ROBBENS NEW UNDERFLOOR HEATING MANIFOLD COMBINES FORM AND FUNCTION
Robbens Systems – one of the UK’s leading specialists in underfloor heating – has launched a new manifold, that’s destined to become a firm favourite with installers.
Robbens has a reputation for quality and innovative design and the new manifold more than maintains the high standard. It combines a range of features selected on the basis of practical experience to ensure a more efficient system – saving time on site and providing long life reliability.
It looks good, too! Robbens know that, because the manifold is very often the only visible component in a concealed heating system, a smart, hi-tec appearance is a key attribute.
Flow and return headers on the Robbens’ manifold are now chromed and headers are substantial brass extrusions that are smart and tough. Damage from a carelessly wielded spanner is much less likely!
New features also include special fittings on each header to take hose connectors for simple, rapid fitting of hoses for draining and filling the system. The headers also incorporate air bleed valves for easy venting of air.
Heart of the system
The manifold is the heart of any underfloor heating systems and Robbens Systems realise that flexibility is essential. The new manifold can be extended by simply removing the end plugs and fitting a specially designed extension kit. In this way a new section of manifold can be joined on – effectively extending the scope of the underfloor heating to new areas.
Simple, but leak-free flow and return pipe connections to the manifold are essential. Robbens new connection fittings are more reliable than ever. The compression olive and tapered spigot with O-ring seal are retained entirely within the fitting – eliminating any chance of losing these small but vital components!
For systems requiring two manifolds, or more, Robbens even supply a free open-ended ring spanner, for risk-free tightening of pipe connections.
The host of innovative new features is matched to the best of the old. A number of major, field-proven details have been retained in the new Robbens manifold. Units are still pre-assembled, pre-commissioned and board-mounted at the Robbens’ factory. Circuits are also clearly labeled to ensure there’s no confusion between the needs of the electrician and the heating engineer.
Pumps and actuators are already fitted with blanking fittings in place ready for pressure testing.
In short, like its predecessor, the new Robbens manifold arrives on site ready for plug-and-play action – minimising the time it takes to get the system into efficient operation.
April 20th, 2010 at 12:02 am
What would the cost for this type manifold?
May 10th, 2011 at 7:04 am
Awesome information about manifold. Great subject that is not talked about enough. Tell me about the cost of this system?
June 22nd, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Great blog here. It is very interesting especially those about manifold and underfloor heating. Very informative on how you will deal with it, too.
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:23 am
This whole underfloor heating is adapted from the Roman civilization. Many people still use this in their household.
July 8th, 2011 at 5:01 pm
Underfloor heating influences the radiant exchange by thermally conditioning the interior surfaces with low temperature long wave radiation. The heating of the surfaces suppresses body heat loss resulting in a perception of heating comfort.
July 11th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Useful information about PEX manifolds. Please give me some resource for buying it.
July 16th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
With any high ceiling property or conversion, traditional convection heating is drafty and inefficient as this method heats the room from the top downwards. Underfloor heating uses radiant heat, so if you are close to the heat source you feel the warmth. Being close to the floor means you always benefit from underfloor heating and use less energy.
July 16th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
For fast installation of your underfloor heating use Speedfit with pex-al-pex pipe. This pipe has a life time guarantee with a centre layer of aluminium so the pipe keeps the shape you want!
July 24th, 2011 at 6:23 am
With its sole reason, heaters are very sensitive. You must do an intensive operation on these type of things.
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