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Experience Sentio like Never Before

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In line with Wavin’s commitment to innovation and product development, we’re pleased to share a new Sentio app is now available.

Developed in response to valuable feedback from homeowners and installers, this update offers a more intuitive and user-friendly experience while preserving the familiar functionality users rely on every day. Features such as scheduling, holiday mode and indoor climate control remain available, now supported by a refreshed design, clearer navigation, a notification centre, and important security improvements.

Designed around user feedback

At Wavin, we believe the best digital solutions are built together with their users. Over recent months, we have listened carefully to feedback from customers using the Sentio App in their daily lives.

The result is a redesigned user experience with clearer navigation, improved accessibility and a modern look and feel. Whether adjusting comfort settings, checking room conditions, managing schedules or setting vacation mode, users can continue to access the tools they know, now in a more intuitive way.

What’s new?

In addition to important security updates and the familiar functions already available in the Sentio App, the new release includes several user-focused enhancements:

  • Modern and intuitive user interface
  • Improved room and climate insights
  • Easier heating, cooling and ventilation control
  • New climate history graphs and trend visualisation
  • Improved scheduling experience
  • Dedicated notification centre for alerts and maintenance reminders
  • Enhanced accessibility and overall usability

The update is available via the App Store and Google Play now. Discover more about Sentio here.

WAVIN LAUNCHES NEW SEDIMENT SEPARATOR TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY

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Leading surface water management expert Wavin has launched the Certaro Lamella HDS, a new sediment separation system designed to support the treatment of surface water runoff in urban drainage applications.

Developed for use within surface water networks, the system combines hydrodynamic separation with advanced lamella settling technology to remove fine sediment from runoff before it enters downstream drainage or infiltration systems. This supports improved water quality and helps protect the long-term performance of drainage infrastructure.

As rainfall patterns become more intense and urban areas continue to densify, managing runoff at source is becoming an increasingly important consideration. Surface water flowing over hard landscapes can carry fine sediments containing pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons and microplastics, placing added pressure on urban drainage systems,

The Certaro Lamella HDS is designed to operate within catchment areas of up to 6,000 m² and can remove up to 80% of total suspended solids from surface water runoff, providing a measurable level of treatment within a single compact chamber.

The system is housed within a minimum DN1000 manhole, making it suitable for installation in space-constrained environments such as roads, car parks and public spaces. Its compact design, combined with an integrated conical sump, supports straightforward installation, inspection and sediment removal, helping to minimise excavation requirements and maintain consistent performance in operation.

Blair McDonald, Commercial Manager for Urban Climate Resilience at Wavin said: “Sediment is the primary transport mechanism for many of the pollutants found in urban runoff. If left untreated, it can degrade the quality of our surface and groundwater, harm ecosystems, and reduce the effectiveness and lifespan of downstream drainage and infiltration systems.

“In line with SuDS expectations around water quality, amenity and biodiversity, early sediment removal is a key step in the long-term management of surface water. Solutions such as Certaro Lamella HDS are designed to address this challenge at source, supporting more effective and maintainable drainage systems.”

The launch of the Certaro Lamella HDS expands Wavin’s wider surface water management portfolio, which includes attenuation, infiltration, filtration and separation systems. The range is designed to support specifiers, engineers and contractors in delivering integrated drainage strategies across residential, commercial and public sector developments.

For more information on Wavin’s Certaro Lamella HDS, please visit: wavin.co.uk/certarolamella

WAVIN EXPANDS MVHR PORTFOLIO WITH LAUNCH OF FLEXPRO-90

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Leading plumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin expands its Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery solutions with the launch of the new Ventiza FlexPro-90, a higher-capacity semi-rigid radial duct developed to meet the increased airflow demands of modern, energy-efficient homes.

The new 90mm duct builds on the Ventiza FlexPro‑75 system introduced last year, delivering up to 45% more airflow than standard 75mm options at the same velocity levels – enabling installers to achieve required ventilation rates using fewer ducts.

The increased airflow capacity lowers the back pressure and enables MVHR units to operate at lower speeds, helping to reduce energy consumption and lower system noise for homeowners.

Supplied in continuous 50‑metre coils, the new semi-rigid radial duct reduces the number of joints required, supporting simpler installation and minimising air leakage risk.

The duct’s double‑wall construction includes an insulating air void to support improved acoustic and thermal performance, contributing to quieter operation within the home. The material also incorporates antibacterial, antifungal, and antistatic properties to help maintain air‑quality standards and reduce dust build‑up inside the system over time.

Features of the Ventiza FlexPro range include a smooth internal surface designed to reduce air resistance, and a ribbed exterior providing high mechanical strength and impact resistance suitable for on‑site conditions.

FlexPro‑90 is available now, with a full range of connectors to be introduced in May. The duct has been designed to remain compatible with existing connectors on the market, so ongoing projects can adopt the new system without delay.

Ben Perris Sales Director for Indoor Climate Solutions for Wavin said: “The launch of FlexPro‑90 is a great example of our commitment to giving installers and developers the flexibility they need to design high‑performing, future‑ready ventilation systems in action. Its increased airflow capacity supports the growing demands of modern, energy‑efficient homes, while helping installers create simpler, more efficient systems with less noise and lower energy use.”

Alongside the new Ventiza FlexPro range, Wavin’s online Ventilation System Finder supports early‑stage project design by helping built environment professionals identify the correct ducting configuration and suitable MVHR unit for their specification.

Following system selection, Wavin’s technical team works directly with developers and installers throughout design and installation, helping to ensure accurate system performance and smoother project delivery.

For more information on Ventiza Flex-90 visit:

https://wavin.com/gb/p/f30f000a-99c7-459a-b41e-85e19a8c3118/ventilation-pipe-ventiza-flexpro-75

WAVIN LAUNCHES KEYLESS HEP2O RANGE

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Leading plumbing and drainage manufacturer, Wavin, has expanded its plastic push-fit offering with the launch of its fifth-generation fitting, Hep2O Keyless.

This new range features an innovative two-stage twist and push functionality, eliminating the need for a demounting key and offering a smaller, more compact design. Hep2O Keyless fittings can be purchased in a pre-locked position, allowing for faster and easier installations.

Previewed at the InstallerSHOW 2024, the Keyless range retains much of the trusted functionality of the original Hep2O line and is compatible with a wide range of plastic and copper fittings. The development of these fittings was guided by feedback from plumbers and installers, addressing common challenges such as lengthy installation times and working in confined spaces.

The new Keyless range is backed by a 50-year guarantee and features Wavin’s In4Sure technology, ensuring secure joints with a distinctive ‘rumble’ during installation. New features include an optimised flow rate and robust plastic that prevent fittings from dismounting due to water hammer.

While the original Hep2O range remains a popular choice, Wavin is committed to providing merchants with flexible options that meet the diverse needs of individual projects.

Steve Harris, Technical Support Engineer at Wavin said: “Developing this range in-hand with tradespeople has been key. We’re excited to launch the next generation of our Hep2O fittings, enabling merchants to offer their customers a variety of solutions tailored to specific project requirements.”

For more details and samples, visit: https://promo.wavin.com/en-gb/hep2o-keyless

Wavin’s HepvO Self Sealing Waste Valve

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For decades, conventional water traps (P-traps and U-bends) have been the standard way to prevent foul sewer gases from entering living spaces. However, they come with a set of inherent problems – over time the water seal can evaporate, siphon off, leak or be displaced by movement, which compromises the seal and allows unpleasant odours back into the building.

That’s where HepvO comes in. Rather than relying on standing water to create the seal, the HepvO Self Sealing Waste Valves uses a dry-seal, self-sealing elastomeric membrane to block sewer gases.

How HepvO Works:

  • When wastewater flows through – water pressure pushes the membrane open, allowing the waste to discharge
  • Once the flow stops and pressure returns to normal, the membrane automatically closes again, forming an airtight seal between the drainage system and living space
  • Because there’s no stagnant water sitting in a trap, there’s no risk of evaporation, siphonage or displacement, so the seal remains reliable over long periods

Key Benefits for Installers and End-Users

Reliable odour protection and hygiene

Since the valve doesn’t depend on water, it cannot dry out or lose its seal. It permenately prevents sewer gases, which can carry harmful bacteria/viruses, from re-entering the property. Because there’s no water to stagnate, there’s less chance of bacterial growth or foul smells associated with standard traps.

Flexible and space-saving installation

He HepvO’s valve’s in-line design and compact form factor makes it ideal for tight or awkward spaces. It can be installed vertically or horizontally depending on the orientation.

Versatility – not just for basins and sinks  

HepvO isn’t limited to traditional sanitary fixtures. It’s also suitable for condensate drainage from boilers, air-conditioning units, or other household systems – where the flow might be intermittent or minimal.

The HepvO’s Self Sealing Waste Valve represents a significant evolution in plumbing design. By replacing the traditional water trap with a self-sealing membrane, HepvO removes many of the limitations of conventional traps – no more worries about drying out, siphonage, leaks or displacement.

Given the growing importance of hygiene, ventilation, and space saving solutions in modern building design – especially in apartments, retrofit bathrooms, and compact living – HepvO offers a compelling alternative to age-old traps.

For more information visit – Wavin Osma HepᵥO Self Sealing Waste Valve – System Features

Wavin Osma UltraRib – High-performance drainage for demanding environments

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Wavin Osma UltraRib is a robust structured-wall gravity drainage system engineered to deliver long-term reliability in demanding below-ground applications. Widely specified across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, UltraRib combines exceptional strength, durability, and ease of installation, making it one of the most trusted solutions for adoptable and non-adoptable drainage networks.

Its distinctive ribbed external profile provides superior stiffness and exceptional resistance to ground loads, ensuring the system performs reliably in deep installations, high-traffic areas, or challenging ground conditions where additional reinforcement is required. Inside, a smooth bore optimises flow, minimising the risk of blockages and ensuring consistent hydraulic performance over time.

Constructed from premium PVC-U, UltraRib offers outstanding corrosion resistance and chemical stability throughout its service life. Unlike traditional materials, it is not susceptible to corrosion, abrasion, or biological attack, contributing to a low-maintenance, cost-effective drainage network. Available in diameters from 150mm to 300mm, the system accommodates a broad range of design requirements.

Installation is fast, safe, and straightforward. The secure ring-seal socket and push-fit joint design allow for reliable connections without specialist tools, streamlining workflows and reducing installation time. . The lightweight nature of PVC-U further improves handling and health and safety on site.

Fully compliant with BS EN 13476-3 and accepted by major adopting authorities, Wavin Osma UltraRib meets stringent industry standards for performance and reliability. Its proven track record and strong technical pedigree make it a go-to choice for engineers, contractors, and specifiers seeking a dependable drainage solution for challenging environments.

With a combination of strength, efficiency, and long-term performance, Wavin Osma UltraRib continues to set the benchmark for structured-wall drainage systems in the UK construction sector.

 

 

Wavin Launches Dedicated Installer Network

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Leading drainage and plumbing manufacturer Wavin, has launched a brand new Installer Network providing practical and technical support for underfloor heating, ventilation, and heat recovery installers.

The Wavin Installer Network (WIN) is a free to join initiative that enables installers to gain access to expert guidance, bespoke training, and priority technical support.

WIN members will receive a dedicated Wavin support expert to assist with project requirements, technical solutions, and on-site support. Additional benefits include promotional opportunities through Wavin’s marketing channels and branded workwear.

Installers listed on WIN will also benefit from increased visibility, as homeowners and developers can search for accredited professionals in their area through the platform.

Martyn Neil, Business Development Manager for Indoor Climate Solutions at Wavin said: ‘The launch of the Wain Installer Network marks a significant step in making sustainable, energy-efficient solutions more accessible – through helping the trade. By joining the WIN, installers can expand their market through bespoke training and enhance their skills and knowledge, while also benefitting from recognition and promotion as a trusted Wavin partner’.

Wavin are committed to helping professional installers and developers deliver the energy-efficient and lower-carbon homes demanded by our net-zero commitments and by the Future Homes and Buildings Standards.

Smart Rain Garden Supported by AquaCell Core R

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A smart rain garden in a central London borough has been designed by Wavin in partnership with Meristem to allow for both greenification and irrigation. As a result, smart technology can monitor moisture levels in the soil, recycle captured and stored rainwater to water the plants in times of drought.

A London borough sought to refurbish a stretch of road, greenifying the entirety of one side of the carriageway. This would be delivered with the use of rain gardens totaling nearly 400m in length. While this proposal would deliver excellent results with respect to SuDs guidance, a concern for maintenance arose, especially in an ever-warming and dry London.

As a result, a smart rain garden solution was developed. Pairing Wavin’s water management expertise with Meristem Design’s rain garden installation, there is now an underground rainwater attenuation solution capable of providing approximately 5 weeks’ worth of irrigation for during dry periods. Using sub-surface moisture sensors and irrigation lines, the solution only draws on the retained rainwater when it is needed.

Why use our system?

An on-going concern for customers with shallow SuDS systems such as rain gardens is their need for regular maintenance. By using infiltrated and retained rainwater, paired with a smart irrigation system, installations such as the one in London can draw on the value of free rainwater that falls on the site instead of paying for it. In wetter periods, the smart system includes an active drain down function. In turn, this will relieve pressure on the local surface water sewer and provide partial storage capacity with the rain gardens, to mitigate against low volume flood events. This is achieved by integrating predictive algorithms linked to weather data.

Surface water design, supply & installation – sorted

Wavin offers a bespoke service to support developers, tier one design and build contractors and civil engineering firms to effectively manage surface water on their sites.

This includes a high quality, single source solution to the design, supply, and installation of stormwater tanks and all their associated infrastructure, from capture and attention to dispersal.

End-to-end, everything is taken care of by Wavin – we consult and advise on site, we value engineer the optimum design, we manufacture and co-ordinate the required products and components, we install through fully trained StormForce partners, and we underpin the installation with a five-year warranty.

It’s the future of sustainable drainage. It’s fast and efficient. It’s hassle and risk free, and it’s quality and compliance assured. It’s StormForce, and it’s one less thing for you to worry about on every project you undertake.

 

Wavin Tigris K5 Press-fit Plumbing

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Product Overview:

Wavin Tigris K5/M5 is the next generation of press-fit plumbing and has been designed with installers and engineers at mind. The system is suitable for use in potable water, heating, secondary circulation, and HVAC applications It is essential these systems are installed to the highest standards, and testing is a crucial, often overlooked, part of the installation stage. Having listened to the challenges experienced by installers and engineers on site, including use of wrong tools, pressure testing with water and the hygiene requirements, and pressure loss by fittings – Wavin have created a fitting that meets the customers’ needs and eliminates their pain points.

The one-pipe-fits-all Tigris product family:

With Tigris, Wavin offers a complete range of fittings, all perfectly compatible with their multi-layer composite pipe systems. The Tigris family of fittings are available in a wide range of sizes from 16-75mm and are designed to offer the most reliable connection for their specific applications, but can be mixed and matched where required.

Utilising the reliable and tested Radial Press-Fit technology at it’s core, Wavin Tigris fittings have evolved to make installation quick, easy and most of all reliable.

Main Features:

Acoustic leak alert: The 80-decibel acoustic leak alert whistle, designed to easily identify unpressed fittings using an air pressure. This feature ensures that installers can reliably and efficiently detect unpressed fittings in the loudest environments. Giving installers a quick, cost effective, and efficient method to test one section of a building at a time, and without using water. Tigris K5/M5 is the first system to offer this innovative feature to streamline the overall pressure testing process.

In4Sure 360°: K5 fittings incorporate a new transparent section as part of the body to give installers a quick visual to check the pipe is inserted correctly. The fittings also incorporate a ‘leak path’ so unpressed fittings can also be visually identified if water testing is preferred by the installer.

Opti Flow: The Opti Flow feature ensures a 50% greater flow rate when compared with K1/M1Designed to deliver optimal flow performance through the fittings, this is especially relevant for smaller pipe diameters and will insure a higher total system performance. This is particularly beneficial for high-rise projects where there’s increased demand on the pumping system to supply water to upper levels.

Multi Jaw: Tigris K5/M5 fittings can now be pressed with common pressing profiles including U, Up, H, TH and B – ensuring installers do not require investment in new tooling. K5 fittings have a PPSU body and M5 fittings are DZR brass.

Ultra Seal: The reliability of the O -rings sealings is tested with a lifetime simulation test under extreme conditions. Tested to 110°C which is far above the required max temperature of 95°C.

Modernising the pressure testing process:

Pipelines have been historically tested using water pressure, a method that comes with great risk. The greatest being legionella, a water-bourne bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal lung infection in those who breathe in infected water droplets. Evidence suggests that this bacteria could develop if pipes aren’t effectively dried after water-pressure testing. Tigris offers a groundbreaking alternative to this.

For Contractors:

The Tigris K5 design has been optimized for speed and ease of installation, helping contractors to complete projects on time and ultimately save on labour costs. The Acoustic Alert feature enables contractors to test with air easily during the build process a section at a time (prior the final pressure test) which is a major benefit on a large build. The 80-decibel Acoustic Alert Whistle enables easy identification of unpressed fittings during an air pressure test – even in the loudest environments. Tigris K5/M5 is the first system to offer this innovative feature to streamline the overall pressure testing process. Tigris also demonstrates sustainable credentials with the lifetime assessment report showing a life span in excess of 100 years.

Wavin Tigris K5/M5 is the next generation of press-fit plumbing that will blow you away. Wavin has solved the biggest barrier of air pressure testing with a game changing approach, the first and only fitting with an acoustic leak alert to detect unpressed fittings in the loudest environments. On top of that, we built in features to create an industry leading fitting. Getting the connection right first time is even easier with features such as the 360° window where you can see the pipe is correctly inserted and we solved the tooling issue too. Supported with BIM Revit files for efficient design and EPDs for sustainability assessment – Tigris K5/M5 offers benefits not only to contractors but engineer, specifiers, and building owners too.

HDPE Soil Waste and Vent

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Wavin HDPE soil waste and vent above ground drainage system provides a solution to the removal of domestic waste water and rainwater from residential and commercial properties using plastic piping systems.

Manufactured from high-density polyethylene (PE HD), the tough and durable HDPE system offers and extraordinary chemical resistance in combination with a high flexibility level and great impact resistance. Wavin HDPE pipes and fittings are jointed by welding, making the joints resistant to tension.

Features and Benefits:

Temperature resistances – resistance to temperatures of up to 90°C continuous temperature and 100°C short term conditions and also withstand freezing of internal waters

Flexibility – Well suited to assemblies subjected to vibration. Ideal for use is seismic zones and across expansion joints

UV resistance – With the addition of a percentage of carbon black, HDPE is UV-stabilised and can therefore be installed outdoors without degradation problems

Ease of Welding – HDPE can be welded both by butt welding and with electrofusion joints

Low weight – the lightness makes transportation and handling easy

Use of adhesives – Due to its high resistance to chemical agents, HDPE cannot be jointed with adhesives

Impact resistance – HDPE’s elasticity gives pipes a high impact strength at temperatures as low as -40°C. This ruggedness makes handling of pipes easy during installation

Smooth bore – The smooth surface of HDPE allows for both an optimum flow of any type of waste material and self-cleaning of pipes

Fire hazards – HDPE doesn’t use any toxic gases during combustion

Wavin HDPE connection seals – Quick-fit coupling and expansion joint seals remain resistant to waste water from house hold appliances, laboratories and hospitals. The seals are produced from an elastomer which guarantees sealing and durability even in extreme conditions

To learn more about Wavin HDPE read a case study about Wavin working with RPM Services on a five block apartment and commercial space – https://blog.wavin.com/en-gb/case-studies/st-george-beaufort-park-wavin-hdpe or to find out more about Wavin HDPE visit the dedicated webpage – PE HD welded pipes and fittings | Wavin UK

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