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SEAWARD AT OXFORD An integrated electrical testing package from Seaward is helping an historic Oxford college ensure the safety of all on-site electrical appliances used by students and visitors.
As part of a preventative maintenance programme, Pembroke College is meeting its health and safety obligations by using advanced test technology in the shape of the Seaward Apollo 600 supported by specialist PATGuard 3 test management software.
The modern day facilities manager is busier than ever, but catering for meetings and setting up the boardroom is still part of the daily routine for many, one which could be made vastly more efficient with modern equipment.
Providing refreshing beverages to hydrate staff and guests during meetings can help with concentration and brain activity, resulting in more productive meetings.
Harried facilities managers do not have time to stand around waiting for the kettle to boil, or unpacking crates of plastic bottles, and that is where Vivreau comes in. Vivreau has been changing the way drinking water is sourced for over 25 years, paving the way for sustainable drinking water; with efficiency in mind every step of the way.
One particularly time saving and efficient solution is the Vi tap, which dispenses mains-fed, filtered, chilled still, sparkling and instant boiling hot water from one single tap with a touch sensor control and zero splash. This time saving piece of equipment can produce up to four cups of instant boiling hot water per minute, so staff can spend less time hovering over the kettle and more time on important tasks. There is even an intelligent safety feature on the Vi tap which
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The college has around 600 students and also hosts regular conferences and special events in its prestigious buildings. The inspection and maintenance of electrical equipment is therefore an ongoing process including the full range of IT, office, audio visual and kitchen appliances, as well as light industrial equipment and power tools used in the college’s workshops.
Around 3,000 appliances are tested each year, with the work being carried out by the college’s in- house maintenance and facilities team. The focal point of the portable appliance testing programme is the Seaward Apollo 600 tester. The battery powered and lightweight tester includes all of the electrical safety tests required by the IET Code of Practice.
As part of the full PAT support package provided by Seaward, specialist product training and familiarisation was provided to ensure that the tester was used to its full capability and also allows non-electrical maintenance team
prevents boiling water from being dispensed by accident.
Stephen Charles, Managing Director of Vivreau is extremely proud of the award winning Vi tap: “The Vi tap has been specifically designed to improve efficiency and sustainability in busy offices. The Vi tap is capable of delivering high volumes of drinking water, perfect
for big meetings with lots of thirsty delegates. The Vi tap also has a built-in ice bank which keeps water chilled below four degrees, saving time as it is instantly ready for use. As the Vi tap filters at source, it reduces a company’s carbon footprint significantly, in comparison to buying in pre-bottled water.”
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members to carry out tests. As testing is undertaken, results and equipment information is stored in the large internal memory in the Apollo 600 and transferred to the PATGuard 3 results management software to enable formal records, test certificates and reports to be maintained.
Tim Walker, maintenance supervisor at Pembroke College, said: “Maintaining a safe environment for students, staff and visitors is essential and portable appliance testing is an important part of our overall health and safety policies.”
“The college accommodation and meeting facilities are in use year- round and gaining access to some rooms can be difficult. There is also a wide variety of appliances and electrical equipment in use and items can be moved around, so it is essential to be able track and identify equipment to ensure that everything is regularly tested. “
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