R22 is a HCFC low temperature refrigerant that is used in process chillers, industrial refrigerant plants, commercial cold storage facilities and air-conditioning systems throughout the world and it is estimated by Carbon Trust that 70% of UK based food manufacturing sites have a refrigeration system using R22.
R22 is an ozone depleting HCFC and like many HCFCs has been used as an interim re ...[more]
Under "Building Bulletin 101 Ventilation of School Buildings" issued by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, CO2 levels must be monitored and controlled in any situation where there are CO2 sources adding to what is normally produced by the children's own breathing.
Intelligas has completed final testing of its new high-technology Multi-Services Controller, MSC 101, which integrat ...[more]
Deva has welcomed the latest revisions and claims the changes are crucial to improving hot water safety and water efficiency in domestic new builds.
The changes to Part G of the Building Regulations, due to come into effect on 1 October, will see the introduction of a new water efficiency standard of 125 litres per person per day, enhanced hot water safety and the setting out of where grey wat ...[more]
A Black Country housing association is encouraging people to find alternative routes in to the work place by offering valuable on the job experience.
Black Country Housing Group offered a three month work placement to 30 year old Robert Hogg of Tipton, who had always dreamed of becoming a plumber. After achieving an NVQ Level 2 in plumbing, Robert had found it difficult to find a permanent job ...[more]
BrassCraft has announce the availability of its line of plumbing products compliant with California's and Vermont's low-lead legislation. The new legislation limits the lead content of pipes, pipe fittings or plumbing fittings and fixtures intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking. It's only fitting that BrassCraft would offer high quality, 100% complia ...[more]
St Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic School in Willesden Green, north London, which forms part of the City Academy programme, is a co-educational facility with places for 1,400 pupils from early years through to sixth form. Special design features include a rooftop multi-use games area and a semi-basement lecture theatre, both created to make best use of available space on what is a restricted site.
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With many homeowners feeling the credit crunch, the need to maintain and improve one's property has dramatically increased. As a number of people have recently taken the approach that they will save more money by looking after their current property rather than spending a significant extra amount on a new dwelling, Boilerguide has seen a rise in demand for central heating installation and gas boil ...[more]
Calor, which supplies liquefied petroleum gas to 500,000 households in country areas not on mains gas, said it was alarmed by Ministers' backing for what amounted to a "country heating tax". The Government's Renewable Energy Strategy will penalise families living in the countryside and force many more rural households into fuel poverty.
This would add GBP250 to GBP4001 to the average energy bill fo ...[more]
Changes to Building Regulation Part G were laid before the House of Commons in a written ministerial statement on 13 May 2009.
The changes to the regulations come into force on 1 October 2009. Building Regulation Part G now specifies that baths in new homes (including those created through change of use) incorporate measures to ensure that water is delivered at no more than 48ºC. The supporting ...[more]
The UK operation of European pump manufacturer Wilo has welcomed its new managing director, Gary Mannus. He joins Wilo from pump manufacturer Armstrong.
Originally an air conditioning engineer, in more recent times, Gary Mannus has built an impressive pedigree in senior management roles, as Operations Director for Combined Power Systems, a joint venture company that manufactured, distributed a ...[more]