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13 August 2015

Online portal launched for heating, plumbing & drainage industry

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Officially launched on 10th June, the Knowledge Centre provides a platform for Wavin to communicate directly with plumbers, engineers, ground workers and specifiers. The Knowledge Centre has been designed for the heating, plumbing and drainage industry The blog will focus on the Wavin brand and it’s two product brands, Hep2O and OSMA. It will be[…]

  • 13 August 2015

12 August 2015

New rainwater system offers increased drainage capacity

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The frequency and intensity of rainfall rises every year, making it essential that rainwater drainage systems are equipped to protect the buildings they are fitted on. Offering increased drainage capacity, Brett Martin’s Deepstyle 170 rainwater system has been designed to provide effective drainage for large residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial roofs. The Deepstyle 170 rainwater[…]

  • 12 August 2015

06 August 2015

Water pump specified for man-made wave lagoon

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Based in North Wales’ Cowny Valley, Surf Snowdonia incorporates the world’s largest Wavegarden, which simulates surfable waves. The lagoon is expected to be a major attraction for the UK’s sporting enthusiasts, with waves spanning for over 150m and reaching 2m tall. It will be able to accommodate 52 surfers at one time; they will be[…]

  • 06 August 2015

04 August 2015

Natural ventilation solution for new office headquarters

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The Phoenix Partnership created a new, 85,000 square-foot premises to accommodate its growing staff numbers, as it aims to increase its staff levels from 200 up to 650 in the next few years. The new headquarters building has been fitted with Gilberts’ bespoke natural ventilation solution A specific element of the brief was to achieve[…]

  • 04 August 2015

03 August 2015

Magnetic filter provides protection for central heating systems

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The Mag One has been designed to provide heating protection for a multitude of central heating systems, up to 36kW. The packaging and design of Grant’s Mag One Magnetic Filter has been improved It utilises a triple action filtration design and a 12000 gauss neodymium magnet to sieve magnetite and non-ferrous debris from the systems.[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

New shower toilet offers spa-like cleanliness and comfort

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Considering hygiene and comfort With a lid that opens automatically, the WC promotes good bathroom hygiene; the seat also begins to warm up on approach. TurboFlush technology has also been built into the ceramic pan to ensure a thorough flush without disruptive noise. Geberit intended to improve the comfort and convenience of shower toilets with[…]

  • 03 August 2015

31 July 2015

HVAC industry leaders sign up to UK Construction Week

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HVAC 2015 will provide companies with the opportunity to showcase their latest products to a large, assorted audience of construction professionals. HVAC 2015 will take place as part of UK Construction Week this October So far, a number of big industry names have signed up to exhibit: WIKA Instruments, Airflow Developments and IBD Distribution are[…]

  • 31 July 2015

31 July 2015

Luxonic’s LED lighting showcased at Manchester’s Hotel Football

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Blog from Tom Rowbottom, Assistant Editor on Buildingtalk Luxonics LED lighting showcased at Manchesters Hotel Football Last week, I was invited for a tour of Hotel Football, Manchester by Martyn Wherry and Ray Conboy of LED lighting specialists, Luxonic. Hotel Football, Old Trafford Opened in February, the £24m hotel is the brainchild of Manchester United[…]

  • 31 July 2015

28 July 2015

Tackling overheating in homes: Perceived heat and humidity

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Michelle Sharp, Group Communications Manager at Zehnder Group UK There are three major factors that are causing an increase in overheating in homes: Zero Carbon energy efficiency agendas, Climate Change and Increased Urbanisation. The Urban Heat Island effect Keeping residential dwellings ‘comfortable’ for occupants is a fine balancing act; in cities, keeping them cooler is[…]

  • 28 July 2015

27 July 2015

Air conditioning systems discounted for anniversary celebrations

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By using Space Air’s online purchasing system, customers can benefit from a 2.5% discount throughout August. Meanwhile, customers already using the service can enjoy an extra 5% discount when payment for selected Daikin goods is made online using PayPal, Visa, MasterCard or Amex. Online purchasing Space Air’s online facility has been designed to offer an[…]

  • 27 July 2015