March 2010 - The Big Facts About Air Source Heat Pumps

Contrary to what many people believe Air Source Heat Pumps are the most likely answer to the countries energy efficient heating needs. But why?

• Modern Air Source heat Pumps can work with existing radiators as well as an under floor heating system and are much quieter and more efficient than their predecessors.
• Air Source Heat Pumps can reduce running costs by up to 30%.
• Air Source Heat Pumps can reduce carbon emissions by 50%.
• Modern Air Source Heat Pumps only need an in/out water connection and single-phase electrics.
• Generally anyone who can install a boiler can install an Air Source Heat Pump as no refrigerant is handled during fitting.
• Air Source Heat Pumps will work in any property that has appropriate thermal insulation.
• The boiler scrappage scheme also applies to Air Source Heat Pumps.
• Air Source Heat Pumps can also qualify for a £900 Microgeneration certification scheme grant.

10th March 2010 - Due to rising costs we have been forced to place price increases on some of our product ranges. They are as follows:

Brass Valves & accessories - 6%
Compression Fittings - 6%
End Feed Fittings - 8%
Gas Valves & Fittings - 6%
Solder Ring Fittings - 5%
Taps & accessories - 8%

9th March 2010 - We now have new products in stock. 4 Way Multikeys, Packs of 3 Boiler Fuses, 370mm Cable Ties and Rubber Zeon Torches. Visit the website or come in store today.

5th March 2010 - KBB Show Birmingham 2010 21st -24th March 2010. At the Centre of the kitchen, bedroom & bathroom industry. Register Free now and save £15 at www.kbb.co.uk. Show opening hours:

Sun 21st March: 09:30 – 17:00 hrs
Mon 22nd March: 09:30 – 17:00 hrs
Tues 23rd March: 09:30 – 17:00 hrs
Wed 24th March: 09:30 – 17:00 hrs

25th February 2010 - PHEX, The Plumbing and Heating Exhibition dates have been released and they are now taking bookings for attendance. Reasons to visit PHEX:

19th February 2010 - We now supply the new Ferroli Optimax He Plus Combination Boilers. They are available in 31kw and 38kw models. Click here to view online or contact us.

19th February 2010 - The government will be making legislation changes to Part L and Part F of the building regulations later in 2010 to improve energy efficiency standards by 25%. Click here to view further information.

19th February 2010 - We now supply the new Worcester Bosch vertical pre-piping assembly. The product allows you to run the plumbing for wall hung boilers behind the boiler, thus allowing a neater installation. Click here to view online or contact us.

5th February 2010 - We can now source underfloor central heating systems. There are a variety of ready made kits or if you provide us with a technical drawing of the building we can have a customized quote produced within 24 hours. Click here for more information. Contact us to order.

28th January 2010 - Worcester Bosch have started a new voucher reward scheme. For each Greenstar Si, CDI, Highflow CDI, FS CDI or Greenstar Oil-fired boiler you buy between 01/02/10 and 31/03/10, you will be eligible to claim a £25 pound voucher. You can choose from Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, or Love2shop vouchers, which are valid in over 18,000 locations. Better still when you buy your boilers from Plumbing World we complete all the paper work for you and all we need from you is your gas safe no. and a signature before we send everything off. You get a £25 voucher per boiler completely hassle free. To take advantage of this scheme please contact Lin Willetts on 0121 559 2525 or click here to email.

28th January 2010 - Biasi have unveiled a new range of ActivA boilers. These boilers are A rated, come with 2 years parts and labour warranty on the whole boiler and 5 year parts and labour on the heat exchanger. They also have built in digital controls as standard and a new range of controls to increase performance and efficiency are due for release shortly.

27th January 2010 - We have increased our Ariston Undersink water heater range you can view all these product online by clicking here or contact us for more information.

20th January 2010 - We have just taken into stock the range of Potterton Gold combination boilers. Prices are now available via our online shop and further details can be obtained by clicking here.