Mechanical
Why Accurate Calculations Are Crucial in Heat Pump Designs
For decades now, engineers have been relying on rule of thumb and their own prior experience when producing calculations for typical gas boiler heating systems. Despite this approach having been effective in the past, change is critical for successful heat pump installations.
Read MoreIntroducing Heat Pumps
On 18 October 2021, the UK government unveiled its plan to provide 90,000 households with £5k grants to install new heat pumps. This is a critical step in the national target of installing over 600k heat pumps per year by 2028, and eventually phase out gas boilers to hit the UK’s 2050 net zero commitments.
Read MoreHow to Calculate Residual and Static Water Pressure
Learn the difference between residual and static water pressure, how to calculate both through a plumbing system, and what to do when pressure falls outside the required range.
Read MoreHydraulic Services Design Guide 5th Edition March 2022
The first part of the design guide focuses on Copper, with chapters on history, production, specification and limitations. The second part includes design principles, cold water system design, hot water system design, warm water systems, pumps, design guidelines, pipe sizing guide and design methods.
Read MoreUK – Domestic Mains Water Pipe Size Calculator
Welcome to this mains water pipe size calculator for the UK.
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