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Chillers for hire Control in the classroom Submersible vibration sensors
With temperatures looking set to soar, chiller and air conditioning RIDI Lighting has launched its next generation education lighting Hansford Sensors Ltd now offer a range
hire specialist Coolmation can provide building owners, facilities control product and its recent installation, through Reavey & Son of submersible vibration sensors, which
managers and contractors Electrical of Southampton, has passed the test at Burnham Copse have been specifically designed for
with a range of temporary primary school in Tadley, Hampshire. operation in partial or complete
cooling solutions when indoor Designed to deliver outstanding energy efficiency, as well as the immersion in water, making them ideal
temperatures cannot be optimum learning environment, whatever the external conditions, for the monitoring of pumps in a
maintained by installed air Class Control, developed in conjunction with Hampshire County maintenance role.
conditioning systems. Council, offers staff at Pumps perform important tasks
Hiring a temporary chiller Burnham Copse the across many industries, some operating
or air conditioning is a good ability to alter the lighting continuously and others triggered into
solution for contractors to conditions to match the action to move liquids at specific times
offer their clients. Hire task in hand – be it glare or as a result of leakage. Being rotating
equipment can maintain the integrity of the building’s air free concentration on the machinery, they have critical components such as shaft bearings
conditioning requirements, providing comfort cooling as well as interactive whiteboard or which are subject to wear. By monitoring the vibration signature of
the right temperature conditions for computers and servers to for general teaching. the shaft bearings, maintenance engineers have the information to
continue to operate safely and reliably. Class Control uses a predict when corrective work or component replacement is needed.
It is in precisely these critical situations that Coolmation’s tailored control interface based on DALI protocol to allow swift and This provides an efficient operating plant, reducing running costs
Chillers4Hire and Climate4Hire divisions perform best, providing simple alteration of lighting levels via either a handheld remote and avoiding lost production or services.
modern, reliable and efficient air conditioning equipment and control or wall mounted touch panel. Daylight sensors Hansford Sensors can provide a range of vibration sensors with
chillers. automatically increase or decrease output when external conditions either AC, velocity or 4-20mA outputs which are completely sealed
Chillers and temporary air conditioning systems can be supplied, change and absence recognition – making for a potentially to IP68 for operation in or under water. The range is also available
delivered and installed nationwide by dedicated installation and significant reduction in energy consumption. in ATEX approved versions, with certification for operation in
commissioning teams, backed up, when required, by 24/7 service Because each of the core elements of RIDI’s Class Control explosive liquids and gases.
support. Coolmation has developed a range of hire equipment to system is designed to ensure maximum lighting efficiency, its The sensors will be found in use in remote conditions at
suit temporary needs for comfort cooling, cooling within rooms specification can make a meaningful contribution to a school’s pumping wells, bore holes, desalination and many industrial
containing heat sensitive products and equipment, such as servers BREEAM rating. On a regular secondary school installation, 2.66 process plants.
and computers, industrial processes, providing temporary chillers points can be regularly achieved. www.hansfordsensors.com
and air conditioning solutions which can be delivered and installed www.ridi.co.uk
fast to limit business disruption.
www.chillers4hire.co.uk
The six step plan
LG’S condenser line up
ABB has launched the latest version of
its award winning 6-step energy
New anticorrosion tapes
Available from LG is a complete
saving plan, providing customers with
MWA Technology is offering Anticor anti-corrosion materials for
range of outdoor units to cover
information on the best ways to save
passive and active protection, and a large range of self-adhesive
all possible configurations of air
money by applying variable speed
industrial tapes.
conditioning for both domestic
drives and low voltage motors to their
Anticor manufactures materials that provide stable and hermetic
and commercial buildings -
fan and pump applications, among
anticorrosion coatings for
including the world’s only indoor
others.
pipelines, tanks and
mounted condensing system for VRF the Multi V Space.
The 6-step energy saving plan is
similar applications. This
Multi V Space allows the condensers to be mounted out of sight
captured in an all new, free 20-page
involves a three-layer
negating the requirement for planning permission. This tried and
guide which is available to download
protection including a
rested solution has been used all over the world and has been
from their website. A hard copy of the
primer, an anticorrosion layer and a mechanical protection layer,
installed at the famous Star City in Korea, the world’s biggest VRF
guide can be ordered through Brochureline on 0800 783 7491.
which provides effective operation for more than 30 years.
installation with over 7000 indoor units and 1300 condensers
Using the guide, customers can assess up-to-date information
Anticor coating products can be used for pipelines, welded
Going back to conventional outdoor models, the Maxi VRF range
on climate change and how it could affect their business. The guide
joints, fittings and rehabilitation of coatings in a variety of markets
is available as heat pump two and three pipe heat recovery
also provides information on how to save money in setting up and
including gas and water pipelines and the civil engineering and
systems. These systems offer 200m pipe separation, up to 1000m
running drive and motor applications, with tips on managing
petrochemical industries. The systems include protection for
of pipe work installation and height separation of 100m making
installations and when best to replace old technology with modern
welded joints, flange joints, socket joints, pipe bends, sealing of
them suitable for every installation. To aid cash flow every system
drives and motors.
casing pipes and coating repairs.
is now covered by the Government’s ECA scheme.
Schemes to help those willing to invest are also highlighted in
Anticor’s self adhesive Zinc Tape for overground pipelines, tanks,
The Multi V Maxi ranges are available in 6 to 48 hp sizes with the
the guide. The Government’s Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs)
posts, pilings etc and Anticor Plast, a modern plastic material for
capability of connecting between 2 and 40 fan coils per system.
scheme and interest free loans from the Carbon Trust help reduce
fixture insulation, are also now available from MWA Technology.
www.lge.co.uk
the initial cost of implementing energy saving measures. ABB’s 6-
The Anticor range also includes self-vulcanizing electrical
step plan provides information on what they are, qualifying
insulation tape that once applied, transforms into a fully insulated
requirements and information on the savings that are available.
and waterproof seamless covering.
www.abb.co.uk/energy
www.mwatechnology.com
Illuminated thinking from Ex-Or
The addition of a web-based PC interface to MLS Digital, Ex-Or's
building-wide managed lighting system, offers users greater
Tension monitor for HVAC
Scolmore’s flipping big book
operational interactivity with the ability to monitor occupancy via a The new digital tension meter (DTM) from PIX
dynamic visual display. Europe gives HVAC engineers the opportunity to
CLICK Scolmore has launched its Flipping Big Book, an A5 Designed to deliver energy savings while enhancing the lit make significant efficiency gains and achieve
catalogue containing everything that the larger version has to offer environment, MLS Digital cost savings from accurately tensioned
plus an Interactive CD. As the name suggests, it has electrical operates via a network of transmission belts.
accessories on one side and, when you flip it over, it has CLICK communicating detectors On many AC units, the drive system
Scolmore’s lighting products. which constantly monitor utilises a V-belt to transmit power from
The electrical section features the wide range of electrical presence and levels of the motor to the fan and/or compressor.
accessories in the increasingly popular CLICK range. Covering just ambient light to provide Specifying the right belt type and correct
about every requirement for domestic electrical installations, zoned lighting tailored to pulley size is critical to achieving both full
including the latest additions to ranges in Deco, Define, Polar and the occupants' needs. service life and maximum efficiency, but
Mode finishes. On the reverse, the CLICK lighting section has over Ex-Or has always made equally significant is having the optimal
100 pages of quality interior and exterior light fittings and guidance much of the fact that MLS Digital does not need a centralised tension on the belt.
on their use. Encompassing innovative new designs, as well as computer and is therefore much simpler to install and more reliable Also, with energy conservation
refinements to a number of established ranges, the catalogue also in operation. No overall breakdown is possible and there is no becoming a key objective of many high-profile end users, the
includes the Fumagalli range of exterior lighting fittings. fiddling about matching up pre-addressed components on a savings made with accurately tensioned belts will come more to the
The Interactive CD includes all of the computerised master plan. fore. This is currently evident in the drive to improve the overall
information in the printed The new PC interface just increases the functionality of MLS energy-efficiency of buildings and installations.
catalogue as well as tools to Digital by providing additional tools for those who need them. The The new PIX DTM should form an essential element of any
help product interaction. As system is still commissioned using the hand-held programmer and preventative maintenance programme, as incorrect belt tension can
such, it ensures users get its menu of programmable features. Settings are uploaded to lead to a number of problems including belt breakage, bearing
the best from the information detectors (or downloaded for checking) just by pointing and damage, motor overheating, reduced cooling and belt slippage.
provided and helps even pressing. They can be changed again whenever required - without Few plants maintain HVAC V-belt drives at optimum belt tension,
relatively inexperienced users to having to access a complicated computer programme or incurring but now the new PIX DTM can calculate exact tension easily and
create stylish schemes. expensive re-commissioning costs. provide energy efficiency gains.
www.scolmore.com www.ex-or.com www.pixeuro.com
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