ProductFinder GHA shows the way
Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) has been able to increase its CO alarm replacement cycle by using Kidde Fyrnetics’ TenYCO range - the very first battery carbon monoxide alarms with a full 10 year guarantee covering both alarm and sealed-in lithium battery. GHA is one of the largest social landlords in the UK, with more than 43,000 tenants and has been fitting CO alarms for a decade whilst undertaking heating installations. In 2008, this was extended to maintenance contracts as well. As GHA’s Kenny Brown explains: “We have around 26,500 properties and every one is fitted with a minimum of one CO alarm which is checked annually as part of the maintenance programme. “With the earlier six year life alarms, we replaced each unit after four years. But now using
Kidde’s TenYCO range, with its full 10 year guarantee covering both alarm and sealed-in lithium battery, we are looking to replace the unit after nine years, which makes a real difference and, in addition, dramatically reduces our maintenance programme costs. We also chose TenYCO for its de-ionised water based cell and advanced testing functions, as well as giving the reassurance of a reputable firm.”
uTenYCO.kiddefyrnetics.co.uk The small detector with
big benefits CP Electronics has developed a new cost effective miniature PIR presence detector – EBMINT. Designed to be retrofitted to luminaires quickly and effectively, EBMINT allows previously uncontrolled lighting sources to benefit from presence detection and lux level control. The detector can be fitted either onto a T5 or T8 tube directly, or to a louvre blade of a parabolic louvred luminaire. This makes this integrated detector ideal for installations that demand minimum disruption, or where it is not possible to disturb the building’s fabric. Ultimately, the detector will play a key part in improving a building’s energy performance with the minimum amount of investment. Three models are available: Premium (switched), Direct Dim up to four dimming ballasts (DALI or DSI) and analogue dim (1-10V). All are suitable for use with high efficiency lamps such as LED, linear fluorescent and compact fluorescent. Installation is simplified as the detector has a built-in power supply; comes pre-wired with a heat resistant cable and the patent pending louvre clip with ratchet adjustment requires no specialist tools when fitted by a competent installer. With its high degree of sensitivity the EBMINT detects movement in building spaces
up to seven metres.
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Philips introduces InstantFit LED
Philips has introduced a new instant fit LED replacement tube that reduces the cost for facility managers replacing fluorescent tube lighting with energy efficient LED technology. LED tube lamps save up to 50% less energy compared to linear fluorescent tube lighting. Philips has led the way in designing an instantaneous ‘click-to-fit’ LED replacement
alternative for linear High Frequency (HF) fluorescent tube lighting with electronic drivers. Currently, installers need to re-wire the driver to replace linear fluorescent tubes with LED tubes. This is due to a wide variety of electronic drivers that exist in fluorescent tube lamps today. The Philips’ InstantFit LED replacement tube requires no re-wiring as it includes a smart electronic design that is compatible with existing drivers, ballasts and sockets. The result is a dramatic reduction in the time it takes to change from fluorescent to LED tube lighting. ‘‘We studied the process for replacing fluorescent tubes with LED technology
step by step to tackle those issues that dissuade facility managers and installers from making the switch. We found speed and simplicity were key,’’ said Rene van Schooten, CEO Light Sources and Electronics at Philips Lighting.
uwww.philips.com/instantfit Residential safety
updated The latest issue of Residential Safety Update - looking in-depth at topical issues surrounding fire and carbon monoxide safety in housing - has just been published by Kidde Fyrnetics. Intended for social housing providers, house-builders, specifiers, electrical installers, landlords, fire brigades and all those involved with safe housing, Residential Safety Update covers a wide range of subjects of particular importance today around the UK and Eire. This issue covers the continuing growth of
Regulations demanding carbon monoxide alarms. Initiatives by both Red Kite Community Housing and Glasgow Housing Association are discussed, which aim to make sure all their properties have the best long-term protection with Kidde’s latest 10LLCO – the very first battery carbon monoxide alarms with a full 10-year guarantee covering both alarm and sealed- in lithium battery. The 2013 updates to the Code of Practice
for smoke and heat alarms are also explained and a case study illustrates how a leading specialist student housing provider took an exemplary approach to tenant safety by installing Kidde Fyrnetics hard- wired smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, exceeding local authority requirements. This issue also showcases the latest Kidde
product developments with smoke, heat and CO alarms.
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