Wednesday, 6 February 2008
Sunwarm Solar Hot Water
Nuaire has received its first order for Sunwarm Solar Hot Water from Corrie Plumbing and Heating Energy Division, Inverness and their branch office in Thurso. The order for twelve systems was placed on behalf of Pentland Housing Association in September.
The development for Pentland Housing Association near the High Ormlie Estate in Thurso will consist of 22 properties, made up of 2 x 2 bedroom wheelchair bungalows, 8 x 2 bedroom, 6 x 3 bedroom and 6 x 4 bedroom houses and will include 4 houses for Homestake sale. Starting on site in August it is due for completion & handover to the Association by December 2008.
Pentland Housing was looking for a solution which would utilise sunlight & solar gain in order to reduce costs/energy bills to tenants.
Ian Laurie introduced the Sunwarm solar hot water system to the client and with what funding was available from Communities Scotland and SCHRI, secured the order for twelve systems. Pentland Housing Association would like all twenty two properties to feature the system subject to further funding being secured.
The houses have been designed to capture as much sunlight as possible in order to maximise the benefits of the Sunwarm solar hot water system. Linked to this is a high level of insulation. This reduces un-controlled ventilation to a bare minimum in order to achieve higher efficiency to guard against heat loss, reducing energy costs for tenants even further.
New Role for SqurboXbox
When building services design consultancy, Maleon were choosing a ventilation solution for their own office they looked no further than Nuaire.
A squrboXbox was installed on the ceiling of the office and in keeping with the core values of the organisation, that of progression and innovation, it has been used to give the office a futuristic look as well as providing its usual function as a heat recovery unit. Also, as space was limited the extremely low height was also an major advantage!!
The size 5 unit is running at about 170 l/s and at a foot above people’s heads it just goes to show that our claim of “quietest” solution is justified!
Nuaire Investing in the Environment
As part of Nuaire’s continuing commitment to the environment, we have recently invested in a Safan Pressbrake machine which will allow us to reduce our power consumption.
The new Safan will replace the small PromeCam which is no longer meeting Nuaire’s requirements. The Safan will enhance the sheet metal manual bending cell offering increased flexibility and security.
In addition the Safan eliminates the need for hydraulic rams and a crowning table, incorporating the use of belts and pulleys to equally exert force across the bend of the machine. Removing the conventional method of providing a bending force gains considerable energy savings because the main drive motor is only used when the upper beam is moving, this is contrast to a conventional hydraulic driven pressbrake where the pumps are constantly running.
If the machine is purchased with hydraulic clamping, only a small proportion of hydraulic oil is required to run the machine compared to the usage of a conventional press brake machine, therefore reducing oil consumption and the amount of oil being stored on site.
The introduction of the first servomotor driven pressbrake into Wales is an exciting opportunity for Nuaire and underlines our commitment to reducing our effect on the environment.
New OPUS – available from April
New energy efficient Opus 40,60 & 95 is a range of single or twin, combined surface & recessed extract fans.
As the name suggest the performance levels are 40l/s, 60l/s and 95l/s combined with a low dBA, making this range the ideal solution for commercial toilet extract. The twinfan option allows for auto changeover to the standby fan in event of fan failure. A ducted range is also available.
Fitted with 24v DC energy efficient motors, the new Opus is available with either optional ‘on-board or ‘remote’ controls including the energy efficient Ecosmart control.
The range replaces the existing market leading Opus 30 & 60 and incorporates some innovative optional features such as, ‘Non-stick’ impellors which help increase the life of the fan, optional metal filter, vandal proof grille, in built PIR & run on timer.
The range has a 3 year warranty, whilst the Ecosmart version has a 5 year warranty.
The new range will be available from April this year.
New Squif Twinfan
Squif Twin is a high performance range of extract fans available in 4 or 6 pole options, providing performance up to 6.2m³/s, whilst being capable of running continuously at 90°C.
A built-in duty and standby fan guarantees ventilation 24/7 in the event of fan failure. The ‘out of air stream’ motors make this range ideal for extract in dirt & greasy environments such as commercial kitchens.
The unit can be mounted internally or externally, vertical or horizontal therefore making it a flexible solution.
Manufactured from heavy gauge, corrosion resistant Aluzinc and has a 3 year warranty, with the Ecosmart version having a 5 year warranty.
The new Squif twin will be available from late February this year.
