Trianco

Trianco prides itself on being able to offer the most comprehensive range of domestic central heating products available on the market today, aswell as recently entering the renewable market with its range of Activair air source heat pumps.

All products manufactured are to the highest of standards and are quality assured.

PRODUCTS

As Britain's most experienced and successful manufacturer of solid fuel heating appliances, with over 25 years experience, our solid fuel range is one of the most comprehensive and effective you will find on the market.
EUROSTAR TRG
EUROSTAR TRH

For a truly compact solution to heating needs when space is at a premium, the Aztec electric range is the answer. No need for flues or fuel supply tanks and quiet in operation, these units are ideal for uses such as home extensions, flats and apartments.
AZTEC CLASSIC
AZTEC GOLD

Saving energy - saving you ££££££'s!!!
The world is constantly looking for effective ways of reducing waste and improving the efficiency of household appliances. So in true pioneering spirit, we have strived to meet the latest challenges posed by the delicate balance of world ecology. Trianco have entering a new era of domestic heating, confidently rising to the challenge of renewable energy.

ACTIVAIR - RENEWABLE PRODUCTS

The Contractor range of floor standing and wall mounted oil fired boilers offer exceptional value for money, whilst still providing the quality that you would expect from Trianco. Boilers in this range are standard efficiency rated to SEDBUK Band C
CONTRACTOR SE KITCHEN/UTILITY
CONTRACTOR SE SYSTEM
CONTRACTOR SE WALL MTD INTERNAL
CONTRACTOR SE EXTERNAL
CONTRACTOR SE COMBI INTERNAL
CONTRACTOR SE COMBI EXTERNAL

Targeting the new and replacement market Trianco have developed a range of inexpensive yet high efficiency products rated to SEDBUK Band B, the ideal choice for those looking for a budget priced oil condensing boiler.
CONTRACTOR HE KITCHEN/UTILITY
CONTRACTOR HE SYSTEM
CONTRACTOR HE TRADER - BOILERHOUSE NEW
CONTRACTOR HE WALL MTD INTERNAL
CONTRACTOR HE WALL MTD EXTERNAL
CONTRACTOR HE EXTERNAL
CONTRACTOR HE COMBI INTERNAL
CONTRACTOR HE COMBI EXTERNAL

The Government are now recommending high efficiency condensing boilers in world-wide efforts to improve domestic energy consumption. So to this end we redesigned and relaunched three of our most popular floor standing models as condensing versions, naming them the 'Premier' range all of which meet SEDBUK Band A and offer exceptional efficiency ratings.
PREMIER HE KITCHEN
PREMIER HE EXTERNAL
PREMIER HE EUROTRADER

ABOUT US
Trianco can trace its pedigree back to the 1850s when Newton Chambers first made coal fire ranges at Thorncliffe in Sheffield. Fireplaces, back boilers and free standing heating stoves followed and, in 1873, the company was awarded the royal warrant to Queen Victoria - it presently holds the Queen Mother's warrant. Under this name, the 1940s and 50s saw the company pioneer domestic oil fired boilers and it was probably the first with an oil combi. In the early 1970s they acquired Trianco Stewart, a small oil boiler manufacturer, and thus Trianco was born. A management buy out followed in 1983 and then, in 1995, the company became part of the Bullough Group and subsequently Union Investment (a merchant bank based in London)
Robotic welding	Since March 2001 the company has invested several million in plant and equipment incorporating two high tech robot-welding machines complete with manipulators, box forming machines and an automatic paint-spraying machine for high quality finishing. A move to new premises in September 2004, incorporating a compact and highly efficient production area, training school and offices has created the ideal environment to ensure smooth operation. In 2006 a successful management buy out took place led by Managing Director Peter Ferguson, placing Trianco under private ownership. Trading as 'Trianco Heating Products Limited' the company is focused and committed to its existing range of products and strives forward with drive and determination to develop new and innovative products to satisfy the heating market. Trianco are now also one of the last remaining British owned domestic boiler manufacturers.	Laser cutting technology
Trianco produces its hugely successful Aztec Classic & Aztec Gold ranges on site; Aztec Classic being the only electric central heating ranges on the market with a British Standards Kitemark. The EuroStar range of oil fired boilers have been significantly developed over the years and now incorporates the Premier range of HIGH EFFICIENCY boilers available as kitchen, external, and boiler-house variants, this range has been highly successful and received great praise from all sectors of the market. Also recently launched is the Contractor high efficiency (Band B) range of competitively priced oil condensing boilers incorporating kitchen/Utility, external, combi, and wall mounted variants. Trianco have also recently introduced a competitive range of renewable products namely the 'Activair' range of air source heat pumps. Trianco prides itself on offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of heating products available on the market today with it's portfolio of Oil, Electric and Solid Fuel boilers, aswell as a range of renewable products, Trianco are still Keeping the Heat On

NEWS...

30th September 2008

A cheaper source of sustainable energy
We are all aware of the emergence of ‘eco-friendly’ products for the home, but there is an ongoing debate over how effective they are in comparison to how much they cost, and the true environmental benefits they offer. There is a well-proven technology which provides a sustainable source of energy to heat your home and at an affordable price; the Activair air source heat pump from Trianco Heating Products. An air source heat pump offers an extremely efficient way of providing energy, using tried and tested technology, as air source heat pumps have been around for over fifty years. It produces significantly more energy than it consumes, so much so, that an independent assessment by National Energy Action* calculates that air source heat pumps operate at efficiencies between 270% and 370%! Activair works firstly, by using a small amount of electricity to drive a pump to extract the ambient heat stored in the air and then converts this, using a compressor and heat exchanger, into heat for domestic heating and hot water. Not only that, it has a proven and quantifiable output - the smaller version at least triples the amount of input used – meaning it enables you to use a great deal less energy than you would usually use to heat your water. Including installation, the start-up price of system begins at around £2,000. Taking into consideration that the average household energy bill will soon approach a record £1,000 a year and, with its capability of reducing your energy bill by around 66%, the savings made by installing an Activair will pay off the unit in three years. Activair can be installed quickly and easily – generally within half a day. It can be installed externally, but also has the added options of being installed internally – say in a loft or garage. As it is out of sight, you can have peace of mind that it isn’t an eyesore and your neighbours won’t complain. Another benefit of the Activair is its compatibility with underfloor heating. Not just one of life’s little luxuries, did you know that underfloor heating is more energy-efficient than radiator heating? Using large surfaces such as floors, as opposed to radiators, distributes the heat more evenly and efficiently, which means less heat is wasted and less energy is needed to heat the home. The compatibility of underfloor heating and air source heat pumps make perfect sense, complementing each other to provide something all together superior. Used in association with an air source heat pump, underfloor heating reduces energy consumption in the home by up to 20%!

9th July 2008

Sustainable heating solutions with Trianco

Sustainable heating solutions with Trianco
Converting otherwise wasted heat to provide a low cost heating solution, the Activair air source heat pump from Trianco Heating Products has minimal negative impact on the environment. Consequently, it is ideal for installation in any property where concerns over climate change are taken seriously and cost savings are sought. An independent assessment by National Energy Action calculates that air source heat pumps operate at efficiencies between 270% and 370%, meaning consumers get more for their money and the environment benefits too. Trianco’s Activair air source heat pump is available in 3kW, 5kW and 12kW versions. The unit is quickly and easily installed in a loft space, garage or even externally – generally in half a day – and can be up to five times as efficient as a gas or oil boiler. When used in the home, it is capable of supplying all of a family’s hot water needs. The Activair uses a small amount of electricity to drive a fan and a quiet, low vibration compressor. From the surrounding air, it extracts large quantities of low grade, otherwise wasted heat. This means it is an incredibly efficient heating system capable of providing a constant supply of hot water at up to 55ºC, which is extremely efficient. The Activair air source heat pump offers a competitively-priced alternative to ground-source heat pumps. These can be prohibitively expensive to many prospective users as they involve the cost and disruption of burying pipes in the ground or the even higher costs associated with sinking a borehole. The Activair has a range of impressive features. Cut-out devices guard against abnormal operating conditions, a digital electronic temperature controller ensures precise and consistent control of water temperature and a stainless steel plate heat exchanger ensures corrosion free, long service life. The exterior of the unit is protected by a plasticised zintec coated steel casing.

3rd March 2008

Electrifying Aztec

Electrifying Aztec
For an affordable and effective electric boiler, the wall mounted Aztec Classic from Trianco more than fulfils your requirements. Suitable for various applications, heating anything from caravans, or houses to flats, the Aztec Classic offers a practical heating alternative to gas or oil. Available in four outputs ranging from 6kW to 12kW and, as even the largest of the four models measures only 1080mm high x 143mm deep x 165mm wide, the varying choice of outputs available, together with its compact nature, means the Aztec offers practicality and efficiency. Further advantages to installers include the Aztec’s flexibility and easy installation; it can be fitted vertically and only requires front access for servicing. Since it produces no noxious gases and requires no flue, it can be sited virtually anywhere within a property, offering effortlessness simplicity for installers once more. The inner workings of the Classic make it a perfect and safe choice for families, as it demonstrates a 12mm rear vent to effectively prevent over-heating. Once switched on, the Aztec is fully controlled by a solid state management system which automatically monitors its safety and running functions. The larger-sized boilers are also fan assisted, cooling down the PCB to give optimum performance makes it virtually maintenance free. Temperature output varies from 50°C to 75°C to supply all forms of heating from underfloor systems to conventional radiators and with an incredible 99.8% efficiency, it is the premium choice for electric installations.

28th January 2008

Save a little more with heating under the floor

Save a little more with heating under the floor
You can be climate conscious as well as having a touch of luxury – sometimes they go hand in hand. Being energy-efficient within the home, you may instantly think of conserving energy through loft insulation or turning down the thermostat. Both are positive steps in conserving energy, but have no indulgent benefits for you. Did you know that underfloor heating is more energy-efficient than radiator heating as confirmed by a recent European study? Using large surfaces such as floors, as opposed to radiators, distributes the heat more evenly and efficiently, which means less heat is wasted and less energy is needed to heat the home. Toasty feet on even the coldest surfaces and more environmentally friendly than radiators – yes please! So you have underfloor heating? Good move. For extra energy efficiency, another gadget which saves on bills as well as the environment is an air source heat pump, like the Activair from Trianco. An air source heat pump offers an extremely efficient way of providing energy, using tried and tested technology, air source heat pumps have been around for over fifty years. Simply, it produces significantly more energy than it consumes, so much so, that an independent assessment by National Energy Action* calculates that air source heat pumps operate at efficiencies between 270% and 370%! The compatibility of underfloor heating and air source heat pumps make perfect sense, complementing each other to provide something all together superior. Used in association with an air source heat pump, underfloor heating reduces energy consumption in the home by up to 20%! As underfloor heating can operate at a lower temperature, air source heat pumps like the Activair from Trianco, are far more efficient when operating at these lower temperatures. For that touch of comfort and lavishness that is more efficient and environmentally-friendly than conventional heating, look to the power couple of the future: underfloor heating and an Activair air source heat pump.

11th September 2007

Come Rain or Shine

Come Rain or Shine
We are all aware of the rise in ‘environmentally-friendly’ products, but there is an ongoing debate over how cost-effective they are. There is now a sure way of using sustainable energy to heat your hot water cheaply; the Activair air source heat pump from Trianco Heating Products. Solar panels may grab the headlines yet there are still questions to be answered. Firstly, the price – the installation of solar panel systems in an average-sized house costs between £5,000 and £10,000, it is an expensive way to try and heat your home, and depending on the installer, the completed project should cost no more than £2,000. Not only is Activair more cost-effective to install, but it’s a saver on your energy bills – up to 66%! Taking into consideration an average hot water bill is around £300 a year, it would take around five years to pay back. With Britain’s fantastic record of clouds and rain – whether it’s summer or winter – exactly how much energy can be generated from the sun for solar technology? Can there be a definite, quantifiable output and, if so, does it prove worthwhile financially and a viable environmentally-friendly solution? Activair works come rain or shine. Using very little electricity, a pump extracts the ambient heat stored in the air and converts this, using a compressor and heat exchanger, into heat for domestic heating and hot water. Not only that, it has a proven and quantifiable output - the smaller version at least triples the amount of input used – meaning it enables you to use a great deal less energy than you would usually use to heat your water. Even if you are able to afford solar panels, there is the question of timely installation and location; where can they be placed so as not to cause an eye-sore and, therefore, potentially come up against opposition? Activair can be installed quickly and easily – generally within half a day. It can be installed externally, but has the added options of being installed internally – say in a loft or garage. As it is out of sight, you can have peace of mind that it isn’t an eyesore and your neighbours won’t complain. It isn’t a resolution that is going to impact heavily on your life; this is simple. It is capable of supplying all of a family’s hot water needs, operating at a 55 flow temperature and is five or six times as efficient as a gas or oil boiler – so much so, Activair can even heat a swimming pool! With Trianco developing technology for an affordable air source heat pump to heat the entire home, follow further progression by calling 0114 257 2300 or visit www.trianco.co.uk.

18th July 2007

A cheaper heat source is in the air

A cheaper heat source is in the air
With fuel poverty levels on the rise and the Government setting tough targets on improving carbon efficiency, the air source heat pump – a technology that tackles both high-profile challenges – is attracting a lot of attention. The Department of Trade and Industry estimates that an extra 40,000 households are slipping into fuel poverty for every 1% rise in fuel prices. The charity National Energy Action (NEA) defines fuel poverty as the need to spend more than 10% of household income to heat the home to an adequate standard to maintain health and well-being NEA campaigns vigorously for greater investment in energy efficiency to help overcome this problem. According to NEA, by the end of 2005, fuel poverty had increased to over 2.2 million households in England. Further hikes in gas and electricity prices in 2006 are likely to push this figure closer to three million households. The NEA calculates that since 2003 gas prices have risen by over 90% and electricity prices have risen by over 60%. Unlike solar-powered heating, which has grabbed many of the green energy headlines to date, air source heat pumps are only now beginning to be viewed as a serious eco-friendlier heat source. Their low cost make them a viable alternative for public sector housing, in particular. NEA believes micro-generation technology like the air source heat pump holds many of the answers to tackling fuel poverty. Arthur Scott, technical manager at NEA, notes: “The Government aims to end fuel poverty by 2010 in vulnerable households so that lower income families are not fuel poor. This is a major challenge and one that air source heat pumps can help to tackle.” Peter Ferguson, managing director of Trianco, who manufactures domestic central heating products, sums up the current dilemma: “Environmentally friendly products are important, but they have to be affordable to the person in the street. That’s what air source heat pumps can do. Until now, the air source heat pump has been a very well-kept secret.” The technology behind the heat pump works in a similar way to a fridge. While a fridge uses a heat exchange to keep things cool; the air source heat pump uses heat from the air to make hot water and heat homes. A pump extracts the ambient heat stored in the air and converts this using a heat exchanger and fan into heat for domestic heating and hot water. The electrical power needed to do this is very low. According to Trianco, an air source heat pump can be at least 50% cheaper to install than a solar source and is low maintenance as well as providing cost-effective energy source for hot water and heating. Air source heat pumps work best keeping radiators at steady temperatures. As well as working with the Government on its fuel poverty strategy, NEA is also involved in helping reduce carbon dioxide emission levels outlined in the latest Energy White Paper. NEA calculates that air source heat pumps operate at an efficiency between 270% and 370% – or in winter for every 1Kw of energy used to drive the pump, 2.7Kw of useful heat is obtained, and in spring and autumn higher efficiencies will be obtained. NEA has already worked with housing associations to replace electric warm air ducted systems with air source heat pumps. These have been connected to an existing key meter, enabling NEA to monitor the amount the householder pays for electricity. Trianco’s Ferguson says 3Kw is ideal as a low-cost source for hot water and 12Kw versions for a complete house. Interestingly, Trianco also markets other heating sources but is focusing more of its efforts on air source heat pumps as it perceives huge potential in the technology. Says Ferguson: “In the past, I think air source heat pumps have been too expensive. We have brought the price down, to ensure they are affordable and have received a huge amount of initial interest.” NEA has just entered Trianco’s Activair air source heat pump in this year’s British Renewable Energy Awards and are hoping that this will be a successful entry. The Activair air source heat pump is available in 3kW, 5kW, 7kW and 12kW versions and the 3Kw and 5KW versions can be fitted into any loft space, while the larger outputs are better suited for installation in a garage or even externally. Trianco says the Activair can be up to five times as efficient as a gas or oil boiler and capable supplying all of a family’s hot water needs. Ferguson points out: “It speaks volumes for Activair that NEA has nominated it an affordable alternative, low-cost energy source.”

28th June 2007

The Aztec electric boiler, where less is more

The Aztec electric boiler, where less is more
The Aztec electric boiler from Trianco is suitable for almost any application in any property and is the perfect heating source where gas or oil is unavailable or where space is at a premium. The Aztec is the only electric boiler on that market that carries the British Standards Kitemark. Trianco’s successful Aztec range of electric wall-mounted boilers offers outputs from 2kW, with a plug-in boiler, to 12kW; and, in larger properties, they can be installed in any combination to provide a greater heating capacity. Temperature outputs vary from 50°c to 75°c to supply all forms of heating from underfloor heating systems to conventional radiators with open vent or sealed systems. This means that they are ideal for heating anything from caravans, loft extensions or conservatories to flats, houses or even factories! Where space is at a premium, the Aztec has the advantages of being fitted vertically and only requires front access for servicing. Even the largest of the five models measures only 1080mm high x 143mm deep x 165mm wide. Designed to work on a fully-pumped system, the boilers produce hot water by passing cold water over long-life replaceable stainless steel elements housed in an insulated copper heat exchanger. A key benefit of the Aztec is that, since it produces no noxious gases, it requires no flue and can be sited virtually anywhere within a property as it does not have to be fixed to an outside wall or near a chimney. Installation is easy and, in addition to the versatility and space saving advantages, it also boasts an incredible 99.8% efficiency. Once switched on, the Aztec is fully controlled by an on-board management system that automatically monitors its safety and running functions. The larger models are fan-assisted, cooling down the PCB to give optimum performance at all times, and a 12mm rear vent effectively prevents over heating. The Aztec has a durable, white enamel-finished casing, is virtually maintenance-free and is British Gas Service listed. It has self-diagnostic checking, soft switching to preserve element life and prevents interference, a resettable thermal safety cut-out and is compatible with solar power. A two-year manufacturer’s guarantee provides the installer with peace of mind.

1st June 2007

A cheaper heat source is in the air

A cheaper heat source is in the air
With fuel poverty levels on the rise and the Government setting tough targets on improving carbon efficiency, the air source heat pump – a technology that tackles both high-profile challenges – is attracting a lot of attention. The Department of Trade and Industry estimates that an extra 40,000 households are slipping into fuel poverty for every 1% rise in fuel prices. The charity National Energy Action (NEA) defines fuel poverty as the need to spend more than 10% of household income to heat the home to an adequate standard to maintain health and well-being NEA campaigns vigorously for greater investment in energy efficiency to help overcome this problem. According to NEA, by the end of 2005, fuel poverty had increased to over 2.2 million households in England. Further hikes in gas and electricity prices in 2006 are likely to push this figure closer to three million households. The NEA calculates that since 2003 gas prices have risen by over 90% and electricity prices have risen by over 60%. Unlike solar-powered heating, which has grabbed many of the green energy headlines to date, air source heat pumps are only now beginning to be viewed as a serious eco-friendlier heat source. Their low cost make them a viable alternative for public sector housing, in particular. NEA believes micro-generation technology like the air source heat pump holds many of the answers to tackling fuel poverty. Arthur Scott, technical manager at NEA, notes: “The Government aims to end fuel poverty by 2010 in vulnerable households so that lower income families are not fuel poor. This is a major challenge and one that air source heat pumps can help to tackle.” Peter Ferguson, managing director of Trianco, who manufactures domestic central heating products, sums up the current dilemma: “Environmentally friendly products are important, but they have to be affordable to the person in the street. That’s what air source heat pumps can do. Until now, the air source heat pump has been a very well-kept secret.” The technology behind the heat pump works in a similar way to a fridge. While a fridge uses a heat exchange to keep things cool; the air source heat pump uses heat from the air to make hot water and heat homes. A pump extracts the ambient heat stored in the air and converts this using a heat exchanger and fan into heat for domestic heating and hot water. The electrical power needed to do this is very low. According to Trianco, an air source heat pump can be at least 50% cheaper to install than a solar source and is low maintenance as well as providing cost-effective energy source for hot water and heating. Air source heat pumps work best keeping radiators at steady temperatures. As well as working with the Government on its fuel poverty strategy, NEA is also involved in helping reduce carbon dioxide emission levels outlined in the latest Energy White Paper. NEA calculates that air source heat pumps operate at an efficiency between 270% and 370% – or in winter for every 1Kw of energy used to drive the pump, 2.7Kw of useful heat is obtained, and in spring and autumn higher efficiencies will be obtained. NEA has already worked with housing associations to replace electric warm air ducted systems with air source heat pumps. These have been connected to an existing key meter, enabling NEA to monitor the amount the householder pays for electricity. Trianco’s Ferguson says 3Kw is ideal as a low-cost source for hot water and 12Kw versions for a complete house. Interestingly, Trianco also markets other heating sources but is focusing more of its efforts on air source heat pumps as it perceives huge potential in the technology. Says Ferguson: “In the past, I think air source heat pumps have been too expensive. We have brought the price down, to ensure they are affordable and have received a huge amount of initial interest.” NEA has just entered Trianco’s Activair air source heat pump in this year’s British Renewable Energy Awards and are hoping that this will be a successful entry. The Activair air source heat pump is available in 3kW, 5kW, 7kW and 12kW versions and the 3Kw and 5KW versions can be fitted into any loft space, while the larger outputs are better suited for installation in a garage or even externally. Trianco says the Activair can be up to five times as efficient as a gas or oil boiler and capable supplying all of a family’s hot water needs. Ferguson points out: “It speaks volumes for Activair that NEA has nominated it an affordable alternative, low-cost energy source.”

20th April 2007

BAND BRILLIANCE

BAND BRILLIANCE
Trianco’s new Contractor range meets all the requirements of building regulations part L in line with the April 2007 legislation. With the two-year period of grace now lapsed, Trianco has completed the development of the Contractor range of high-efficiency, top quality condensing band B oil boilers for new and replacement installations and are one of the most efficient and economical on the market. In oil, SEDBUK B H.E. condensing units now include the range of Trianco Contractor Kitchen/Utility boilers with four outputs ranging from 50,000 Btu/hrs to 220,000Btu/hrs for installation in kitchens and utility rooms. The External 50,000/90,000 and 100,000/125,000, with stove-enamelled green, textured, weatherproof casing, along with an Internal and External Combi, and Internal and External wall-mounted ranges are available at affordable prices. With the new band B oil condensing boilers, you can be assured of an efficient output without the larger price tag that the more expensive band A models hold. Comparatively, band B boilers are only slightly higher in price when put against the now redundant band C (England and Wales only), yet they more than make up for it by recouping the extra cost by their efficiency and lower emissions over time. Trianco md, Peter Ferguson, comments: “Despite being a relatively small company within this industry, we listen to customers and act accordingly. I believe there is a turn in the domestic market where small players are being recognised for quality products and the ability to offer customers a greater level of service. The bigger the manufacturer does not necessarily mean the better its pricing policy or products.”

24th April 2007

Condensing oil boilers on target

Condensing oil boilers on target
Trianco continues to offer an extensive, innovative range of solutions for the domestic heating market. Always up to speed with the latest government regulations, the company has been adding to its range of high-efficiency condensing boilers. This includes a comprehensive series of ultra-efficient, budget-priced oil-fired models, both to maximise efficiency and comply with building regulations part L upgrading, and is promising further oil-fired combi and wall-mounted additions this year. In oil, SEDBUK B H.E. condensing units now include the range of Trianco Contractor Kitchen/Utility boilers with outputs of 50,000/90,000Btu/h, 100,000/125,000Btu/h, 130,000/180,000Btu/h and 190,000/220,000Btu/h for installation in kitchens and utility rooms. The External 50,000/90,000 and 100,000/125,000, with stove-enamelled green, textured, weatherproof casing, along with an Internal and External Combi, and Internal and External wall-mounted, range are available at prices to suit all pockets. From this April, when a two-year period of grace elapses, condensing oil boilers will be mandatory for all new and replacement installations. Contractor high-efficiency condensing oil boilers have just been launched to conform to the building regulations part L upgrading which became effective in April 2005. Servicing is facilitated either via a panel from the front for smaller models or on top for larger models, while quiet running is among the notable features of these units. The advanced combustion technology used involves a baffle system, which cools emissions so that latent heat, usually lost through the flue, is returned to the system to enhance performance while reducing CO2 and NOx emissions. The system model is complete with circulating pump, safety valve, automatic air vent, pressure gauge and expansion vessel. With rugged reliability built in, the boilers have two-year manufacturer guarantees as well as three years on heat exchangers. Built-in pre-plumbing and electrics help to overcome concerns about installation and maintenance, both of which are quick and easy with these models. Round 600 and 1000mm balanced flue kits allow for most wall thicknesses. These boilers can save customers up to 20% annually on their heating and hot water bills as against standard-efficiency alternatives, and up to 30% against boilers installed over ten years ago. Put another way, the payback time on the moderate extra cost of the new condensing models, which are competitively priced for SEDBUK B efficiency, can be under two years. We are launching the series of band B oil boilers because we believe the band A price may sometimes be a deterrent to installers and customers who might have some difficulty paying more than double the price they have been accustomed to with our band C models. Since the replacement sector accounts for around 80% of the market, we are advertising to installers that band B prices are not substantially higher than the old band C ones. We know merchants set their own prices, but we want to give installers a fair idea of the likely outlay. Like band A units, band B ones will soon recoup the modest extra cost and save both money and emissions for years to come. Of course, Trianco also has the highly successful Premier Band A range for new-build or even greater efficiencies. In line with the latest, rapidly escalating concerns about climate change, Trianco is right up to date with its entry into renewables, such as air-source heat pumps and bio-fuelled boilers and has a wide range of products which lend themselves well to the growth in underfloor heating, increasingly popular home conversions, extensions and conservatories and rising climate change concerns. Those fitted earlier are already saving customers money and reducing climate-changing pollutant emissions, while those same boilers and any installed from now on will continue to moderate both fuel bills and climate change for many years to come. Trianco md, Peter Ferguson, comments: “Despite being a relatively small company within this industry, we listen to customers and act accordingly. I believe there is a turn in the domestic market where small players are being recognised for quality products and the ability to offer customers a greater level of service. The bigger the manufacturer does not necessarily mean the better its pricing policy or products.”

29th November 2006

Two-fuel Trianco housing solution

Two-fuel Trianco housing solution
Boilers from Trianco Heating Products have been specified for the picturesque Redrow Homes Chestnut Grange housing development in Bassingham, Lincolnshire. The housebuilder's Steve Diffin, who has had prior experience with the Trianco brand from other projects, is the specifier and says a representative from the boiler company has been helpful in discussing the requirements. A mixture of 36 EuroStar oil-fired boilers and 12 Aztec electric boilers have been installed by Newell Plumbing Services in the 48 new housing units, which include barn conversions, coach houses, and a range of detached, semi-detached, mid-terrace and end-of-terrace homes with one, two, three, four or five bedrooms. The oil boilers are wall-mounted, balanced-flue 50/70 models and the Aztecs are rated 12kW each. With no gas available on the site and Redrow's preference for wet central heating systems to attract housebuyers, the Aztecs are being used to solve a couple of particular problems. One is that some plots have limited rear access for oil-tank refilling, and the other that some of the gardens are small and their usable space would be overshadowed by oil tanks. Steve Diffin says the installations have been straightforward, with no problems reported. Housebuyers are briefed by Redrow's site agent at handover time on how the heating controls work. With only a minority of the new homes sold to date, it is early days for occupant feedback, and so far there have been no adverse comments. Sourced by the installation company from a merchant stockist, the boilers provide hot water both to radiators and storage cylinders. Trianco may be best known for oil-fired boilers but also manufactures gas, solid fuel and electric models, keeps abreast of building regulation upgrades with condensing models, and is now also meeting growing climate-change demands by supplying air-source heat pumps and other environmentally friendly units.

2nd November 2006

Go-anywhere oil boilers

Go-anywhere oil boilers
Trianco EuroStar Premier oil-fired condensing boilers may be seen as ahead of their time, since the government gave replacement oil boilers until 2007 to conform to the building regulations part L revisions which took effect from April 2005. Yet these boilers can save customers money and reduce climate-changing pollutant emissions right now. There are seven models all told, including three for kitchen installation, two under the Eurotrader banner for siting in a garage or boiler-house, and two for placing externally. For all three applications, there are 50/90 models, range-rated 14.6 to 26.3kW (50,000 to 90,000Btu/h), and 100/125 versions range-rated 29.3 to 36.6kW (100,000 to 125,000Btu/h). All are rated A in the SEDBUK tables. The advanced combustion technology used involves a baffle system which cools emissions so that latent heat, usually lost through the flue, is returned to the system to enhance performance while reducing both CO2 and NOx emissions. For the kitchen, 50/90 (14.6 to 26.3kW) and 100/125 (29.3 to 36.6kW) models can be specified as either standard or system versions. Blending equally well with a modern or traditional kitchen, and serviceable from the front via a hinged panel, it fits beneath a worksurface of standard height, the boiler measuring 855mm high and 600mm deep to a wall. Conventional flueing is standard and balanced flue optional. Eurotrader models have similar flueing arrangements and sealed systems are viable throughout the range. External models have a weatherproof, textured green galvanised steel casing with stove-enamel finish and are supplied as standard with frost thermostat, flue terminal guard and integral, low-level flue for rear or side discharge. With rugged reliability built in, the boilers have two-year manufacturer guarantees, plus five years on heat exchangers. Integrated pre-plumbing and electrics help to overcome concerns about installation and maintenance, both of which are quick and easy, while round 600mm and 1000mm balanced-flue kits allow for all wall thicknesses. Trianco believes these boilers can save users up to 20% annually on their heating and hot water bills when compared with standard-efficiency alternatives, and up to 30% against boilers installed over ten years ago. Put another way, these moderately –priced SEDBUK A models allow customers to make substantial savings over a relatively short period of time.

29th November 2006

Rising popularity in solid fuels

Rising popularity in solid fuels
Renewed interest in clean coal technology is reviving the market in solid fuel heating appliances, particularly in rural areas. As part of its latest energy review, the government is looking to Britain's 100 years of coal reserves as an affordable, secure fuel resource in the face of steeply rising gas prices and dependence on gas imports from countries with questionable policies. In this context, some heating installers, merchants and their customers are turning once again to the tried and trusted producers of solid fuel appliances, among whom Trianco is prominent. Trianco’s EuroStar TRG gravity-fed boilers are designed to suit modern kitchen installation and roomheaters for fireplace installation are supplied as well. Its gravity-fed, forced-draught boilers are available with three outputs of 45, 60 and 80,000 btus respectively, which relates to 13.2, 17.6 and 23.5kW, and are suitable for around 21, 30 and 42m² of radiator surface. Especially suitable for larger homes, the boilers burn anthracite grains and beans, with hopper capacities for 14 hours’ continuous burning. Installation, maintenance, operation and cleaning are easy, with two flow and two return water connections of one-inch BSP for the 45 and 60 model, and 1.5-inch BSP for the TRG 80, with readily accessible controls for ease of use. These boilers are designed for installation on a five inch flue. The EuroStar TRH roomheater puts out 13kW, including 11.4kW for heating and hot water and 1.9kW to the room, in homes with two or three bedrooms. It can serve over 20m² of radiator surface, weighs 110kg, burns most smokeless fuels, fits standard fireplace openings, needs no firebrick, is easy and economical to maintain, and easy to install with two flow and two return BSP one-inch water connections. Providing not an imitation but a real-fire focal point in a living room, the roomheater is efficiently glass-fronted, thermostatically controlled and enamelled in sepia. Like the boilers, it comes with a 12-months parts and labour guarantee, while the boilers also have four-year parts-only guarantees on their heat exchangers. As versatile as it is long-established, Trianco also supplies quality gas, electric and oil boilers to the latest standards and has entered the market for environmentally friendly heating technologies such as solar water heaters, air-source heat pumps, and unvented hot water cylinders.

30th June 2006

Ins and outs of oil combi's

Ins and outs of oil combi's
In the low-cost Contractor range, Trianco has introduced two versions – Internal and External – of a floor-standing, oil-fired combination boiler. With SEDBUK C rating, both versions have out puts of 32kW (110,000Btu/h) and offer a domestic hot water (DHW) flow-rate of 11.5 litre/min at a 40oC temperature rise. The Internal version, with its durable, white, insulated, stove-enamelled casing, fits beneath a kitchen/utilityroom worksurface of standard height (removable for maintenance purposes), measures 850mm high by 462 wide by 673mm deep to a wall, and needs two 22mm and two l5mm connections. Controls hidden behind the boiler door make for a slim, modern appearance. This model has a 10-litre expansion vessel, adjustable boiler thermostat and pre-set DHW thermostat. It is supplied for conventional flue and there are three balanced flue options -- round low-level horizontal, square high-level, and round vertical. The External version comes with integral, low-level, rear-discharge flue as standard. It also has a frost thermostat and terminal guard as standard, is supplied suitable for use on sealed systems, and sports a weatherproof, galvanised mild steel casing finished in textured green stove-enamel. Its dimensions are 920mm high by 500 wide by 705mm deep, and again four connections are needed. Both versions have a three-year guarantee on the heat exchanger and a two-year guarantee on the MAX burner and other parts. The burner is engineered to work against high combustion chamber resistance, has a high-performance fan and air control with fine adjustment. Environmentally friendly, the burner's NOx emissions are low and its air-tight casing is room-sealed.

16/11/2005

Aztec Gold gets bigger and better

Aztec Gold gets bigger and better
Ideal for heating large conservatories, garden rooms, loft extensions and caravans, the new Aztec Gold 4kW wall mounted electric system boiler from Trianco is a convenient and neat all in-one-unit (including pump and expansion vessel) which may be used with radiators or underfloor heating systems. Trianco’s Aztec Gold was launched initially as a 2kW model and is now followed by a 4kW version. It can be hard wired into a 32-amp circuit. As it is a totally self-contained unit, the only other connections are the flow and return central heating pipes so the unit is not only compact, in a durable stove enamel-finished casing, but is also incredibly easy to install. Temperature outputs for the Aztec Gold vary from 35°c to 75°c and it works by passing water over long life replaceable stainless steel elements housed in an insulated copper heat exchanger. Boasting an incredible 99.8% efficiency, the unit will heat conservatories of up to approximately 40m². A key benefit of the Aztec Gold is that, since it produces no noxious gases, it requires no flue so can be sited virtually anywhere. The Aztec range of electric boilers already has a proven track record and, once switched on, the Aztec Gold is fully controlled by a solid-state management system, which automatically monitors its safety and running functions. Virtually maintenance free, it has self-diagnostic checking, soft switching to preserve element life and prevent interference, a resettable thermal safety cutout and is compatible with solar power. A two-year manufacturer’s guarantee provides the installer with peace of mind. -more- -2- Peter Ferguson, Trianco’s managing director, comments: “It was always our intention to launch a 4kW Aztec Gold; it was just a matter of timing. However, following the overwhelming response to the 2kW version it has shown us that the scope for a 4kW will not only satisfy the larger conservatory, large loft extension market, but the compact single occupancy dwellings that are currently being built across the country. We have won specifications for the 4kW to be used in small apartments and this will be a mix of radiators and also underfloor heating.” For further information call 0114 257 2300 or visit www.trianco.co.uk. -ends-

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