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SPN OCT 2011 IndustryNews
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mac and the meters have allowed us to get a total cost for running our pools very easily.
T-MAC HELPS SCHOOL KEEP THEIR OVERHEADS ABOVE WATER
Wardle High School in Rochdale is reaping the benefits after splashing out on the latest energy management equipment from t-mac Technologies Limited. The energy management specialists installed sub-metering and energy analysis software to enable the school to monitor the energy consumed by its swimming and hydrotherapy pools, and to identify the impact of using pool covers on its energy costs. t-mac is providing energy management software to monitor the electricity, gas and water used by the pools. So far it has shown that by using covers the school has reduced the energy consumption of its pools by approximately 25% with estimated savings of around £10,000. Lisa Wilkinson, Business Development Director for t-mac Technologies, said: “Sub-metering helps organisations to manage their
energy consumption as it allows users to gain information on energy costs without delay. A key benefit of sub-metering is being able to identify day and night energy profiles for selected activity areas and highlight potential saving opportunities.” t-mac’s Energy Analysis software is designed to provide users with information on the efficiency of their building, energy costs, how much energy is being wasted as well as return on investment. The software also provides live data and statistics on the school building’s performance. By accessing t-mac’s Energy Analysis Dashboard display, the school can immediately compare live and historic meter readings from all mains and sub- metering points in the building. Jamie Butterworth, Financial Controller of Wardle High School, said: “We are very impressed with the service we have received from t-
“In today’s climate it’s important for schools to set a good example to their communities by monitoring the energy they use and we want to highlight the advantages and positive effects monitoring can have on a school’s energy profile. The system has been so effective and easy to use that we are now considering installing t-mac to our main meters to monitor the energy consumption of the whole school.” Lisa continues: “The heating and ventilation of swimming pools consumes a lot of energy and can be very expensive. t-mac enables users to monitor their swimming pool conditions remotely including temperatures, chlorine and pH levels. When the parameters are breached t- mac can send SMS or e-mail alerts to allow remedial action to be taken as soon as possible.
“We’re really excited to be working with Wardle High School as it is a great example of how using metering and energy analysis data can help schools to identify their energy use and costs. This knowledge gives users the opportunity to take control of their energy consumption and reduce costs which could be much better spent on other areas.”
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F T-MAC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ( 01246 233632 :
www.t-mac.co.uk
NEW EXTENDED REGISTER FOR POOL PLANT STAFF
The swimming pool industry has been urged to ‘register’ staff who have qualified in pool plant operating on a new extended national database. The Register of Pool Plant Professionals
(RoPPP) recognises
industry professionals who have qualified in pool plant operations and who have kept their skills up to date by attending a one day update seminar within five years of qualification – up to 31 July 2010 or three years of qualification (from 1 August 2010). “It is a great benefit to employers, who can access the register to ensure all their staff are qualified. Improving standards of professionalism is a key way of helping to ensure that pools become safer, more hygienic and healthier for people to use and to help promote swimming as a positive healthy exercise.”
The register encourages a properly qualified base of pool plant professionals who have gained recognised and approved qualifications, can demonstrate the underpinning knowledge required for their working environment and who are committed to professional development.
Candidates who have completed either a Level 2 or Level 3 Pool Plant Operators course can now gain access to the register.
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F IMSPA ( 01509 226474 :
www.imspa.co.uk
LIQUID POOL COVER CUTS ENERGY USE FOR TOP SPA HOTEL
The award winning Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa on the Wirral has hit its target of cutting its energy costs by using the Heatsavr liquid pool cover system. The hotel complex, one of the finest health clubs in the north west includes a superb 20 metre indoor swimming pool, an indoor spa and outdoor hot tubs.
Committed to green issues and appreciating that their pools and spas represent a significant part of their overall energy consumption, Roy Burkey of Thornton Hall turned to Chris Elsom of CJE Leisure to suggest ways that they could cut down on energy use and reduce CO2 emissions.
Chris recommended the Heatsavr liquid pool cover as a cost effective solution to achieving their goal . Chris says: “I regularly recommend Heatsavr because it’s a bio- degradable, eco-friendly product that is a truly green solution to
cutting energy use and CO2 emissions. It’s a fit and forget system which is easy to install and set up.” Thornton Hall’s Roy Burkey, says: “One of the great attractions of Heatsavr is its flexibility in that it can work 24 hours per day and if any of the pools are quiet I know that Heatsavr is automatically keeping our running costs to a minimum.
When our new large outdoor hot tub is completed this will definitely have Heatsavr incorporated.”
Heatsavr works by forming a transparent monomolecular layer on the surface of the water whenever it is not too disturbed. This layer significantly reduces evaporation, not only saving on water heating (over 70% of loss is due to evaporation), but with indoor pools it can significantly reduce the cost of air heating and humidity control. As with any cover, reduced evaporation means that when the pool is closed the air temperature can be set at a lower level and fresh air cut back to
a minimum. Contrary to a common misconception the water doesn’t have to be completely still for Heatsavr to work as it works to a greater or lesser degree depending on pool activity.
First developed in Canada 20 years ago Heatsavr has been in the UK market for over eight years and is now firmly established as a real and practical alternative to a conventional pool cover.
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F HEATSAVER ( 01737 271879 :
www.heatsaver.co.uk
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