Altecnic News & Blogs

Altecnic Ltd is proud to announce that its SATK32107 Heat Interface Unit (HIU) has delivered industry-leading results in the latest BESA UK HIU Test Regime, passing more individual ‘best practice’ criteria than any other HIU currently tested in the UK. […]

The push for a sustainable future is driving regulations towards low-carbon and renewable energy sources for heating and hot water. This can be a challenge for building owners and developers, especially in existing structures. But fear not, there’s a solution: […]

HIU’s perform an important role in heating systems, so it’s important to know right from wrong when it comes to misconceptions in the industry. Let’s set the record straight: “A HIU is like a boiler” A heat interface unit (HIU) […]

Altecnic Ltd, the leading supplier of hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, have launched a guide explaining how to design and commission heating systems for apartment buildings and district heating schemes, incorporating Heat Interface Units (HIUs), Thermostatic Radiator […]

What is a HIU? Firstly, it is important to get a handle on the wider picture and understand where you will find HIUs and the larger systems they operate within. What is a heat network? A heat network sometimes referred […]

Altecnic Ltd, the leading supplier for hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, has been chosen as an innovation partner for a new interactive, self-service intelligent marketplace for sustainable technologies to assist in the push towards net-zero. The Wates […]

With district heating networks becoming a key solution to the UK delivering a low carbon energy economy, Altecnic’s Specification and Technical team members have been awarded CIBSE accreditation as heat network consultants. Says Gary Perry, Managing Director of Altecnic: “Heat […]

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic Ltd, discusses the release of CIBSE CP1 ‘Heat Networks: Code of Practice 2020’, and its implications for heat network design, build and maintenance in the UK.   What is CP1 (2020): Heat Network Code […]

Altecnic’s ground-breaking and multi-award winning range of heat interface units have been awarded the plumbing industry’s highest potable water safety accreditations. As part of its commitment to raising standards across the industry and encouraging compliance, Altecnic’s marketing-leading SATK20, SATK30 and […]