The essential journalist news source
Back
10.
May
2017.
Please do not publish this article

[image]

Press Release

Please do not publish the below article 

Ref:ALTPR048
Date: 27 April 2017

Air conditioning benefits from Altecnic's automatic air vents

Automatic air vents (AAVs) from Altecnic are being used extensively in heating and air conditioning systems to remove air continually from the system without the need for manual intervention.

Altecnic - for 30 years the UK's leading provider of high-quality heating and plumbing components - developed its AAVs to eliminate the problem of excessive air in a heating or air conditioning system which can cause rust and pump damage. Other issues can include excessive noise which reduces the accuracy of control valves and the performance of heating and cooling equipment. One of the most important functions of Altecnic's automatic air vents is to release air as the system is being filled with water and then automatically isolating it, preventing water loss and wastage from the system.

All Altecnic AAVs, including the market leading RoboCal, are WRAS approved products. Although it is a UK badge of quality, WRAS approval demonstrates compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations or Scottish Byelaws because it is granted directly by representatives of the water suppliers and is therefore accepted by every water supplier in the UK.

AAVs are typically installed on sealed systems and enable air to be vented with minimal hassle for the installer when commissioning or the user as part of routine maintenance. From the installer's point of view, not only does the AAV reduce the need for manual venting while commissioning (ie filling) a new system but it also minimises the hassle from call-backs to site. Altecnic AAVs are available in a range of sizes from 3/8" to DN150 and are easy to fit with screwed and fast-fit compression versions.

AAVs are not to be confused with air separators. Separators can be fitted directly next to a boiler and actively remove air by forcing it into larger bubbles that can then be removed by an AAV. The skill is to site an AAV where it will do the most good and Altecnic provides the options and solutions that make this easy for installers. For example, the 15mm compression AAV has a large internal volume compared to competitors' units but it is still a slimline piece of kit.

As a pioneer in the market, Altecnic produces AAVs that have been tried and tested in commercial and industrial applications with a long track record of success. The AAVs are a low-cost solution to the time it takes to commission a sealed system. Additionally, they cut down on potential call-backs to site and make a system faster to service in the future.

Says Chris Ramster, Trade Sales Director at Altecnic: "Our automatic air vents are being used in increasing numbers of heating and air conditioning systems across the UK because customers recognise the unbeatable combination of approved, accredited Caleffi products and the extremely high standard of service that we offer."

Part of the Caleffi group, Altecnic is renowned for its technical innovation and ability to create market leading solutions that deliver lifetime cost savings for the construction and plumbing industries.

- - - ENDS - - -

 

Caption: Automatic air vents (AAVs) from Altecnic are being used extensively in heating and air conditioning systems

[image]

 

Editors' notes

[image] Follow Altecnic on twitter@Altecnic

About Altecnic

Established near Stafford, Altecnic works closely with its manufacturing partner, Caleffi, to continually develop a diverse high quality, precision heating and plumbing product range that is constantly evolving in anticipation of new regulations and market trends. As a result the company's products and servicesare chosen by trade merchants, original equipment manufacturers, plumbing and heating engineers and specifiers.

The first business in its industry to be aCarbonNeutral® company, Altecnic is also proud to be ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and 18001:2007 certified.

Media contact:

Rory Baxter

Changeworks Communications
Tel: 01785 247588

Email:rbaxter@changeworkscom.co.uk

Company contact:

Scott Bullock
Marketing Manager
Altecnic Ltd
Mustang Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1GW, UK
Tel:+44(0)1785 218227 | Fax:+44 (0)1785 218205
scott.bullock@altecnic.co.uk |www.altecnic.co.uk