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Glow-worm launches hybrid system
Glow-worm is introducing a revolutionary new domestic heating system, which uses hybrid renewable technology to provide homeowners with a heating system that will automatically choose the most cost effective method of heating their home.
The unique Glow-worm Clearly Hybrid system is the first innovation in the UK heating market that couple’s renewable and traditional energy sources to offer homeowners a heating system that is environmentally conscious and cost efficient for domestic heating and hot water.
Clearly Hybrid uses its advanced control system to automatically choose when to use low carbon renewable energy from the heat pump or traditional energy from the high efficiency boiler depending upon which source provides the most cost effective option, based on your customers heating requirements, energy tariff and outside temperature.
Clearly Hybrid enables installers, housebuilders and social housing providers to offer heating and hot water systems marrying traditional and renewable technology, optimising system running cost and reducing the carbon footprint of the user. Thanks to the advanced design, homeowners can take a step into renewable technology heating, whilst having the comfort and security of their traditional boiler and familiar controls in their home.
www.glow-worm.co.uk
New from Toshiba The rising need for CO2 emission reduction has become a challenge to be tackled with the highest priority. Among various air-conditioning systems, multi-split direct expansion type air-conditioning (or variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems have received attention as a potential energy-saving solution. Toshiba currently provides the Super Module Multi Series (SMMS) as part of its VRF system lineup. In addition to the SMMS, the company will release the SMMSi that can deliver even higher energy- saving performance and permit longer piping, with a view to substituting existing counterparts such as chiller systems. The SMMSi is an advanced series of the existing SMMS. The high- end model of the SMMSi has a unit capacity of 16 HP, while that of SMMS has 12 HP. The full inverter technology, which has gained favour with the SMMS, has been further improved and incorporated in the additional 14HP and 16HP high-power models of the SMMSi. These models have three internal compressors that can be individually driven by their own inverter control to help reduce energy consumption. The SMMSi also focuses on the improvement of equipment efficiency during stable operation that may substantially affect the energy consumption.
www.toshiba-aircon.co.uk
Ruskin’s new Actionpac New products from Ruskin Air Management will improve the safety of Britain's buildings.
The Actionair Actionpac family of centralised control systems for fire and smoke dampers has been completely upgraded. Significant improvements have been made to Models LNS3, 60/120, EMS and EMB.
The most exciting of the new developments, however, is the launch of the brand new Actionpac Smart. This low cost, intelligent system takes control and monitoring of dampers to a new level.
Actionpac Smart incorporates the latest solid-state technology and operates on an embedded platform. As a result it is ultra reliable, needs substantially less cabling and makes grouping and zoning of dampers much easier to achieve. Full operational data is displayed. Each Actionpac Smart panel will provide interactive monitoring and function control for up to 30 Actionair Smoke/Shield or Vent/Shield Dampers.
Actionpac Smart units will perform a vital function. Industry standards now reflect the fact that, when buildings burn, actual flame is a relatively minor hazard in terms of human safety.
www.ruskinuk.co.uk
Test adaptor avoids tripping Seaward’s latest PAT accessory is a special new adaptor for effective RCD testing.
The adaptor has been designed to enable users to test a portable RCD or RCD protected extension lead without risk of tripping the main RCD in the installation. Most Seaward portable appliance testers are already equipped with an integral RCD trip time test. However, when testing a portable RCD using a mains outlet on an installation which is RCD protected, the test may cause the main RCD to operate.
The new compact RCD test adaptor eliminates this problem by providing an isolated mains supply which prevents unwanted tripping of any RCD at the main distribution board or consumer unit. The Seaward NTB-1 RCD adaptor can be used easily and effectively with any make of PAT tester or RCD test instrument. The new NTB-1 RCD test adaptor from Seaward forms part of an extended range of PAT accessories that include PAT Checkboxes for regular in-service confirmation of test accuracy, pass/fail labels, Test ‘n’ Tag printers, barcode scanners and record keeping software.
www.seaward.co.uk
New Colourfan range VES previewed their new Colourfan high efficiency small air handling units at the M&E Exhibition. Specifiers, contractors and users can now source from a single harmonised range of supply, extract and twin options, with low energy, high efficiency fans and low SFPs. As well as Part L2 compliance the duty range goes up to 0.9m3
/second,
with further options available soon. There is a wide range of models for ceiling void plantroom and external locations, all easily specified. All Colourfan units are designed to be easily installed and accessed. For instance quick release, catches are standard along with the fan/motor assembly which is fitted with a quick change plug connector for easy maintenance. VES silencers and Ecobox heat recovery are also suitable for use with VES Colourfan. Plantroom units are supplied as natural galvanised sheet steel. External units are supplied powder coated to RAL7004 Signal Grey. Other colours are also available.
A variety of control options are available to suit unit requirements, with adjustable control parameters for individual applications. These BlueSense Intelligent Control packages help to reduce energy consumption through advanced technology and demand ventilation.
www.colourfan.co.uk
Free software from Samsung Are you designing a VRF-type air conditioning system or a single/multi split system for commercial applications? It just got a whole lot simpler with the new DVM-Pro software from Samsung Air Conditioning.
DVM-Pro is a free programme available on CD to help designers and specifiers select and order the best Samsung air conditioning solution for each project. Samsung is now offering the programme with a free 10 minute tutorial to ensure optimum specification every time. To request a free CD and tutorial visit the website.
DVM-Pro gives system designers all the tools to select the most appropriate solutions from Samsung’s DVM Plus III (VRF) range of air conditioners – as well as the FJM (multi spilt) and CAC (cassette type) ranges. In commercial applications, these ranges provide all the solutions needed for medium-sized shops and offices through to multi- storey office buildings and hotels. DVM-Pro in Sales Mode allows the specifier to select indoor and outdoor units, piping, wiring and controls – and then print detailed specifications, diagrams and a cost estimates. DVM-Pro in CAD Mode, which is fully compatible with AutoCAD, facilitates easy and precise system design, automatically calculating refrigerant and drain pipe sizes.
www.samsungac.co.uk
New range of cable assemblies A new range of direct attach copper and fibre cable assemblies has been added to the range of high-speed connectors available from the Enterprise Networks business unit of Tyco Electronics.
The new SFP+ copper cable assemblies and PARALIGHT active optical cable assemblies offer a cost effective alternative to standard fibre-optic cables in 10 Gbit/s Ethernet, 8 Gbit/s Fibre Channel and InfiniBand applications.
SFP+ copper cable assemblies enable hardware OEMs and data- centre SFP+ operators to achieve high port density and configurability at a low cost and reduced power requirement. Tyco Electronics SFP+ copper assemblies meet the industry MSA (multi-source agreement) for signal integrity performance.
The Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) interconnect system from Tyco Electronics is a four-channel package, offering three times the density of traditional SFP ports and supporting speeds up to 10 Gbit/s per channel (suitable for 8 Gbit/s Fibre Channel and 10 Gbit/s Ethernet). The Tyco Electronics PARALIGHT active optical cable assemblies use state-of-the-art technology to provide cost-effective high data throughput interconnects.
www.ampnetconnect.com
New chiller range The new Climate brand of air cooled and water cooled chillers and heat pumps from Walter Meier (Climate UK) includes Turbocor centrifugal chillers and R410A multi-scroll chillers. “We have been promoting this
range over the last few months and it has already received a very enthusiastic response from specifiers and installers alike,” commented Walter Meier’s Wayne Perrins. “In particular, the energy-saving features such as Turbocor compressor and multi-scroll models are proving ideal in helping end clients meet their energy efficiency requirements,” he added.
With cooling capacities ranging from 5kW to 3.7mW, the Climate range incorporates models for any commercial or industrial applications, with a wide range of options to enable specifiers to precisely match the requirements of each project. The Climate range is exclusive to Walter Meier in the UK and joins the company’s established chiller ranges to offer one of the most comprehensive chiller portfolios in the UK.
Air cooled and water cooled chillers with Turbocor (magnetic levitation centrifugal) compressors, using R134a refrigerant, are able to deliver a European Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ESEER) of up to 9.0.
www.waltermeier.com
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BSS strengthens its offering BSS Industrial is now offering the Durapipe Guardian range, making life easier for customers working to AMP5 requirements. Water authorities are advising that all pipework systems that are not located in a contained area, such as pipework that passes near gantries or above public areas, need to be dual contained. This is an increased safety measure and prevents risk of potential contamination.
The Durapipe Guardian System addresses AMP5 requirements with its sturdy fixed fitting, which keeps the potential for leaks at a minimum whilst making installation simple. Durapipe Guardian is ideal for water and waste treatment applications.
Chris Ricketts, Product Group Manager for Plastic Piping Systems at BSS Industrial, said: “It’s our responsibility to make customers lives easier by offering innovative products that provide effective solutions. Teamed with our product knowledge, availability and next day delivery service, the Durapipe Guardian range gives our customers a safe and effective solution to water treatment. We believe that we are offering a system that is both cost effective and reliable to ultimately meet all of the requirements put forward by the Water Authorities.”
www.bssindustrial.co.uk
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