Unvented Cylinders Experience Dramatic Growth In Demand From Refurb Market
Filed under: Copper Cylinder, Unvented Cylinder, hot water cylinder
Unvented cylinder systems are now experiencing an unprecedented growth in the replacement market, as many installers recognising that a combi system isn’t always the best choice.
Since figures published by the Hot Water Association in 2008, showed that mains pressure hot water systems, reached close to half of the total hot water storage market, for the very first time, the growth has continued as changing demands favour the benefits offered by unvented systems.
Whilst combi systems can provide an instantaneous hot water solution, very few can exceed 20 litres per minute, or cope with demand from multiple outlets.
McDonald Engineers Sales Director, Jamie Stewart, explained ” Modern households are expecting their hot water systems to be capable of delivering more hot water, at higher flow rates, simultaneously to multiple outlets and with limited loss of performance.”
He continued, “As a result we have seen enquiries for our POWERflow 2000 unvented cylinder rise considerably from installers, house builders and local authorities who are beginning to question the attractiveness of the combi system. We have also seen a dramatic increase in sales of our THERMflow Thermal Storage Unit. This gives the benefits of Mains Pressure Hot Water at the tap, but with a Vented Store. This type of unit is ideal for all boilers and can also be used when people have an additional Solid Fuel heat source.”
To find out more about the POWERflow 2000 Unvented Mains Pressure and THERMflow Thermal Storage range, visit www.mcdonald-engineers.com, or contact our technical sales team on 01592 611123
Taking Alternative Fuel Hot Water Solutions To A New Level
Filed under: Multifuel Hot Water System, Renewable Energy Cylinders, Unvented Cylinder
McDonald Engineers has been at the forefront of hot water systems for decades and, as well as an extensive range of products available for immediate despatch, have established a reputation in the market place, for being the specialists in bespoke hot water cylinders for multi-fuel and alternative fuel applications.
So when a specialist contractor was developing a pre fabricated toilet and wash block for a project being shipped to Africa, which needed to heat the water by burning the waste from the toilets in an incinerator, McDonald Engineers was their first port of call.
With the African climate requiring a comparatively lower level of hot water storage, McDonalds developed and supplied eight bespoke 75 litre POWERflow 2000 Unvented Cylinders to accommodate the fuel source, using its high performance coils for maximum heat transfer.
McDonald Engineers Project Manager, Dean Morrison, explained “Whilst we have manufactured a large number of bespoke cylinders with a multitude of fuels, from solar thermal to heat pumps, this is by far the most unusual fuel source we have ever worked with.”
He continued, “Most importantly the client is delighted with the end result and it goes to show the flexibility of the company, as well our ability to develop solutions that can transfer the heat from virtually any fuel source.”
To find out more on McDonald Engineers range of POWERflow 2000 unvented cylinders call 01592 611123 or contact us now.
Future Proof Your Hot Water System With an Unvented Cylinder
Filed under: Renewable Energy Cylinders, Unvented Cylinder, hot water cylinder
Many architects, installers and end clients are turning to unvented cylinders as a means of future proofing their project, due to the systems’ ability to work with renewable energy sources such as solar and heat pump installations.
An unvented cylinder can be either heated directly by electricity or indirectly from an auxiliary boiler, typically gas or oil fired, and can be linked to a solar thermal or heat pump installation. When installed with a new generation condensing boiler, as required under the current Building Regulations, and connected to a renewable energy source, CO2 emissions and energy consumption are reduced.
With the growing unpredictability of energy prices together with the growing movement towards a renewable energy culture, many are seeing unvented systems as a means of keeping their options open with regards to powering their hot water system.
McDonald Engineers, Sales Directors, Jamie Stewart, explained ” Both solar thermal and heat pump systems require hot water storage, such as an unvented cylinder and the perfect partner for these renewable technologies is a copper unvented cylinder with specifically developed solar or heat pump coils. Copper gives unrivalled heat transfer and maximises the benefits of solar and heat pumps”
McDonald Engineers’ POWERflow 2000 range is one of the UK’s leading unvented copper cylinder systems and the company’s experience and expertise in producing one-off systems, to meet the exact requirements of a multi-fuel solution, is highly respected in the heating sector.
Jamie continued, “We have been at the forefront of the industry when it comes to designing hot water cylinders that are compatible with solar energy and heat pump solutions. However it’s our unique ability to manufacture for large contracts and for one-offs, to our uncompromising quality standards and unrivalled lead times, that has enabled us to establish our enviable reputation in the UK market place.”
To find out more about McDonald Engineers extensive range of “Renewable Ready’ solutions visit www.mcdonald-engineers.com or call 01592 611123.
McDonald Engineers Introduce the Renewable Ready Range of Hot Water Systems
Filed under: Copper Cylinder, Electric Wet Central Heating System, Multifuel Hot Water System, Vented Mains Pressure System, hot water cylinder
McDonald Engineers is enabling architects and consultants to reach their energy targets with the launch of their dedicated range of hot water systems that are designed to be used in conjunction with renewable energy sources such as solar energy and heat pump technology.
The Renewable Range features its POWERflow2000 system, the THERMflow range, the ELECTRAflow electric wet central heating system, the TIMEsaver plumbing unit, its full range of Calorifiers and of course its original Solar Save system which was the first in the range to be designed with high specification coils and probe pockets to maximise the benefit of solar energy.
The company, which has been at the forefront of hot water systems since 1945, has been developing cylinders designed for solar energy since the early 70s and has established itself as one of the most respected manufacturers in the industry.
Managing Director, Bill Stewart, said, “It is vital that we all play our part in reducing the energy we are using and we are delighted to launch this exciting range of products that we hope will enable designers, specifiers and contractors to achieve their energy saving obligations.”
A key element in the design of the range is the recognition that, in many instances, solar energy is unable to act as the single source and provide the level of power required to heat every application.
McDonald Engineers have therefore developed a multi-fuel system, such as in their THERMflow range, which can work with a number of energy sources and in doing so, reduce the ongoing running costs.
Bill continued, “By designing a system that can work with a multiple of fuels we can attempt to draw the energy from every available source thereby delivering the most cost effective hot water solution.”
The company is also available to incorporate a number of high efficiency coils into its POWERflow 2000 range to improve the effectiveness of solar, heat pumps and boilers in delivering the required levels of energy.
For more information on the range of renewable energy hot water systems and the full range of hot water systems available from McDonald Engineers visit www.mcdonald-engineers.com or call 01592 611123
POWERflow 2000 Unvented Mains Pressure System Installation Course.
Another successful POWERflow 2000 Unvented Mains Pressure System course has been completed. If you require to sit the course please contact us for details, as dates can be arranged to suit.
The course involves a tour round our factory to see the manufacturing process for copper cylinders. We have a demo display with our Unvented Cylinder and also our THERMflow Thermal Store and also a solar cylinder.
Anyone wishing a factory tour is more than welcome at any time please contact to arrange a suitable time.
Another Successful POWERflow 2000 Course
Two more successful POWERflow 2000 courses were completed this week. We are delighted to announce that everybody passed with flying colours.
We would also like to announce that the dates for our next two courses are Wednesday the 17th of June and Wednesday the 1st of July and some spaces are still available.
The course lasts for one day, which includes an informative factory tour. You will then transfer to 1st Class Gas training premises in Glenrothes, where a light lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. On passing the test, a recognised BPEC certificate and card will be issued.
The cost for the course will be £190 + VAT (per person). This includes:-
- 3 no £25 + VAT Vouchers for use with future orders of POWERflow 2000 units
- Registration to BPEC
Recent courses have filled very quickly and as we operate a “first come, first serve” system, early booking is essential to guarantee a place.
If anyone is interested in this or any future course, please contact Kerry by e-mail at purchase@mcdonald-engineers.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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