Guide to the Zip Duo

The Zip Duo is an instant boiling water heater combined with a chilledfiltered water system that can either be wall mounted or stand on the counter top on a stand. The Zip Duo is an energy efficient unit capable of providing around 100 cups of boiling water at a time and around 35 glass of chilled water at a time. Per hour the Duo can provide 217 cups making this a more economical and efficient alternative to a standard kettle in areas of high use such as canteens and offices. The Duo also has a programmable 24/7 day timer so that the unit can be programmed to switch off during periods of none use, e.g. overnight and weekends. Also with the sleep mode the unit will power down after 2 or 4 hours of no use. During the sleep mode the hot water temperature will drop gradually to 65°C where it will be maintained until there is a demand for boiling water. The Zip Duo is available in 5 and 15 litre outputs in either a stainless steel or white finished casing that is durable and long lasting.


For more about the Zip Duo combined water heater and chilled water system visit the Zip website.

composite kitchen sinks

There are different materials used to manufacture sinks today but the most striking modern kitchens are Composite Kitchen Sinks which are ideal for contemporary kitchen designs. Composite kitchen sinks are made from composite materials which are either man made or naturally occurring materials made from two or more constituent materials. As Composite materials are made from a mixture of constituent materials it makes it easier to form them into any shape in one solid piece making them strong and durable. Many kitchen sink manufacturers combine metallic particles to granite during the manufacturing process which gives a granite sink a more striking and appealing look.


The Types of Composte Kitchen sinks available on the market today include:

• Inset Kitchen Sinks that are designed to be fitted into the worksurface providing a seamless join between work surface and sink.
• Sit On Kitchen Sinks that are designed to sit on top of the work surface rather than inserted into it.
• Undermount Kitchen Sinks that are designed to be fitted beneath a solid work surface such as granite.

For more on Composite Kitchen Sinks click here. 

guide to kitchen taps

Kitchen Taps are valves used to control the flow of water and are designed to supply cold and hot potable water for drinking and cleaning in the home.

There a many different types of modern kitchen taps with Thermostatic Mixing Taps becoming the most popular choice. The Thermostatic Mixer Tap works by using a valve to mix the hot and cold water supplies. This type of bathroom and kitchen tap is most common as it allows the user to set the temperature to their desired water temperature and also helps to reduce the risk of scalding.

Also available are Catering Mixer Taps which are starting to find their way into domestic kitchens, they incorporate a spray head for washing fresh fruit and vegetables and to rinse pans and equipment before placing them into dishwashers.

The common Pillar Tap is also a popular choice for kitchens and provides a separate cold and hot water and they are a more traditional type of tap. All though the Pillar Taps is a traditional type of tap modern pillar taps have come a long way from the basic cross head pillar taps with a wide range of contemporary styles available.  

more here.

New programmable radiator control (PRC) to be showcased by Pegler Yorkshire at PHEX

Pegler Yorkshire will have it new terrier i-temp heating control on display at this year’s plumbing and heating exhibition. This new programmable radiator control allows users to control the radiators temperature and timer for each room separately from each other without having to make changes to the master programmer. This will help households save on heating costs and energy as rooms can be heated when they are most in use rather than heating every room at once. The i-temp can either be fitted to an existing TRV (thermostatic radiator valve) with an adaptor or fitted as a completely new valve. There are separate models for horizontal TRV’s, the i35, and vertical TRV’s, the i30. To find out more on the i-temp PRC go here.

Pegler will also be showcasing the Prestex range of TMVs, Henco Multilayer – Flexible Tap Connectors and a range of water conserving designer taps find out more here.