PRODUCTS & SERVICES Product of the month Rinnai releases new H3 heating element in drive to net zero achieving net zero without compromising on product quality or customer satisfaction. We do the very best we can, and we achieve what our customers want and expect and that includes anticipating the future. This announcement follows news that Rinnai has commissioned a comprehensive comparative review and report on gas and electric appliances using a variety of energy vectors, in both residential and commercial UK scenarios. We want to see realism brought into an increasingly polarised debate, says Goggin. We need decarbonisation and we need net zero, but we need to acquire these in a way that caters to the existing populations and markets. The consumer must be given the facts to make an informed decision. He added: As manufacturers of proven excellence, our role is to use our core design engineering solutions to suit all probable future needs and fuels. We will evolve to ensure that our customers have the absolute best possible product options. Visit www.rinnaiuk.com Manufacturer also plans to launch electric formats to existing ranges in next year H ot-water solutions provider Rinnai is set to launch its H3 range of products, consisting of hydrogen-ready water-heating systems in hybrid versions and a comprehensive selection of heat pumps specifically designed for commercial use. It also expects to be launching electric formats to existing product ranges within the next 12 months. The new ranges will be launched in stages throughout 2022, with the end result being one of the biggest selections of water-heating solutions in hydrogen-blends, gas and electric formats. The new products and formats all meet or exceed existing or proposed UK legislation or certifications. Rinnai has a large global client base and an annual production rate of more than two million units. Chris Goggin, operations director for Rinnai, said: We aim to continue to help and assist in Elco boosts sales force Elco revitalises historic residential development Elco Heating Solutions has supplied four Trigon XXL boilers and a 10,000L thermal store to a new development of Grade I-listed apartments and villas on the historic Regents Crescent in London. Each Trigon XXL unit uses a stainless steel heat exchanger and optimised combustion system to achieve ultra-low NOx emissions. The boilers are connected to Elcos Nexus Dual Stage Combined heat interface units, which provide heating and cooling outputs up to 20kW. Visit www.elco.co.uk Panasonic reaches out to lecturers to encourage low carbon solutions Elco Heating Solutions has reinforced its sales and support teams by appointing Silviu Catana (below, right) as specification manager for heat pumps, and Peter Collins (left) as area sales manager for Scotland. Catana will be responsible for supporting consultants and contractors in the effective design and installation of commercial heat pump systems. Collins, who has more than 30 years experience in the heating and plumbing industry, will be responsible for driving sales of commercial heating and hot-water products. Visit www.elco.co.uk Panasonic has partnered with the Sparks series of events, through which UK college lecturers will be able to meet the manufacturer. Taking place across the UK throughout January and February 2022, the Sparks events highlight the need to encourage a new generation of engineers and installers to embrace low carbon solutions. Panasonics wide range of heat pumps provides highly efficient heating and hot water, while also being a reliable, low carbon solution that offers long-term energy savings. Visit www.aircon.panasonic.eu/GB_en 54 February 2022 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Feb22 pp54-56 Products.indd 54 Tel: 020 7880 6245 Email: cibsedirectory@redactive.co.uk 28/01/2022 17:42