Tradepumps Blog

With nearly half of the world’s energy consumption attributed to motors and a larger percentage of these fitted to pumps, the introduction of variable speed drives has made a huge impact on the efficiency and reliability of pumping systems globally. Ever wondered why most cold water booster sets and many circulator pumps all use this technology? This blog will give...

The selection and sizing of vessels is very important depending on the application type and system characteristics. Many a pump has failed due to too many starts because of incorrectly specified pressure vessels, and undersized expansion vessels can cause a range of failures. This blog will give you a quick guide on how to size both expansion vessels for heating/cooling...

Have you ever wondered why expansion vessels come in all sorts of different colours, shapes and sizes, and why they’re even needed? This blog will give you a brief guide on expansion vessels, pressure vessels and explain the differences between heating and potable water vessels. The Scientific Bit As water heats up in a sealed pressurised heating system the molecules...

 The Element Ultra High-Performance range of cylinders by Dutypoint, specifically developed for boosted hot water systems in high end residential and light commercial properties which have a greater demand for high pressure and high flow. Where many ranges only go to 3.5 bar, our comprehensive range high-performance range of indirect, unvented cylinders starts at a standard operating pressure of...

There is need for a water pressure boosting solution that will work with the varying demands of the modern home and the modern family, without involving costly redecorating, taking up too much space or being noisy during operation. Single-outlet direct-feed boosters which are restricted by the ‘12 litres/minute rule’ in the Water Regulations are simply not able to meet the...