Limestone Slips

Frame your fire with chunky limestone slips, creating a modern fresh interior design.

Frameless in Wall

For the ultimate modern twist, the 890HD BF can be installed with plaster up to the edges, creating a seamless transition between the fire and the wall.

Into a Trim

Add depth and contrast to your interior with the zero clearance kit. Drawing your eye to the flames within, and the new mixed log fuel bed.

www.charltonandjenrick.co.uk

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Specially designed for commercial and industrial use, BoilerMag magnetic filters are and are recommended for all heating systems to help keep the buildup of black sludge to a minimum, when used in conjunction with an inhibitor. The BoilerMag XT is ideal for large heating systems where industrial heating system protection is required to maintain optimum heating performance.

Sales Director at Ideal Heat Solutions, Jamie Ross Davies, said: “We reviewed many options for protecting the boilers and decided on the BoilerMag. It’s easy to install, has a 10 year guarantee, and as a full flow system it filters 100% of the system water on a single pass. Introducing the BoilerMag to our temporary boilers will not only protect and improve the efficiency of our equipment, but can actually improve the efficiency of the heating system we connect onto by removing unwanted debris.

Ideal Heat Solutions is fully committed to providing a market leading product and this will further strengthen our position. We are, therefore, confident that you won’t find a more efficient temporary heating solution.”

Steve McAllorum, Sales and Marketing Director at BoilerMag said: “We are delighted that Ideal Heat Solutions has chosen the BoilerMag magnetic filters to protect its boilers. Our commercial and industrial filters provide fantastic protection for central heating systems, preventing the buildup of magnetite and scale, therefore reducing energy bills and increasing boiler life.”

At worse, black sludge can cause devastating and costly damage to your boiler, pipework and radiators, resulting in a complete replacement. And at best, it can cause inefficiency and higher energy bills as the sludge prevents water from travelling through the system properly, therefore, radiators do not heat completely – the bottom often stays cool while the top gets hot.

As of the 2nd January, all of Ideal Heat Solutions’ new boilers will have a BoilerMag installed, meaning that while installed, it will prevent further buildup of magnetite in the central heating system it is serving. Not only does this mean Ideal Heat Solutions’ customers can be confident that their central heating system is being looked after, they can also rest assured that costs really will be kept to a minimum.

About Ideal Heat Solutions

Based in Kent, Ideal Heat Solutions supplies temporary heating and cooling solutions to commercial and industrial properties and events. Serving businesses across London and the home counties, the business is committed to providing high quality, high value, and honest services to their customers.

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The underfloor systems feature many functions to help users take control of their indoor environment and optimise workspace to suit different areas for different users at different times. A previous study made by MORI in London found that 78% of office workers requested personal control of their environment. At one major AET project the FM stated that staff comfort was a major consideration in selecting the system. Further he said that “it is not possible to keep all of the people happy all of the time from a temperature point of view and in the past expected to achieve perhaps 80% satisfaction.” However with the AET Flexible Space system they applied a blind study and more like 98% of users indicated they were satisfied. “Quite an amazing performance really”

AET Flexible Space systems offer fully functional indoor environmental control; with integrated controllers for all units and full connectivity with house BMS using the latest flexvisor monitoring software. Recent product developments include the FlexTouch remote controller and soon to available FlexApp offering additional user friendly methods of adjusting the fantile integrated controllers remotely. The key to the performance of this functionality is understanding and operating the controls and communications hardware and software to optimise environmental conditions to suit.

Underfloor systems are commonly used in office environments, utilising the plenum beneath a raised floor as the ventilation zone. Fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), and then supplied into the workspace via fan terminal units; more commonly known as a “Fantile”.   The plug and play fantiles easily interchange with 600mm raised access floor panels allowing fast reconfiguration of office layout and easily accommodating minor changes and major churn. Equipment has simple yet sophisticated controls for individual users and facilities managers offering superior control of indoor environments compared with traditional ceiling based or wall mounted air conditioning units.

The fantile units feature integrated fatronic controllers as standard where users can personally adjust fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort. It is interesting to note that when users are free to choose their environmental temperature they often choose higher temperatures than engineers design for; as a result considerable savings in operational energy can be made. A rise in setpoint temperature of 1^oC will often reduce energy by as much as 10%. The FM can observe that users are selecting higher setpoints and can re-set the zone units accordingly, enabling fully functional control.

The plug and play fantiles can also be easily re-located within minutes to accommodate present and future changes in office workspace, or “churn”; a common factor in many modern offices. Facilities managers are frequently challenged by the pace of such churn, and it can exceed their ability to adjust electrical and BMS configurations due to costs, time and other such constraints due to fixed, stand-alone services with minimal or no control. Complaints of draughts and cold feet are common and so many times one sees ceiling diffusers switched off or covered with sticky tape and paper in an attempt to divert air when workers are based in a less than ideal position.

Local adjustment of CAM units by service and maintenance engineers is easy accessed via the Flexmatic display mounted on the unit face. Systems can be now be configured with full connectivity using the latest flexvisor software, allowing remote adjustment and monitoring. FM’s can use the flexvisor system to monitor usage and consequently streamline operational efficiency and provides a user friendly and cost effective solution to keeping the BMS updated.

The flexvisor system can easily interface with most leading BMS, such as Trend, Johnson, Honeywell in Bacnet or Modbus format as required and has been specially developed for monitoring and user control of AET Flexible Space UFAC systems. The latest flexvisor release offers enhanced remote monitoring and adjustment capability; accessed via an Internet Protocol (IP) address, it is available in multiple languages and provides an extremely user friendly solution to keeping the BMS updated and consequently is able to optimise energy efficiency of the building services.

After initial commissioning of the systems the flexvisor is populated by uploading an image of each floor plan. Each zone unit (CAM) is displayed along with up to the maximum twenty four (24) associated master fantiles. The fantile icons are simply clicked on then dragged and dropped to their chosen location. Each icon stores data related to room temperature, setpoint and fan speed. When a fantile is relocated it is a simply matter for the FM to drag and drop the associated icon it to its new location and it takes with it all the data originally applied. The same can be done with CAM units but typically zone units are not often relocated. Using the flexvisor system, service engineers and FM’s can also receive immediate email or SMS notifications about warnings or alarm signals when they occur, allowing them to respond quickly and minimise any potential system downtime.

Air conditioning is often the biggest source of complaint in office environments with around 20-30% of workers not happy with their temperature; either being too hot or too cold. AET Flexible Space systems can overcome this problem by providing user adjustment locally at the fantile or CAM and remotely via the flexvisor monitoring system offering superior control of fast changing environments. With future leading workspace trends pointing towards the creation of active and agile spaces as well as intelligent space, the AET Flexible Space UFAC systems can easily satisfy the demands of both adapting and controlling heating and cooling within mixed use and changing workspace.

website: www.flexiblespace.com

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The business is part of the Eco Stores Direct group, founded by Paul Walker in 2011. Our mission is to bring to the UK, the very best in energy efficient heating at a competitive cost.

Whether you need heating for a conservatory, garage, office or complete home, we offer first class pre and post-sale support. Our friendly staff are available to you via our live-chat on our website or you can ring 0330 300 444 at a standard call rate to place an order or discuss your individual requirements.

We are a Feefo, GOLD trusted merchant and an SSL certified website.

www.electricradiatorsdirect.co.uk

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The UK’s leading independent green roof installer, BBS Green Roofing Ltd, was briefed to provide and install the high-tech yet natural roofing solution for the Meadow View Community Care Centre. It is a new facility from Derbyshire County Council and includes 16 long-term specialist residential care beds, 16 short-term beds aimed at helping people return home after respite care and rehabilitation and a 20 place day centre, café and health and well-being zone.

Given the location in the Derwent valley close to the edge of the Peak District National Park, the project needed to reflect the outstanding natural environment in Darley Dale and the inverted roof design incorporating Sundolitt XPS is the natural solution according to BBS managing director Scott Manhood, “We’ve been garden designers for more than thirty years and the last twenty of those have seen us developing green roofing and walling solutions across the UK.

The use of XPS in a project like this means we can incorporate a strong sub structure whilst at the same time achieving high levels of thermal protection. It’s an ideal material for the job and, together with the other specialist materials, enables us to give a 20 year Insurance-backed guarantee that covers the green roof, insulation and all other parts of the roofing system”.

Sundolitt XPS is already a preferred solution in industrial floors such as cold stores and chilled warehouses where high insulation, high strength attributes are critical but is also becoming increasingly specified in inverted roof applications. Sundolitt XPS Sales Manager Bryan Mawer said, “XPS gives high rigidity and impact strength as well as exceptional thermal performance.

It will not deteriorate over time nor is it affected by high moisture levels. For all these reasons it is being used in commercial flooring and domestic foundations, as well as inverted and flat roofing applications, where heavy loads and potential moisture levels are encountered”

Sundolitt XPS is manufactured in a wide range of thicknesses and sheet sizes, the primary range having a thermal conductivity of 0.033 – 0.037 W/mK (EN 13164). According to the type of use, it achieves outstanding compression resistance from 200 – 700 kPa (EN826) and offers exceptionally low moisture absorption through its closed-pore system – making it an ideal thermal insulator for a wide range of commercial and domestic construction applications.

It is available ex stock from Sundolitt in the UK in square or shiplap edge – the latter having the advantage of preventing thermal bridging and capillary action. Being a vertically integrated company, production is covered by Sunde Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO14001.

The Meadow View Community Care Centre is due to open this summer and as well as supporting those requiring care, it has created 40 local jobs. Sundolitt’s UK expert team can help and advise architects and specifiers on the most appropriate XPS specification for their needs. Specifiers can call the Sundolitt UK Head Office on 01786 471 586.

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Highly qualified engineers are wasting hours on the environmentally unfriendly, chemical cleaning of coil fins instead of fine tuning and balancing the sensitive air handling systems they are trained to maintain.

In most regions of the UK, pollen is a major contributor to the fouling of cooling equipment. This, combined with general debris caused by foliage, refuse and other airborne particulates, can have a significant impact upon the day-to-day running of the equipment.

It has always been difficult to add filtration to cooling equipment (air and water cooled), small condensers and cooling towers. Until now. RABScreen external filters now provide a solution to air intake debris, contaminated coils and clogged cooling tower sumps.

Available in any size to suit YOUR equipment why not call RABScreens now on 01635 248633

For further details, view our website http://www.rabscreen.com or call 01635 248633 for a free site survey.

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On 26 September 2015 The Energy Related Products (ERP) Directive, incorporating Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Directives for water heaters (Lot 2) comes into force, meaning that water-heating products sold in the UK will need to meet minimum energy performance criteria in order to be legally placed on the market, and will require an energy label.

“The Energy Labelling Directive offers transparency to specifiers, installers and end users who will now have a clear guide for choosing the most efficient units available,” says Tony Gittings, Managing Director of Rinnai UK.

“Rinnai now brings to market the most expansive range of A-rated appliances, that have load profiles suitable for both domestic and commercial projects.  Our appliances range from load profile(s) for small domestic models to XXL sized commercial units,” says Gittings.

Rinnai is also set up to offer installers expert help with system labelling. The onus of labelling in this scenario falls on the installer, rather than the manufacturer, who will be responsible for system labels for those installations that combine a water heater with renewables, for example.

Rinnai has been working well ahead of the deadline for ERP and took delivery of its coveted A-rated labels in July. To get to that stage, Rinnai had all its appliances tested twice. The first test was carried out at the Rinnai headquarters in Japan, where units underwent rigorous interrogation by the company’s expert engineers and then again by notified body who awarded the rating.

“An energy efficient continuous flow gas fired hot water system, whether teamed with renewables technology or used on its own, actually has a lot to offer as we move towards the Government’s carbon reduction goals. Rinnai Infinity units have been developed to exceed all current demands and lead the field in this respect.  As seen with the launch of the Rinnai HDC1600i which has been introduced to adhere to the low-NOX requirements of ERP in 2018.

“And don’t forget, the A-rating applies to a unit in use under specific test conditions – ie when fuel is being used. As an ‘A-rated’ Rinnai unit only uses fuel when water is being drawn it doesn’t suffer any standing losses, making the system more efficient than any stored hot water system.

“In effect, an A-rated Rinnai continuous flow water heater, will always have an advantage in efficiencies over A-rated storage systems, as there is no standing losses or any need to re-circulate and re-heat water to avoid stratification,” Gittings explains.

When these Rinnai water heaters are paired with solar thermal technology and the latest intelligent controls are used for ultimate renewable heat optimisation, even higher efficiencies can be achieved, Gittings adds.

Rinnai’s advanced engineering and attention to detail has resulted in the complete range of Rinnai Infinity water heaters being given the coveted A-rating. It shows an energy efficient continuous flow gas fired hot water system, whether teamed with renewables technology or used on its own, actually has a lot to offer as we move towards the Government’s carbon neutral goals. Rinnai Infinity units have been developed to exceed all current demands and lead the field in this respect.

Gittings concludes: “It is great news that Rinnai has recognition in the form of the A-rating across all our appliances – domestic, light commercial, heavy duty and industrial.

“It shows we are well on the journey to assist with the greening of industry with our continually improving efficiencies. However, there is still a way to go for the industry to develop even more superior energy efficient technologies – which is why Rinnai is looking at new developments with an eye to October 2018 when the next tier of legislation is due.”

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com

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With AET Flexible Space systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then introduced into the space via floor recessed fan terminal units or Fantiles, which are easily relocated with the 600 x 600 mm raised floor tiles and also feature integrated controllers allowing users to personally adjust temperature and fan speed settings.

The CAM-V units introduce conditioned air at floor level into the plenum beneath the raised floor and then receive return air at high level for reconditioning.  This configuration is ideal for easy reconfiguration as there is no division of the plenum into supply and return channels.

The system supplied to the Silberrad Centre was a bespoke design comprising four custom CAM units supplying conditioned air at high volume with low energy output to the individual zones.

Conditioned air is introduced into the space using a total of 124 floor recessed fan terminal units and this project was the first to adopt the standard AET TU4 Fantile fitted with EC fan technology for improved energy efficient operation.  The system has also been supplied with the latest Flexgateway for Modbus communications module for enhanced control and connectivity.

The AET Flexible Space system was specified by consultants Mott MacDonald after initially enquiring as to the feasibility of introducing additional fresh air to the building; designed to be naturally ventilated.  After demonstrating the flexibility of the system to the client, they opted for the under floor air conditioning system as it would satisfy their requirements for a flexible and comfortable indoor environment suitable for high and transient occupancy.

The £16.5 million project is the largest building to be constructed at the Colchester campus since 1965 and was completed during the summer of 2015 ready for occupation at the start of the new academic year.  The Patel Taylor design hopes to achieve a sustainability goal of BREEAM Very Good.

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In 2014, Dik Geurts introduced the Ivar 5 contemporary wood and multi-fuel stoves in a High version for freestanding installation and a Low version for installation into an inglenook chimney.

Following the success of the Ivar 5, Dik Geurts has now introduced new models that will be available from autumn 2015. These include a Store version of the Ivar 5, with a convenient log storage shelf under the stove, and larger Ivar 8 stoves, again in High, Low and Store options.

The new models have a higher heat output of up to 8 kW, enough for a larger than average living room. They have large viewing windows, which are easy to clean and give an uninterrupted view of the impressive fire display, which can be adjusted with the user-friendly air slider In addition, there is a detachable ‘cold touch’ handle for ease and safety of operation.

For those people that prefer to burn coal or coke, all Ivar stoves can be turned into multi-fuel versions with the addition of the custom-made multi-fuel kit.

Clean burning and high efficiency

All Dik Geurts wood stoves have external air connection as standard. This helps achieve maximum clean burning and, in the case of Ivar, impressive energy efficiency ratings from 77 to 82%. The chimney or flue connections on all models can be made from the top or the back of the stoves for greater flexibility of installation.

Dik Geurts Ivar models have been awarded DEFRA approval to be used in UK urban smokeless zones, so they are equally at home in urban or rural locations.

Dik Geurts wood fires and stoves are available from specialist fireplace retailers throughout the UK.

For further information, visit www.dikgeurts.co.uk   

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With AET Flexible Space systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then supplied into the workspace via fan terminal units (Fantile).

The fantile units feature integrated controllers where users can personally adjust fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort.  Systems can be configured with underfloor or high level return and can easily integrate with passive or other ventilation systems.

AET has recently been specified to provide an underfloor system for the new Sixth Form centre at Sir William Perkins School, Surrey.  Founded in 1725 and situated on twelve acres of greenbelt land on the outskirts of Chertsey, Sir William Perkins is an independent day school for up to 600 students between the ages of 11 and 18.

In 2011 IID Architects were appointed by the school to create a development Masterplan to be carried out in phases.  Phase II of the Masterplan includes new drama studios and a sixth form centre to be linked by a dining atrium.

The AET Flexible Space system was specified by consultant; The Brinkfell Partnership, and an underfloor supply, high level return system (CAM-V) was selected for maximum flexibility. A total of two zones within the Sixth Form centre will be cooled by CAM-V33 downflow units, with conditioned air supplied into the space by thirty one (31) TU4-AC standard fan terminal.

Users will have personal environmental control of fan speed and temperature by using adjustment features of the Fatronic controller integrated into each fan terminal unit.

The order was placed in February 2015 and delivery of AET equipment was completed in August.  Phase II construction will commence on site immediately and is due to completed by the end of the year ready for the 2016 Spring Term.

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The duct of the system is connected to a specially developed RENSON louvre panel solution on top of every window in the building.

For this application in 12-24 Paul Street, the project team of RENSON Fabrications Ltd. developed a special solution, which combines a glazed-in louvre panel type 414 with a 150 mm thick insulation panel to the rear with duct plenum. For accurate connection of the ventilation duct, the insulation panel was equipped with a duct opening during assembly for on-site connection.

When no duct needs to be connected, the insulating back panel was installed fully closed, providing the required thermal resistance. “We were looking for a specific solution for this application and RENSON Fabrication Ltd. was able to develop and manufacture a customised solution for us,” says Sean Keenan at FK Construction.

“By integrating these glazed-in louvre panels with special insulation on every window of a building, we could not only take care of ventilation and thermal resistance, but also add an additional architectural dimension to the façade of the building.”

UK-based manufacturer RENSON Fabrications Ltd., with production facility in Maidstone, develops and manufactures a wide range of products and systems, including window ventilators, louvres and continuous louvre systems. The company provides standard as well as customised solutions to the construction market.

“We offer architects, specifiers, developers, fabricators and installers a wide range of innovative systems, taking into account not only the ventilation and/or sun protection features, but also other aspects, such as thermal resistance and acoustic performance,” says Patrick Vandenbogaerde at RENSON.

“For various applications in the UK, the project team of RENSON has been developing special ventilation solutions with louvre panels, combined with options, such as dampers or an insulation panel on the rear. By integrating e.g. glazed-in louvre panels with special details, architects and installers take care of the necessary supply of fresh air, adding an architectural accent to the building.”

Contact Renson today on 01622 754123, email info@rensonuk.net or visit www.rensonuk.net

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Underfloor systems are commonly used in office environments, utilising the plenum beneath a raised floor as the ventilation zone.  Fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then supplied into the workspace via fan terminal units (Fantile).

The fantile units feature integrated controllers where users can personally adjust fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort.  Systems can be configured with underfloor or high level return and can easily integrate with passive or other ventilation systems.

The WGBC report findings clearly state that there is overwhelming evidence that the design of an office impacts the health, wellbeing and productivity of its occupants; and with a huge 90% of business operating costs attributed to staff, the potential impacts of indoor environment design should be a major concern.

Indoor air quality, thermal comfort, noise and interior layouts are all aspects of the report evidence which can be effected by the choice of building services, specifically heating and ventilation design.

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has indicated that underfloor systems offer higher standards of indoor air quality, dramatic increase in ease of reconfiguration and reduced operating costs.  User complaints of draughts and cold feet can be eliminated by adjusting local temperature and fan speed settings, or in extreme cases relocating units away from specific desk areas.

Comfort and wellbeing is frequently linked to productivity in office workers.  At one major AET project the facilities manager stated that staff comfort was a major consideration in selecting the system. Further he said that “it is not possible to keep all of the people happy all of the time from a temperature point of view and in the past we expected to achieve perhaps 80% satisfaction. However with the AET Flexible Space system a blind study showed that around 98% of users indicated they were satisfied.  Quite an amazing performance really”.

We demonstrate here that well designed indoor environments can be a huge benefit to businesses and the modularity and personal control of AET Flexible Space systems could lead to enhanced health and productivity for workers.

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In the past, Gusto Homes has installed gas central heating in houses. At The Edge, the exceptionally high thermal mass and super-insulated nature of the structure, which is triple-glazed and virtually airtight, means that the space heating demand is incredibly low so an alternative form of heating was sought. Infrared heating was the obvious solution as it saved the need for gas to be laid into the development, is easy to install and complements the hot water system, Water is heated by an electric immersion heater taking energy from solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of each home.

Herschel’s range of panel heaters is versatile. The panels are available in a wide variety of different sizes and power outputs while operating at a fraction of the cost of traditional heating and offering higher levels of thermal comfort. Herschel supplied the Inspire 750W panel heaters for the living areas and Select 450W panel heaters for other areas. Although most panels were white, a choice of finish was offered; a picture or mirror. Gusto Homes opted for a picture of the sun for the show home as this helps educate potential buyers on the advantages of infrared heating.

The panels are ceiling-mounted to provide a clean look and uncluttered wall space. To maximise efficiency and comfort, Herschel iQ control – powered by lightwave technology – provides full time and temperature control zoning for each room, along with automated control via an app and computer.

Steff Wright, Gusto Homes’ chief executive, comments: “Infrared heating was the logical choice at The Edge and, looking at the market, Herschel obviously has the experience and understanding of the technology. Herschel has supplied a good product and has met everything we’ve needed. I’ve had no issues at all and the product is perfect for the energy efficient ‘fabric first’ approach we’ve taken in designing and specifying the homes. The feedback we’ve had from the house buyers is really positive.”

For further information, please call 01743 760 059 or visit www.herschel-infrared.com.

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The 4,273 sq m (46,000 sq ft) steel-framed warehouse unit in NW England was built in the late 1980s with blockwork walls, roller shutter doors, metal cladding, profile roof panels and roof lights with limited insulation. At its apex, it is around 9.50m high. Heating this space was naturally a challenge and Mitie Technical FM was instructed by the client to look at ways of achieving cost savings and a reduction in energy consumption.

The existing heating consisted of seven gas heaters, ranging from 23.50kW to 48kW, and three 2kW electric convector heaters, together amounting to a heat output of 268.50 kW. These were not zoned or controlled and required large amounts of air to be heated for significant periods of time. Open warehouse doors and air-flow compounded the problem, resulting in significant heat losses and heating costs.

Mitie approached Herschel to see whether infrared electric heating could provide a more efficient and effective way of heating the four distinct areas within the warehouse: the MOT bay, the main store, the parts store and the sub-let unit.

The decision was taken to install 22 Herschel Advantage infrared heaters with a total heat output of just 44.85kW, a figure made possible because they offer directional heat for staff where needed and also heat the fabric of the building rather than the air. These included IR2 and IR3 workspace heaters and IRP4 industrial heaters.

Zone heating added to the effectiveness of this solution and the heaters were combined with TS3 pre-programmable push button timers (on for 30 mins when activated) to ensure use only when required. Overall, this means an estimated heating time of 5.5 hours per day while providing significantly improved comfort levels for staff. In addition, there is less air movement so reduced movement of dust and airborne particles.

The savings made are on top of any annual servicing and safety testing costs required for gas heaters. The estimated payback period for the supply and install cost using the Herschel solution is 3.63 years and the client is now considering Herschel infrared products for other projects.

For further information, please call 01743 760 059 or visit www.herschel-infrared.com.

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A traditional and timeless square design with tapered edges gives the Mercia a charming presence whilst the soft curved arch of the Ellerton exudes elegance.  These new surrounds are suitable for both gas and electric fires and come with a standard lipped hearth.

Mark Hunter, Head of Marketing commented: “Our designers have created an exciting duo that complement our current collection of surrounds effortlessly. Both have beautiful lines and a charismatic charm which will suit any home and become the focal point of the room. The Mercia and Ellerton are perfectly suited to the new Be Modern gas fire range.”

The Be Modern collection is sold through a nationwide network of reputable fireplace retailers. To find your nearest stockist please visit www.bemodern.co.uk  and click on the stockist map. To order your copy of the Be Modern brochure please contact 0191 4553571.

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The design and convenience of these devices rather than the need for smoke extraction and heat loss through chimneys, allows greater aesthetic scope.

The bio-ethanol fires have proved popular with new build properties as well as buildings with no access to a traditional chimney or flu.

The rise of this alternative fuel has allowed an expansion in the design and potential locations of fires.

Smart Fire UK works with brands such as Ecosmartfire, one of the UK’s top developers of sustainable indoor heating solutions.

Bio-ethanol is a clean burning flammable liquid and is responsibly sourced from agriculture.

For Paul Holt, Business Manager at Smart Fire UK, the popularity of bio-ethanol is also down to its money-saving potential.

He said: “Bio-ethanol allows people to have a cost-effective greener alternative to traditional fuels.

“Additionally you are able to install them virtually anywhere without the need to design a chimney or flu, again saving a large amount of money.

“They have also proved extremely popular with many of the country’s top interior designers.”

Paul continued: “We have worked with big names such as Helen Green as well as Hill House and Chesney’s, stretching the boundaries of what is possible with fires.

“We have designed fires for outdoor spaces as well inside fountains and even in swimming pools. As long as we deem the design to be safe, the possibilities are endless.”

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The new pellet stoves by MCZ, a leader in the international market of pellet products, will be available from September 2015. Each stove is Nordic in taste through a clean, minimalistic design and is equipped with new functionality and advanced performance. New features include the removal of front ventilation grilles and the use of high quality materials, such as glass, stone and high thickness metal for a streamlined design. This is enhanced with innovative operational features, including Comfort Air® technology and a ‘No Air’ function, to ensure the stoves are not only performing well, but are comfortable and quiet. The patented Comfort Air® system means that stoves can be ducted to heat several rooms at the same time, whereas the “No Air” feature allows fans to be switched off for quieter heat distribution. 

Phil Lowe, Head of Sales at Specflue comments: “MCZ has selected materials of the best quality to develop a range of highly aesthetic pellet stoves. The removal of front ventilation grilles has become a ‘signature’ look for MCZ stoves and this is a style choice that requires an accurate level of technical analysis. Complete with a new range of innovative features, this has resulted in many new models that offer effective heat distribution with a sleek design.”

The new range includes some of MCZ’s iconic models including the Klin, Aike, Tilda, Stream, Toba and Vivo 85 Hydro pellet stoves:

• The Klin pellet stove comes with a simple front, double glass door, serpentine stone sides or black painted steel, top with steel hot air outlet grille and glass pellet door. It uses the No-Air feature and can be used with the patented Comfort Air® system to supply heat to several rooms.

• Aike is a pellet stove with rigorous and simple lines, made entirely of high thickness painted steel, top with satin-finish steel grille for hot air extraction and pellet loading. It is a fully sealed structure that operates without stealing oxygen from the room in which it is installed and is therefore perfect for well-insulated and energy efficient homes.

• With a minimalistic design, the Tilda pellet stove comes with high thickness metal and large glass surfacing. The top of the stove is made with a black painted steel grille and houses the pellet door and ventilation area. It can channel hot air to several rooms using Comfort Air® technology and comes with a No-Air function for quieter heating.

• The Stream is a pellet stove with a minimal and geometric style front. It has no visible vents and is available in serpentine stone or painted steel finish. It is ideal for maximising space due to its 39cm depth to the upper smoke outlet, meaning that it can be used with the existing flue. The Stream has a No-Air function for quieter heating and offers the possibility of channelling hot air into several rooms using Comfort Air® technology.

• The Toba is one of the most iconic MCZ products and was the first pellet stove to win the IF Design Awards in 2011. The appliance is being re-launched with a highly tactile leather-effect ceramic finish. The Toba comes in three versions: air-operated, ducted and hydro. 

• Vivo 85 Hydro is a hydro pellet inset stove, with a large glass front, side or front pellet loading door. It has air vents in the lower frame and conveys hot water to all the radiators in the home. It can be pulled out completely on its tracks to facilitate special maintenance operations.

The new models will be available from September 2015 and are distributed exclusively by Specflue. For more information on the pellet stoves or to pre-order, visit www.specflue.com or call 0800 9020220.

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The hotel has recently upgraded their existing old oil and electricity fueled heating systems to a fully integrated Windhager biomass system. This state-of-the-art sustainable heating system uses wood pellets to provide heating and hot water to the hotel, its cottages and all their leisure facilities.

The total installation commissioned by GreenGuru NE is made up of two separate 180kW systems, each comprising of three Windhager BioWIN Excel 60kW wood pellet boilers in a ‘cascade’ format.

Having the boilers installed in this format has helped to ensure increased efficiency of the whole heating system enabling the hotel to make considerable fuel savings and provides an automatic failsafe in case a boiler has to be shutdown.  With the costs of wood pellets being approximately 30% cheaper than oil and less than half the price of electricity, this provided the hotel with considerable fuel savings along with being applicable for the Renewable Heat Incentive.

“The upgrade to a Windhager biomass system has been a great choice for us. Our old oil and electric boilers were costing us over £29,000 each year, so when GreenGuru provided us with the figures to move to biomass we didn’t think twice. The overall cost savings are fantastic especially with the great benefits from the RHI scheme” commented Keith Donkin, General Manager, Derwent Manor Hotel.

The newly integrated biomass heating system is predicted to generate returns of over £39,000 per year in government Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments for 20 years.

The hotel opted for the automated pellet feeding BioWIN Excel 60kW boiler, which is fully equipped with its stainless steel combustion burner bowl, patented self-cleaning mechanism. Also its low maintenance requirements have significantly reduced the need for manual upkeep for staff. The underground pipework installed carries hot water from the boiler house to the hotel, its cottages and leisure facility.

The hotel’s holiday cottages, which were previously using an electric boiler system, had new wet systems installed within each accommodation to enable them to use the heat from the new biomass system.

The BioWIN Excel’s small footprint, fully automated integration functions and boiler storage hopper enabled a quick turnaround. The hotel’s old oil and electric boilers were disconnected and removed with no downtime, which resulted in no disruption to the hotel throughout the installation.

“As a leading luxury hotel, providing high quality facilities and service is vital whilst actively investing in ways to improve our environmental performance. This upgrade has enabled us to continue achieving these goals. The whole heating system has increased our boiler efficiency to 92% and has given us beneficial flexibility in how we can heat our whole site” Keith added.

Further information is available from Windhager UK on 01225 892211 email: info@windhager.co.uk or by visiting the company’s website at www.windhager.co.uk

Windhager UK is supported by Vantage PR

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Combining old and new, The Aurelius is manufactured using cutting-edge materials and the latest state of the art machinery at J. Rotherham’s very own 17 acre site in East Yorkshire.

An art-deco derived design, The Aurelius combines the complementary nature of Neolith sintered stone and British Portland limestone through its winged design and matching plinth. Designed with integrated LED lighting, The Aurelius surround is framed by two translucent Corian® pillars which illuminate through a Romanesque motif casing. Additional LED’s light up the scotia moulding on the limestone plinth, again defining intricate details and finish of material through subtle lighting options.

J.Rotherham’s Aurelius is made in Britain, designed by Jamie Rotherham and expertly hand finished using British Portland limestone, Iron Grey Neolith Sintered Stone and Ice White Corian®.

Dimensions:

            A = 1302mm
            B = 1590mm
            C = 1328mm
            D = 110mm

Neolith is an extremely innovative material and compliments J. Rotherham’s new Contemporary Collection of fireplaces perfectly. This man-made designer stone that breaks new ground in interior design, offers limitless possibilities for the home. What’s more, it’s sustainably manufactured with sensitivity to the environment, making it ideal for those who are conscious of their environmental footprint. It can withstand the heat of any type of fire and is totally scratch resistant.

J.Rotherham’s Portland limestone is quarried from the Isle of Portland in Dorset and has a worldwide reputation as one of the most prestigious building materials available.

Matt Rotherham, Commercial Director, of J. Rotherham explains “We are thrilled to have won the ‘Fireplace in Stone of the Year’ Award’; it is the best possible launch we could have, for our all new Contemporary Collection. It is a truly innovative and technologically advanced range of fire surrounds and more importantly, it shows British design and manufacturing in this industry is once again leading the way.”

With the largest production facilities of any manufacturer in the UK, J. Rotherham maintain over five thousand slabs of stock, held on site to allow exceptionally fast turnaround, across a wide range of popular materials. All of J. Rotherham’s new and existing fireplace products are:

• Made in Britain
• Manufactured at the highest quality
• Delivered with extremely short lead times
• Bespoke sizes available
• Comprehensive product support: videos, samples, brochures, online quotation system
• Nationwide delivery directly from J. Rotherham

For further information please contact J. Rotherham

Visit www.jrotherham.co.uk or call 0845 388 1927

The Old Airfield, Holme Industrial Estate, Skiff Lane, Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, York, North Yorkshire YO43 4BB

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Herschel designed the Aspect XL to be a stylish addition to outdoor areas. Constructed from the highest quality components and materials, it is suited to situations where a more permanent outdoor heat is required in covered or semi covered areas with low air movement or wind. The heater is ideal for commercial applications such as cafés, restaurants and pubs while residential uses range from balconies and patio areas to conservatories.

The extruded aluminium body of the Aspect XL houses highly emissive convex ceramic emitters which are solid state and designed to give a lifetime of use. As well as providing comfortable heat, the Aspect XL is around 30% more efficient than equivalent halogen, quartz and gas heaters so does not cost the earth to run, either financially or environmentally.

The Aspect XL is available in 1300w and 1950w versions covering an area of 6m² or 9m² respectively, at a height of 2.3m. Both models have an IPX4 rating, are maintenance-free and come with a five-year guarantee. Installation is straightforward but should be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician.

For further information, please call 01473 760 059 or visit www.herschel-infrared.com.

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