McDonald Engineers Launch its ECOflow Heat Pump Cylinder
Filed under: Multifuel Hot Water System, heat pump cylinder, hot water cylinder
ECOflow Heat Pump Cylinders
McDonald Engineers has become the first UK manufacturer to launch an off the shelf hot water cylinder, specifically designed to work with heat pump technology.
The launch of its ECOflow unvented cylinder for heat pumps comes as a result of the growing demand it’s receiving from heat pump installers across the UK and beyond, who are looking for a tried and tested solution which is available as an off-the-shelf product, which comes with all the connections required for heat pump installations as standard.
Based on its market leading POWERflow 2000 unvented copper cylinder, ECOflow also comes pre-fitted with McDonald Engineers’ high performance heat pump copper coil and is insulated with a white cased finish delivering a GWP rating of <1. An optional integrated buffer vessel, which sits below the cylinder offers the advantage of a small footprint which suits many architects and specifiers who have limited space to work with.
McDonald Engineers’ Sales Director, Jamie Stewart, explained, “We have been making bespoke heat pumps cylinders for many years, however as the renewable energy market has grown, more clients have been asking for a standardised solution which offers the cost savings associated with larger production runs.”
He continued, “Copper hot water cylinders are widely recognised as the best and most cost effective solution to be used in conjunction with heat pumps. A leading heat pump manufacturer reckoned using an ECOflow type cylinder could save up to £180 per year on running costs. This is a hugely significant factor in ensuring the customer is given the best and cheapest to run unit.
The copper hot water cylinder market has already been given a major boost by Heat Pump manufacturers. Many recommending their products be used in conjunction with copper hot water cylinders due to the superior heat transfer properties offered by the material, as well as its bacteria killing properties and its recyclability.
The company has already received a positive response from existing clients and hopes to develop its position in the growing renewable energy market even further.
McDonald Engineers has been manufacturing hot water cylinders and supplying the UK and further afield from its base in Scotland since 1945. They have been at the forefront of hot water cylinder development for renewable energy applications for the last 4 decades.
For more information on McDonald Engineers and its full range of hot water cylinders visit www.mcdonald-engineers.com
McDonald Announce Partnership with Strathclyde University
Filed under: Copper Cylinder, McDonald Engineers News, hot water cylinder
In partnership with Strathclyde University
McDonald Engineers, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of copper hot water cylinders, has embarked upon a two year KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) with Strathclyde University as the company looks to enhance its position in the energy market.
The partnership will enable McDonald Engineers to call upon the extensive knowledge and practical industry experience of the University’s team and in return will offer its insight into the commercial pressures that are prevalent in the construction and energy markets.
The company has joined forces with the university’s Advanced Forming Research Centre to initially examine ways in which McDonald Engineers can streamline its production facility. And whilst one aim of the project is to improve quality and lead times in the company’s production facility, a key outcome will be the launch of an exciting new product which will open up new doors for McDonald Engineers.
Managing Director of McDonald Engineers, Bill Stewart, explained, “We have a long and proud history as one of the leading manufacturers of superior quality hot water cylinders. Our partnership with Strathclyde University enables us to tap into an incredible resource that allows us access to techniques and strategies from some of the top companies in the world.”
Bill continued, “This is a tremendously exciting period for the company as we look to build on over 65 years of success as a family owned and managed business. I have no doubt this partnership will ensure our success continues for many generations to come.”
The partnership will be led by Graham Smyth, who has been appointed as KTP Associate to project manage the venture and will be based at McDonald Engineers’ Glenrothes headquarters. Graham has joined McDonald Engineers after spending 2 successful years as a Design Engineer in the Irish quarry industry.
Graham said, “One of McDonald Engineers’ key strengths is the passion every member of the team has for delivering a quality product and a world class service. Their willingness to embrace new ideas and tackle challenges head on is exactly what is needed when you take on a project like this and I am delighted to be involved.”
For more information on the range of products and services offered by McDonald Engineers visit www.mcdonald-engineers.com or contact their technical sales team on 01592 611123.
Horizontal Hot Water Cylinder Manufactured and Dispatched Within 24 Hours
Horizontal Hot Water Cylinders
McDonald Engineers’ expertise and ability to offer a quick turnaround service has saved the day for a leading Ayrshire hotel who were faced with a leaking hot water cylinder and had no option but to get a new vented Grade 2 Horizontal cylinder made to their specifications.
Between receiving the order from the merchants on the Thursday afternoon and close of play Friday, McDonald Engineers had managed to manufacture the unit to specification and load it onto the lorry ready for delivery! How is that for customer service?
With over 60 years of engineering experience, McDonald Engineers guarantee to provide all of their clients with not only a first class service but superior quality and a highly competitive price for all hot water cylinders whether they be from their standard range or manufactured exactly to your specifications.
PLATEflow system scores top marks by controlling peak flow rates in school sports centre
PLATEflow Hot Water Cylinder
Pupils were not the only ones to gain top marks in school recently as McDonald Engineers helped a client who was faced with the challenge of providing a buffer for a short period of peak demand linked with a Plate Heat Exchanger to provide a steady flow rate.
McDonald Engineers worked with the client, providing their expert advice and guidance to assess all the alternatives before developing the perfect solution using their PLATEflow system.
McDonald Engineers’ Sales Director, Jamie Stewart, explained “At McDonald Engineers we like to put all the available options down on the table and come up with the best possible solution for our clients. It’s our ability to listen to our clients requirements, remain flexible and provide the best solution based on the situation at hand that keeps them returning time and time again.”
The result was to supply a PLATEflow unit with a 550 Litre Vented Grade 2 cylinder and Plate Heat Exchanger. Thanks to the off-site pre-assembly the contractor was able to dramatically reduce installation time.
The McDonalds PLATEflow system is specifically designed to supply hot water in situations where demand can vary over the course of a day and is ideal for use within hotels, hospitals, factories and in this case, a School Sports Centre in Edinburgh. It effectively decreases the amount of stored hot water required, while still delivering peak flow rates as demanded.
And with the PLATEflow system there are plenty of options available to offer. The PLATEflow can be supplied as either a vented, tank fed unit, or is suitable for unvented applications, when fed from the mains or a boosted cold water supply.
To find out more on the McDonald Engineers PLATEflow system visit www.mcdonald-engineers.com or call their technical sales team on 01592 611123.
McDonald Engineers Deliver Cylinders In Style
McDonald Engineers Take Delivery of New Lorry
We are delighted to have added a new lorry to the road featuring our fantastic new livery which should catch your eye as it delivers copper hot water cylinders throughout the country.
More than just a delivery vehicle, the new lorry is giving us the opportunity to shout about our increasingly popular renewable energy hot water cylinder range.
The Renewable Range, which features our POWERflow2000 system, THERMflow range, ELECTRAflow electric wet central heating system, the TIMEsaver plumbing unit, and our full range of Calorifiers has already attracted substantial attention since its launch earlier in the year and was a major hit at the All Energy exhibition.
We’d love to tell you that this will help us to deliver your cylinder even faster but speed limits on the roads remain unchanged!
And talking of speed, many installers and specifiers don’t realise just how quickly we can make bespoke copper cylinders. We can make most orders within 2 -3 days however we also carry an extensive range of our standard cylinders ready for immediate despatch! How is that for service?
So if you see our new lorry out on the road, give it a wave or for full details of our renewable range download our brochure now.
McDonald Engineers bespoke TIMEsaver plumbing unit saves time and space
TIMEsaver
McDonald Engineers has supplied no less than 62 customised TIMEsaver Plumbing Units to a local authority as part of their upgrade works to a tower block of flats.
The TIMEsaver system was identified as providing the perfect solution for the project which had no existing gas supply and was required to meet Byelaw 30 of the Water Regulations.
McDonald Engineers’ TIMEsaver system provides a quick and simple to install solution featuring an integrated cold water facility with a highly efficient hot water cylinder, capable of being powered by electricity, solar power, heat pumps as well as gas.
McDonald Engineers ability to customise their standard TIMEsaver units, also enabled the contractor and the local authority to develop a bespoke solution, sized specifically for the project and with custom located connections to decrease the installation time even further.
Sales Director Jamie Stewart, explained ” The TIMEsaver is a highly effective compact solution that gives plumbers and specifiers an alternative to the conventional separate hot water cylinder and cold water storage systems.”
He continued, “In addition to the enormous savings in time achieved from it being a complete unit that has be described as ‘Plumb and Play,’ a key feature of the TIMEsaver is it does away with the need for communal cold water storage tanks and allows each flat to enjoy the peace of mind of having its own tank. ”
Another option available on the TIMEsaver is to incorporate a factory fitted Stuart Turner pump to ensure the water being delivered from the cylinder achieves mains pressure for power showering etc.
For more information on the TIMEsaver system visit www.mcdonald-engineers.com or call the technical sales team on 01592 611123.
McDonald Engineers Launch Next Day Cylinder Spares Service
McDonald Engineers has launched a superb new service aimed at providing clients with genuine spare parts for its hot water cylinders, with the option of next day delivery for orders placed before 2pm.
With an extensive range of high quality spare parts, from motorised zone valves to expansion vessels up to 200 litres, McDonald Engineers are looking to provide its clients with an enhanced level of service, by accessing their consistently high stock levels.
And with many of the spare parts suitable for a wide range of other cylinders, the service has already paid dividends for many clients - even when it’s not a McDonald Engineers cylinder.
McDonald Engineers’ Sales Director, Jamie Stewart, explained, “We have operated a successful spares service for a number of years, for clients who only want to fit our superior quality spare parts. Our increased production levels have seen us carry a higher level of stock, which not only means that we are very competitively priced, but we can virtually guarantee we have the part in stock for immediate despatch.”
He continued, “The service has continue to grow purely through word of mouth and we hope that by offering the facility to pay using a credit card and enjoy a next day delivery service, we can expand our client base even wider.”
To find out more and to download a datasheet and pricelist click here or call the Technical Sales team on 01592 611123.
Unvented Cylinders Training Course
Our next Unvented Cylinder training course will run on Thursday 9th September 2010 in Glenrothes
For full details and to reserve your place contact us now
McDonald Engineers’ Plans for All Energy Exhibition Heat Up
McDonald Engineers are planning to unveil their renewable range of hot water cylinders at All Energy 2010, Europe’s largest event devoted to the renewable energy industry, which will be held at the Aberdeen Conference and Exhibition Centre on the 19th and 20th May.
The Fife based company is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of copper hot water cylinders and has established an enviable reputation for their compatibility with a broad range of fuel sources. The creation of their dedicated renewable range reinforces their position in the energy market and provides end clients, specifiers and installers with a flexible range of highly efficient hot water systems.
With several of the leading heat pump manufacturers insisting that their systems should be used in conjunction with copper cylinders, such as those offered by McDonald Engineers, the company is looking forward to one of its most successful events ever.
McDonald Engineers’ Sales Director, Jamie Stewart, explained “Copper’s green credentials and its bacteria killing properties have always made it a firm favourite in the energy sector. However the growth of the renewable energy sector and the focus on maximising heat transfer is making copper a vital element to an efficient hot water system.”
He continued, “We have played a key role in shaping the role of hot water systems in the solar energy market and our experience and expertise is now assisting clients across the world to harness latent energy in whatever form and transfer it into piping hot water.”
To find out more about the renewable range of hot water systems visit STAND K10 at the All Energy exhibition in Aberdeen or check out their website at www.mcdonald-engineers.com.
McDonald Engineers’ Custom Cylinders Save Money on Large Thermal Store Contract
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THERMflow Thermal Stores from McDonald Engineers
Dispelling the myth that bespoke cylinders are just for one-off projects, McDonald Engineers has enabled one Scottish Local Authority to save a significant amount of time and installation costs on a project which required over 400 thermal stores.
By working closely with the project team, McDonald Engineers were able to re- position several key connections on its standard THERMflow Thermal Store, to suit the incoming pipework and make it easier for the installation team to access.
In doing so, the installation team were able to install the cylinders much quicker and with less materials, saving time, money and hassle on site.
McDonald Engineers’ Sales Director, Jamie Stewart, explained, “Our flexible manufacturing process is renowned for being able to produce one off cylinders quickly and efficiently. However there is a growing client base, who now realise the enormous benefits that can be achieved just by tweaking the design of existing products for large volume contracts.”
He continued, “By making simple changes, such as repositioning the connections, clients can achieve significant time and material savings. When you add up all the savings, whether it is on a contract of 20 homes or 20,000 cylinder installations, it’s easy to see how much can be saved.”
To see how much you could save, contact our technical sales team on 01592 611123.
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