Balancing heating systems
Gareth Ash from Danfoss explains the importance of hydronic balancing in heating systems
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RCD selection for heat pump installations
Paul Harmer discusses the challenges around choosing a residual current device (RCD) for a new heat pump installation
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Servicing and maintaining heat pumps
Ian Trott of Baxi discusses the importance of ongoing maintenance and servicing of heat pumps
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How to select a heat pump with the right type of refrigerant
Jason Allen of Ideal Heating Commercial looks at the importance of refrigeration choice in heat pump selection
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Sizing a heating system expansion vessel
CIPHE lead technical consultant Paul Harmer gives a step-by-step guide to working out the correct size of expansion vessel for a heating system
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Enhancing efficiency and maximising the lifespan of heating and cooling systems
Richard Crisp introduces two new standards that aim to maintain heating and cooling-system efficiency
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BTU bingo: the guesswork of heat-loss calculations
Paul Harmer explores the role of gambling and guesswork in designing heating systems without pinpoint-accurate measurements
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Optimising the efficiency of heat networks
James Griffiths provides an overview of heat networks and how to optimise their performance
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Controlling Legionella bacteria in water systems
The importance
of reaching 50°C at outlets for ACOP L8
and Water Regulations compliance
Air admittance valves: getting it right
The BPF Pipes Group has updated its guidance on air admittance valves
