To feature in What’s New, call Claire Rixon on 01622 699198 Herz at the heart of The Hub


you need in one venue. This £11million development offered the local


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students and apprentices a unique opportunity to put their stamp on the scheme by completing placements with the contractor working alongside the project team as construction developed. Designed to complement the existing


facilities, the state‐of‐the art complex opened in September 2015. A year on, and the building is


he Hub at Walsall College offered students and the local community a place to eat, play, meet, innovate and learn. Everything


fulfilling its promise thanks to a comfortable and relaxed working environment, helped in no small part by the valves supplied by Herz Valves UK. Herz demonstrated their ability to fully support the contractor by supplying a complete package of valves which included a range of Isolation valves, Commissioning valves, Differential Pressure Control valves and a variety of valves for domestic water services applications, including Thermostatic Mixing and Thermal Control valves. In addition, large size valves required for the plant room were also supplied.


Raychem SENZ thermostats take floor heating comfort to new levels


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aychem has launched its new SENZ range of thermostats, enabling users to control their electric floor heating


system simply and easily through an innovative touchscreen functionality and WIFI capability.


Combining modern design, easy‐to‐use


touch and swipe controls, and intelligent operation for new levels of comfort and performance, Raychem SENZ and SENZ WIFI feature the latest cutting‐edge heating control technology. The thermostats work with floor sensors


from 2‐100kΩ, making them the perfect choice for new build and renovation projects. This means that installers can easily upgrade to SENZ due to its compatibility with existing floor heating systems. Raychem


SENZ is supplied with a sleek black cover to look beautiful in any home and an alternative white cover for use with switchgear systems is also included. The Raychem SENZ


range requires no maintenance, providing peace of mind for installers and end users. All Raychem underfloor heating products are covered by a robust 12‐year warranty, which increases to 20 years when installed and registered by a Certified PRO installer. For more details and to access the latest


technical information on the Raychem SENZ and SENZ‐WIFI thermostats, please visit:


www.pentairthermal.com/senz


Year’ category at the HVR (Heating and Ventilating Review) Awards 2016. The Sentinel Kinetic Advance was highly


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commended at the awards, which were announced at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London on Thursday October 27th. The judging panel looked for innovation,


outstanding technological achievements and service capabilities and the Sentinel Kinetic Advance impressed in all areas. Vent‐Axia’s Sentinel Kinetic Advance is a


new breed of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR ) unit. With best in class performance and offering near silent, energy efficient and high pressure operation, it is perfect for care homes and student


heating system which combines high quality products with advanced technology to deliver FUSI – a fully integrated underfloor heating package which overcomes the common challenges faced with the design and installation of traditional wet systems. By bringing into a fully integrated package the multiple elements required within an underfloor heating programme, FUSI provides a single point contact solution which is Part E compliant and offers several design, installation and cost benefits. Managed by SIG Performance Technology


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IG Performance Technology, the provider of acoustic, fire and thermal solutions, has launched an intelligent underfloor


Vent‐Axia’s Sentinel Kinetic Advance MVHR Highly Commended at HVR Awards


ritish ventilation manufacturer Vent‐Axia impressed the judges in the ‘Commercial Ventilation Product of the


accommodation as well as new build residential properties. “We are delighted to have been highly commended in these prestigious awards amongst such strong competition,” said Jenny Smith, Marketing Manager, Vent‐Axia. “The Advance is the ideal ventilation solution for modern, thermally efficient buildings and so it’s great to see the Advance gaining industry recognition. This year also sees Vent‐Axia celebrating its 80th anniversary and so it is fitting that we continue to be acknowledged as leaders of innovation, just like in 1936 when the company’s founder invented the world’s first electrically operated window fan.”


www.vent‐axia.com


from inception to completion, FUSI systems are developed as bespoke solutions for specific project requirements. While this Professional Indemnity‐backed


approach offers developers and specifiers peace of mind, an accredited network of FUSI installers protects the integrity of the design once on‐site. This complete process is managed by the SIG Performance Technology team. Ideal for luxury, high‐rise developments,


FUSI removes the need to coordinate multiple trades on‐site when installing an intelligent underfloor heating system. All FUSI systems are designed using proven solutions from within the wider SIG portfolio: HVAC, Performance Technology Integrated Control


Strategy (P‐TICS), Underfloor Heating System, Prefabricated Utilities Cupboard (PUC), Acoustic Floating Floor System and a wide choice of floor finishes. Call 0330 123 1756 or email


performancetechnology@sigplc.com www.sigpt.co.uk


Airflow adds VAV control to its MVHR range


eading ventilation manufacturer Airflow Developments has added Variable Air Volume (VAV) dampers to its Duplexvent range of


commercial Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) units. The VAV systems constantly monitor the air


volume supplied and share this information with the ventilation unit. As such, the systems ensure optimum air quality and comfort by allowing the ventilation to respond effectively to the demands of each area of the building. Commercial buildings such as offices, schools,


hospitals and retail environments should utilise Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) technology to protect the building fabric, as well as


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ensure occupants are benefiting from healthy, fresh air and a comfortable indoor climate. However, with many centralised MVHR systems


the ventilation rate remains the same in each room regardless of changes in occupancy levels, temperature or humidity. Variable Air Volume (VAV) dampers offer a solution because they control the flow of air to each zone of the building in response to changes in demand. This helps to maintain a consistently high quality indoor air environment. For more information, follow @AirflowD on


Twitter and Airflow Developments on Facebook or visit:


www.airflow.com


territory, the manufacturer’s COOL‐FIT 2.0 collection offers the speed and versatility of a three‐in‐ one system for the circulation of chilled water or other low temperature liquids. In fact the COOL‐FIT 2.0 pipe,


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insulation and jacket combination can carry saline, glycol or alcohol – as alternatives to pure water – at temperatures down to freezing point.


Furthermore, this adaptability is


matched by excellent energy conservation characteristics, as well as ease of installation and total corrosion resistance: delivering ultimate reliability as customers worldwide have come to expect from GF Piping Systems. Pipes range from 32‐140 mm in


diameter and are tested to 16 bar, while the installed weight is as little as one sixth of that of metal alternatives. The benefits extend from 25% higher energy efficiency


and parameter checks simpler, faster and easier to read, avoiding mechanical issues normally associated with traditional keypads. The EM340 three‐phase energy meter with 3x8 digit backlit LCD data display and integrated keypad is suited to active energy metering and cost allocation in applications up to 65A (direct connection) and dual tariff management. The meter is optionally provided with pulse output, RS485 Modbus port or M‐bus port and is only 3 DIN wide. It offers ease of use and performance measuring


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imported and exported energy and fast and simple installation, thanks to the meter’s self‐power supply from the voltage reference inputs, automatic phase detection with wrong‐phase‐sequence warning and fast application‐oriented programming procedure. Variables can be programmed providing for active


and reactive energy measurement, options include: system variables such as kW, kvar, kVA, VLL, VLN, PF, Hz, kWdmd, kWdmd peak; phase variables including kW, kvar, kVA, VLL, VLN, A, PF. Energy measurement: kWh and kvarh (imported/ exported); kWh+ by 2 tariffs; kWh per phase. Accuracy is ±0.5% RDG (V, A), and the meter is


rated Class B (kWh) according to EN50470‐3 and Class 1 (kWh) of EN62053‐21. The EM300 series are available as MID certified.


www.carlogavazzi.co.uk SIG Performance Technology launches ‘FUSI’ for intelligent underfloor heating


Flexible low temperature performance COOL‐FIT 2.0 first choice for chilled water


xtending the performance potential of GF’s renowned pipework products into new


arlo Gavazzi’s EM340 3 phase energy meter with touch screen technology, makes user operations such as page scrolling, programming


Everything was supplied and installed on time


to heat the “heart” of The Hub and to keep the students and community in and around Walsall College warm and refreshed. For further information, contact Herz Valves UK on 01483 502211.


www.herzvalves.com New EM340 with touchscreen capability


WHAT’S NEW BSEE Grundfos answered the call


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major telecommunications call centre in


London requested Grundfos undertake an Energy Check on their cooling and heating pumps to see if they could improve the efficiency of their system.


This type of survey is ideal in these circumstances, as it will quickly assess typical savings that can be made. One of our specially trained


energy team undertook the check that assessed all the installed pump equipment as well as looking at the current and future demands of that system. The subsequent comprehensive


Energy Check report showed that there was a lack of system control, and recommended that they replaced their installed base of obsolete heating and cooling pumps with models from the Grundfos TPE and NBE variable speed pump ranges.


The report findings also


showed that savings of 318,000 kWh per year would be possible with a return on investment of 2.8 years. The recommendations were accepted and a rolling installation programme was implemented. The results to date have


already delivered energy savings of £30k+ and a large reduction in CO2 emissions. The client is very pleased with the results.


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Marshall‐Tufflex launches new quick fit Desk Modules


arshall‐Tufflex has introduced a range of


power and data Desk Modules to complement its Underfloor to Desk range.


The new, high‐strength, fire


retardant polycarbonate moulded modules incorporate twin 5Amp USB points that charge up to five times faster than standard PC ports, with less power wastage. The pre‐wired, pre‐tested


power modules can be used individually or linked to serve multiple workstations using Wieland GST18/3 connectors. With additional circuit protection via aluminium RCBO units there is the ability to connect direct from powertrack up to single or multiple configurations, delivering a complete system from underfloor to desk. The new Desk Modules offer


maximum installation speed and flexibility:


uFeed directly from an underfloor busbar through a floor grommet to an RCBO unit to then feed single or multiple modules as required uFeed from wall trunking, floor boxes, grommets or PowerPoles uRJ45 data sockets in Cat 5e, Cat 6 or blank configuration options The unswitched individually fused 3.15Amp or 5Amp units have been specifically designed to withstand the rigours of commercial environments. They are available in 2 and 4 gang options and comply with BS 6396 for Electrical Systems in Office Furniture when powered from a plug socket outlet and with BS 7671 when powered from a power distribution network.


www.marshall‐tufflex.com


and 50% faster fitting to excellent chemical and UV resistance and reduced maintenance implications. At the core of the offer is a


carrier pipe formed from industrial grade polyethylene (PE) to provide strength at low temperatures. All components are factory insulated with closed cell, GF’s High Efficiency (GFHE) insulation. For further information contact: Simon Alder, Marketing Manager, George Fischer Sales Limited, Paradise Way, Coventry CV2 2ST. Call 024 7653 5535, fax: 024 7653 0450, email: uk.ps@georgfischer.com


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