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WHAT’S NEW


Launch of the UK’s first and only fully BRE tested, LPS­2083 Certified Sprinkler Tank Fire Valve


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eraflo, the leading developers, designers and manufacturers of electronic tank management systems and delayed action mechanical float


valves, are delighted to announce the launch of the UK’s first and only LPS1276 3.5.3 compliant Sprinkler Tank Fire Valve. When manufacturing a tank to LPS1276 3.5.3 standard, it is mandatory to use a valve to LPS­2083* to fill and maintain the level in an above ground suction tank for sprinkler systems. Fully tested and certified to LPS­2083, suitable for tanks with or without raised valve chambers, the FB Type Fire Sprinkler Tank Valves are the first products available on the market to comply with the LPCB’s Loss Prevention Standard LPS 2083.


Richard Braid, Keraflo MD comments: “Fire


protection and fire spread reduction is such an important issue and one that as a sector we must get right by raising the bar in both Standards and top­ performance, innovative, compliant products. As such, we’re delighted that this latest FB Type Fire Sprinkler Tank Valve, which has been subject to significant levels of investment in recent months, has successfully passed the testing by BRE to LPS2083 and is the only compliant product currently available to the market.”


www.keraflo.co.uk


wastewater industry. This partnership will enable both companies to enhance its provision of services to customers across the UK involved in water and wastewater management, treatment and supply. Danfoss is a global leader in the variable


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speed control of electric motors with the world’s largest installed base of AC Drives with its’ VLT® and VACON® ranges. Delivering trouble­free operation and condition­based monitoring, the VLT® Aqua Drive helps water authorities reduce total lifecycle costs with efficiency savings and maximised uptime. “UK Drive and Motor Supplier of the Year” award winner, four years running by Industry Update, Quantum Controls is a leading supplier of variable speed drives (VSDs), electric motors and support services. The company has an impressive speed of response with their Quantum Prime service providing 24/7 instant access to motors and VSDs, which can be in transit within 30 minutes. This unique solution needs no order numbers and can be accessed via their 24/7 support line or online through their website. “Both Quantum and Danfoss know the water industry, so becoming a


Neatafan Technical Advice – Steering through the Pandemic


12­port solution to drainage challenges


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olypipe Building Services, the UK’s leading manufacturer and specialist in building services solutions, has added a new manifold to its


Terrain drainage range designed to offer a solution to drainage challenges in large apartment buildings. Polypipe’s new 12­port, low­level, manifold is also


an efficient and effective solution for projects where each floor of a building requires multiple bathroom facilities, such as student halls of residence and hotels – with the capability to manage a whole floor’s volume of drainage. The manifold has four top­entry and eight side­


entry bosses – all supplied closed. They can be drilled out with a 48mm hole saw allowing 12 entries through the same manifold. These bosses can all be either electrofusion or


butt welded, and the internal baffle allows use of any connection and prevents any crossflow. The manifold is manufactured in HDPE (to BS EN 1519) and can be used as part of an offsite pre­ fabricated system with the Polypipe Advantage Service. With the Advantage Service Polypipe measures, cuts, assembles and pressure­tests drainage and water supply systems in factory­ controlled conditions. When the systems arrive on site the manifold is


light in weight and – with a long spigot – it is also easy to install.


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s the country gradually moves out of lockdown, the focus on IAQ and the importance of ventilation in


particular is going to be a challenge to steer through. With the current pandemic threatening normal life there is an increased accountability for business owners to provide ventilation, fresh air supply and air purification for its occupants. Effective ventilation and the importance


of a properly designed system is something that we encourage from our customers, whether they are installers or consultants. At Neatafan, we manufacture all types of HVAC products for commercial and industrial use and are known for our technical expertise in assisting installers meet their customer’s ventilation needs. In recent years we feel ventilation has been neglected within building regulations and legislation, and manufacturers can often get unfairly blamed for noisy or ineffectual systems. However, at Neatafan our Technical Engineers personally aim to ensure that you are selecting and ordering the right units and specification – and if we think it won’t work, then we will say so! Without recognised legislation on building requirements regarding Covid­19 there is a lot of hearsay and ‘make­do’ strategies that we hear about within the industry. One of those is an over­reliance on natural ventilation within public buildings and offices.


‘Natural Ventilation’ is the proposal that a building can be ventilated by means of air entering large inlets set in an optimal direction and driven upwards through suitable chimneys by low pressure warm air & the stack effect. The small amount of ventilation air


required in the winter would have to be heated in some way and the best way to do this is with additional fan/heater units. The idea has some merit and in ideal conditions, perhaps 3 summer months, it will work but the system will require secure inlet louvres, shut off dampers, basic filter screens and if you want a practical solution, extract fans in the roof.


Until we have tangible NEW legislation


to go by, Neatafan’s sales team can assist you with your ventilation design and specific needs. Whether that’s tackling contaminants within a hospital setting, achieving rates of fresh air within a school or temperature rises and humidity levels in a warehouse; our engineers can advise you on the current legislation and regulations, thus ensuring that your system works efficiently at protecting and providing comfort for its inhabitants.


For more information, please email sales@neatafan.co.uk or call 01489 783783.


www.neatafan.co.uk Indoor Climate Solution of tomorrow for Residential Buildings


of tomorrow for Residential Buildings’ and discusses how the use of heat pumps and smart solutions can create a sustainable heating and cooling system in order to achieve a climate­ neutral­economy by 2050. Key findings from the report


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found that 85 % of airborne respirable particulate pollution is generated by burning of fossil fuels and contributes to 7 million premature deaths worldwide every year. One of the key challenges of the twenty­first century is mitigating climate change, and energy production stands at the core of this challenge. Driven by the ambition of the


European Union to make a climate­neutral­economy a reality by 2050, the report has identified how heating in buildings needs to be reviewed, revised, and integrated with digitalisation. Samsung supports this ambition


amsung, has published its latest whitepaper report on ‘The Indoor Climate Solution


on 13 April, was hailed a success by UWLA CEO Yvonne Orgill. The conference which brought


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with its Eco Heating System EHS and the wider Samsung offering in relation to achieving a climate­ neutral­economy. The report details how 75 % of the energy used by a heat pump is renewable, making it a very sustainable energy solution. Furthermore, the use of heat


pumps could bring about a reduction of approximately 1.8


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billion tonnes of CO₂ within Europe. Statistics within the report show a steady and rising growth in the demand for and sale of heat pumps. In 2019, year­ on­year heat pump sales of all hydronic forms increased 4.5 % to an estimated 2.7 million units. The global picture shows that this growth is assisted predominantly by accelerating demand across


Europe, where tighter building standards­related regulations are driving this market need.


For more information and to download the full whitepaper report, please visit the website.


www.samsung.com/uk/bu siness/climate/indoorclim atesolutionoftomorrow/


together representatives from different sectors to explore how the bathroom industry can work together, to better inform customers about using water efficiently, was attended by an international audience of over 150 delegates. “We are delighted with the support for our first Water Matters


event,” says Yvonne. “The audience was diverse representing manufacturers, associations, retailers, distributors and media from Europe as well as further afield from Australia and the USA. “The conference included a mix of panel discussions and


presentations with a keynote speaker, which kept the audience fully engaged, with most attending for the full ninety minutes. “It was clear from the presentations and the questions asked that


there is wide spread support for the Unified Water Label and the need to promote the benefits of using water wisely. “Our guest speaker Ben Keene concluded the conference with a passionate look at how we can all work together to put water back at the centre of life. “We have already had enquiries from other countries wanting to find


out more about the Unified Water Label” www.europeanwaterlabel.eu


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Heating gets even smarter as Legrand launches new flush mounted thermostat


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evelopers can now upgrade heating systems across new build projects thanks to Smarther with Netatmo, a new flush mounted smart thermostat from Legrand.


Compatible with Legrand’s smart radiator valves, Smarther with


Netatmo is a thermostat which can be flush or wall mounted, to offer a slick, high quality heating system. Flush mounting the system ­ using a versatile backbox ­ allows the thermostat to protrude by just 12.6mm from the surface of the wall. Offering complete control through Legrand’s Home + Control app, it


is compatible with Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and Alexa, allowing end users to have complete control of the heating through voice activation. Unlike many other smart thermostats available, Smarther with Netatmo is a wired device meaning batteries are not required. Smarther with Netatmo allows users to set weekly schedules based on daily routines, while a new boost setting can turn the boiler on for 30, 60 or 90 minutes for immediate comfort. Crucially, the smart thermostat is programmed to understand both how the home heats and the efficiency of the boiler.


www.legrand.co.uk/products/user­interface/netatmo­pro/ Water matters virtual conference a huge success


he first Water Matters virtual conference, hosted by the Unified Water Label


Danfoss Drives Authorised Water Partner was a perfect business partnership”, commented Kevin Brown, Managing Director at Quantum Controls.


www.danfoss.com


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Danfoss and Quantum: maximising uptime in the water industry


anfoss Drives has appointed Quantum Controls as an Authorised Water Partner for the water and


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