KwikHEAT - Practical Facilities Management
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washroomsCharter Community Housing’s newhead office has achieved a BREEAM(Building Research EstablishmentEnvironmental Assessment Method)rating of “Very Good”, due to itsmaximum energy efficiency and lowcarbon footprint, in line with the latestBuilding Regulations and environmentalpolicies.A key element of the design brief, specified todeliver this demanding rating, was the use of solarthermal renewable technology to heat the domesticwater in the building. The installers’ choice to complywith the brief and to reduce reliance on gas-firedwater heating was an Andrews Water Heaters’SOLARflo package. This complete, ready-to-installsolution, includes roof-mounted solar collectorstogether with a twin coil cylinder.The cylinder allows solar heating to be topped up byHygenic, safeflooring forwashroomsDelivering a finish that is safe,hygienic and easy-to-clean, aresin floor from Ryebrook Resins Ltdoffers an intensely practical andhardwearing solution for changingrooms, shower areas and toiletfacilities. Available in a selection ofinteresting colours, a resin screed canbe combined with quartz aggregate togive an aesthetically dramatic finishthat means today’s stringent healthand safety requirements.Creating a completely seamless finish, a resinfloor removes the threat of microbes and bacteriabeing harboured in hard-to-clean joints, whilst aradius cove skirting makes cleaning the floor areaquick and efficient. A traditional mop and bucketcan be used for everyday cleaning, although ascrubbing machine is recommended for a morethorough result.Avoiding unnecessary trips and falls in the areaslikely to get wet, a slightly textured, slip-resistantfinish can be added during installation, making thefloor safer for staff and visitors.Aesthetics need not be compromised forfunctionality, with Ryebrook offering a range oftwelve colourways, with opportunities foradditional creativity. This allows for demarcationof specific areas and walkways, as well asproducing an attractive finish. RR no: 11107326Andrew’s Solarflopackage helps Charterthe boiler when there is insufficient solar irradiationfor full solar performance. The solar collectors aredesigned to supply up to 5kW of heat to the cylinderserving two showers and taps throughout thebuilding.A duplex stainless steel cylinder, with a capacity of550 litres, stores water heated by five AndrewsSOLARflo collectors, with a total gross area of12.8m2. These are glazed flat plate aluminium traysolar collectors, linked to a non-corrosive stainlesssteel water chamber. Each high efficiency solarcollector has a 2.55m2 gross collector area whichprovides 90.8% transmission efficiency, 95%absorption efficiency and a low emission loss of only5%. The duplex cylinder has stainless steel solarand primary heating coils, with destratification andanti-legionella functionality as standard. Thecomplete ready-to-fit SOLARflo package includessolar controls, pump station, expansion vessels, firstPortaloo, the UK’s leading supplier ofportable restroom facilities, wasWarwick Castle’s first port of call toprovide first-class amenities for itssummer of medieval fun.Warwick Castle, one of the country’s top touristattractions, staged a medieval encampment in itsgrounds over a three-month period catering for overfill of heat transfer fluid and collector mountingaccessories.The 14,500 sq ft building enables Charter to bringtogether all of its resources under one roof.Previously, the association’s administrative team hadbeen based in Bodicote on the outskirts of Banburywhile maintenance staff operated from the other sideof town.The Andrews Water Heaters’ SOLARflo packagewas specified and installed by Daly EngineeringServices Ltd. and supplied via BSS.Reader Reply No: 111031Portaloo brings modernstandards to medieval eventLotus Professional will beshowcasing the new enhancedenSure Compact toilet tissue dispenseras part of its range of innovativewashroom products at the 2008 ISSAInterClean Exhibition.Exhibiting at stand 01.117 in the Amsterdam RAIHall, the Lotus Professional stand will feature twoliving areas; one displaying washroom products andone focusing on hygienic solutions for theworkplace.The new enSure Compact is both stylish andeffective. It has a sleek, slimline design and deliverscontrolled dispensing to reduce unnecessarywastage and costs. Available in blue and white,enSure Compact looks good, is more reliable and isavailable as a one and two ply recycled tissue and asofter, higher quality virgin tissue.Emma Nourry, Trade Marketing Manager, LotusProfessional said: “The ISSA InterClean exhibition isa wonderful opportunity to showcase our leadingproduct range to the cleaning industry worldwide.5000 children and their accompanying adult leaders.Jamie Charlesworth, Operations Manager atWarwick Castle says: “I was aware of the reputationof Portaloo as a major provider of toilet facilities.When we met with the Hire Centre team we foundthat they were able to provide everything we wantedin terms of service and quality of facilities.”Portaloo recommended the size of facilities suitablefor the volume of people attending and the Castlehired eight toilet and shower units for the duration ofthe event, providing the essential, premium-qualityamenities needed to meet the high expectations ofWarwick Castle’s guests.All Portaloo buildings are constructed entirely fromsteel to provide maximum quality and durability.Toilet blocks feature full-flushing amenities, witheasy-clean fittings, surfaces and floors, as well ashigh-quality sinks, taps and fixtures.Reader Reply No: 111048Lotus Professional unveils newCompact at InterClean 2008enSure Compact is a fantastic example of LotusProfessional’s commitment to producing hygienicproducts that look stylish and deliver great results.“Our products help to create clean and pleasantenvironments and in addition, we save customers’money through our highly efficient and reliableproduct range.”The washroom products area will feature the cuttingedge touchless hand towel system, enMotion,delivering controlled dispensing and offeringexcellent levels of hygiene by greatly reducingcross-contamination. 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