CASE STUDIES
in March 2016 and the roof was installed. It took eight weeks, four roofers and 44,000 roof tiles, with many being taken and reused from the original construction. It was a further 16 months before the heating system was installed and the barn was ready for occupation. New owner Ms McKelvey had the dream of renovating and converting the abandoned barn into a domestic dwelling for herself and her two sons to live in. She was involved in all decisions, including the provision of heating and hot water. Ms McKelvey commented: “I was looking for a reliable, efficient and cost-effective heating solution for the barn, but one that also didn’t detract from the beauty of the amazing building. Also, we wanted to avoid having to install an oil tank, and therefore looked for a system based on renewable technologies that would also keep our running costs down for heating such a large space.
“We were pleased to work with the team at Eco Installer to advise on the most appropriate solution and then design and install the air source heat pump system.” Renewable energy, plumbing and heating specialist, Eco Installer, provides plumbing, heating, renewable energy and ventilation services in Cambridgeshire. The team, which is headed up by Mr Gurner, includes heating and plumbing professionals with extensive knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical engineering, renewable energy and technical consulting services. As such, the business was able to take on this demanding project and devise a system to deliver its complex requirements. The challenges for the installation of the heat pumps was that the
building was large, with all beams exposed and an open plan structure, meaning that everything was visible. A neat installation was therefore absolutely critical to the success of the project. Sizing the heat pumps and carrying out heat-loss calculations all presented a significant challenge,
as the barn was not only extremely large but also very old, and ventilation changes were unknown. Tony Holland from Oceanair, distributor of the Panasonic system, commented: “The Panasonic Aquarea T-Cap was the ideal solution for such a large renovation project, as the system provides a reliable and constant nominal capacity output and an excellent energy rating with a COP of 5.08. The quietness of this system was also a deciding factor on selecting this product. As well as being a reliable and efficient heating and hot water solution against alternatives such as boilers and oil burners, this Total Capacity system maintains heating capacity even with cold outdoor temperatures, maintaining 16kW of heating even when the outside is as low as -15o°C.” Mr Holland continued: “This project also gave us the chance to continue our excellent and important business relationship with Eco Installer on such a unique and iconic property, and we are delighted with the result.” Panasonic’s Aquarea is a reliable, sustainable, intelligent and extremely
efficient heating and hot water solution compared to alternatives such as oil-fired burners or gas boilers.
The Aquarea T-Cap (Total Capacity) is able to maintain heating capacity
even when the outdoor ambient temperature is cold – maintaining 16kW of heating down to -15°C. Sean Graham, area sales manager at Panasonic, elaborated: “The
Panasonic Aquarea T-Cap system was selected for this project because of its ability to operate down to low temperatures and still maintain full capacity, even at -20°C.” Ms McKelvey concluded: “Working with Roland at Eco Installer, we were delighted to find the Panasonic Aquarea T-Cap. Having now experienced our first cold winter, we found that the heating solution installed kept the barn at a comfortable temperature throughout – and we had no surprises when it came to the fuel bills.”
Precision presents a meat ageing innovation
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hefs are turning diners on to aged meat. It’s tender, tasty and commands a premium price. It’s also a front of house draw when displayed, but ensuring it is kept in the best condition while showing it off is essential. Precision has the answer with its new stylish and practical meat ageing cabinet. Equally suited for front of house display or kitchen duties, the
cabinet provides the perfect temperature and humidity-controlled environment for meat ageing, while becoming a customer attraction. Its stainless steel construction provides a hygienic solution and a clean, streamlined look.
The cabinet’s internal temperature can be accurately set from 1ºC and 4ºC with the humidity controlled between 75-85%, without the need for a water supply. A key issue with meat ageing is that the humidity needs to be constant. However, in a refrigerated cabinet
when the system turns on and off the humidity level can fluctuate considerably. Precision supplies Himalayan rock salt to act as a regulator ensuring the humidity level stays constant. The rock salt has the added bonus of enhancing the taste. The cabinet is available in different colours to match a site’s décor, with solid or glass doors or, for an extra bit of stand-out appeal, can be supplied in Precision’s popular Retro Refrigeration cabinet format.
The MA600-1950 meat ageing cabinet measures 600mm (w) x 500mm (d) x 1950mm (h), it has three 350mm x 520mm shelves and a hanging rail.
For those keen to understand more about the meat ageing process, Precision has written a guide to the subject, in conjunction with celebrity chef, Shaun Rankin.
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