62 INTERIORS; SAFETY & SECURITY
Wash your hands, stop the spread…
Regular handwashing, with soap and water, is proven to break the chain of transmission for a variety of common respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, which PHE warns will add to Covid pressure for care providers this winter. Covid-19 social-distancing measures and lock-down meant many fewer cases of the cold, flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and Norovirus/winter vomiting bug were recorded last winter. With social interactions increasing again, and the autumnal weather pressing us back indoors, non-Covid infections are now on the rise. Surface cleaning and regular, effective soap/water handwashing, will therefore be even more important to keep such infections in check this winter, and particularly in care establishments where patients and service-users may have compromised immunity. The award-winning Optitherm thermostatic clinical tap has been specially designed for clinical handwash; ergonomic lever actuation ensures reliable and clean hands-free operation, delivering safe, comfortable and accurate temperature controlled warm water with minimal splashing. Visit the Horne website for more information.
01505 321455
b.link/Safehands New lease of life to British treasure
The Saniflo Sanicubic macerator pump is breathing a new lease of life into a highly- acclaimed piece of British heritage – a replica of the famous ship, the Golden Hinde, known for circumventing the globe during the 16th century under the command of
British explorer Sir Francis Drake. Located underneath the floorboards in the bow of the ship, the pump is perfectly positioned to take waste from two new WCS cubicles and basins as well as a new kitchen area in the galley. A dishwasher, sink and icemaker are all plumbed into the Sanicubic thanks to its multiple outlets.
020 8842 0033
www.saniflo.co.uk A new discovery in smoke protection
Gilberts’ “first of its kind” Series 60 damper were chosen by leading smoke control systems company Baiceir to protect the 14-storey Discovery Quay development. Some 26 dampers – each capable of providing up to two hours’ fire integrity – were incorporated into the common corridors to protect the two stairwells within the £24.5m building, comprising 400 student bedrooms and ancillary communal space. Manufactured from galvanised steel with intumescent material and gaskets within, Series 60 has passed all relevant smoke and fire tests (EN12101-8 and EN1366-10), retaining its integrity and performance when incorporated into evacuation shafts and risers. Thus customers have the assurance that they are meeting, if not surpassing, current Standards for smoke ventilation in multi-storey buildings- new build and refurbishments. Believed to be the only vent of its kind designed and manufactured in the UK, Series 60 offers what Gilberts claims will the biggest standard range of EN12101-8 compliant fire-tested dampers. The initial launch provides seven sizes, from 440 mm x 440 mm up to 1,000 mm x 1,125 mm. The range will be extended by 1mm increments over the coming months.
01253 766911
info@gilbertsblackpool.com When is a fire door not a fire door?
Well, the simple answer is ‘when the door closer isn’t working’. If a door closer has been damaged by vandalism or tampering, the fire door will not perform the function for which it is designed and specified, namely keeping the door closed. Unlike surface-mounted door closers, Powermatic is completely concealed when the door is closed. Not only does this enable the specifier to retain the aesthetics of a door and interior, but it also reduces the opportunity for the door closer to be vandalised, tampered with or removed, ensuring that the fire door continues to perform reliably. Together with maintenance-free service and closing speed and latching action which can be adjusted without removal from the door, this can result in a reduced maintenance burden for building owners and managers. Powermatic also boasts a plethora of performance accreditations, including UKCA marking, fire testing on half- and one-hour fire doors, opening forces that comply with BS8300 and the ability to enable doors to meet the requirements of Approved Document M. It is also the only Certifire jamb-mounted door closer. Please visit Samuel Heath’s website for more information.
0121 766 4200
concealeddoorclosers.com VORTICE updates its hair dryer range
With many people now choosing to bring their own hair dryers into hotel rooms due to inferior products being offered, VORTICE has updated its longstanding Vort Dry hair dryer with some clever tweaks. The unit offers built- in two-speed thermal protector, for the best balance between drying speed and comfort of use and has an extremely powerful airflow
thanks to the axial impeller. The Vort Dry unit itself has a modern and ergonomic design with an extendable nozzle of up to 130 cm which is both non yellowing and designed to ensure no heat build up.
01283 492949
www.vortice.ltd.uk
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