick Reference Guide for Specifiers, Installers and Maintenance Professionals of Domestic Heating and Cooling Systems The BS 7593:2019 standard can significantly enhance the efficiency and life expectancy of a household system, whilst also reducing carbon emissions. But, what are the must-know requirements of the standard and when does it apply? We’ll cover everything you […]
There are a number of applications for each of our products, but it can sometimes be difficult to decipher which is perfect for your requirements. If you want a thermostatic controlled automatic tap, then this is probably the one you want. Our NC250CP Thermostatic Non Concussive Basin Mixer can assist in all manner of situations […]
Thermostatic mixing valves play a big part in our day to day life – even if many may not recognise their importance. They are important because they can prevent people from being scalded or burned by hot water. Thermostatic mixing valves – or TMVs – are fittings installed within the pipe work before an outlet […]
By Stuart Gizzi, MD at Intatec The brassware industry works within a framework of regulations and guidelines that are designed to ensure that manufacturers make the very best taps, valves and showers they can and that specifiers understand exactly what they’re getting. UK manufacturers have a good reputation for compliance, with products being well made […]
Approximately 13 million households in the UK live in a hard water area — that amounts to 60% of the population! Use this map to see if you live in a very hard, hard or soft water area, or alternatively, contact your local authority. Hard water occurs in areas where the bedrock consists of porous, […]
