PHAM NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2024 38 Products in Action


Macerator overcomes cloakroom challenge


An installer has been able to overcome the challenge of creating a downstairs cloakroom in a tight space using Saniflo’s Sanicompact. Two previous contractors had deemed the job impossible, but Lee Hammond of Hammond & Holmes Kitchens & Bathrooms in Eccleston used his problem-solving skills and realised that a Saniflo macerator pump could be the solution. The compact, cistern-


less Sanicompact unit allowed him to install the toilet and basin without the need for gravity drainage, and the small footprint of the unit enabled additional storage to be added under the stairs. This compact solution from Saniflo has an integrated macerator and also takes the waste from a basin, making it a great cloakroom solution. The small footprint of the unit, along with its modern looks and ‘exceptionally’ efficient and quiet operation ensures it is practical, yet unobtrusive. Lee found the Sanicompact so simple to install that he’s


since recommended Saniflo solutions to other customers. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/924/50


Clearing the air in modern homes


Lovell Homes has integrated Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic Cooker Hood MVHR and Lo-Carbon NBR dMEV C into its Tomorrow Home project in County Durham. This initiative aims to test alternative electric heating systems and assess sustainable technologies, particularly in ventilation. In the project, two identical


three-bedroom homes were constructed. One home features the Sentinel Kinetic Cooker


Hood, while the other is equipped with the NBR dMEV C. Both products were chosen for their effectiveness in enhancing indoor air quality and meeting modern building regulations. Data collected over the


project’s 12-month duration will help evaluate the performance of these ventilation technologies, informing future designs to meet forthcoming regulations. The NBR dMEV C provides


efficient ventilation with low sound levels and effective airflow. The Kinetic Cooker Hood combines heat recovery and cooking ventilation, featuring a fire damper, humidity sensor, and summer bypass. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/924/53


Boiler upgrade delivers multiple benefits


When Mulalley and Co needed to update the existing boilers at its main office in Essex, a new Wessex ModuMax mk3 system from Hamworthy Heating was installed to help maximise space at Teresa Gavin House. With its previous floor standing system taking up


much of the plant room floor, Hamworthy proposed a system using two WessexModuMax mk3 floor- standing, vertically stacked modules with a total power outlet of 464kW, a new plate heat exchanger and a Chesil pressurisation unit. In line with updates to the existing Building Regulations Part L, a new boiler flue was also fitted as part of the new installation. Teresa Gavin House now benefits from increased floor space and improved access to its plant room. Featuring a stainless-steel design for added protection against corrosion, Mulalley and Co can also expect to benefit from cost savings on future service and maintenance intervals. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/924/54


Products from AKW have transformed a bathroom for a family in Leicester to create an accessible and modern space suitable for multi- generational use. The family needed a solution to accommodate the decreased mobility of an elderly member, which posed challenges with the existing bath and shower setup. The decision was made to take out the bath from the upstairs


bathroom and put in a low level access showering solution. The need was to make the space more accessible, without it looking institutional. However the bathroom had only recently been refurbished, so the solution had to be in keeping with the home’s modern décor, whilst meeting the needs of the extended family. The transformation involved installing a full-length low-level access shower tray, a rain head shower, and a Scandinavian-style shower seat. Additionally, sleek grab rails were incorporated to enhance safety without compromising aesthetics. The renovation was completed in two days, utilising AKW’s Origins


Wallboard to cover partially tiled areas, which provided structural support for the shower seat and grab rails. An AKW Onyx shower tray was installed over the existing tiles, allowing for a minimal step into the shower. A chrome-finished AKW Larenco Sliding Door Enclosure and an AKW Arka Cool Touch mixer shower were also added, completing the modern look. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/924/55


Flame-free in Victorian hotel refurb


The >B< MaxiPro solution from Conex Bänninger has proven invaluable in the extensive refurbishment of the historic four- star Crown Hotel in Cricklewood. With no hot works permitted on the Grade II listed building, HVAC Solutions contractor MVP PRO selected >B< MaxiPro to join the pipework, including the retrofitting of 18 Hitachi VRF air conditioning systems and 190 fan coils throughout the 152-room hotel.


and ease of installation offered by >B< MaxiPro, along with its flame-free nature, made it the ideal choice. Conex Bänninger’s technical support, including on-site training, further ensured a smooth installation process. The versatility of >B< MaxiPro,


with sizes ranging from 1/4" to 11/8", allowed the team to address the diverse needs of the project. Ryan Kontoh, managing director


The project, spanning 18 months,


presented challenges as the team had to work around the hotel’s busy operations. However, the speed


of MVP PRO in Milton Keynes, comments: “Brazing is a skill that can take years to develop, but the >B< MaxiPro can be taught in a single session. If any of our installers needed further support, then MVP PRO would provide it.” ◼ phamnews.co.uk/924/51


Ventilation solutions in big hospitality venue


Products from Gilberts Blackpool are helping the four-star Social Hub Glasgow provide the perfect hospitality ambience. As the first community-focused hybrid hospitality venue in the UK, the development is also Scotland’s largest hotel, at 20,000m2


and 494 bedrooms. Ventilation throughout the venue – that combines hotel and student


accommodation with co-working spaces, plus bars, restaurants and a gym – is being provided by Gilberts’ grilles and diffusers, such as bespoke extract diffusers, ceiling-mounted swirl diffusers, square louvred face diffusers and exposed ductwork grilles. The ventilation products were selected to meet the diverse needs


of the different areas within the Social Hub Glasgow, including high-capacity requirements in the bar and easy-to-clean units in the kitchen. The products were also chosen to complement the modern aesthetic of the venue. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/924/52


Transforming the bathroom for multi-generational use


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