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Supporting hand hygiene, managing water quality
I
n hospitals and other healthcare environments,
effective hand hygiene
is supported by clinical handwashing facilities that deliver warm water at a safe, constant and comfortable temperature, with an appropriate fl ow rate that minimises splashing and encourages consistent handwashing practice. But every clinical tap also sits at the end of a sometimes complex water system, where design can infl uence commissioning, water quality, stagnation and ongoing management. Designed specifi cally for clinical environments,
the award-winning*
Horne Optitherm combines hands-free lever operation with thermostatically controlled warm water and cold drinking water, delivered via a single shared outlet. Temperature is controlled right at the point of discharge, minimising the mixed-water deadleg, while the shared outlet for warm or cold-water draw-off increases turnover and limits stagnation.
Behind that user experience is a design equally focused on water quality and system management. For compliant commissioning, and thereafter, the Optitherm provides for cleansing fl ushing at elevated velocities immediately upstream of the mixing mechanism: higher fl ow velocities increase shear at internal supply-pipe walls, helping to erode and mobilise excess biofi lm and debris
into the fl ow for removal to drain. Maintainability is also fundamental. Isolation points enable simple in-situ performance testing,
strainers and the thermostatic cartridge are readily accessible for cleaning,
while protective servicing
or replacement. Smooth external surfaces aid cleaning, and the precision outlet fi tting is also easily removed for cleaning, disinfection or replacement.
Where a higher level of water-hygiene control is required, an optional ILTDU can facilitate periodic thermal disinfection, using the available system-temperature hot water, through to the point of discharge. Designed around both user and water- system needs,
the Optitherm supports
effective hand hygiene while assisting active water-quality control and management throughout a long service life. * Building Better Healthcare awards, Best Interiors Product, 2008.
01505 321455
www.horne.co.uk
A premium alternative to stainless steel
Stainless steel has long been the go-to choice for contract and specifi cation projects, but it no longer needs to be the only option. Clearwater Products’ Granite Mio Compact range offers specifi ers a competitively priced alternative, combining the premium look and feel of granite with practical design and accessible pricing. Designed specifi cally with compact kitchen spaces in mind, the Mio Compact range features scaled- down dimensions and a slender profi le depth, making the sinks particularly well suited to galley kitchens and smaller layouts. Available in a choice of confi gurations, including single bowl and drainer, 1.5 bowl and drainer, and a round bowl option, the range provides fl exibility across a variety of projects. Models feature reversible designs, pre-scored tap holes and standard waste kits, helping to simplify specifi cation and installation. With a choice of Blizzard, Fossil and Jet fi nishes, Mio Compact allows projects to move beyond conventional stainless steel without compromising on practicality or value. A lifetime warranty further reinforces its suitability for specifi cation-led projects.
01684 299555
www.clearwaterproducts.co.uk
CRL Stone introduces Silica Free Collection bringing
together Cladding enhances residential development
CRL Stone has unveiled its new Silica Free Collection, design,
luxurious exceptional durability and
innovative material technology in a range created for the future of interior surfaces. Responding to evolving industry standards and growing demand for alternative
surface materials, the collection features fi ve elegant designs – Arabescato Vagli, Barletta, Modena, Statuario Oro and Taj Mahal – each inspired by the beauty of natural stone while delivering the practical benefi ts homeowners expect from engineered surfaces.
01706 863600
www.crlstone.co.uk
FP McCann has supplied and installed its high-performance Precast Concrete (PC) Cladding System on The Regent, a completed residential building within the landmark Camden Goods Yard development in NW1,
London. Working with Berkeley and architect Design Delivery Unit, FP McCann designed, manufactured and installed a striking black-and-white architectural facade featuring fl uted acid-etched mullions, window surrounds and brick spandrels. The company also supplied insulation and fi restopping solutions. Berkeley praised the project as a showcase for sustainable, effi cient MMC.
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