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In a recent Government consultation on boiler standards and efficiency, we replied with several recommendations that recognise importance of heating controls.

As trade professionals, your voice matters as the government finetunes its strategy to decarbonise the UK. With potential changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) around the corner, this is the opportunity to have your say in how the government proceeds on topics that affect your industry. Read more about the proposals now in consultation and how to have your say before the deadline of 12th October 2023.

To meet government targets, UK gas engineers face training and upskilling in heat pump installation to meet demand. Find out more about heat pump training.

The second quarter of 2023 has been one of extreme weather and extreme finances for many. We officially have a new monarch in King Charles III, it’s seen temperatures, living costs and interest rates soar, floods, strikes, and a brief positive reprieve with news of the arrival of Malu the binturong at Dartmoor Zoo (big fans down the road here in Plymouth).

We know that as trade partners and customers, more companies like yours are aligning with manufacturers that have sustainable supply chains and working practices. When you purchase Drayton products, you can be confident that at every level of their production and distribution, we’re taking climate positive steps not only for better, more efficient business, but we’re investing in a net zero emission supply chain for a more globally sustainable future.

Drayton, one of the UK's leading heating control manufacturers, has introduced a new training module to its online training academy, 9º Know How, broadening the learning opportunities for installers.  
The new addition, which is the 5th module available, supports installers by covering the installation, wiring, and testing of our Drayton range of motorised valves, which are used for creating multiple heating zones. Within the module, wider specification and technical details are also covered.

Wiser is the complete home heating solution for all applications. Adaptable, and user-friendly; we make it easy for your customers to get smarter with their homes and even smarter with their energy use. Here are the Top 5 things you need to know about Wiser to share with your customers.
 

InstallerSHOW is the UK’s number one destination for influential installers and specifiers of heat, water, air and energy technology. It is THE place to see and try new product innovations, meet your peers, make connections with manufacturers and gain industry insights to keep your business ahead of the curve.

Did you know over 50% of a home’s energy bill is spent on heating and hot water, so having control over individual rooms can drive efficiency? Multi zoning helps to reduce customer’s energy bills and gives them the ability to better control their heating systems. Our product range offers a solution for every application to provide your customer with maximum control and comfort.
Back to basics – room control with traditional TRVs

In 2022 Nesta commissioned some research to understand the effects of lowering the flow temperature of combi condensing boilers and how much energy can be saved.  Within these controlled tests they used Drayton Auto-balancing TRVs to ensure a fully balanced system as a start point.

This month, Drayton has launched ‘The Heating Efficiency Podcast’. The new show is hosted by Clare@Drayton, who will be joined by industry experts to discuss various topics surrounding heating system efficiency.  

On the 13th December the Government published a 4 month long consultation on improving English boiler standards and efficiency of heating systems. The consultation seeks views on a range of topics, including:​