The Altecnic Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This audio blog debunks five common misconceptions regarding Heat Interface Units (HIUs), covering issues such as whether 'one size fits all' with HIUs, and whether the BESA standard is universal.  Find out more about our range of HIUs by visiting: https://www.altecnic.co.uk/domestic/heat-networks/heat-interface-units

Send us Fan Mail In this live edition of the Altecnic Podcast at Installer 2025, Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, talks with Nathan Gambling (BetaTeach), Ricky Prescott (Thoroughflush), and Kevin Moore (Kamco Ltd), about the future of water treatment. Water treatment is essential for system efficiency, longevity, and compliance. With VDI guidelines shaping best practices and sustainabilit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Altecnic Podcast, Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, is joined by Domenico Mazzetti, Product Marketing Manager for HVAC at Caleffi. With 17 years of experience in product development and marketing, Domenico brings deep industry insight as they explore the evolution of filters in heating systems. Together, they discuss the vital role of filtration in s...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we delve into the innovative world of hybrid heating systems—a sustainable solution for modern homes. Learn how these systems blend the reliability of traditional gas boilers with the eco-friendly efficiency of heat pumps to provide optimal comfort year-round. We’ll explore the key components that make hybrid systems work, their benefits for homeowners, and consi...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a special LIVE episode of the Altecnic Podcast recorded straight from the Installer Show 2024! Your host, Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, brings you an engaging discussion with some of the industry’s brightest minds. In this exciting episode, Ed is joined by Damon Blakemore of Blakemore Plumbing and Heating, and the dynamic duo from PPH Pointy Plumbing &...

Send us Fan Mail In this  audio blog, PR & Communications Executive, Georgia Cantrill, unravels the complexities of heating systems to provide a guide on how to unlock their full potential.  Georgia covers the purpose of balancing, consequences of an imbalanced system, and how to find a full solution to provide comfort and optimise performance for the end user. 

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we are joined by Damon Blakemore, heat pump installer, to discuss how heat pumps and low carbon solutions are changing the game for installers within the plumbing and heating industry.  We discuss the importance of heat pump training for installers and how it is shaping the future of the trade. Whether you're a homeowner, an installer, or simply curious about the l...

Send us Fan Mail Air vents are fitted on almost every system, and all look fairly similar, but how do you know what makes a good one? In this audio blog we look at air vents, covering what they are, how they work, and the key benefits of installing them. 

Send us Fan Mail In this Altecnic podcast episode, we get to know the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors through their CEO, John Thompson, as part of their 'Quality Plumbers Week'. 

Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode, Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, & Steve Elsmore, Senior Technical Support at Altecnic deep dive into the future of training in the plumbing and heating industry, bringing insights straight from the installers themselves. Join Ed & Steve as they explore the burning questions about the changing landscape of plumbing and heating training from...

Send us Fan Mail BIM (Building Information Modelling) is the process of creating and managing information on a construction project throughout its whole lifecycle. Georgia Cantrill, PR & Communications Assistant at Altecnic, gives a quick overview of what BIM is, how it works, and how it may impact the plumbing and heating industry. 

Send us Fan Mail PR & Communications Assistant, Georgia Cantrill, discusses the key features of a Heat Interface Unit (HIU), how it fits into a heat network and the benefits of installing HIU's for installers and end-users.  To find out more about HIUs, and any other products, visit altecnic.co.uk. 

Send us Fan Mail Controlling the safety and hygiene of a water system is an essential element of the overall safety of end-users; preventing scalding and ensuring the growth of harmful bacteria and pseudomonas is minimised should be a priority of those who design, install and maintain the system. In this audio blog we discuss how thermal balancing valves can play a key role maintaining the hygiene...

Send us Fan Mail In our latest audio blog Georgia Cantrill, PR and Communications Assistant at Altecnic, discusses what the UKCA marking extension means for the industry and how this differs for construction products. 

Send us Fan Mail In this 'Part L mini-series', we discuss the latest updates plumbing and heating engineers need to be aware of.  Join Ed Morris, Technical Manager, and Stephanie Allchurch, Product Development Manager as they discuss the key to gaining efficiency for all systems - balancing - and what the new Part L requirements are.

Send us Fan Mail In this 'Part L mini-series', we discuss the latest updates plumbing and heating engineers need to be aware of.  Join Ed Morris, Technical Manager, and Stephanie Allchurch, Product Development Manager as they discuss what Part L (and other recently introduced regulations) stipulates about water treatment.

Send us Fan Mail In this 'Part L mini-series', we discuss the latest updates plumbing and heating engineers need to be aware of.  Join Ed Morris, Technical Manager, and Stephanie Allchurch, Product Development Manager as they discuss what the regulation means by a 'fabric first' approach.

Send us Fan Mail In this 'Part L mini-series', we discuss the latest updates plumbing and heating engineers need to be aware of.  Join Ed Morris, Technical Manager, and Stephanie Allchurch, Product Development Manager as they discuss what the introduction of heat loss calculations means to installers to comply with the new regulations.

Send us Fan Mail In this 'Part L mini-series', we discuss the latest updates plumbing and heating engineers need to be aware of.  Join Ed Morris, Technical Manager, and Stephanie Allchurch, Product Development Manager as they discuss what Part L means for lowering system flow temperatures.

Send us Fan Mail In this 'Part L mini-series', we discuss the latest updates plumbing and heating engineers need to be aware of.  Join Ed Morris, Technical Manager, and Stephanie Allchurch, Product Development Manager as they explain what Part L says about heating controls.

Send us Fan Mail The importance of a balanced heating system is often understated. This audio blog takes a look at the basics, some consequences and most importantly, the solutions.

Send us Fan Mail We're continuing our push on mental health awareness, this time joined by a very special guest from Men Talk. Big thank you as always to Stephen Blair (Co-Founder of Men Talk) & Lee Brown (Peaky Plumber) for sharing. https://www.mentalk.online/

Send us Fan Mail Modern new builds are getting smaller and smaller as developers prioritise space saving. This has led to manufacturers having to develop space-saving plumbing solutions - here's our latest compact magnetic filter, the Dirtmag Mini!

Send us Fan Mail Is it time to upgrade to DZR? DZR (Dezincification Resistant) or DR Brass is a type of brass used for manufacturing, which gives resistance to dezincification corrosion.

Send us Fan Mail How do we, Altecnic, ensure user safety? Stephanie Allchurch, New Product Development Manager, takes us through the need to knows when it comes to compliance and safety.