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Advanced’s EvacGo Evacuation Alert System Helps Keep Residents Safe


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ire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied its EvacGo evacuation


alert system to three social housing tower blocks in Halewood, Merseyside. The three nine-storey tower blocks, Woolton Views, The Fairways, and Ashton Park on Sherbourne Avenue, Halewood, have benefitted from the installation. EvacGo is compliant with the BS 8629 Code of Practice which sets out the criteria for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in England and Wales. ABM Fire and Security Ltd undertook the complete supply, installation and commissioning of the EvacGo systems which feature a 4 loop, 8 zone evacuation alert panel in each 48-flat tower block. The EvacGo panels are housed inside robust, security-rated GERDA enclosures meeting the STS 205 class BR2 security rating with patented BS EN 1303-compliant lock. This minimises tampering and restricts access to fire and rescue service personnel only. Shaun Scott, Emergency Evacuation Systems Application Engineer at Advanced, said: “Following the Grenfell Tower enquiry and the increased awareness of the importance of effective fire evacuation, we have seen an increasing number of housing associations and landlords installing an EvacGo system. All Advanced evacuation alert systems are custom-manufactured to reflect each individual building’s evacuation zones and have been developed to provide a bespoke solution that allows the fire services to control evacuation floor by floor according to the severity and location of the fire. Installation of evacuation alert systems is now mandatory in all new build residential apartment blocks over 18m. Mandatory from December 2022, Part B (Fire Safety) of the building regulations in England offers guidance to ensure tall buildings are made safer in England, as part of a wider package of reforms. Contact Advanced on 0345 894 7000 or visit our website.


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Saniflo UK extends submersible pump range


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aniflo UK - part of the SFA Group – has expanded its portfolio of submersible pumps with rainwater and waste water pumping solutions just in time for the winter weather. The


Sanipump VX range offers a robust range of cast iron pumps with vortex technology and single and three phase options, whilst the Saniflo SLD is a versatile, powerful solution for high flow stormwater drainage. Sanipump VX 50 is a submersible pump for lifting wastewater and rainwater to a maximum head of 16m with a discharge diameter of DN50. Designed to be installed in a manhole or pit, it is available as either a portable or stationary unit and available in 12 versions: 8 single-phase (including 4 automatic) and 4 three-phase. The pump is also compatible with Sanifos 1600/2100/3100 underground pumping stations. Sanipump VX 65/80 are also designed for the lifting of wastewater and rainwater to a maximum head of 35 m. They are equipped with a vortex impeller and have a discharge diameter of 120 to 190 mm (depending on the model) and have an output in DN 65 or DN 80. Stationary installation is necessary in a manhole or pit.


Sanipump SLD is a


versatile, powerful pump solution with a high flow rating of up to 48m³/h for rainwater drainage, as well as waste water. It has a continuous duty rating and is available in single and three phase. The unit features a two-channel impeller with a free passage of 50mm and can also be found in the Sanifos 610 packed lifting station.


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Samsung Electronics Helps Build Energy Efficient Homes with SmartThings Energy to pursue Net Zero Homes


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amsung, together with home automation manufacturer ABB and solar technology company SMA, applies SmartThings Energy and connected


home appliances to Brobyholm in Sweden, a residential community for up to 2000 households SEOUL, Korea – November 15th, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its showcase of a model home with a Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS), supported by SmartThings Energy, in Brobyholm, a smart and energy efficient residential community development near Stockholm, Sweden. Samsung takes a part in this project with a smart homes innovator ABB, solar technology company


SMA, and a real estate company S. Property. Samsung will not only supply its appliances in Brobyholm residencies, but also provide its unique solution, SmartThings Energy for users to control their energy use in consolidated way. “We are excited to present this smart community to the public,” said Chan Woo Park, Executive Vice President and Head of the Service Biz Group of the Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our goal is to create seamless connectivity that helps consumers easily manage their homes and save energy at the same time.” Samsung will supply its appliances — including refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers —


that will all sync to SmartThings Energy to control, monitor and save energy. Together with photovoltaics (PV) energy production & energy storage system (ESS) which is currently under development by real estate company S. Property Group, each home will aim to maximize energy efficiency. Furthermore, building on its partnership with ABB in 2022, Samsung will integrate SmartThings Energy


with ABB’s automation solution, ABB-free@home®. As a result, homes in Brobyholm will be capable of connecting appliances and devices to a centralized system that automatically saves energy, time and cost. And with just a few simple clicks on the SmartThings mobile application, homeowners will have access and control over the energy consumption within their homes. The smart home opened as a model home for visitors and future residents of Brobyholm starting on November 9. Upon completion of the first 500 homes in 2025, more smart and energy efficient homes are expected to fill up the development. S. Property Group plans to expand them at Brobyholm by up to 2000 homes by 2028. Samsung has worked to develop Net Zero environments and the effort was recently showcased as an interactive experience at IFA 2023. Moving forward, Samsung plans to create additional turnkey smart home solutions with the goal of applying and expanding them in countries around the world.


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Stainless steel press fittings: The best solution for corrosion-free piping!


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orrosion can ruin your piping systems and cost you a lot of money and hassle. Carbon steel is especially prone to corrosion from oxygen or moisture. But what if you could avoid corrosion altogether with a better alternative? Stainless steel press fittings can be the answer! They have


excellent corrosion resistance and can save you time and labour cost by reducing or eliminating the need for isolation against humidity. SANHA®, a German manufacturer of quality piping products, offers two great options for stainless steel press fittings: NiroSan® and NiroTherm®.


NiroSan® This is a piping system that combines high-quality press fittings and stainless steel pipes made of 1.4404 / AISI 316L. This material has more molybdenum and less carbon than the conventional type 1.4401, which gives it a higher corrosion resistance than many standard stainless steels. You can choose from different sealing rings made of EPDM (black), HNBR (yellow) and FKM (red), depending on your application. There is also a silicon-free version - NiroSan® SF.


NiroTherm® This is a piping system that consists of NiroTherm® stainless steel press fittings with a black EPDM moulded seal and NiroTherm® stainless steel pipes to EN 10312. NiroTherm® is ideal for closed systems in humid environments such as screed. It requires less or no isolation against humidity, which means you can finish the work faster and lower your labour costs. Don’t let corrosion ruin your piping systems. Choose stainless steel press fittings from SANHA® and enjoy the benefits of corrosion-free piping. Contact us today at 01628 819245 or webuk@sanha.com.


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