Ireland's Plumbing & Heating Magazine Issue 107 May-June

Ireland's Plumbing & Heating Magazine Issue 107 May-June

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News &Views 5

Product News 9

In Focus 16

Tiny’s Trek Challenge Plumbmaster’s Bangor Branch Manager, John Weatherill is undertaking a virtual trek challenge in aid of Inspire NI. NRC secures sustainability Local manufacturers support revamp of Level 3 workshop in

Assurance from Albion Valves David Rhodes, Technical Manager at Albion Valves (UK) explains why you should ask more of your manufacturer.

Mechanical installation at Enniskillen Primary School Scott & Ewing Ltd helps give historic school new lease on life. 25 Pumps and System Treatment The latest industry products and expert advice. 37 Entries now open for the most prestigious industry

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49 Nerrad tools launch Nerrad tools launching in Ireland this June with its premium range of hand tools. 69 Vent-Axia ensure installers are up-to-date Details on the Vent-Axia training event taking place this May.

Northern Regional College, Newtownabbey Campus. 33 Amalgamated association latest Latest update from Amalgamated Heating and Plumbing Contractors Group.

awards event on the NI Calendar Entries now open for Northern Ireland’s Plumbing and Heating awards.

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TINY’STREADMILL TREK

The manager of the Plumbmaster Bangor branch, John Weatherill is undertaking a trek challenge to raise funds for Inspire NI. The Portavogie man, known to his family and friends as Tiny, is completing the full distance of travelling from Lands End to John O’Groats, a total of 864 miles in 90 days. Tiny is completing most of the challenge virtually, at home on his treadmill, and the ‘Last Leg,’ 62 miles, will be completed on foot. Tiny’s Treadmill Trek will run for 90 days. The challenge commenced on 25, March with the completion date set as 25, June and he has planned to complete nine to 10 miles per night. The day before his completion date, Tiny will set off from Haldane Fisher, Newry and walk the length of 62 miles to Haldane Fisher, Enniskillen. And in true Tiny style, he has added a twist to this last segment of the trek. The avid walker will also carry an amount of weight on his back, as homage to the weight he has lost through walking. Speaking to Ireland’s Heating & Plumbing Magazine about the fundraiser, Tiny said he felt inspired by his own father who enjoyed walking and completed the Loans End to John O’Groats trek. “My own walking journey has been inspired by my father who loved the great outdoors. I have lost a total of 10 stone through walking, and I wanted to pay homage to that weight loss in this trek. “Back in 2019, as part of Plumbmaster’s fundraising efforts, I walked from the Coleraine branch to the Newry branch carrying a boiler on my back as well as sleeping rough at each branch on the journey.

Tiny in 2015 when he walked the West Highland Way.

“I enjoy a challenge and it’s all for a great cause too” he added. Each year, the managers at

to anyone affected by drug and/ or alcohol misuse, mental health, and wellbeing. Tiny has received lots of support from his Plumbmaster team and work colleagues with some joining him on the ‘Last Leg.’ Tiny hopes to raise £2,000 with his fundraiser and welcomes all donations. These can be made at any Plumbmaster branch throughout Northern Ireland or online at: https://justgiving.com/ fundraising/tinytreadmill

Plumbmaster put forward a charity they would like to

become the nominated choice for that year. This year, Inspire NI, formerly Addiction NI was picked. Tiny explained that the charity has been very engaging, assisting with donation buckets across the branches and support and advice. Inspire NI provide professional advice and support

UELANNOUNCEDASDISTRIBUTORFORMYSONPRODUCTS

Uppercross Enterprises Limited (UEL), Ireland’s leading supplier of high-quality Plumbing Fittings and Heating Solutions, is pleased to announce their appointment as a distributor for Myson Products in the Republic of Ireland. Myson (a brand of Purmo Group Plc) is a leading supplier of sustainable indoor climate comfort solutions to customers across the globe. Myson’s comprehensive range of heating systems includes radiators, heating valves, electric heating systems, towel warmers and underfloor heating systems, designed to

offer the highest levels of comfort and efficiency. Paul Thompson, UEL Managing Director said: “For almost 40 years, our focus has been on providing innovative plumbing and heating solutions to the Irish market, leading the way through product development and continuously building our product portfolio of

to introduce Myson as part of our heating solutions product offering.” Also speaking about the partnership, John Kelly, Sales Director (Ireland) at Purmo Group said: “UEL are a key distributor in the heating and plumbing sector, with a proven track record of working with established brands and servicing an extensive customer network across the Republic of Ireland, making our partnership the perfect fit.” According to Niall O’Connor, UEL Sales Director: “We are a one-stop- shop for heating and plumbing, and we will now have Myson products available on the ground in Ireland from our extensive distribution warehouse in Tallaght, Dublin 24.” For further enquiries contact [email protected] or telephone, +353 (0)1 400 0000 or your UEL area sales manager.

leading industry brands.” Paul continued: “Myson is a natural addition to our existing product range, building on our success in establishing Emmeti (also a brand of Purmo Group) who have been a premium brand for multi-layer pipe and fittings within the Irish market since 2018. It’s an exciting time to expand our relationship with Purmo Group and we are delighted

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TRAINING

Local Manufacturers, OFTEC Representatives and College Officials at the opening of the Level 3 Workshop at NRC.

NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE IMPROVES STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCES BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH LOCAL INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURERS, AND SUPPLIERS TO ENSURE UP-TO-DATE TRAINING ON MODERN APPLIANCES… Securing sustainability across the industry for the future

L ocal manufacturers have come together and helped to kit-out a revamp of the Level 3 workshop in Northern Regional College (NRC) Newtownabbey Campus. In line with emerging developments in the oil industry, the centre will also have an environmentally friendly bay introducing apprentices to HVO fuel and burners, solar hot water, and heat pump technology. OFTEC Ireland have been supporting the college with development of the centre and ensuring the importance of regulations are adhered to during apprentice training. The facilities at NRC are inclusive of green changes, government plans and preparing students for tomorrows world today. Training students on existing oil

products and integrating emerging technologies such as HVO supplied boilers, heat pumps and solar power hot water, Plumbing Lecturer, Peter Lynch has hailed the new workshop a “real success.” Speaking to Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Magazine, Peter said: “On behalf of the Northern Regional College plumbing apprentices, I want to express a big thank you to the manufacturers and suppliers who have so generously supported the apprentices through the provision of contemporary equipment for use in their training. “Having the right equipment while training offers apprentices the opportunity to become familiar with the reality of plumbing while they are in the classroom and workshop and provides assurance that on qualifying, these

new plumbers will be fully equipped to provide safe, quality work in the industry. Now is the time for employers to start recruiting apprentices for September’s intake.” Manufacturers have opened their doors for student visits to the production factories and training facilities. After the recent visit to the Warmflow factory, Lisburn back in February, Chris Cormican Area Sales Manager said: “Warmflow is a strong believer in collaboration between industry and educational institutions and in taking forward the results of such collaboration to the benefit of the community as well as the heating sector itself. Sales Manager, Chris added: “To strengthen these essential interactions Warmflow is delighted to be partnering with NRC in the showcasing of the

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(L-R): Peter Lynch, Plumbing Lecturer at Northern Regional College, Morgan Feeney, Northern Regional College SkillBuild Competitor 2022 and Richard Robinson, Group Sales Director at Beggs & Partners.

(L-R): Peter Lynch, Plumbing Lecturer at NRC with Cathal Rafferty of Firebird and David Russell, Area Manager WBL Construction.

(L-R): Chris Cormican, Warmflow, Morgan Finney, NRC Skillbuild Competitor and Matt Murray, Head of Advanced Technologies.

Students who recently visited the Warmflow factory.

latest heating product technologies, providing both teaching-aid products and underpinning knowledge, and in doing so, helping to deliver improved learner outcomes.” Grant has been at the forefront of the plumbing and heating industry for over four decades and were delighted to support apprenticeship training at NRC in Newtownabbey. Grant’s support for apprentices at NRC includes a dedicated Grant branded work bay and a range of heating technologies from its product portfolio for the apprentices to work with and learn about including an HVO biofuel compatible Grant Vortex boiler, Grant Aerona 3 R32 air to water, air source heat pump, a Grant pre-plumed and pre-wired hot water cylinder, the Grant Uflex underfloor heating system and Grant Sahara solar thermal panel. When presenting this year’s Northern Regional College Skillbuild plumbing competitors (Morgan Feeney, Harry Thompson and Ethan Hood) with recognising achievement prizes, Richard Robinson, Sales Director at Beggs and Partners said the company has been delighted to support the NRC for many years in providing materials

for use in the training centre. Richard said: “Providing quality products has always been our focus and we think that students should learn to use the best materials. This gives their customers an excellent job, meaning they will have faith in the installer and will return to them in the future.” In addition, Firebird Boilers work closely with the college to ensure that each new crop of plumbers is equipped with the knowledge and skills for today as well as tomorrow, embracing new technologies and new challenges as it looks towards a sustainable future for everyone. As an industry leader, Firebird has a responsibility to ensure that talent within the industry is nurtured and developed. Firebird are proud of its strong association with NRC’s progressive apprenticeship training which is ensuring that its apprentice plumbers are trained to the highest standards. Plumbmaster Sales Manager, Paul McDowell commented: “Plumbmaster was very happy to help support the college and the future plumbers by helping introduce renewable technology into the apprenticeship training programme at the Newtownabbey Campus. With the knowledge and

access to the best products we were delighted to be able to support the next generation of our industry.” Mark Harris, Area Sales Manager at EPH Controls added: “EPH Controls are pleased to be involved in the development of this facility. When we were asked about this we instantly said yes as we believe it is important to support the Apprentices who are the future of the industry. Congratulations to Peter and the team here on a job well done.” Charlie Shivers, Managing Director at Copper Industries along with LB Cylinders said they are always delighted to help inspire the next generation of plumbing and heating students, especially when it comes to renewable energies and the opportunity they present.

Further information on the new facility at NRC can be found online at: www.nrc.ac.uk or by e-mailing Peter Lynch at: [email protected]

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VALVES

DAVID RHODES, TECHNICAL MANAGER AT ALBION VALVES (UK) LTD EXPLAINS WHY SPECIFIERS SHOULD ASK MORE OF THEIR VALVE MANUFACTURERS WHEN IT COMES TO TODAY’S CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS…

Askmore of your manufacturer

B uildings are becoming more complex in their design along with the desire for more efficient heating and cooling systems. In addition to this, new legislation is driving the use of low-carbon technologies to cut emissions from our building stock. As a result, consultants and contractors must access ever-more detailed information on the products they specify, install, and ultimately hand over to clients. This information can include BIM (building information modelling) >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108

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