Altecnic News & Blogs

Whether you’re a professional plumber or a DIY enthusiast, Altecnic understands the importance of efficient water flow in a home.  One of their key solutions is Manifolds. But what exactly are they, and how can they benefit your next plumbing […]

Excessive ingress of dirt, air and debris can hinder the performance of your heating, air conditioning and boiler systems. Dirt and air separators are an effective method to correct and prevent the presence of air and dirt into your closed, […]

Heat pumps serve as an effective, energy-efficient solution for maintaining desirable ambient temperatures within buildings. As experts in heat pump components and accessories, in this guide we explore the key parts and components found within heat pump systems that contribute […]

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, […]

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) […]

We talk every day about expansion vessels in one form or another, this could be giving part codes to customers to sizing vessels for installers – but what is the purpose of an expansion vessel and what are the differences […]

The rise of off-site fabrication presents a game-changing solution for specifiers, contractors, and building operators tackling refurbishment challenges and striving for high-performance heating and hot water systems in commercial buildings. Establishing efficient heating systems amidst constraints like limited space, tight […]

Dirt and air in hydronic systems cause operational problems and their removal is a key factor in achieving maximum efficiency. Steve Elsmore, Senior Technical Support at Altecnic, breaks down why the removal of air from systems is important and describes […]