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health & safetyFree legionellainspectionsJS Humidifiers is offeringfacilities managers andbuilding owners a chance toget their humidificationsystems inspected forLegionella-safe operation,free of charge.Although outbreaks of Legionnaires’disease from humidifiers are very rare,there is still a risk where a humidifiermay have been poorly installed ormaintained, especially on older unitswhich lack the water disinfectionfeatures and automated flush cyclesfound in modern systems.JS is offering the free inspections aspart of its ongoing commitment tohelping building owners and managersappreciate the importance of the safeoperation and maintenance of theirhumidifiers, and the need to includethem in their buildings’ L8 water riskassessments, as required by the HSE.The free inspection will include checkson the existing risk assessment andwater testing regime, verifying correctoperation of the humidifier and anyassociated hygiene features, and adetailed review of the maintenanceand disinfection schedule. A report isprovided after the inspection, whichcould be used by the facilitiesmanager to help them meet therequirements of L8.Alongside these free inspections, JSalso offers disinfection services forhumidification systems. It isrecommended that all cold waterhumidifiers are disinfected every sixmonths to ensure hygienic operation.This service is also very useful forcold water humidifiers that have beenout of use for any length of time orunits that haven’t been maintained aswell as they should have been.Reader Reply No.: 112008New infrared gas detectorfor LPG gas hazardsThe Xgard IR LPG fromCrowcon is a new, lowcost infrared (IR) fixed gasdetector designed to detectLPG* gas hazards beforeconcentrations reachflammable levels.Typical environments requiring LPGmonitoring include buildings such ashotels, hospitals or offices that useLPG as their main gas supply.Conventional LPG detectors based oncatalytic pellistors are susceptible topoisoning in some industrialatmospheres. This can make theirreadings unreliable and even destroythe sensor altogether. The new XgardIR LPG is totally immune to poisoningand will reliably warn of LPG gashazards in environments that areunsuitable for other types of sensor.The detection range is 0-100% L*.Infrared sensing has other benefits too.Unlike catalytic pellistors, IR sensorswill fail to safety, detect flammable gasin inert backgrounds and are notdamaged by high gas concentrations.The new IR LPG sensor can bespecified with two types of enclosure:polyester-coated aluminium or 316stainless steel for maximum corrosionresistance in extreme environments.The sensor, which has a lifeexpectancy of over 5 years, is a simpleplug-in module that makes replacementquick and easy. ATEX and IECExapproved for use in hazardous areas,the Xgard IR LPG is Exd flameproofrated.The standard junction box is designedfor both wall and ceiling mounting, andfour cable gland options ensurecompatibility on any site. The detectortakes a range of accessories for harshor wet conditions and for remotesampling. Reader Reply No: 112010RR: 11202338