If you’re specifying hot water for a hotel, office, hospital or leisure centre, an electric water heater is probably on your shortlist. This guide explains what electric water heaters are, how they work, the main types available and how to pick the right one for a commercial building. What is an electric water heater, and … Read more
Very often, as a business-critical service, domestic hot water (DHW) can also be one of the key contributors to carbon emissions from commercial buildings. As commercial organisations roll out their net zero strategy for the built estate, many are opting to transition to electricity as a means of heating water. This has led to an … Read more
Electric water heating has quickly become the predominant choice for commercial new builds for specification, meeting the demands of Part L and securing necessary BREEAM points. For organisations currently reliant on gas for their water heating needs, the impetus is to look at alternatives as part of wider sustainability strategies, with electricity being an obvious … Read more
Adveco considers the opportunities for restoring solar thermal systems… For more than a decade at the start of the 21st Century, the government drove efforts to explore the validity of solar renewables, first solar photovoltaics for generation or electricity and later solar thermal as a means of capturing solar energy onsite for water heating. Purchasing … Read more
Adveco explores how commercial organisations should approach building in sustainability with heat pumps… The implementation of low-carbon water heating is one of the fastest, low-impact means of introducing sustainability into an existing commercial building. A considered, well-designed replacement system will reduce carbon emissions by at least half compared to equivalent-sized gas-fired water heating and likely … Read more
If you’re specifying a hot water cylinder for a hotel, hospital, office or leisure facility, you’ll come up against the same question early on: what should the tank be made of? Stainless steel costs more upfront than copper or glass lined steel, so it’s worth knowing exactly what that extra cost buys you. This guide … Read more
Recognising and eliminating limescale In large commercial-scale hot water systems is a critical maintenance activity for many organisations. Limescale deposits can wreak havoc on efficiency, longevity, and overall performance. In this blog, we continue to explore resilience in commercial water heating and look at the latest developments securing business continuity in hard water areas… The … Read more
Adveco considers the application of indirect cylinders, or calorifiers, to meet commercial hot water demands within sustainability goals… A reliable and efficient hot water supply is not a luxury, but a necessity for commercial establishments. Whether powering showers in a hotel, cleaning equipment in a restaurant, or sterilising instruments in a hospital, consistent hot water … Read more
Chilled water is a key element for maintaining comfortable temperatures in commercial buildings, and is typically deemed crucial for occupant well-being, productivity, and even equipment functionality. While various cooling systems exist, chilled water tanks play a vital role in ensuring efficient and reliable cooling, particularly in large buildings. In this article Adveco explores the applications … Read more