Altecnic News & Blogs

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 Technical Support, Stephen Elsmore, discusses the role of PICVs, focusing on the 145 Series PICV from Altecnic, in balancing hydronic systems.

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, talks through the inside of three of our Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs), covering both domestic and commercial versions of the valve, to show you you how each of them works!

Stephen Elsmore, Senior Technical Support at Altecnic, talks through the key features of the NEW CALEFFI XS® under boiler magnetic filter.

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, discusses the key features of the new Altecnic Dry Trap Tundish. Unlike any other tundish on the market, 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.

Stephen Elsmore, Senior Technical Support at Altecnic, discusses all you need to know about inlet control groups. Steve covers how the inlet control group functions and troubleshooting with inlet control groups.

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, explains the best way to insulate your anti-freeze valves to ensure that they remain fully operational, whilst also providing optimal protection for your heat pump.

What's included in our Robokit Extra sealed system kit? Ed Morris talks you through the key components and how they work together to make installation for installers easier!

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, covers all you need to know about filling loops and how they work!