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New Meibes Logotherm

Pegler launched the Logotherm Thermal Interface unit at this year’s Ecobuild. The latest addition to the Meibes range allows systems with a central heat source to be networked to individual apartments and is a major way of improving energy efficiency, SAP ratings and is also a cost effective solution. Each apartment is managed via a Logotherm Thermal interface unit that supplies potable and domestic hot water and space heating. The Lo- gotherm unit is linked via a network of three pipes for heating flow, return and separate potable water feed. Logotherm is flexible enough to be installed in both

new build and refurbishment projects and can be a real space saver in apart- ment buildings. It also benefits specifiers and developers in that it has lower capital costs, it reduces installation time, and it does not require distribution of gas throughout the building as fuel supply is only required to be delivered to the energy centre. Plus, with a simple system adaption to solar, it further demonstrates flexibility of fuel source “freedom of fuel” for increased effi- ciency and cost effectiveness.

For further information, telephone 0870 1200 284 or visit www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk

Changing the face of heat recovery

connected to energiVent®

EnviroVent launched its latest innovative heat recovery sys- tem, energiVent®

FLOW, at

Ecobuild this year. Free from the inherent problems associ- ated with traditional systems, energiVent®

FLOW adds a

whole new dimension to heat recovery technology designed for the home.

How is it different?

Conventional heat recovery sys- tems have built-in filters which protect the unit from becoming clogged up. These filters require regular maintenance by a profes- sional tradesman to ensure that the system operates efficiently and continues to provide all the energy efficient benefits it was specified for. energiVent Flow®

eliminates

The sustainable approach

InterfaceFLOR, took Ecobuild by storm this year, with a stand that reflected a company ethos of sustain- ability driving innovation and design. The stand’s outward-facing wall encap- sulated the company’s stance on sustainability. The sustainability wing of the stand demonstrates Interface- FLOR’s Cool Green process. This enables the company to recycle waste carpet from the manufacturing process plus end-of-life carpet reclaimed through its ReEntry®

programme.

The innovation section took visitors through its FlatWorks range and mi- crotufting process, which uses up to 40 per cent less yarn to create a unique product appearance without compro- mising performance. In addition to minimising the environmental impact of its own products and processes, In-

terfaceFLOR has developed revolu- tionary systems that also facilitate wider green building principles and al- low companies to achieve substantial building materials and energy savings. The Intercell®

proposition is highly

focused on renovation, a completely recyclable product, Intercell® is manu- factured using 100 per cent green electricity. Its acoustic layer is even made from recycled lorry tyre’s. Inter- cell’s emissions can be offset through the Cool Steel® programme. Also dis- played on stand was The Versaflex

™

System, which enables hard and soft surfaces to be combined in a single in- stallation for the first time.

val.pinder@interfaceflor.eu or visit www.interfaceflor.co.uk

the requirement for costly mainte- nance due to the uniquely designed counter-flow heat ex- change cell which allows the unit to perform without the need for a filter. As the airflow in the cell is laminar and not turbulent; parti- cles remain suspended within the airflow unable to settle on the cell walls making sure the contami- nants never make contact with the sides of the internal mechanisms. Another fundamental flaw found in traditional heat recovery systems is unprotected ductwork; dirty ducts circulate dirty air and provide a breeding ground for mould and bacteria. Nine out of ten failures in ventilation systems are caused by the build-up of dirt and dust, with dirty ventilation systems becoming a major con- tributor to “Sick Building Syndrome”. Offering the cleanest system possible, the ductwork

protected with filters located at the air extract and supply points in the property, protecting the ductwork from grease, dust and the build up of microbial bacte- ria. These filters are easy to remove and can be washed in warm water by the occupant; the heat recovery cell should never require cleaning.

Sustainable

Manufactured in the UK,

energiVent ®

FLOW has been

engineered with sustainable com- ponents and is designed to outlast the lifespan of the property it is installed in. The Ultra Low Watt DC Motor Technology combined with the high efficiency counter- flow heat exchange cell allows the MVHR to operate at outstanding levels of energy efficiency and is SAP Appendix Q eligible. ener-

giVent ®

FLOW comes with an

integral summer by-pass, numer- ous innovative control options and an on-going five year warranty.

For further information telephone 01423 810810, email innovation@envi- rovent.com or visit www.envirovent.com

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