INSTALLATION NEWS
Cistermiser launches Direct Flushing awareness campaign
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istermiser, one of the UK’s leading providers of water and energy saving management solutions for commercial and public sector washrooms, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of Direct Flushing.
For facilities and building managers, adopting Direct Flushing can represent a major shift towards a
more efficient, hygienic and cost-effective solution to water saving in washrooms, as it is ideally suited for today’s high-usage environments where water conservation and regulatory compliance are simply non-negotiable. “With the UK facing a growing water crisis, where projections suggest that by 2050, nearly 5 billion
extra litres of water will be needed daily1 to meet demand, something needs to be done. While a dripping tap can waste 5,500 litres2 a year; a leaking toilet can waste 400 litres3 a day. It is vital therefore, that water is managed and conserved effectively wherever possible – and Direct Flushing really works,” says Richard Braid, Cistermiser’s Managing Director. “Our campaign is running through 2025 and will be a major focus for us across social media, our events and media engagement. Direct Flushing is part of the solution for efficient water usage in large scale, commercial and public sector spaces.”
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Direct flushing systems connect directly to the mains water supply so there’s no need for a cistern, no standing water or risk of flooding. Instead, each flush draws directly from the mains, avoiding the build-up of harmful bacteria so washrooms remain safe and hygienic.
Gravity-fed cisterns often lack dynamic pressure which can lead to an incomplete flush. Direct flush systems solve this problem by using dynamic pressure to deliver an immediate and effective flush with no refill delay. Successive flushes are performed instantly, ensuring complete pan clearance,to maintain high hygiene standards.
In washrooms with high urinal usage, traditional auto-flush systems often lead to excessive water consumption, as urinals flush at set intervals regardless of use. Direct flush systems for urinals, like Cistermiser’s Direct Flush, solve this issue by only activating when necessary.
Cistermiser’s Easyflush Direct minimises maintenance requirements by being fully mains-powered and designed for longevity. This reduces the demand on facility staff but also offers substantial savings over time, particularly in water consumption. Compared to traditional WCs that often experience seal degradation and subsequent leaks, Easyflush Direct achieves attractive savings of up to 181,500 litres of water per year and has an impressive product payback of circa 8 months while saving £744.76 over 24 months while offsetting 0.062 tonnes of carbon.
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Easyflush Direct includes a DC pipe interrupter, ensuring that stored water risks are mitigated and backflow protection is enhanced. The result is a system that complies with Fluid Category 5 requirements, meeting hygiene standards crucial for environments sensitive to cross-contamination.
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ESP has the domestic CCTV market covered with 24/7 colour range
s more home owners look to upgrade their existing security provision or install new systems from scratch,
the demand for domestic CCTV solutions continues to grow. With its 24/7 Colour IP POE CCTV range, leading security products supplier, ESP, has the perfect solution for installers looking for a high quality and reliable system for domestic applications. Designed to offer a superior quality system
that is straightforward to install, ESP’s 24/7 Colour IP POE CCTV range contains a number of kits which provide installers with all the elements required in a convenient boxed format. These 2MP kits are available in a 2-camera version as well as a 4-camera option and they are each supplied with a 4-channel NVR, as well as cable, power supply and a pre-installed surveillance Hard Drive. The kits are offered in a choice of dome or bullet camera design and in a white or grey finish. With their ‘24/7’ colour function, the cameras use low light image sensors, which are able to use background light to produce a colour image in reduced light environments. The cameras, which have an IP67 rating for external use, are equipped with infrared LED’s which are the default mode when the white LEDs are not in activation mode. This ensures that the white LEDs are not on constantly, which will be unwanted by some users. The key feature of the NVRs is that they offer the capability of 8MP recording, which means
they support high resolution cameras in record, playback and live view modes. Other features and benefits include: •
250 metre PoE function. PoE (Power Over Ethernet) models provide greater flexibility to the installer by supporting cameras up to 250 metres, resulting in the need for fewer additional power supplies and PoE switches required for large cable runs.
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Pre-installed Surveillance Hard Drive. ESP pre-installs purpose-built surveillance hard drives. Unlike standard PC hard drives, surveillance drives are designed to operate and handle data recording continuously.
Intelligent record options such as line crossing and perimeter detection. This offers a flexible choice on what triggers the system to record, resulting in more critical recordings and reduced wasted recorded footage.
A brochure showcasing the 24/7 colour CCTV range can be downloaded from the ESP website - www.
espuk.com – and from the Scolmore Group app.
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https://youtu.be/1c6YmfT6kRY Vent-Axia Wins H&V News Low Carbon Impact Award
To illustrate its commitment to a low-carbon future Vent-Axia has set clear sustainability targets. Vent-Axia aims to be Net-Zero by 2040, a decade ahead of the Government’s target. By the end of FY2025, the company targets 70% of its sales revenue to be from low-carbon products and 90% of the plastic used in its own manufacturing to be from recycled sources. This manufacturing transformation involves transitioning from virgin to recycled plastic. Meanwhile, Vent-Axia is dedicated to designing innovative low-carbon products to help its customers decarbonise with heat recovery ventilation at the forefront of further growth. “At Vent-Axia we are committed to improving indoor air sustainably, we are therefore delighted to
be recognised by the industry for our work in transforming our manufacturing from virgin to recycled plastic and leading the way with our low-carbon product range. At Vent-Axia we have been leading the ventilation industry since 1936 and continue to do so with our aim to become Net-Zero by 2040”, said Joseph Brawn, Product and Marketing Director at Vent-Axia. “Carbon avoidance is the only way for the UK to reach Net-Zero with the decarbonisation of buildings an essential part of this. We aim to provide our customers with the products to help them on their decarbonisation journey while also continuing our commitment to providing effective ventilation to improve indoor air quality and comfort for inhabitants.” For further information on Vent-Axia’s sustainability strategy visit:
https://www.vent-axia.com/ sustainable. For further information on all products and services offered by Vent-Axia telephone +44 (0)344 856 0590 or visit
www.vent-axia.com.
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eading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning the ‘Low Carbon Impact Award: Commercial or Industrial’ at the prestigious H&V News Awards. Committed to providing healthy indoor air while driving a low-carbon future, Vent-Axia received the accolade for paving
the way in the ventilation sector when it comes to its decarbonisation with its ground-breaking manufacturing transformation, transitioning from virgin to recycled plastic. The company’s latest innovation involves the testing of recycled plastics to create its pioneering materials database which leads the sector, making it a worthy winner. The winners of the H&V News Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony held on 28 November at London’s Hilton Metropole. The H&V News Awards celebrates the technical innovations, outstanding individuals and programmes at the heart of efforts to deliver Net-Zero buildings and industry. Vent-Axia won the ‘Low Carbon Impact’ category and was praised by an esteemed judging panel selected from across the heating and ventilation industry. The judges said: “Vent-Axia has made a substantial investment which has resulted in significant savings. Use of plastic is a major issue for this industry’s Net-Zero ambitions and this initiative is a step in the right direction. Well done.”
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