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IMS HEAT PUMPS RELYING ON ESBE VALVES FOR COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
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renewable energy specialist working across Scotland, as well as North and Central England, has been utilising high
performance valves from the ESBE range for more than a decade, based on their versatility and reliability with one of its recent contracts underlining the success of the working relationship. Sheffield based IMS Heat Pumps supplies ground and air source heat pumps for clients in the residential and light commercial sectors, offering a comprehensive design, installation and commissioning service, which aims to deliver optimum energy efficiency whether the building in question is new or an existing structure in need of a bespoke upgrade. In the case of Startin Tractors at Twycross near Coventry, IMS was called upon by repeat client Cooper Construction, to provide a flexible heating system for the business’s new workshop and offices. The customised package encompassed a pair of 50kW Clade air source heat pumps, delivering a 45oC flow temperature via underfloor heating circuits set in the concrete floor slabs, with an ESBE CRC200 valve offering very accurate, outside temperature compensated control. IMS Heat Pumps’ Operations Director, Lee Brown commented: “In our work a lot of the referrals come from architects and builders, with Cooper Construction being the client in this case creating new premises for Startin Tractors. The design was based on providing room conditions of 21oC in the offices, with the facility to heat the workshops to the same temperature, though some of the time they will be unheated. The factory has a 50kW design load with the offices being just 40kW. The client also wanted to keep the system controls very straightforward, so we designed it so that the ESBE valve takes care of it. Essentially, the three separate heating zones are all weather compensated: with Magna 3 Grundfos pumps measuring the temperature differential and working with the ESBE valve to ensure we are directing the right level of heat energy to each area and guaranteeing substantial energy savings will be achieved across the year.” “We have been buying from ESBE for ten years or more now because of the high quality, the range
of choice and the reliability. Plus, we get good technical support - in this instance we spoke to ESBE about the requirements and they specified the CRC200 valve to match. It was exactly the solution we needed and the project was commissioned in March of this year.” Darren Myers, the UK & Ireland Sales Director for ESBE added: “We have built a reputation for supplying
high quality products into the UK market over many years, with one of the key reasons our valves are so popular with heat pump suppliers is the fact they utilise the motor-on, motor-off principle which makes them far more able to cope with the pressures involved than conventional ball valves. Working with Secon Renewables as the specialist merchant in this case we have a very good working relationship with IMS which is helping our business grow and delivering good outcomes for the end users.”
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New additions to Click Scolmore’s Wiring Accessories Range
lick Scolmore enhances its comprehensive portfolio of wiring accessories with the introduction of three new products - Type A & C GridPro Modules, Illuminated Locator Gaskets, and New Media Combination Plates.
The new USB Type A and C GridPro Modules offer dual charging capabilities and are internally fused for added safety. The Type A port provides 5V DC, 2.4A, 12W, while the Type C port offers 5V DC, 3A, 15W. Designed with an easy-to-use clipping feature, these modules allow for quick removal and assembly, making them a convenient choice for professional installers in both residential and commercial sectors. They are available in black and polar white finishes and come offered with a two year warranty. Scolmore’s Illuminated Locator Gaskets feature white LEDs, making the switch plate visible when in
the OFF position for easy location in dark areas. Ideal for commercial and domestic spaces, they create a subtle halo effect which enhances both visibility and style of the switch. Available in white, these new gaskets are fully compatible with Click Scolmore’s Mode, Deco Plus, and Curva ranges and are backed with a two year warranty for added peace of mind. The New Media Combination Plates offer space for up to four 25x50mm Euro Modules, providing a versatile solution for Satellite TV, DAB, Telecoms, and Networking. Compatible with a wide range of modular inserts, they are available in Mode, Deco, Deco Plus, and Definity ranges, each offering stylish designs and flexibility. Featuring 2-gang 3-pin safety shutter outlets for added protection, the plates are available with or without integrated USB ports (Type A & C) for charging devices like phones and tablets. For more information
on Click’s full range of wiring accessories, visit the Scolmore Group website – www.
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www.scolmore.com Case Study: Solar Thermal Restoration A
dveco recently worked with Trusall to restore a solar thermal system for specialist international law firm Bird & Bird’s London offices following unplanned storm damage… With environmental sustainability being a core practice of its’ business, in 2016, Bird & Bird
chose to invest in upgrading its London offices. Rather than replacing the existing calorifiers which supply domestic hot water (DHW) and were already facilitating all staff and building requirements, they opted to enhance the system and introduce greater sustainability by adding a renewable energy option, commissioning the installation of solar thermal panels on their roof to supply system pre-heat, offsetting energy demands and reducing the building’s carbon footprint. Trusall Ventilation Ltd, an air conditioning company was contracted by CBRE, a commercial real estate services and investment consultancy, to manage the acquisition of these solar collectors, and ensure the system’s successful design, installation and operation. Previously impressed with its product range, technical applications and advice, Trusall selected commercial hot water specialists Adveco to design and provide technical assistance for the purchase, and commissioning of the solar collectors. In 2024, Trusall once again contacted Adveco for urgent assistance when due to high winds
and ferocious storm conditions, a solar panel became damaged and needed urgent replacement. Circumstances such as this can be rare but possible and a fast resolution was required, not just to reinstall the damaged product but also to ensure the correct safety health and safety conditions for the entire building, occupants and surrounding areas. Following consultation with Adveco’s applications engineering team, recommendations were made to replace the damaged solar panel and further support the continuing running of the panels. To begin with, a new solar collector along with a mounting frame, was required. Adveco’s latest generation solar thermal flat plate collectors run efficiently to reduce energy demands, operational and maintenance costs, while reducing carbon emissions. The prefabricated mounting systems mean that these are ready to install instantly, without the need for further adjustments. This replacement panel also included a new connector to the existing array. A further recommendation was for a complete replacement of the solar fluid across both the installed systems, which had now been operating for more than eight years, without refreshing this critical system element. Solar Thermal systems work by collecting solar energy as heat in a glycol fluid that passes through the copper tubing running through the collector. Gravity then carries the fluid to a storage vessel where the heat is transferred via a heat exchanger (a coil) in the cylinder, pre-heating the system water. Glycol needs to be regulated in the collector as it has the potential to overheat, causing it to boil and be converted to a damaging tar-like consistency. This is avoided in Adveco’s solar thermal system through the inclusion of drain back units on the collectors. The compact drain back component ensures smoother operation, ultimately leading to longer-lasting use and improved return on capital investment. The fluid will provide efficient operation for many years but does require regular checks and eventual replacement, which was the case for the Bird & Bird building. With the successful installation of the new collector, drain back units checked and fluid replaced,
both systems were recommissioned. Through the combined efforts of Trusall and Adveco, there was a swift resolution to this unexpected occurrence. Particularly, with this Bird & Bird project, Trusall and their client CBRE considered that
“Adveco’s prompt response and advice was very helpful, and they were pleased with the replacement solar thermal collectors and commissioning that was completed, with everything meeting the needs and demands of this extremely busy office building”. For any company looking to incorporate solar thermal for domestic hot water for more sustainable building operations Adveco can provide technical design, product supply and commissioning. For installers wishing to add solar thermal to their portfolio, Adveco offers product training and onsite engineering training for first installs.
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