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air quality. The bolt­on device can neutralise six key indoor pollutants, as well as inhibit 99.8% of SARS­CoV­2 [i]. Plasma Quad Connect can be bolted


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on to Mitsubishi Electric’s air conditioning for both new and existing indoor units across the M Series, Mr Slim and City Multi ranges. Unique to the manufacturer, Plasma Quad Connect works like an electrical curtain to catch and neutralise even microscopic particles in the air, to significantly improve indoor air quality.


itsubishi Electric has launched its new Plasma Quad Connect air purifier for improved indoor


New bolt­on air purifier neutralises indoor pollutants The technology, has been independently


tested against SARS­CoV­2 by the Microbial Testing Laboratory, Japan Textile Quality and Technology Centre in Kobe, Japan. Plasma Quad Connect has also been found to be effective against bacteria, dust, viruses, mould and allergens such as pollen, in addition to microscopic particles down to PM2.5. “There’s a lot of debate around indoor air


quality, especially as we look to move back into offices and buildings and good ventilation is the first thing any business should look at,” explains Mark Grayston, Product Marketing Manager for Mitsubishi Electric. “At the same time, air conditioning with good filtration can play a significant role in optimising indoor air quality.”


New grey options for ESP’s IP camera range


grey finish for some of its IP camera housings. Already providing a wide range of contemporary


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camera housings in white, the new grey additions will help meet the increasing demand in the market for IP CCTV systems and for alternative colour options to suit building exteriors and interiors.


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the installer, it means an additional feature to offer clients and for the wholesaler it provides the potential for increased sales. ESP’s 2MP Rekor IP Kits, which are available with a choice of dome or bullet cameras, will now have the additional option of those cameras being offered in either the new grey, or white finish. These 4 channel CCTV systems are available as two or four camera kits and provide all the component parts required to get a professional system up and running in one box. Selected cameras in the HDview IP 5MP range are also now available in a choice of grey and white. These include the 2.8­12mm lens bullet and dome cameras, the 3.6mm lens bullet and dome cameras, as well as the 2.8­12mm lens vandal resistant dome cameras.


www.espuk.com


SP continues to develop and expand its comprehensive CCTV range and the latest launch sees the addition of a new anthracite


Further details on the system can be found on


the company’s website: https://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/ indoor­air­quality


ROCKWOOL® expands flat roof range


n its latest step to help specifiers and contractors mitigate fire risk in the fifth façade, ROCKWOOL has launched HARDROCK UB34, an insulation solution specially designed for parapet walls and upstands on flat roofs which is non­combustible in case of fire. A robust, thermally efficient upstand insulation board, UB34


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combines a dense 50mm slab of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation bonded to a rigid 6mm fibre cement board making it impact and weather resistant. HARDROCK UB34 has been fully tested and classified as Euroclass A2­s1, d0, meaning


it’s suitable for use on buildings over 18 metres that are affected by the ban on combustible materials. “UB34 helps specifiers and contractors mitigate fire risk by providing a durable, non­


combustible insulation solution compliant with the latest guidance for buildings over 18m,” said Will Wigfield, Product Manager – Building Envelope at ROCKWOOL UK. “A purpose designed solution, it’s easy to install – and its stone wool core provides an excellent thermal performance.” HARDROCK UB34 is manufactured with a ROCKWOOL base slab, and has thermal


conductivity of 0.034 W/mK, helping to reduce thermal bridging through roof upstands. The board is compatible with a range of flat roof systems, including single­ply and inverted.


www.rockwool.com/uk/flat­roof­hub


The Aquarea air source heat pump ­ Panasonic’s quiet revolution in providing heating…


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s many of us get used to the reality of spending more time at home, the benefits of having a quiet, yet extremely efficient heating and domestic hot


water system have become more obvious. Switching technologies from traditional systems


powered by Mains Gas, Oil or L.P.G. to an Air Source Heat Pump can deliver significant cost savings, improvements to heating performance and low sound levels, thanks to Panasonic’s Aquarea Heat Pump Range this is possible. According to independent tests, the Panasonic Aquarea J Generation R32 Mini Monobloc range and 16kW Bi­Bloc T­Cap Super Quiet air­to water heat pumps have been confirmed to have impressively low levels of noise when in operation. The independent testing was carried out by the Danish Technological Institute in Denmark with results confirming that the new Aquarea Monobloc 5kW, 7kW and 9kW Super­Quiet Bi­bloc 16kW T­CAP Aquarea Air­to­water heat pumps came out with market leading low noise levels, with 60dB(A)1 whilst operating at full load. The tests were carried out for the sound power level according to EN 12102­1:2017 for full load and Quiet mode 3 at A7/W55. In Quiet mode operation, Aquarea heat pumps can operate at a further 4dB(A) reduced noise level.


www.aircon.panasonic.eu /GB_en/


Technical Knockout: GF Piping Systems new all­plastic Butterfly Valve 565 beats metal in every round


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F Piping Systems today launches its new Butterfly Valve 565 onto the market. The highly reliable, cost­effective,


lightweight, all­plastic valve produced in Switzerland proves its clear superiority over metal valves in water treatment and a wide range of other applications. Butterfly Valve 565 is strong but lightweight,


consisting of high­performance plastic components. It is suitable for up to 16 bars, and tough temperature ranges from ­10°C to +80°C.


Direct Replacement Designed to be quick and easy to install, Butterfly Valve 565 comes in the same installation length as metal valves (ISO 5752 Row 20), therefore avoiding costly modifications on the existing piping systems, a clear advantage over its metal opponent.


60% lighter The Butterfly Valve 565 is 60% lighter than a comparable metal valve, so a single technician can safely and easily handle it during installation. This also facilitates planning, since the lower weight significantly reduces the need for costly transportation and personnel.


Highly Reliable The Butterfly Valve 565 built to last. Metal butterfly valves suffer from wear – whether due to corrosion, contamination, or extended use – they are not as durable and need to be replaced. The resulting downtime leads to delays in operations, additional installation and purchasing costs. The Butterfly Valve 565 is made from high­performance thermoplastics to protect it from abrasion and corrosion, securing a longer service life in water flow applications and a greater contribution to a more sustainable world.


Reduced costs With the initial cost being comparable to metal solutions, the Butterfly Valve 565 outperforms its metal counterparts throughout its service life, reducing maintenance costs, thanks to its superior materials and design. "The Butterfly Valve 565 is a complete solution


for the water segment which solves all of the typical problems customers have been experiencing with metal valves," says Thomas Kuessner, Head of Product Management ­ Valves.


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web platform designed for monitoring and control of energy management systems, building automation and car park guidance functions. Powered by MAIA Cloud, it provides a secure and reliable system for remotely managing, setting and operating UWP 3.0 units worldwide as well as providing IoT cyber security rating by UL to Level SILVER for UWP 3.0 SE (Security Enhancement). The 2 DIN wide UWP 3.0 Edge easily manages up to 5000 managed signals (including variables, I/Os) which could be shared among energy management, building automation and car park guidance applications, up to 128 Modbus devices connected to RS485 ports (64 devices each port), up to 5 users concurrently connected to the Web­App, up to


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UWP 3.0 Edge provides cyber security to remote operation


arlo Gavazzi have launched the UWP 3.0 Edge universal


5 concurrent M2M connections (API connections, BACnet clients, Modbus masters), up to 150 different products from the Carlo Gavazzi range can be connected to UWP 3.0 and is BTL certified (max 500 BACnet points for used BACnet objects). The customisable built in


webserver provides the opportunity to display data, build charts, set alarms and control the system, which can be accessed locally or remotely anywhere in the world.


www.carlogavazzi.co.uk Tim Scott retires from Condair


after 32 years of service to the company. Having originally joined the


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company, known then as JS Humidifiers, in 1988 in the sales department, Tim became Service Director thirteen years later and then finally Sales & Marketing Director in 2007.


During his time Tim has seen


the company successfully expand its operations to become the UK’s leading humidifier company and also internationally, to distribute its products across the world from South America to Asia, and becoming an integral part of the global Condair Group in 2014. Tim Scott, comments, “Looking


back across the last three decades working in the humidity control sector, I feel really privileged to have worked with such amazing people, including my direct colleagues and also the


wider network of customers, suppliers and distributors. The company has always had a strong family feel, coming from its origins as an owner­operated organisation. A company ethos of fairness and equity, alongside taking pride in our performance and a definite focus on enjoyment and social fun, has meant the last 32 years have been an absolute pleasure.”


www.condair.co.uk


im Scott, Sales & Marketing Director at humidity control specialist, Condair, is retiring


Inceptor Slate Backlit – TP(a) rated backlit panel lights from Ovia


"Thanks to its higher resistance against corrosion, longer service life, and more effectives use of energy and resources during industrial production; our new Swiss­made valve provides a more cost­effective and sustainable solution for water treatment customers. Its quick and simple retrofit capability adds to the knockout arguments that will make our highly reliable and lightweight valve a winner in the market segment."


Visit the website to discover more. www.gfps.com/565


come with pre­wired push­fit 3­Pole Flow connector, making for quick and easy installation. They are designed to fit standard 600mm x 600mm panel sizes, making them ideal retro fits for existing, less efficient lighting options. The 30W range includes Standard; 3 in 1 Dimmable; Low­Glare, plus a 3 in 1 Dimmable, Low­Glare option. They come in a choice of warm white, cool white and daylight colour options and are IP44 rated.


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nceptor Slate Backlit from Ovia is a premium range of TP(a) rated backlit LED panel lights with a low, <19 UGR diffuser, making them suitable for a range of installations and working environments. They


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