THE MAGAZINE FOR THE DRAINAGE, WATER & WASTEWATER INDUSTRIES
PRODUCT NEWS
seems to use less water despite the higher flow rate and certainly uses less fuel. It’s also a lot quieter and I love the remote control unit.”
Trevor also says he is pleased with the size of themachine in the van, in that it takes up less space than the previousmachine, allowing for more tools and equipment storage.
Thanks to its compact frame, the 5-Series can be fitted inmost 3.5t drainage vehicles. The switch froma traditional radiator systemto a heat exchanger has also reduced the weight of the unit and allows for the inclusion of a larger 650-litre water tank.
JonWoods, Salesmanager at Andy Guest Jetters, added: “It’s great to have the first 5-Series in operation in Ireland and severalmore units are on the way.We’re very proud of themachine and the work our technical teamput into developing the new jetter. Good luck to Trevor and his business and thanks to Padhraig andMick at TCS for their support in this project.”
Hydrant-locating app launched for standpipe users
A freewater hydrant-locating app for standpipe users has been launched by AquamWater Services.
The standpipe supplier developed the app to point permitted customers to the nearest hydrants approved for use by water companies, using information provided by individual utilities.
Aquamsupplies licensed standpipes for utilities across the UK, delivering legally compliant equipment to authorised third parties, such as construction companies, local authorities and event organisers, that need their own temporary supply of water.
The AquamHydrant Finder app, which launched in April 2023, currently has hydrant details fromfour water company partners live on the system, withmore due soon. It can be accessed for free by any end-user who has completed Aquam’s CalmNetwork
training, which ensures those who connect to the network do so competently and safely, so as not to disrupt the public water supply.
Aquamoperations director Stuart Henderson said: “We regularly get enquiries fromour customers - the end-users who have hired standpipes - about where their nearest approved hydrant is. Historically, we would look through plans ourselves or contact the relevant water company directly and pass this information on.
“Now, in response to customer feedback, end-users can now access that information themselves,making the process quicker and easier for them, and reducing the number of enquiries to water companies.
“By using accredited CalmNetwork training as the gateway to the data, water companies are reassured that their water supply will only be accessed by individuals with
acceptable levels of competence who fully understand the dos and don’ts of the network.”
Those with access to the app can quickly view location and distance of the 10 nearest hydrants through a postcode search or GPS location, get directions and street views, technical information such as hydrant type and any additional detail that the water company wishes to highlight. If a hydrant is not available for use, such as during a drought when water use is restricted, it will not appear on the app.
Henderson said, “Water companies have control of what information is displayed – all they need to do is give us the locations of their available hydrants, and any other detail, and we do the rest. Importantly, if there are water supply issues in specific areas we can ‘switch off’hydrants, so those not authorised for use will not be displayed.
“The app was developed in conjunction with our water company partners as a service enhancement and we will continue to liaise closely with them, as it develops.We’ve had some really positive feedback so far. I would like to thank water companies for their support in developing this service and look forward to collaborating on further enhancements.”
The AquamHydrant Finder app is available on android and Apple phones and tablets, and some laptops.
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