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Envirograf have just launched Envir-e-flex the perfect answer to providing a 3 in 1 product for thermal insulation to L1B & L2B, airborne and impact sound and 70 minutes fire protection.
Envir-e-flex consists of a reflective fire protective panel with an attached non-itch sponge. The Envir-e-flex panels can be used in loft conversions between trusses requiring only a facing of 9mm plasterboard to achieve excellent U values. Envir-e-flex can be used between joists and also between floors in new build projects. Heat leakage in properties has become a crucial factor in trying to reduce the carbon footprint. Thermal improvements in properties have often resulted in excessive insulation being positioned to close to electric cables and therefore running the risk of electrical cables overheating and potentially causing a fire. Envir-e-flex is the perfect solution because it is produced in a depth to suit most joists and trusses whilst offering an important airflow for cabling and minimising condensation problems. Also new from Envirograf are Thermal Cavity Fire Barriers for improved thermal insulation and fire protection around doors and windows.

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Turning up the heat this winter is Aeon’s latest addition to its steadily expanding product range – the Supra. A perfectly designed modern replacement to the standard white panel radiator, Supra is sleek, stylish and engineered for maximum output.

A choice of brushed or polished stainless steel finishes, and tall columns with curved edges give this designer radiator its aesthetic appeal.

From high ceilings to cramped corners to narrow vertical wall spaces, the Supra has it covered. Available in an impressive 53 different sizes, this versatile essential is suitable for any space, in any room of the house. It is also the perfect excuse for updating an existing heating system.

Outputs range from between 276 watts and 3166 watts, and models can be used with all electric, hot water and dual fuel systems.

Prices start from £346 plus VAT for a Supra S63 (600 x 305 x 30 mm) which can be delivered within 4-6 weeks.

Radiators in the Aeon Collection are made from the highest-grade solid stainless steel. All designs in the hand-finished range carry a 20-year guarantee.

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Hamilton Litestat has recently added to its extensive GridIt wiring accessory range a 1-10v Grid Module for use with Analogue regulated Fluorescent ballasts. This manually operated high frequency ballast controller has been developed to offer specifiers enhanced versatility, as well as providing an effective and economical way to dim fluorescent lamps.

The Ballast Control module is ideal for commercial applications enabling contractors to build up the required plate configurations on site. Each unit is installed with a suitably rated 2 way grid switch in order to effectively switch and control up to a maximum of 20 amps.

A further addition to the Hamilton’s GridIt grid switch range is a 0 -10volt DC control for use with Hamilton’s Dimming System range. The control is used in conjunction with Hamilton’s analogue remote mounted dimmer packs, which offer an economic solution when having to dim higher loads up to 5000watts The manual control can be mounted along side other switches etc within a grid assembly but a phase barrier will need to be fitted in the grid wall box to avoid any cross interference from the different voltages. To match the plate, colour coded mounting kits consisting of metal infill and control knob are also available and supplied separately

Designed for installation into folded 35mm metal wall boxes, these modules comply with the requirements of BS4662:2006.

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High efficiency solutions for residential and light commercial projects

The extension of the Daikin inverter driven mini chiller range signals the company’s ability to cover any cooling/heating requirement up to 14kW for the residential and light commercial market. Furthermore, the new EWAQ/EWYQ unit returns some of the best ESEERs (European Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios) and COPs in the industry today.

The mini chiller range is able to supply chilled water between 5 and 220 C and hot water at between 25 and 500 C at ambient temperatures of 10 to 450 C and -15 to 350 C respectively. Also, as well as delivering significant energy savings, it offers easy installation, compactness, quiet operation and the provision of constant room temperatures.

Enhanced energy efficiency

Underpinning Daikin’s concern for the environment, the mini chiller range is equipped with am inverter controlled scroll compressor offering maximum efficiencies, particularly in part load conditions. The 3 phase 9kW model for example, returns ESEER ratings up to 4.73 in cooling mode and COPs up to 3.48 in heating mode.

In addition to limiting stop/start cycles and thereby reducing energy consumption, the use of inverter technology ensures precise and stable water temperature control and higher comfort levels, as well as minimising peaks in power consumption, especially during start up.

Connectable to a wide range of indoor fan coil units, this extension to the Daikin mini chiller range gives the company a complete and highly competitive line of equipment that is ideal for installation in residential dwellings, large villas, guest houses, restaurants, small nursing homes, sports clubs and smaller residential outlets.

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An integrated hydronic kit, comprising circulating pump, expansion vessel, safety valves and a standard main switch, enable the mini chiller to become an easy to install ‘plug and play’ system. Other features include compactness (1420 x 1420 x 320mm), silent operation (64dBA sound power) plus multiple options such as evaporator heater tape and pump up to 90kPa available head. Daikin concern for the environment is reflected in a reduced refrigerant charge of less than 3kg.

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Bauder undertook the FM testing programme on its two single ply membranes, FPO & PVC, and used its ability as a manufacturer of both insulation and bituminous waterproofing sheets to combine all of the required elements of the flat roofing system from one manufacturer.

This means that Bauder are the only manufacturer to have a complete flat roof waterproofing system approved, rather than using component parts from different suppliers to piece together a solution. So from the self-adhesive bitumen vapour barrier or VB20 vapour control layer, with our high performance thermal insulation BauderPIR FA up to the synthetic waterproofing membrane in either FPO or PVC, all are now available from a single source manufacturer with FM Approval.

FM Global provides comprehensive commercial and industrial property insurance. Additionally, FM Approvals is a testing institute in which construction components, materials and systems are objectively assessed; it then recommends its clients to use the approved products and systems in any new build or refurbishment project

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Mitsubishi Electric’s green initiative targeted at helping everyone reduce energy consumption has been acknowledged at the SEE Awards in Brussels as part of the 3rd Annual EU Sustainable Energy Week in February.

“The Green Gateway Initiative® is not just about Mitsubishi Electric, it’s about helping anyone with a building reduce their environmental impact and it is very rewarding that this has been recognised at such a high level,” explained the company’s Green Gateway Manager, Martin Fahey.

Mitsubishi Electric was shortlisted in the ‘Market transformation’ category and Fahey explains that this is exactly what the environmental initiative is about: “As one of the country’s largest suppliers of heating, cooling and ventilation equipment, we know that our products consume energy. We also know that modern life and legislation demand a comfortable, controlled internal environment, so buildings must have some equipment.

“We are using our market position to call for people to examine this equipment and make sure that it is as controllable as possible and is working as efficiently as possible, all of the time. That way, they will achieve indoor comfort whilst lowering emissions and helping to cut their fuel bills.”

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The NEW Ashley J501 Downlighter Junction Box ticks ALL the boxes like no other Junction Box can!

The IEE Wiring Regulations state that terminals shall not be subject to undue stress, i.e. taking weight of cables or fittings. Currently a high proportion of Junction Boxes are installed behind Downlighters or decorative light fittings, where moving the Junction Box in to position after wiring could cause stress on the terminations.

With the NEW Ashley J501 Junction Box, these obstacles can be overcome.

Ashley can provide a quick and easy means of connecting fixed wiring to flexible cables of downlighter fittings based on 3 main benefits:

1. Easy to use
2. Wide application suitability
3. Compliance with latest regulations

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A recently completed self-build project in Suffolk has, quite literally, rolled back the barriers of roof design and product specification. Dubbed ‘The Sliding House’, it has just received the Grand Designs ‘Best Home’ and ‘Best New Build’ awards. Key criteria for the judges were use of innovative thinking and inventive use of materials, so the combination of sliding design and use of Flag Soprema’s red Flagon SV Single Ply Membrane really stood out. The project showed that single ply membranes provide flexibility way beyond waterproofing flat roofs and the occasional waveform and barrel vault profiles. Flag Soprema’s Sales and Marketing Director Steve Greaves commented, “This shows how single ply can be used to combine aesthetics and sustainability. It is very rewarding to see our membrane featured in such a high profile award”

The 50 tonne sliding roof/wall design rolls back some 16 metres to enclose a courtyard space and uncover a double height greenhouse-style conservatory. The Flagon SV membrane in red, despite being underneath the larch cladding, is an important architectural element of the build, having been selected to colour match other aspects of the scheme. It is visible beneath the timber and has been used to dramatic effect at reveals such as windows and doors. When the roof is rolled forward to cover the conservatory and patio, the full extent of the single ply installation on the main body of the house can really be appreciated, with the red membrane in full view.

The roof takes approximately six minutes to roll back, the 104ft long ‘railway’ moving at 0.2 mph.

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Mitsubishi Electric has launched an SMS version of its unique M2M wireless air conditioning controller, to bring advanced air conditioning control and monitoring to handsets everywhere.

The Micro M2M controller builds on the success of the GPRS version, which has already been offering customers a relatively low-cost solution for both smaller premises that do not have Ethernet connections and larger corporations which cannot allow outside systems to link into their security networks and across firewalls.

“This Micro version provides even more cost benefits for sites where simple controls and monitoring are needed and it puts that control on your mobile phone,” explained Sebastien Desmottes, Product Marketing Liaison Manager.

Each Micro M2M can control up to eight indoor units at once and will cost under £400, which makes it much more accessible to a wider range of buildings.

Installation of the unit is the same as the popular Mini M2M system with the small box wired to the indoor units and able to send warning, performance and temperature data to a mobile phone.

Simple control functions such as turning the systems off or on and setting the temperature can also be sent back to the system via text.

Mitsubishi Electric has also made registering the system straightforward as is the range of basic control functions. The system will also send detailed fault reports so that engineers are aware of any problems immediately and can take appropriate parts and spares on their first visit to site, thereby improving the service to customers and cutting down on travel.

“With the massive growth in text as a form of communication and mobile phones as a means of accessing these messages, it seemed a logical step to develop a simpler version of what is already an easy to use system so that we can provide customers with control at their fingertips, wherever they are,” added Desmottes.

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