Editor’s Comment

The May/June issue of HP&R arrives at a

Be vigilant in spotting counterfeit parts, says HHIC

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is urging

Grant UK joins Homes for Scotland

Grant UK has become an Associate Member of

Home improvement spending increases

People are spending more money on their homes

Baxi and Primary Engineer deliver STEM lessons

Baxi volunteers have helped almost 1,400 primary school pupils

NIBE launches direct-to-consumer installation service

NIBE Energy Systems has launched NIBE Home, a

Budgets increase for Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The budget available for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

The £10K Giveaway is back at InstallerSHOW!

Our sister publication, Specify & Build, has announced the

Heat network designers ‘prioritise flexibility’

New sales data from REHAU reveals a move towards

TO SUPPORT THE TRADE

The IPG’s Category Managers bring their experience of the sector to help IPG members support their customers and adjust to market changes.

A deep dive into the biggest InstallerSHOW yet

InstallerSHOW 2026 arrives as a transformative event for the installation, trade and built environment sectors.

A Smart boost to Saniflo’s range

Saniflo has added the Saniboost Smart to its Clear

Grant UK upgrades portal and app

Grant UK has updated the Portal and Click app

Digital tools simplify pump selection

Tucson has developed digital tools to help installers save

Why the trade is turning to independents

Meet Mech-Elec, a family run IPG merchant built for the trades thanks to the owners’ more than five decades of experience as an electrician and plumber that is now preparing to open a brand-new showroom.

Quality clean heating

Rick Clarke reveals why he believes the next phase of clean heating will be won on quality, not volume.

The chemical-free alternative to filling heating systems

As the UK heating market increasingly adopts low-carbon

Ideal Heating video shows how fast cascade installations can be

Ideal Commercial Heating has produced an installation video designed

TAKING RADIATORS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Richard Lister explains why specifying designer radiators is the way to make a real impact to your customers’ homes.

Fernox helps solv group restore heat

Fernox recently assisted solv group in restoring a broken-down

What is the future role of gas?

Beckie Lam presents the results of a survey of HVAC contractors and consultants on the future role of gas in UK heating and hot water.

A smart heating service supported by the Warmup experts

Warmup has launched Smartcare, its new heating support service.

THE FRONT LINE IN LEGIONELLA SAFETY

As Legionella risks continue to rise across the UK, Greg Rankin explains how installers can play a vital role in risk assessment and early detection to help protect public health.

Chanterly ceramic undermount sink ‘for serious cooks’

Clearwater Products has expanded its British Classics ceramic sink

DESIGNED TO PERFORM

ROPER RHODES TRADE SOLUTIONS GOES BIGGER, BOLDER AND MORE INTERACTIVE AT INSTALLERSHOW.

A WEALTH OF SUPPORT AT INSTALLERSHOW

Fernox will be attending InstallerSHOW from 23-25 June at the NEC in Birmingham.

Beyond the pump

Neil Wilson explains why it’s important for installers to have all the resources they need to choose the right pump for the job.

DECARBONISING COMMERCIAL HOT WATER

For commercial organisations the mandate to decarbonise is clear.

Apron-front sink expands British Classics range

Clearwater Products has launched Theocsbury – an apron-front ceramic

Ceramic surface with light and clarity

Bright and softly textured, Crystal Lux Blanco is

The bathroom just got smarter

LAUFEN has introduced the new Cleanet MEDA shower toilet.

WALL PANELS

This step-by-step outlines the key stages of a typical Grant Westfield Multipanel and Naturepanel installation, from preparation to finishing and maintenance, helping ensure a smooth fit every time.

Personalise your shower experience

Showering is increasingly seen as a moment to

Architectural form for the kitchen

Abode has launched Arkitect, a sleek boiling water

Monsoon Energysaver now available in black

National Ventilation has launched its Monsoon Energysaver IntelliSense

KEEPING HEAT PUMPS PERFORMING ON SITE

As more heat pumps are fitted, installers need a clear understanding of how these systems should be protected. David Holley explains further.

The plumbing innovations ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY

Lee Halstead reveals three top plumbing innovations that installers should be using to keep sustainability at the core of their projects.

Driving decarbonisation forward

Daikin has announced the launch of its complete

Specialist uses ESBE valves to deliver heat pump performance

A Yorkshire-based engineer serving commercial and residential clients has

Efficient, low carbon school heating

A hybrid commercial heating system from Ideal Commercial

DESIGNING COMMERCIAL

HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS

INTRODUCING THE INSTANTOR

Instantor is known for its press solutions. A core product for the company is the Instantor Press System – an all-in-one solution combining press fittings and multi-layer Pex-Al-Pex pipe. Here, Andy Burton explains how the system works.

POWER UP YOUR GAME

Tony Coleman highlights how training can help maintain health and safety on site.

Scale installs without scaling admin

For HVAC contractors, the challenge is keeping every

Wet working days are covered!

From packable anoraks to insulated coats, Carhartt outerwear

Tough cuts

KNIPEX has unveiled a tougher, sharper and more comfortable

Power that hits harder

Makita’s new HP003GZ01 40VMax XGT Brushless Combi Drill