Journal

The Alchemy Range Blog

Practical guides on Irish water quality, heat pump efficiency, installation and consumables — written by the team who install them.

Water Quality

18 June 2026

6 min read

The Homeowner's Guide to Irish Water Quality

Hard water, chlorine and sediment vary dramatically across Ireland. Here's how to test what's coming from your tap and choose the right filtration.

Installation

2 June 2026

5 min read

A step-by-step walkthrough of what a qualified plumber does when fitting a boiling-water tap, and what to prepare before they arrive.

Heat Pumps

14 May 2026

7 min read

The two efficiency numbers on every heat pump spec sheet, translated into real euros off your winter heating bill.

Consumables

28 April 2026

4 min read

Sparkling water taps use both CO₂ and carbon filtration — but they do very different jobs. Here's what each one does and when to replace them.