It has supplied condensing water heaters for St Peter's School, York, a co-educational boarding and day school for children aged three to 18.

The school was a past customer and turned to Lochinvar again when it needed to upgrade an outdated boiler room as part of a planned programme of works. In the latest project two TurboCharger 88-380CE condensing water heaters were supplied to provide hot water for a kitchen serving the main Dining Hall.

The equipment was specified and installed by Connaught Gasforce Ltd.

Lochinvar’s managing director David Pepper said: "Turbo Chargers offer all of the benefits of direct fired Water Heaters, but by employing the use of Condensing Technology, operating efficiencies are further improved and carbon emissions are reduced. These units operate on the principle of low storage, but fast recovery of hot water, giving the school kitchen a reliable and economical supply of hot water".

Such flexibility is important as the school can have high peak demands on catering services during and after meal preparation times.

St Peter’s is a selective school with a reputation for academic excellence and encouraging children to achieve to their maximum potential.

About Lochinvar

Lochinvar products were introduced to the UK in 1976 and have been supplied for numerous industrial, commercial and large domestic applications over the last 32 years. The company is a subsidiary of Lochinvar Corporation based in Nashville, USA, and designs, manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of high efficiency gas fired water heaters and boilers. In addition to EcoForce, EcoKnight boilers and water heaters are also recent additions to the product range, which now comprises a most versatile and flexible portfolio of gas-fired condensing boilers and water heaters. Lochinvar also offer bespoke renewable packages combing direct gas-fired water heaters with solar thermal systems and air source heat pumps.

The company’s EcoForce range now comprises eight models, with hot water recovery rates from 716 to 3,400 litres per hour against a 44 deg C temperature rise.

Its three EcoForce+ models are floor standing and are supplied complete with integral storage tanks, primary pump and interconnecting pipework. The five EcoForce wall hung water heaters, which are designed for installation with separate storage tanks, offer a compact solution where plant room space is restricted.

David Pepper, managing director of Lochinvar, said: "EcoForce water heaters operate on the proven principles of low storage and fast hot water recovery as well as offering the added benefits of utilising condensing technology. Both heat exchanger and storage tanks are constructed from grade 316L stainless steel, providing both reliability and longevity."

"The addition of the new EcoForce models provide further choice for specifiers and installers of direct gas-fired water heaters in large domestic, commercial and industrial applications"

EcoForce has a fully modulating pre-mix burner which allows operation at 25 per cent of maximum input when hot water demand is at its lowest and increasing up to 100 per cent as demand increases.

Available for use on natural gas or LPG, EcoForce is suitable for room sealed installation with balanced flue assemblies in both concentric and twin pipe arrangements, with flue runs of up to 50m equivalent being achievable. The units are also available for open flues and multiple installations can be installed in a common flue arrangement.

Ancillary options features include an anti-legionellae function, remote water heater controller option and condensate neutralisation kits.

About Lochinvar

Lochinvar products were introduced to the UK in 1976 and have been supplied for numerous industrial, commercial and large domestic applications over the last 32 years. The company is a subsidiary of Lochinvar Corporation based in Nashville, USA, and designs, manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of high efficiency gas fired water heaters and boilers. In addition to EcoForce, EcoKnight boilers and water heaters are also recent additions to the product range, which now comprises a most versatile and flexible portfolio of gas-fired condensing boilers and water heaters. Lochinvar also offer bespoke renewable packages combing direct gas-fired water heaters with solar thermal systems and air source heat pumps.

Five Lochinvar CP-M high efficiency gas-fired condensing boilers, three 150kW and two 180Kw plus two EcoKnight 115kW water heaters, have been installed at George House, the newly opened headquarters of the popular fashion label at Magna Park in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.

Selected for their high efficiency and low NOx emissions, the Lochinvar products are providing space heating and hot water for the purpose built 84,440 sq ft offices which include special fashion concept and development areas, a café, a shop and shower facilities for the comfort and convenience of the 521 employees based at the site.

David Pepper, managing director of Lochinvar, said: "We've worked with a long list of leading UK retailers in the past, including Morrisons, Tesco, Marks & Spencer and House of Fraser, and are pleased to have our products selected for the new HQ of such a high profile fashion range as George.

The selection and installation of gas-fired condensing boilers and water heaters can play a significant part in the challenge to reduce carbon emissions and our flexible products can provide some great solutions for commercial new builds such as this as well as refurbishment projects.”

The installation was carried out by the main contractors, Northampton based Encon Special Contracts Ltd.

The booklet gives in-depth information on specifying and installing bespoke direct gas fired / solar thermal hot water packages. Featuring technical diagrams and charts, topics covered include basic design, components and system sizing, solar collector efficiencies and integration with commercial and industrial hot water equipment. There is also a section on legionella control options and a full glossary of terms.

David Pepper, Managing Director for Lochinvar, said: "We launched our solar packages in 2007, since when we have been working with partner company, Rayotec Ltd, who have been in the solar energy business for more than 20 years. The technology is still new in the UK and the Industry in general is still on a learning curve, so we decided to produce this guide to assist specifiers and installers."

The guide is available from Lochinvar by calling 01295 269981 or via email on info@lochinvar.ltd.uk

The innovative low water content heat exchangers incorporated into the Impetus range ensure that hot water is constantly available, and these units operate at efficiency levels of up to 98 per cent net. This design also ensures that standing losses are kept to a minimum.

All three models in the Impetus range, LIWH-HD50i, LIWH-HD70i and LIWH-HD70e, are wall mounted, ensuring that valuable plant room space is not taken up. Model LIWH-HD70e is designed for external installation and eliminates the need for flue runs. The Impetus range is also available for use with natural gas or LPG.

The Lochinvar Impetus range features microprocessor technology to measure the temperature level of incoming water and flow. The burner is fully modulating to meet the required level of demand, with a temperature accuracy of +/- 1 deg C.

For installations that are subject to heavy peak demand hot water use, Impetus can be teamed with Lochinvar's LST range of storage tanks. This is ideally suited for projects where the hot water requirement is greater than the flow capacity of the water heaters, or where there is a fluctuating level of demand.

Electronic ignition, ionisation control and in-built frost protection are standard features on all models.

David Pepper, managing director of Lochinvar, said: "The development of continuous flow water heaters has played an important role in the commercial and industrial hot water market and has been an important addition to our range of products."

Based in Banbury, Lochinvar is one of the UK's leading suppliers of high efficiency gas-fired boilers and water heaters for commercial and industrial applications.

Six air source heat pumps are available with outputs ranging from 4kW to 16kW. The heat pump unit is sited externally and ambient air is used to supply pre-heated feed water for the selected Lochinvar high efficiency gas-fired water heater, providing reductions in fuel consumption, saving both money and carbon emissions.

Air source heat pumps are fully weatherproofed units and easy to install. No refrigeration pipework is required, just a hot water circuit connection and a single phase power supply. The user interface controller ensures easy management of the system, offering clear and simple instructions.

Heat pump efficiency is often referred to as Co-efficient of Performance (COP) with up to 4:1 being available on air source models. This means the unit will generate up to 4kW of output for every 1kW input. Although water temperatures of up to 55°C are achievable, COP is usually at its best when providing water temperatures of around 35°C. Integrating air source heat pumps with direct gas-fired condensing water heaters offers an efficient and environmentally friendly method of providing hot water for a wide range of commercial buildings.

David Pepper, managing director for Lochinvar, said: “With the continuing drive towards improved hot water system efficiencies, we believe these packages provide a solution which utilises a renewable technology at a reasonable level of capital cost. In addition to our now established solar/direct gas-fired water heater packages we are pleased to provide further flexibility for commercial users who wish to reduce carbon emissions without compromising the hot water supply.”

Lochinvar is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high efficiency boilers and water heaters for commercial and industrial applications. The company offers an extensive product range, including the EcoKnight, TurboCharger and EcoForce condensing water heaters, which all have potential to be incorporated with renewable systems.

David Pepper, Lochinvar’s Managing Director, said: "The commercial heating and water heating market has seen significant changes in recent years, with condensing products being used in a high proportion of commercial and industrial developments." 

The TT is available as a heating Boiler, or as a dedicated direct gas fired Water Heater. Twin modulating pre-mix burners and a triple pass heat exchanger are the design principles of this product which operates at efficiencies of up to 97 per cent (gross). In addition, the wide range of control options available provides real potential to reduce fuel consumption and consequently carbon emissions and fuel bills. Low NOx emissions make the new TT range a more environmentally friendly choice.

The TT’s triple pass heat exchanger provides high output from a compact design and is constructed from stainless steel, with a construction similar to that used in the well-established CP-M and EcoKnight product ranges.

Boiler models can provide heat outputs of 411 and 580 kW based upon a system design of 50/30°C and the water heater versions offer recovery rates of 8,168 and 11,334 litres per hour based upon a 50°C temperature rise.

David Pepper, Managing Director of Lochinvar, said: "We already have an extensive range of gas fired Boilers and Water Heaters for use in commercial applications. The addition of the TT products incorporates the best elements of our existing design, such as the stainless steel heat exchanger, and provides further choice and options for projects with higher heating and/or hot water demand."

Based in Banbury, Lochinvar is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high efficiency gas fired Boilers and Water Heaters for commercial and industrial applications.

Our partnership arrangement has been supplying integrated direct gas-fired water heater and solar thermal packages. Bespoke solutions are provided with customers benefitting from the expertise and experience of two market leading specialists.

David Pepper, managing director of Lochinvar, said: “The H&V News awards are renowned within the industry and it is a great honour to be shortlisted. Our work with Rayotec provides sustainable energy efficient benefits for our customers, and I am delighted to see our work recognised in this way.”