Providing a means by which code level three of the CSH guide can be met, Alpha’s three main product offerings operate at optimum efficiency making them suitable for use on any domestic project where energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon emissions are the key drivers for product specification.
SolarSmart, GasSaver and FlowSmart are designed to work with existing boiler technology, helping to make installation easier, and as such, allow for heating and hot water performance levels to be greatly enhanced. SolarSmart, for example, works with a combination boiler, unlike traditional solar thermal systems that use a standard boiler, to deliver a back-up heat supply should it be required. The stored volume of hot water however is heated only by the collected solar energy, so no gas is used in maintaining the cylinder temperature.
Similarly, GasSaver sits above the boiler and works by recycling waste heat from boiler flue gases. This warmth can then be used to pre-heat cold mains water before it enters the boiler. As a result, the boiler works to heat warm rather than cold water resulting in around 35% less gas being used helping to reduce energy costs whilst saving up to half a ton of carbon per year. As such, the product itself is recommended by the Energy Saving Trust and is SAP Appendix Q recognised.
FlowSmart is ideal for use in situations experiencing a higher than average hot water demand, such as large households. Whilst a combination boiler is able to supply large volumes of water in average use situations, it is unable to deliver large volumes of hot water to multiple outlets at the same time. FlowSmart incorporates a CD35C combination boiler, a GasSaver flue gas heat recovery unit and either a 25 or 50 litre thermal store allowing it to meet intensive hot water demands. FlowSmart is approved by the NHBC in accordance with Chapter 8.1 for simultaneous draw-offs up to 18 L/min.
Catherine Earl, Marketing Manager from Alpha Heating Innovation, commented, “In terms of our product offering, we are committed to delivering a range of energy efficient, emission reducing solutions by which heating and hot water services can be achieved. Ecobuild provides the ideal means by which we can get this message out to our core specifier audience delivering a ‘hands on’ approach to the understanding of each product, whilst offering help and advice as to how our products can be put to use on a whole range of projects where carbon reduction and the need to meet level three are important driving factors.”
Alpha Heating Innovation is part of the Italian owned Immergas Group, which has produced over four million boilers and is regarded as one of Europe’s leading heating appliance manufacturers. Alpha’s operation in the UK sees itself as a provider of energy efficient heating and hot water solutions delivering a wide range of products and services suited to a whole host of domestic situations.
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