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Wieland Electric's 'Innovation Behind' is a charging solution for electric vehicles that is fully charged for the future


innovative and decentralized solution for supplying power to electric vehicle charging stations. Wallboxes can be supplied with energy easily and quickly, with significantly less effort and material consumption than a conventional installation, thanks to decentralized supply technology.


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The podis® energy bus system is ideal for supplying electricity to charging stations. A large number of charging stations can be connected to a single supply line using this


decentralized power distribution system. This saves time during installation, reduces the amount of material needed, and significantly reduces the distribution cabinet's dimensions. The feed­in or energy tap­off connection components can be placed at any point on the power bus. The podis® components' piercing contacts enable quick and flexible positioning of the connection modules. As a result, traditional time­consumers like cutting, stripping, and terminating are rendered obsolete. The feed into the energy bus can be set completely flexibly and freely ­ even centrally, allowing


for an ideal load balance on the energy bus. As a result, the number of charging stations fed on a line section can be increased without overloading the flat cable. The power supply tap­off modules can be placed anywhere and at any time. This also allows for the installation to be easily and affordably expanded. The unique feature of these tap­off modules is that they are available in both fixed and pluggable configurations. When a charging station needs to be replaced, this provides significant benefits. The podis® cable is a 5­core flat cable system with a cross­section of 16mm2, rated at 63A,


600V. Connection cross­sections of up to 16mm2 in the centre feed and up to 70mm2 in the end feed are possible.


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pressurisation units, designed to maintain the water pressure in heating and chilled water systems for large commercial situations including any district heating systems. Ideal for hospitals, they are designed to maintain a near constant system pressure regardless of temperature changes, by seamlessly adding or removing water as required. The series has options to deal with


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temperatures of 3°C to 200°C, a fill pressure of up to 25.0 bar and almost unlimited system content.


Aquatech Pressmain are keeping us warm again this Winter


quatech Pressmain are keeping us warm again this Winter with their PED compliant Aquaspill range of


All with multiple variable speed pumps and


stainless steel spill tank(s) for low maintenance and options of either passive or active buffer vessels for high temperature systems, minimizing space requirements. Aquatech Pressmain offer a comprehensive sizing service ensuring that each unit is correctly specified for the system requirements. All built at the factory in Essex, with the quality, longevity and reliability Aquatech Pressmain are known for. To discuss your project please email our knowledgeable sale team: sales@aqpm.co.uk


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Class performance for Waterloo at the newly refurbished Warwick Arts Centre


tenure as the 2021 UK City of Culture, with low noise level air distribution products supplied by Waterloo. Located on the University of Warwick


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campus, Warwick Arts Centre has been transformed into an environmentally sustainable multi­artform venue offering three state­of­the­art cinema screens, new gallery, spacious foyer, café and bar, alongside the existing large theatre, and other performance spaces. And coinciding with the long­awaited season when audiences were able to get back


oventry’s redeveloped Warwick Arts Centre has opened its doors as one of the region’s key venues for the city’s


inside to enjoy the arts after months of lockdown, the October opening took on a special significance. With a proven track record of providing


bespoke air distribution systems for spaces used for performance and exhibitions, this exciting project was the perfect challenge for Waterloo’s expert sales and technical teams. The Warwick 20:20 Project, which began in 2019, has transformed the original 1974 building into a vibrant showcase for the very best in contemporary art, events and entertainment that will appeal to the widest possible audience. Following the phase one refurbishment of the existing theatres, entrance area and restaurant, phase two began in autumn 2019 with the creation of a brand new building to house the new cinemas, large accessible ground floor gallery, new café and a welcoming, spacious foyer. When specifying air terminal devices for


performance spaces, optimum air quality is not the only consideration. For moments when the audience should be able to hear a pin drop, low noise generation is crucial. Mechanical & electrical services subcontractor Dodd Group, working in association with engineering consultants Hoare Lea and supported by the Waterloo team, selected Waterloo’s Thermally Actuated Swirl Diffusers (SDACH) for the three auditoria to ensure the lowest possible noise levels. By using a temperature controlled actuator, this diffuser achieves very good control levels in both heating and cooling modes to provide ideal comfort at all times of year.


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In contrast, the exhibition galleries presented


a different requirement. To ensure that the regularly changing exhibits would not be disturbed by air flow, Waterloo’s adjustable Hi­ Flo Jet Diffusers (RWH) were chosen because of their ability to provide long throws and 360˚ rotation. Dodd Group’s mechanical engineer James


McGugan said: “It was crucial that the air terminal devices chosen for Warwick Arts Centre delivered more than just optimum indoor air quality. Keeping noise levels to an absolute minimum for a performance venue was also top of our list when choosing who to work with on this project. Waterloo was able to provide exactly what was needed to achieve the required standards and the responsiveness of the team ensured on­time delivery.” The requirement for low noise levels also applied to the exterior of the building. Waterloo’s


Large Format Fixed Blade External Louvres (WG­ EF) were selected due to their 75mm pitch which ensures low noise and pressure drop characteristics whilst offering the necessary protection against water ingress. A polyester powder coating provides long term protection against the elements and a fully galvanized bird screen prevents unwanted inhabitants from nesting in the ventilation system. Air Valves were used in the toilets and for


the areas immediately outside the toilets Waterloo specified the adaptable Louvre Faced Diffuser (DF41) which is ideal for integration with a variety of ceiling types whilst maintaining consistency in appearance. The DF41 is available with five frame styles and 14 different air pattern control core designs for vertical and horizontal diffusion.


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