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that not a single product was sold into the market without
being tested first and obtaining the necessary reports
after testing. Both heat pumps and solar water heaters
satisfy the requirements of SANS10400-XA for hot
water systems. Particular attention needs to be paid to
the sizing of the systems, which is dependent upon the
project in question. Functional aspects such as porting
and drain cocks products provide for full compliance with
SANS10254 at the time of installation. “We supply only
SABS approved T/P safety valves and drain cocks. In
terms of our product warranty, installation compliance with
SANS10254 and SANS10142-1 is mandatory.”
“At HydraTherm we are continuously seeking new ways
to deliver efficient solutions to water heating challenges,”
said Alton. “As Eskom continues to cap the total power
offered to new developments and the price of electricity
increases, it is making more and more economic and
practical sense to embrace solar and natural/LPG gas
for water heating. We are therefore currently developing
solar collectors and gas water heaters, which will be
available this year.”
But innovative products are not where it ends: HydraTherm
provides the full spectrum of services to their buyers, from
initial consultation, all the way through to personal after-
sales service and revolutionary cloud support.
The company has three principle members who have
been in the plumbing industry for over 10 years. The
senior director has been in the industry for more than 25
years. The company has offices in both Johannesburg
and Cape Town, with regional representation in the
Eastern Cape’s Garden Route. “Where unique solutions
are required, we also design heating products on
demand to meet exact specifications,” adds Alton. “We
are very excited to launch these sophisticated products
and look forward to revolutionising this sector.” PA