Ideal Heating Commercial Sails To Success With Evomax 2 At Prestigious Sailing Club

Three Evomax 2 120kW wall-mounted condensing boilers from Ideal Heating Commercial have been installed in cascade at Hayling Island Sailing Club in Hampshire, as part of an upgrade to the heating and hot water systems serving the main clubhouse’s busy shower facilities.

Founded in 1921, Hayling Island Sailing Club is located at the entrance to Chichester Harbour and is one of only four Royal Yachting Association coastal Centres of Excellence. With over 3,000 members and a history of nurturing Olympic champions, the club’s facilities are in regular demand, especially during regattas when usage of the shower rooms significantly increases.

The original boilers serving the underfloor heating and domestic hot water for the main shower rooms had reached the end of their service life, prompting the club to upgrade to modern, high-efficiency condensing boilers. Leading building services contractor J&B Hopkins, based in Fareham, Hampshire, was appointed to carry out the installation.

A long-time Ideal Heating Commercial customer, J&B Hopkins selected three Evomax 2 120kW boilers to be installed in cascade, delivering a total output of 360kW. The boilers are mounted on an Ideal Heating low height frame and header kit and installed with plate heat exchangers (PHEX) and preformed insulation kits for complete separation between the primary and secondary circuits.

Commenting on the decision, Tony Stockton, Mechanical Project Manager (Technical Services) at J&B Hopkins, said: “We’ve used Ideal Heating Commercial boilers for more than a decade because they’re reliable and very robust. Our Technical Services team installs between 60 to 100 Evomax 2s a year – always with the frame and header kits – because they’re straightforward and engineer-friendly. You could almost fit them blindfolded – although obviously, we don’t!”

Highly efficient, the Evomax 2 has up to 99.6% full load efficiency and up to 110% part load efficiency, can operate at up to 30° ΔT, and features a high turndown ratio of 5:1. At Hayling Island Sailing Club, the cascade setup provides resilience and ensures the heating and hot water system can meet the varying demands throughout the year – from quiet off-season periods to intense regatta days when up to 500 people may shower in a two-hour window.

J&B Hopkins also replaced the flue and upgraded the water system as part of the installation. Tony added: “The support we get from Ideal Heating Commercial is excellent – although we don’t often need it thanks to the boilers’ simplicity. Another big plus is product availability – we can always get the parts we need without delays.” For more information on Ideal Heating Commercial, visit www.idealcommercialheating.co.uk

New ‘Providing the Specification Edge’ Guide From Ideal Heating Commercial Now Available

Ideal Heating Commercial has launched a new Providing the Specification Edge brochure which outlines the range of services and support available from its specification team to help building services consultants, engineers and specifiers when designing and specifying commercial heating systems, providing them with greater confidence and clarity.

Providing the Specification Edge highlights Ideal Heating Commercial’s team of industry leading specification professionals who understand the complexity of commercial heating systems and that each project is unique. Their knowledge and expertise are available to support consultants through every stage of a heating project, making the specification process simple and stress-free.

Commencing with a brief overview of the company and Groupe Atlantic, of which Ideal Heating Commercial is a part, the publication looks at the sizeable investments the company has made in low carbon heating in the UK; this includes £12.5 million into a research and development facility, and over £22.5 million in to a heat pump facility and in to expanding its international distribution centre and national training centre in Hull.

Providing the Specification Edge also showcases Ideal Heating Commercial’s full range of high-efficiency heating solutions, including market-leading condensing boilers, the ECOMOD commercial heat pump range, and hybrid systems, all of which come with BIM objects available to download. Additional content includes information on building regulations, refrigerant choices for heat pumps, available funding schemes, and Ideal Heating’s UK-wide training and CPD services.

Richard Brown, Head of Specification at Ideal Heating Commercial, comments: "With the growing importance of low carbon heating technologies and more complex regulations, early engagement and expert guidance are critical. This brochure brings together our most valuable insights and support services into a single document to help make specification easier and more effective for our partners across the UK".

“Whether you’re designing for a new build or retrofit, Ideal Heating Commercial has the in-depth industry and product knowledge to help you find the most efficient, cost-effective heating solution for you and your client.  Through our dedicated team offering nationwide specification assistance, we can provide you with design and plant selection advice to ensure the perfect fit for your project.”

Ideal Heating Commercial is the UK’s leading commercial heating manufacturer, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and UK-based manufacturing.

The company is part of Groupe Atlantic – a European leader in thermal comfort. Download a digital copy of the new Providing the Specification Edge guide by visiting: https://idealcommercialheating.com/specification or contact your local specification manager.