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Saniflo Sanicom helps launch iconic bar in Canary Wharf


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Saniflo Sanicom 1 single- pump unit and a Saniflo Sanicom 2 twin-pump


unit have helped transform a seemingly insurmountable design challenge into the Oasis Bar & Terrace—a groundbreaking venue redefining Canary Wharf’s hospitality landscape. The bar features a striking glass and wood construction, two bespoke staircases linking the bar with a terrace boasting a stunning open-air space and panoramic views of London’s skyline. Conventional drainage solutions were out of the question because it is directly above the London Underground infrastructure and within a strictly enforced "no dig" zone. Following a visit to the site to establish the ideal solution to the operational needs of the new bar, Saniflo’s technical team recommended two advanced Sanicom pumping systems. In the downstairs bar - the longest in Canary Wharf at 17m – a powerful Sanicom 2 has twin pumps which can handle the large volume of water but also ensures continuity of service in the event of a failure. Whilst the pumps work alternately for even wear and tear, a single pump can also assume the work of the other if one stops working. The waste pipes run from the Sanicom underneath the floor and outside to the drains within the external customer WCs. A Sanicom 1 – with a single pump – is installed in the upstairs bar, with the waste falling and ultimately being plumbed into the same pipework as the larger unit. Petr Ivanisevic is Operations Director of the Oasis Bar & Terrace and is very happy with the pumps, which have worked flawlessly since installation. He says: “Gravity drainage wasn’t an option for the bar because we are directly above the London underground and shops, so civil work was impossible. The Canary Wharf Group also has a ‘no dig’ policy in this area, so we would always need a pumped solution. The plumbers on the job had previously used Saniflo and put in a call to the technical team, which proved really useful in getting the right products for the job.” Amanda Mills, Marketing Manager at Saniflo UK, adds: “Our mission is to transform constraints into opportunities for innovation. The Oasis Bar & Terrace is a testament to how our solutions can turn ambitious designs into reality.”


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Showcasing British Engineering Excellence


ston Martin’s new dealership- Grange Aston Martin Birmingham- has chosen the best in British HVAC engineering- Gilberts Blackpool- to help showcase its iconic British automotive craftsmanship.


The leading sports car retailer in the UK, Grange already has an established network across England selling not only Aston Martin but other luxury marques including Bentley, McLaren, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce. The new Birmingham showroom spotlights eight Aston Martin models and supports aftersales service with a bespoke seven bay state of the art service & maintenance facility. The entire two-storey building, including offices and storage for 40+ cars within the roof space, will maintain the appropriate ventilation to create a positive guest experience, courtesy of Gilberts. Complimenting the design ethos of the building and the vehicles, Brava Building Services has installed Gilberts high performance adjustable swirls (GSJA), high induction linear slot diffusers (HSLS), multi slot diffusers (GSLS) and adjustable double deflection circular ducting grilles (CVH) throughout the premises. To further optimise ventilation within the valeting bay, Gilberts’ louvres incorporated into the façade ensure effective air circulation and removal of fumes. Explained Jason Button, Property Managing Director for Grange Motors’ parent Cambria Automobiles,


“The new Grange Aston Martin Birmingham dealership has been designed to embody Aston Martin’s philosophy of showcasing the best in British craftsmanship and engineering against a backdrop of an immersive customer environment with class-leading facilities.” Added Andy Owens, Brava Building


Services Managing Director, “The design and engineering quality of Gilberts’ diffusers and grilles made them the obvious choice for such a high-end project, where the smallest detail matters.” All Gilberts’ products, standard lines


and bespoke solutions, are designed and developed in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality standard in the company’s state of the art 140,000 ft2 facility in Blackpool. The company has a heritage spanning 60+ years, and a reputation of delivering quality throughout- from technical advice and expertise through design and manufacture to site support.


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Adveco Offers New CPD – Designing Commercial Hot Water Systems Using Heat Pumps


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ot water specialist Adveco has expanded its range of CIBSE-approved continuous personal development (CPD) seminars with a new presentation on best practices for designing commercial hot water systems using heat pumps.


As commercial and public sector organisations endeavour to reduce carbon emissions from their building stock through new build or retrofit projects, applying heat pumps as a core technology response has become increasingly common. However, the complexity and particular demands of delivering domestic hot water (DHW) systems for commercial properties with heat pumps are not without their challenges. This new hour-long CPD offered by Adveco is intended to lead consultants, specifiers and contractors through the methodology behind the correct design of air source heat pump (ASHP) based water heating. Vince Ng, business development manager at Adveco said, “Attendees will learn how to minimise the size and maximise the efficiency of a heat pump-based hot water system. This is critical for reducing capital expenditure, lowering energy consumption and addressing environmental concerns, creating real, working, low-carbon hot water systems that customers will more readily accept.” The CPD begins by outlining the differences between low-energy/high-storage systems


used with air source heat pumps and traditional high-energy/low-storage hot water systems. Adveco then shows how to design heat pump-based preheat systems, comparing heat pump pre-heat and heat pump water heating systems, and exploring designing high-temperature heat pumps as water heaters. Attendees will also gain insight into new refrigerants employed in commercial-grade ASHPs,


and other heat pump technologies including CO₂. “Adveco is committed towards the continued growth of knowledge and experience of professionals in the commercial build and sustainability sectors,” Added Vince. “On completion of this CPD seminar attendees should gain an understanding as to why and how, through better system design, you can minimise the size of the ASHP to reduce outlay costs, maximise the efficiency of the ASHP to reduce energy consumption and be able to create systems based on a choice of mainstream, accessible and well- understood technologies.”


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This water heating design with heat pump seminar is offered free and can be presented at your facility or online. To discuss your needs or to book a session please visit www.adveco.co/training or contact Vince at vng@adveco.co


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