Oxyvent launch set to revolutionise the performance of central heating systems
31st January 2011
Oxyvent is launching its central heating energy saving system to the UK market which will herald the end of poorly performing central heating systems.
No matter how expertly a central heating system is installed, plumbers have long been aware that fundamental flaws exist such as poor flow rate imbalances in water temperature and air in the system which reduce efficiency and cause recurring problems.
The patented Oxyvent System eradicates these problems heating homes more effectively, reducing maintenance costs, fuel usage and heating bills at the same time.
It works by increasing the flow rate of water through a radiator from an average of 1 litre per minute to 4 litres per minute. By pushing more water through much faster, the Oxyvent System vastly improves radiator performance reducing the standard 11C difference between the radiator inlet and outlet to just 2C and enabling ALL radiators in the building to operate at the SAME temperature, not just those closest to the boiler.
As a result of this faster flow rate and better radiator performance, a boiler can be set at a lower 61C (65C if heating hot water) because the radiators now create more radiant heat (rather than standard convection) which heats a home more effectively and for less money.
How does the Oxyvent System increase the water flow rate?
The Oxyvent System does several unique things to increase the flow rate which eradicate other inherent problems in existing central heating systems:
• It balances water temperature meaning the boiler circuit and the radiator circuit operate at a balanced temperature. This process eradicates inefficiencies associated with a boiler’s warm water trying to mix with the cooler return water from the radiators.
• It eliminates pump cavitation. This in turn increases the flow of water and eliminates the need to manually balance the central heating system
• It removes air from the central heating system at source which also eradicates associated problems such as corrosion and the need to bleed radiators
The Oxyvent System works with all water based heating systems, both existing and newly installed, including oil fuelled, gas, solid fuel, radiators and under floor heating systems. The Oxyvent Tank is simple to install by professional plumbers with no specialist training required.
Oxyvent’s UK launch coincides with the burgeoning environmental plumbing product market, consumer need to drive down energy bills and government legislation to improve the green credentials of existing and future UK housing stock. With a significant profit margin for plumbers built into the Oxyvent Tank’s pricing, it brings benefits for plumbers and consumers alike.
Tim Cremin, plumber and inventor of Oxyvent, says: “As a plumber I was tired of fixing heating systems because of recurring and unavoidable issues such as poor flow rate, the need to balance the system, pump cavitation, thermal shock and of course the presence of air in the system.
“The Oxyvent System has addressed all these and our clients know they won’t have to fix central heating problems because the Oxyvent System addresses the cause.”
Paul Worswick, Director of Oxyvent says: “After great success in Ireland, we’re very excited to be bringing the Oxyvent System to the UK. Installations to date have given us every confidence that the benefits of having an Oxyvent System in the home will lead to wide acceptance and installation of our tanks in the UK.”
The Oxyvent System has been independently tested and holds TUV certification as well as being recognised by the International Exhibition of Invention.
For more information on Oxyvent, please visit www.oxyvent.com or for enquiries, contact Paul Worswick at paul@oxyvent.com
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Notes to editors:
• Oxyvent has also been tested by Trinity College Dublin’s Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Fluids & Heat Transfer Laboratory. The full study can be provided upon request and test conclusions are available to view at www.oxyvent.com
• Oxyvent is a fully patented product
