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Water softeners reduce energy bills
Water softeners have been around doing a great job for decades but originally they were fairly cumbersome units that were, to be kind, not the best looking things to have in the home. Water softener technology has dramatically improved over the years and domestic products are now smaller and more user-friendly than ever before. As a result of this, and as people become more aware of the whole host of benefits that soft water can provide, there ha... [more]
Mini-jetflush unit can deal with a typical eight radiator heating system
Sentinel has launched its Jetflush Junior, a new, lightweight version of its Jetflush 4 unit. The new unit weighs just 15kgs when empty and incorporates a number of features that will appeal to installers. These include the use of 15 metres of 12.5mm (½”) braided clear tubing, an easy to observe water level indicator, a drain point that allows the removal of any residual water left in the unit after the flushing has been completed and an ‘inline’... [more]
Dyson Insulations relies on Sentinel JetFlush for power flushes
Hundreds of West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and North East homes will be warm and cosy this winter thanks to Dyson Insulations whose teams of installers are fitting around 40 new boilers per week in a scheme aimed at bringing all properties up to the government’s Decent Homes Standard by the year 2010. But Dyson Insulation’s job doesn’t end with the installation of new boilers. Once the boiler is fitted, all heating and hot water pipework is ... [more]
Saving on the cost of gas for soldering and brazing
PTS has joined forces with Sievert to offer the Sievert PowerJet 2135 gas torch and 2000 Refillable Cylinder, giving installers nationwide the chance to save more than 40 percent every year on the cost of gas for soldering and brazing. John Byrne, product manager of PTS, commented: “By teaming up with Sievert we are ensuring thousands of installers nationwide are able to save money on gas whilst also doing their bit for the environment. If ... [more]
Water softener as a value added option results in best year ever for Tapworks
Tapworks has reported 2007 as its best year ever for sales of water softener products. Managing Director Mike Pickavance says it’s been a sparkling year for the company: “We’ve seen a significant increase in sales on the back of the ‘Magic’ marketing campaign we’ve rolled out during the year, visiting merchant branches across the country, inviting installers to come and meet us face to face, and see for themselves the quality of the products, ... [more]
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