Central Heating

European Style Central Heating Solutions In Auckland

With this method, as the name “Central Heating” implies, there is one central heating source such as a boiler or heatpump, which su pplies heat to the entire house and this can include domestic hot water supply. The system is designed to maintain an even temperature though out the building or home. This is the ultimate heating method as cost to supply and install such a system is almost equivalent to conventional systems with the difference that (gas or heatpump) powered central heating systems are more reliable, cheaper to run and healthier for the whole family.

Euro Plumbing specialise in hydronic central heating which is different to heatpump technology or heatpump central heating. Why go with HYDRONIC CENTRAL HEATING? Download the following document and learn why hydronic heating is more desirable than heatpump heating.

AI R HEATPUMP VS HYDRONIC

Central Heating usually refers to a system where a central heat source provides the required heat, which is then transferred by suitable medium to the areas where the heat is required. The most common mediums used for heat transfer are air and water.

Deciding which heat source it suitable will fully depend on your circumstances and requirements. Euro Plumbing can assist you with the decision on selecting the correct heat source for your applications. Heat Sources can consist of the following:

Gas Heaters (condensing or non-condensing system boilers) come in variety of designs, for example flued, unflued starting at 18KW up to 150 KW. Combination boilers can also heat your traditional domestic water supply and can be to %150 efficient! For more information on combination system boilers please VISIT THIS PAGE
Heatpumps (hydronic designs) can be installed as either a localised heat source or whole home ducted system as required. Heat pump hot water systems are used for central heating and domestic hot water supply. Euro Plumbing specialise in HYDRONIC water heating heatpump systems. For more information on hydronic heatpumps please VISIT THIS PAGE
Oil and or oil/Diesel mixes are popular in rural areas and can be used for centralised space and domestic hot water supply
Open Fires (wetbacks) for more information on wetback heating and combination central heating systems VISIT THIS PAGE

In New Zealand the following Central Heating systems can be designed and installed depending on requirement.

An open system, where the system is vented to open atmosphere, and supplied with make-up water from a feed and expansion tank
A closed system, where the system is not open vented but deals with expansion by means of an air bladder expansion tank, and over pressure by means of a relief valve. Make-up water is supplied via an appropriate pressure reducing valve, and backflow protection is required if a permanent connection is made.
A gravity system relies on thermosiphonic forces to circulate the hot water in the system and the cooling water is returned to the heat source by gravity.
A forced system, where the hot water is circulated by a pump, then returned to the heat source.

Euro Plumbing specialise in two types of Central Heating systems commonly used in New Zealand

Underfloor Central Heating, Radiator Central Heating and a combination of both systems which can include combination boilers and heatpumps.Euro Plumbing provide repair and maintenance services for a large range of brands within the larger Auckland area. To book a Central Heating service please visit the following relevant central heating pages:For a Radiator Central Heating System service or repair BOOK HERE.
For an Underfloor Heating System service or repair BOOK HERE. If your system consists of both Radiator and Underfloor heating feel free to use any of the above booking methods and advise accordingly.Euro Plumbing are able to help with the following brand boilers, we generally recommend a yearly service to ensure your appliance is operating at ideal efficiencies and safety saving you considerable repair costs in the long run.APPLICABLE BRANDS AND MAKES, REPAIR AND SERVICING LPG AND NATURAL GAS

Bosch system and condensing boilers
Vokera vision system and condensing boilers
Firebird diesel boilers
Fondital condensing boilers
Vaillant system and condensing boilers
Ferroli system and condensing boilers including commercial grade
All brands of multi fuel boilers
Baxi system and condensing boilers
Hydroflow Immergas condensing gas boilers
Keston gas condensing and system boilers
Floorad boilers, controls and manifold systems
Radtech central underfloor heating systems
Aquatherm gas central Heating boilers

Euro Plumbing offer yearly maintenance plans, for more information on our Central Heating repair services please call 0800 TEAM EURO or email us on heating@europlumbing.co.nz

Please Note: In New Zealand central heating is not a regulated industry making it very difficult to find a qualified and experienced technician. Our technicians here at Euro Plumbing as EU trained and qualified, saving you money in the investigation and remedy process.

Replace Manifold

PRICE: $ 3400.00 including (GST incl) *conditions apply Book Now

Well engineered robust construction and slim dimensions facilitate fixing in narrow wall spaces. This special includes the removal of your existing (damaged or aged) manifold.

Manifold set includes:

Supply and installation
High EU quality and a 3 year warranty
Electrical work to rewire relay and thermostat (limited to 1 hour)
Fully system service (repair or replacement of defect elements outside this scope are not included)
Combined flow meter and quick-stop
2x 1" isolating ball valves with washers
2x combination isolating / venting and drain valves with washers
Galvanised brackets with sound insulation inserts
Labels for identifying circuits
1x balancing key
1x set of fixing screws

Please note that we highly recommend a yearly system service on your new manifold system to ensure a long life span. Euro Plumbing offer maintenance schedules. Below you will be able to book such a service, alternatively please contact us on 0800 TEAM EURO or heating@europlumbing.co.nz

Pipe Repair

PRICE: $ 399.00 including (GST incl) *conditions apply Book Now

Accidentally hit an underfloor heating pipe? Don’t panic! Euro Plumbing have developed specialised skills to expose and repair such sections.

This service includes the following:

Concrete cutting and carful exposure
Draining of system and ingress protection
Repair of damaged section with specialised joiners
Electrolysis protection
Re-pressurisation and commissioning

System service not included and can be purchased at a discounted rate of $149. WHICH HYDRONIC SYSTEM?

For those building a new home with a solid concrete floor, you have the option of under-floor and/or radiators. When retro-fitting, under floor is not really a viable option so you will be looking at radiators. Both systems offer exceptional comfort but which system is best? The answer is simple: the system which most suits your home and your lifestyle,

Both systems will cost similar amounts to have installed and both provide very similar heat characteristics to your home, though under floor is warm on your feet.
Under floor costs less to run per hour, but more over a full winter period than radiators. This is because under floor systems take a long time to heat up and are therefore more efficient when run 24/7 throughout the heating season, albeit with the temperature reduced up to 4 degrees at night or while you’re at work. Radiators, on the other hand, are very quick to respond and therefore can be set to run only when you want the heat.
With the typical New Zealand-designed floor slab there are some additional design factors that must be applied to ensure the system control is adequate. Good design is critical, and we can help with detailed advice and design assistance.
Radiator systems can sometimes be difficult to place in open plan properties particularly those with large areas of glazing.
Split systems, part under floor and part radiators, often provide the best solution in two storey homes and homes with large areas of open plan living. A badly designed system will cost more to run and result in an ineffective system.

For more information on radiator systems please follow this link Euro Plumbing offer a combination of several systems which gives yout he best of all worlds, for more information please visit our COMBINATION HEATING PAGE

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