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?

Joule Underfloor Heating – A Smart Energy Choice

Underfloor heating systems provide home owners with a balanced radiant heat throughout the home. Hot water underfloor heating systems supply efficiency at low water temperatures. In addition, they are an ideal match with renewable energy heat sources and contribute to a more energy efficient home.

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.

We’re all increasingly conscious of saving energy, both for financial and environmental reasons. Solar thermal panels can provide you with hot water for most of the year. Do they save you much money? (Yes is the short answer). Which system should you choose? How much hot water can you generate and are there grants you can access? We tell you all you need to know about getting solar panels for your home.