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Gilberts Tops Behind-the-Scenes Work @ Printworks Manchester
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he iconic PrintWorks venue in Manchester is undergoing a £20m refurbishment to its aesthetics and
facilities, with the aim of positioning it as a pioneering round-the-clock entertainment destination. With the four-storey, 365,000sq ft building open 24 hours a day, the diversity of activity- from spinning classes through gaming to eating & drinking- mean the building services need to perform constantly, to the highest standard. Hence, specialist mechanical building services contractor James Mercer Group chose Gilberts for support. Now, PrintWorks’ rooftop features a Gilberts Blackpool PHH75/IS bespoke- designed and engineered louvred penthouse measuring 4.2m x 2.6m to ensure adequate supply and exhaust of air into and out of the plant room below. For maintenance access, two louvred doors have been incorporated into the framework. The Gilberts penthouse focuses around 75mm pitch external weatherproof louvres behind which sits an insulated air volume control damper which regulates both the movement and volume of air from the outside to the inside and vice versa. Class A weather rated, it provides smooth, accurate and stable natural ventilation. Finished in anthracite grey powder coating, the unit blends into the surrounding cityscape. The penthouse demonstrates Gilberts’ in-house project management capability, especially in a fast-
track scenario. From initial discussions around the objective, Gilberts devised the concept, developed the design through all stages, manufactured and installed. The sheer scale of the penthouse meant it had to be craned in sections from street level whilst minimising disruption to the busy city centre. Gilberts managed the whole process in close liaison with James Mercer Group, completing the unit by building it up in sections once in place on the roof. Gilberts is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of louvres for plant ventilation and screening, developed over the years to provide a comprehensive package to keep pace with the evolution of building design and structural interfaces, initially and as/if the building structure is altered. Options include standard and high performance, factory- and site- assembled, and acoustic variants. Founded over half a century ago, and still family-owned, Gilberts is the UK’s leading independent air movement engineer. It is unique in its ability to design, manufacture and test all products- including bespoke fabrications- in-house, to the extent it even designs and manufactures its own tools at its 140,000 sq ft head office and production facility.
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Enviro Conscious Scottish Couple Opt for Panasonic Aquarea L Series R290 heat pump
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n energy and environmentally conscious Scottish couple opted to install the Panasonic Aquarea L Series Air to Water heat pump in their Scottish bungalow. The new installation was completed with the Panasonic Smart Cloud control system which allows the couple to have total control of their
heating and cooling. The heating system was installed by RDI Renewables, a Panasonic accredited Pro Partner in the Highlands. The new Panasonic solution provides high water temperature as well as being connected to the existing indoor radiators throughout the bungalow. The new Aquarea heat pump is integrated with solar PV roof panels to further enhance the energy efficiency of the home and minimising the environmental impact. Homeowner, Mr. Vallance added, “We are very happy so far with our new Panasonic system and have already noticed a difference in the temperature of the hot water plus the water pressure is much higher, resulting in a more powerful shower. The new outdoor unit is quiet despite its powerful operation. We are looking forward to feeling the benefit of the new system this coming winter.” Ryan Pollard, Managing Director of RDI Renewables commented, “I originally quoted for a Panasonic Aquarea J Series to help the homeowners save on costs. However, on a visit to my showroom, the couple really liked the aesthetic look and additional benefits that the new Aquarea L Series R290 units offered, and the low GWP of only 3 appealed to them.” The new Aquarea L Series can provide an increased output water temperature of 75oC and therefore is
an ideal retrofit solution to connect to existing radiators. The couple have also saved on indoor space as the new All-in-One unit is now housed in the garage and incorporates the hot water tank, freeing up the indoor hallway storage space. The Smart Cloud system was easy to set up and allows the homeowners to monitor their energy usage. The Panasonic team provided end to end support with specification, installation and commissioning of the Aquarea L series system. Ryan explained, “the L Series new indoor units are much quicker and simpler to install as they are pre-plumbed with the DHW cylinder. The plumbing is housed in one unit. We only needed an electrician for half the usual time, which can save project costs. We also found moving the unit into position was far simpler as the box shape is easier to manoeuvre than a large cylinder. The outdoor units are also much more attractive, lighter and easier to position.” The new Panasonic Aquarea L Series offers unmatched efficiency and reliability in heating and cooling, whilst retaining the strengths of the Panasonic Aquarea range. The units are available in capacities of 5, 7 and 9kW. The L Series provides outstanding efficiency with a SCOP of up to 5.06, as well as benefitting from a reduced sound level, up to 8dB(A) lower than previous models. The All-in-One R290 unit has a hydraulic connection between the indoor and outdoor unit, providing water outlet temperatures of up to 75°C and down to -10°C. These units are ideal for retrofit applications, when renovating a home with existing radiators. The Aquarea L series 5kW, 7 kW and 9 kW joins the J and K series in being DNO Connect and Notify, enabling simpler, quicker, and lower cost installation. Panasonic’s Aquarea All in One Heat Pump is a compact, easy-to-install system with a footprint of 598 x 600mm. It can be neatly lined up with other big appliances like a refrigerator or washing machine to reduce the space required for installation. Thanks to its low height, it can also be installed with a ventilation unit on top. Supplying efficient heating, the unit generates domestic hot water and stores it inside a 185L stainless steel tank with U-Vacua™ insulation to reduce energy losses.
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NEW DORCHESTER DR-SG STAINLESS STEEL WATER HEATER FROM HAMWORTHY PROVIDES A DURABLE AND LONG-LASTING SOLUTION
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amworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the introduction
of its new Dorchester DR-SG range of stainless steel condensing water heaters with enhanced durability and large continuous outputs. The Dorchester DR-SG is available in ten power outputs
over three storage capacities and features a durable stainless-steel tank, heat exchanger and coil for enhanced performance, efficiency, and increased service life. Suitable for both renovation and new build projects, including locations with substantial and continuous hot water demands such as hotels and sports facilities, the Dorchester DR-SG meets all of the latest Building Regulations and offers significantly improved efficiency and performance when replacing a non-condensing water heater. Featuring a robust design, the Dorchester DR-SG is designed to offer outstanding performance under challenging water conditions and cope with the extremities of soft and hard water. Incorporating a user-friendly design, Dorchester DR-SG water heaters are operated via the popular Siemens LMS mini controls platform. Featuring an intuitive digital control panel with a clear backlit LCD and a scroll wheel to navigate between different setting screens, LEDs are also incorporated into the user interface to enable quick and easy identification of any potential faults. Designed to fit through a standard 800mm doorway with a narrow diameter of 80cm (excluding
538 models), the latest range is significantly light for its class, enabling straightforward transportation and installation. Suitable for retrofit into a vast number of installations due to being approved for multiple flue system types, all Dorchester DR-SG models are convertible to run on LPG. Building on the success of its popular water heater range, the Dorchester DR-SG is supplied with a five-year warranty on the tank and a two-year warranty on the components. For full details of warranty terms and conditions or to discuss the range of tailored packages available, details are available from Hamworthy Heating on request. For more information, please visit:
www.hamworthy-heating.com/ or call 01202 662 552.
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Unicrimp expands Q-Crimp accessories range
nicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, continues to expand its popular Q-Crimp range of cable accessories to provide installers with an increasing number of problem-solving products. The latest additions are 3- and 4-Part BW armoured industrial brass glands.
The new 3- and 4-part Brass Glands now include a brass olive which allows for different sizes and grades of steel wire armour. They are each available in four different sizes – 20(s)mm, 25mm, 32mm and 40mm – and they come supplied as a pack of two. The Unicrimp catalogue which showcases the entire range of Q-Crimp accessories can be downloaded from the Unicrimp website -
www.unicrimp.com – as well as from the Scolmore Group app.
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