News and Articles

Win a World Cup Trip to Japan

We’re launching some great new competitions for Joule customers, like this Joule Cyclone one. Win the trip of a lifetime to the Rugby World Cup in Japan this September to see two of England’s group games. We’ll provide the winner and a friend with flights to England’s opening match against Argentina in Tokyo on the 5th October. We’ll also send you to England’s game against France in Yokohama on the 12th October. All flights and accommodation is included in the prize. So if you want to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize for you and a friend, check out all the competition details below.

Gas Boiler Ban in Favour of Renewables

Following recommendations from the Independent Committee on Climate Change, the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, recently announced a ban on gas boilers for all new homes, from 2025. Various ways of reducing fossil fuel as an energy source in new builds, have been mooted before, but an outright ban within 6 years, puts the measure in a formal setting. While gas for cooking will still be allowed for the foreseeable future, gas heating systems will not be a feature in new homes from 2025. The gas ban is part of an effort to reduce carbon emissions, as part of the UK’s role in tackling climate change. Up to 14% of emissions come from housing and a lot of the increase in home emissions, comes from gas boilers. So what will replace gas and what will builders and developers be installing as alternatives to gas heating?

Hot Water Association Launches New Consumer Guide

In the first of its kind, the Hot Water Association (HWA) has launched a new consumer guide, giving homeowners essential information on keeping hot water cylinders in their best condition. The Homeowners Guide to Unvented Hot Water Cylinder Servicing gives consumers a handle on when to have cylinders serviced, who to contact and how to know that a good job has been done.

Stainless Steel Hot Water Cylinders

Stainless steel hot water cylinders are well known in the heating and hot water industry. There are multiple reasons why stainless steel cylinders are in high demand. The cylinders have a high corrosion resistance ability. They can also take high water pressure.

SmartPlumb Compact Shortlisted for Product of the Year

The H&V News Awards celebrate and reward “excellence for the most forward thinking and highest achievements across the building services industry”.We’re delighted to be included in this year’s shortlist, with our SmartPlumb Compact nominated in the Domestic HVAC  Product of the Year Award category.The H&V Awards cover the complete HVAC and building services supply chain, with installers, consultants, service companies along with manufacturers.

About Unvented Cylinders

For the Homeowner

If you’re a home owner, your plumber, builder or hot water and heating specialist will be able to advise you on the best hot water solution for your home or building, depending on a range of factors, from the age and size of the building to the budget you’re working with. So what’s the difference between a vented cylinder and an unvented cylinder when it comes to heating your water? A traditional vented cylinder requires connection to  a water tank, usually in a loft or attic space, using gravity to deliver hot water to the home. This is done by use of an immersion or by an external source like a central heating boiler. An unvented cylinder uses a pressurised system, that has a direct feed from your cold water supply, so there is no need for a cold water storage tank in the loft or attic.