Altecnic News & Blogs

With the domestic heating landscape needing to evolve due to targets set by the government, homeowners are presented with an array of options that span from traditional gas boilers to new, low-carbon renewable solutions. Amidst this diversity, hybrid domestic systems […]

The sixth issue of Idronics UK offers guidance on heat pump design and componentry selection, aiming to enhance the knowledge of the industry and support the shift to low-carbon heating solutions. Altecnic Ltd, the UK's leading supplier of hydronic solutions, […]

Ed Morris talks through the key features of our all new valve assembly the NEW Altecnic Apartment Control Assembly Plus™

This animation, takes you through how the flow through expansion vessel works to keep water moving to encourage flushing through the vessel, greatly reducing the opportunity for clusters to form.

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, talks through the inside of the 5026 Robocal® automatic air vent and how it works to release air from the system to prevent water loss, damage, and wastage from the system.

Ed Morris, Technical Manager for Altecnic, discusses the key features of the Dynamical® Thermostatic Radiator Valve by taking a look inside the valve and exploring how it works.

The Altecnic Dry Trap Tundish boasts a patented, anti-splash design with a transparent chamber that provides a visual indicator for discharge and is fully compliant with G3 building regulations.

Steve Elsmore, Senior Technical Support at Altecnic, talks through the inside of our Ecocal™ Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV), discussing the key features of the TRV and how they work.

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, talks through the inside of a Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV), using our 5213 Merchant Mixing Valve as an example to show how TMVs work.

Pressure Independent Control Valves (PICVs) are crucial for hydronic systems with multiple zones or terminal units. They help balance flow rates across different branches of the system, ensuring that each zone receives its required flow, temperature, and comfort levels. Senior