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Dedicated website on Internet of Things technology
Intelligent washroom control and water efficiency specialist, Cistermiser’s new website dedicated to IoT (Internet of Things) water temperature and flow monitoring,
www.linkthru.com, provides full details on ‘the many practical advantages delivered by this innovative use of technology’.
The company said: “The Cistermiser name has become synonymous with proven, reliable products that control water outlets in commercial washroom environments, as well as Combimate limescale prevention devices for domestic applications. Now, our latest introduction, LinkThru TMU, sees the brand enter new market sectors with practical and compelling solutions for NHS estates, university engineering, and FM professionals.”
Linkthru.com provides ‘a full briefing’ on the benefits of installing LinkThru TMU (Temperature Monitoring Unit) hardware at selected sentinel points across a building’s water system, to capture and then access ‘24/7’ remote monitoring data on water temperatures and flow
events via a secure, cloud-based portal. “LinkThru TMU helps ensure compliance with HSG 274 and reduce the risk of Legionella,” says Marketing manager, Mark Schlotel. “We’ve carefully structured our new user-friendly website to clarify essential legal requirements, and then explain how and why remote monitoring delivers factual insights to inform and empower facilities managers and really put them in control of their commercial building water systems. “Technical videos, a series of ‘How to’ guides, useful downloads to assist with specification and purchasing of TMU hardware, and monthly data subscription services, are all included.”
‘New benchmark’ for seasonal efficiency key issue that can occur during low load
Daikin says that with its VRV IV heat pump system ‘pioneering new levels of seasonal efficiency and comfort’ on its launch five years ago – it has ‘again raised the bar’ with its new VRV IV+ heat pump. It explained: “At the latest system’s heart, existing VRV IV features like Variable Refrigerant Temperature (VRT), and continuous heating during defrost are matched by a completely redesigned compressor, fully optimised to ensure high performance at part loads – the main operation mode throughout the year.” The new compressor also ‘addresses a
operation’ – refrigerant leaking from the high-pressure to the low-pressure side in the compression chamber, resulting in loss of efficiency. This has been resolved via the inclusion of a back-pressure control port that sends a small amount of high- pressure refrigerant from the compression chamber to the back of the scroll. Daikin added: “This optimal separation of lower and higher-pressure sides within the compression chamber boosts seasonal efficiency to a new standard, delivering a 15% increase in efficiency.”
‘Refreshed’ Flotex collection launched
Forbo Flooring Systems has ‘refreshed’ its Flotex Colour collection with the addition of a new design and format, as well as ‘an array of new colours’ that it says are ‘inspired by the moods and illuminating and spectral shades of cities around the world’.
The comprehensive flocked flooring range now offers even more flexibility to create contemporary interiors. The flooring specialist said: “There is no denying that certain cities have their own mood and identity, whether it’s the bright neon hues of Tokyo, or the darker, more gritty shades of New York; every city has its own unique colour palette, which may be so subtle that perception differs from person to person. From softer, tone-on-tone shades to rich and vibrant hues, the hues found in the rejuvenated Flotex Colour collection have been inspired by the wide choice of colour found in cities and urban landscapes.”
Comprising ‘subtle tones and pared back hues taken from the surfaces of urban builds, to vibrant colour pops inspired by city lights’, the collection offers a spectrum of 96 shades and five unique designs to choose from; Metro, Penang, Calgary, Savannah and, new to 2019, Canyon. Forbo added: “What’s more, 36 colours of this versatile collection are now also available in a plank format, as well as current sheet and tile options.”
Revised British Standard for fire safety engineering
BSI has significantly revised the 2001 edition of the original British Standard for fire safety engineering, BS 7974, and published a new version entitled BS 7974:2019 - Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings.
The original BS 7974 has been supplemented by later guidance documents – PD 7974-1 to 8, covering each sub-system of application in greater detail. BSI says it has updated the existing guidance framework due to ‘major changes’ within the fire and construction sectors, working practices, and the
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regulatory framework, plus new research. Key changes include:
The incorporation of recommendations previously contained in PD 7974- 0:2002 and PD 7974-8:2012; A greater emphasis on the
competence of the fire safety engineer;
Additional recommendations for the quality assurance and verification of fire safety engineering reports;
Simplified and consolidated terminology.
BSI says the revised standard ‘sets out a reporting methodology which allows for a design to be readily assessed by
approval bodies’. It is intended to facilitate fire safety engineering, and particularly to: Provide designers with a disciplined approach to fire safety design;
Allow comparison of the safety levels for alternative designs;
Provide a basis for selection of appropriate fire protection systems;
Provide opportunities for innovative design;
Provide information and assessment methods to support the design, construction, management, and operation of buildings.
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