PHPI catches up with the most recent product within the PipeSnug and FlueSnug vary – the FS5.
Again in 2017, PHPI reported on the launch of PipeSnug, a pipe seal invented by PHPI reader Chris Burdett. Since then, the model has gone from energy to energy and when Talon took on the product vary it promised new merchandise – and the corporate has now delivered, within the type of the FlueSnug 5” (FS5).
When retrofitting heating methods, a well-known set of challenges usually current themselves: drilling new flue holes, sealing round pipework and compliance with Half L of the Constructing Laws. It may be time-consuming and messy and older buildings specifically current difficulties, as they weren’t designed with at present’s hermetic, energy-efficient requirements in thoughts.
Pipe seals
Gaps round pipe penetrations permit heat air to flee and chilly air to filter in, forcing heating methods to work more durable usually presenting elevated vitality payments for owners. Installers have, in the principle, relied on mortar, silicone or air-sealing tape to seal round flue pipes, however these conventional strategies include drawbacks. Plus, Half L now mandates the usage of pipe seals and grommets to scale back air loss and enhance insulation.
“One of the vital irritating features of retrofitting a boiler is getting the flue to align with the present gap; if the brand new flue is even barely off, it usually means having to drill out a bigger opening or use filler to compensate which suggests additional time, effort and price. That is the place the ‘FS5’ is available in,” explains Dean Heathfield, Business Director at Talon.
“Firstly, there isn’t a extra core drilling hassles as installers attempt to modify a gap – the FS5 is exactly sized to suit the present flue opening, making flue replacements quicker, neater and totally compliant with the most recent constructing rules. Installers can merely slot the FS5 into place and shortly safe the brand new flue with out the necessity for mortar, sealant or patching, dashing up installations and decreasing disruption for each the installer and the home-owner.”
Skilled end
Below the most recent Half L rules, all new boiler installations should have correctly sealed pipe penetrations to stop warmth loss, achieved through the use of collars or grommets. Talon says becoming the FS5 means installers simply meet these rules by offering a good, sturdy seal across the flue, serving to preserve the constructing’s vitality efficiency whereas conserving set up instances to a minimal.
“A clear, skilled end is a trademark of high quality workmanship, leaving a long-lasting impression on shoppers and guaranteeing a job nicely performed,” continues Dean.
“Gaps, tough edges and visual patchwork could make even the perfect set up look untidy, which is why discovering the suitable resolution for sealing flues is crucial. The FS5 helps installers obtain a clear, high-quality end; there’s no want for core drilling or resizing holes, filling in gaps with mortar or sealant or touching up or repairing wall surfaces. As an alternative, the FS5 simply leaves a neat, skilled end with no mess or waste.”
Boiler flues want common inspections and servicing to make sure they’re working safely. That is made easy with the FS5 as it may be eliminated and changed with out damaging the seal.